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The Huttig news., 1908-04-18
Awarded Verdict For 5000.

AS administrative of the estate of
her late husband, James C. Atkinson,
who was killed under his engine in
wreck on the Cotton Belt some
months ago, Mrs. jamie Knox Atkin-
son was Tuesday awarded $4,000 as
judgment against the Cotton Belt
road by the Circuit Court at Pine
Bluff. That amount was given her in
satisfactory settlement with that
road. She was awarded $1,000 for
the estate and $4,000 for herself and
baby.
The Huttig news., 1908-04-18
Robbers Fire Building.

While F. " Smothers of Palatka
was entertaining a few friends at his
home Wednesday night some un-
known persons entered his mercantile
establishment, in which the postoffice
was also located, and after robbing
the safe, set fire to the building and
made their escape.
Mr.. Smothers' loss amounts to more
than $1,000, with no insurance. The
postoffice supplies and fixtures are al
SO a total loss The fire was discov-
cred about o'clock. No arrests have
been made so far
The Huttig news., 1908-04-18
Board Postpones Morrow Hearing.

Board Postpones Morrow Hearing.
The State Board of Charitable Insti-
buttons met Tuesday in adjourned ses-
sion and decided two matters of more
or less Importance. 1t was decided
to postpone the hearing in the case
of Emma Morrow, the girl who
charges that she was assaulted
while an inmate of the deaf Mute In
stitute by another inmate Of the in
stitution. The hearing of the case will
take place at the next meeting.
The board also decided to move It's
headquarters and that of Secretary
Hampton from the second floor Of the
Fulk building to the third floor of
the Masonic Temple, Fifth and Main
streets. A suite of three rooms will
be rented there. The headquarters
will be moved as soon as convenient
for Secretary Hampton.
The Huttig news., 1908-04-18
Unusual Spread of ErysipeIas.

What is hoped to be the last fatal
it. as the result of the recent epidem-
ic IF erysipelas in Searcy, which has
caused five deaths there in the past
three weeks, occurred Sunday morn
ing when Frank Epps, an old resident
of Searcy, died from typhoid fever
which followed a severe attack of cry
sipales. Although Mr.. Epps' death
was caused directly by typhoid fever,
it is thought that the prior attack of
erysipelas so weakened him that he
was unable to withstand the ravages
of fever.
The Huttig news., 1908-04-18
Abner McGehee Dies Suddenly.

Abner McGehee, one of the best
known citizens of Arkansas died at his
home 1875 Scott street Little Rock,
Thursday morning at O'Clock, at the
age of 81 years. His death was sud-
den after an illness Of a few days. He
was taken ill last Saturday with an
attack of congestion and remained
about the same until Thursday morn
ing about 4 o'clock, when he grew very
much worse and remained so until the
end.
Mr. McGehee was the founder OF
the town of McGehee, Desha county,
which was named for him, ind had
very extensive plantation and mer-
camille interests there. He moved to
Little Rock in 1900 but spent most of
his time in Desha county looking after
his interests there.
The Huttig news., 1908-04-18
State Capital Notes
State Treasurer's Report Compiled.


State Treasurer James Yates Thurs
day announced the regular quarterly
report for his department. The report
showed that the general fund is in en-
barrassing circumstances, as it has
been for some time, while the other
funds are in about the usual condi-
ton. The report is as follows:
General revenue fund. ...$ 44,634.09
Common school fund. 49,. 25,359.72
State capitol fund. ...... 207,884.60
Permanent school fund.-. 1854, 142.63
Qncluding currency,
bonds and coupons)
Confederate pension fund 10,192.21
Sinking fund. .......... O1,345.42
Tax due counties fund.-. 21,84015
Tax due cities fund. ..... 522.13
Penitentiary fund. ....... 3.55S95
Fertilizer fund .......... 1915
State school interest fund 676.44
U. of A. endowment fund 2O1,75375
Qncluding currency,
bonds and coupons.)
Teachers fund. ......... 1874
AoIdl 9A,OUl,U 900
The coupons referred to represent
the unmatured interest for % years
on state bonds
The Huttig news., 1908-04-18
Biu Sale of Cotton.

The largest cotton deal of the sea-
son was closed at Helena recently,
when Lee Pendergrate sold to the
Lesser-Goldman Cotton Company 2S8
bales of long staple for the big price
of $21,000 This is said to be the larg-
est check made out there for one de-
livery of cotton this year.
The Huttig news., 1908-04-18
Would Change Law.

When the next legislature convenes,
the Young Mems Democratic Club of
Hot Springs will ask the representa-
tives of Garland county to introduce
a bill providing that in primary cleo
tions, electors shall have the privil-
eye of voting on candidates for alder
men other than the ones residing in
the ward in which the elector resides.
The Huttig news., 1908-04-18
Boil Weevil Found In Stalks.

Commissioner of Agriculture Guy B.
tanning several boil weevils that have
been found in the cotton stalks in
Drew county. The boil weevil, which
is very destructive to cotton crops,
Is found almost entirely in the boil OF
the cotton plant, but according to the
letter which accompanied the package
containing the boil weevils, the latter
are found in Drew county in the stalk
and not in the boil.
The letter follows:
"Mr. Guy B. Tucker, Little Rock, Ark:
Dear Sir-I am sending you by
mail, under separate cover, two speci-
mems of a weevil we have here. Will
you kindly advise us if you know this
to be cotton boil weevil, or is it a
less harmful weevil?
"This gentleman is here in abun-
dance and we are, Of course, little
curious to know his specie.
1.-THE ones mailed you were taken
from the roots of cotton plant at Or
near the top of the ground. In every
instance we find him In the pith or
center of the stalk.
Awaiting your reply and thanking
you in advance, / am,
1 Yours truly,
IA. L. WOOTEN."
Special Agent A. v. Swaty of the
farmers experimental work, who has
his headquarters in the Office of Mr..
Tucker states that the boil weeylls
from Drew county are the regular cot
ton-destroying boil weevil, which is
found in certain portions of Arkansas,
and which cotton growers of the state
are putting forth every effort to exter-
inmate
The Huttig news., 1908-04-18
Bulletin Is Issued.

State Superintendent of Instruction
]. ]. Doyne has just issued a high
school bulletin in which he appeals to
the people of the state to do all pos
sible toward bringing about the furth-
er advancement of high school work
in Arkansas. He tells of the need OF
high school training and asks that
parents keep their children in school
after graduating from the common
grades, throughout the high school
course.
The Huttig news., 1908-04-18
Modern Hotel To Be Built.

A modern ten,story hotel, to cost
about S300,000, will be built in the
rear of the Southern Trust building,
fronting on Center street, Little Rock,
by the Southern Construction Com
pany. Plans for the new hotel have
been drawn, and the financing OF the
project is now under way. The struc-
ture will be used exclusively as no
tel, with the exception of the top floor,
which will be a great convention hall
to be the largest in the city of Lit
tie Rock and probably the entire
state
The Huttig news., 1908-04-18
Striving to Sell Cotton.

Members of the Penitentiary Board
are putting forth every effort to sell
the state farm cotton. Samples have
been placed on the New Orleans and
Memphis markets, as well as the local
markets, and everything possible is
being done to push the sale of the pro-
duct.
The Huttig news., 1908-04-18
Ashdown Merchants Fail,

]. Stevens & Son, general mer
chants, at Ashdown, went into involun-
tary bankruptcy Thursday. Will Steel
of Texarkana has been appointed re-
ceiver and has taken charge of the
stock of goods. Mr.. Steel says the
debts are about $4,000 and the assets
are about the same
The Huttig news., 1908-04-18
Fires to Save Fruit Crop.

Mai. George w. Bellamy,' at Mann
moth Spring, has been watching his
large fruit farm closely lately and,
fearing frost, has kept fires burning
in the orchards for the last three
nights. He has the largest fruit farm
in that section of the country, and
also has GENTLY purchased great
number of mules and horses, which he
has placed on his farm near town.
The Huttig news., 1908-04-18
The Power of Love.

Love as many persons and as many
creatures as you possibly can. Love
is the only power by which you can
make yourself rich in moral world
-Blackie.
The Huttig news., 1908-04-18
Shot Into the Negro Cabins.

Much excitement prevails among
the negro residents of some of the
plantations in the bottoms, 10 miles
east of Lonoke, because of shooting
into their cabins by unknown per-
sons. Those on the Governor Eagle
plantation, which is operated by w.
X. Oldham, seem to be the special
objects of attack. and Mr.. Oldham
was obliged temporarily to move some
OF his tenants to adjoining planta-
lions 'erffny tfrci r. fears, Tor. tf,v,-
were talking of pulling up stakes and
moving to healthier cline Darkies
on other plantations are also terror
lied because of shots sent in their d.
rection. None, thus far, has been hurt.
The situation is a serious one to the
planters, who have to depend on the
negroes to work their farms, and they
are making vigorous efforts to dis
cover who is doing the shooting, in
order to prevent wholesale exodus
OF the black population.
The Huttig news., 1908-04-18
Fined For Sunday Selling.

Blue laws were in effect at Helena,
Sunday, and four business men were
brought into court Monday for keep
ing open their places of business on
the Sabbath. They were charged with
retailing groceries and meats the
same as on week days and were fined
S25 each.
City officials say that the movement
is to protect the merchants who close
on Sunday.
The Huttig news., 1908-04-18
Reward Offered.

Governor Pindall has issued $3.50
reward for the arrest and and convic-
ton of the person or persons who fired
the dwellings of L. w. Moore and j.
V. Ferguson in Pettus township, Lon
oke county, April 5, 1908.
The Huttig news., 1908-04-18

Postoffice Inspector w. w. Dickson
of st. Louis, Mo-, Thursday received
telegram from his deputy George S.
Bassett at Fort Smith Ark, to the
effect that Jim Macks and Tom Vance
are under arrest there on q charge of
robbing the postoffice at Charleston,
Ark, on the night of February %.
The Huttig news., 1908-04-18
Injured Under Ice WAGON.

H. Wilson, aged IS years, fell be-
meath the wheels of an ice wagon,
which he had been driving, Monday
morning and sustained two fractures
of the right leg. The physicians
believe that they can save the injur-
ed member and that amputs lion will
not be necessary.
The Huttig news., 1908-04-18

After ID years of service with the
Iron Mountain Railway Company, Dan
Mills, a porter, was killed while
swinging off a freight train in the
yards at Helena.
The Huttig news., 1908-04-18
What Gas Does Fer Fort Smith.

One of the new factories which have
been located in Fort Smith the past
year affords an interesting illustration
of the value Of natural gas as an econ
omic feature OF running a factory.
The Woods pants factory at Fort
Smith, has just completed it's first
month of operation employing Is
hands on power machines and dozen
pressers operating gas-heated irons.
The factory building is heated by ma
tural gas and the power is furnished
by gas engine of 15-horse power
During the month just closed the to-
tai heating and power bill of the fac
tory was an even 81.
The Huttig news., 1908-04-18
Never Fails,

There is one remedy, and only one
l have ever found, to cure without fail
such troubles in my family as eczema,
ringworm and all others of an itching
character. That remedy is Hunts
Cure. We always use it and it never
fails" w. M. CHRISTIAN.
Rutherford, Yenn.
SOC per box.
The Huttig news., 1908-04-18

Genuine greatness Is marked by
simplicity, unostentatiousness, self
forgetfulness, a hearty interest in
others, feeling of brotherhood with
the human family.
The Huttig news., 1908-04-18
Plague Of the West.

srTons of grasshopers have been found
imbedded In an ancient glacier of
Montana.
The Huttig news., 1908-04-18
Peculiar Letter To Postmaster.

Postmaster Holt, of Little Rock, is
in receipt of the following letter from
w. A. Bennett of Conway, Miss: Can
you give me the name of iney old sidi-
son hoo lived in your town in the
fifties. 1 had an uncle hoo dide on
or about that time hoo was rich, so
said by the name of mikeagle Turner.
He was a lawyer and bachler. II
iney information 1 would be glad to
no. The postmaster has not been
able to furnish the desired informa
ton.
Old Woman Thrown From a Car.
Mrs S. c. Tutman, who lives with
her son-in-law, Lewis Prior, was
thrown from a street car at Seventh
and Main streets, Little Rock Wednes-
day afternoon and sustained danger
Gus injuries in striking the pavement.
Her shoulder was dislocated one ell
bow bruised and big cash cut in
the back of her head. She was rem
dered unconscious by the. fall, and
was taken to her home in an ambu-
pce. She recovered consciousness
several hours but her condition
Earded as very critical.
The Huttig news., 1908-04-18
Organize Chicot County.

Two largely attended prohibition
rallies were held Thursday in the new
court house at Lake Village where
Rev. G. w. Eichelberger, D. D., state
campaigner for the Ant-Saloon League
delivered two lectures. An Anti-Sa-
loon League, with more than 100 mem
bers, was organized, with George Da-
Wis as president, and five other prom
inent business men as officers. This
league will orr, ~nize the county into
local leagues with the expectation of
voting Chicot county dry at the Sep
temper election.
Amateur cracksmen Wednesday
night entered the store of B. A. Tip
pet and blew the safe, getting from
it $50 in money. They escaped be-
fore they were detected, and there
is no satisfactory clue as to their
whereabouts. The burglars wore no
shoes, and it was possible on that
account, to trace them for a short dis
lance but the trail was lost An effort
is being made to get bloodhounds.
That the men who did the work were
local people and that they We're new
at the work, is the belief of the Of
ficers.
About o'clock Thursday evening
a fight occurred on the street at Au-
gusta between l.. D. Frizell, chief Of
police, and Richard Chambers. The
affair was the result of Chamherc ha
ing run away from certain house
with a club in the hands of a woman.
Chambers went to Frizzell and &C.
cused him of prompting the woman to
treat him in this way, using insulting
language, it is alleged. He was
knocked down and received several
blows in the face, His skull was prob.
ably fractured. Frizzells hand was
badly sprained.
The Huttig news., 1908-04-18

Perish discretion whenever it inter.
feres with duty.-More.
The Huttig news., 1908-04-18
Kill the Flies Now

before they multiply. A DAISY FLY
KILLER kills thousands. Lasts the sea-
son. Ask your dealer, or send Zoe to II.
Somers, l49 De kalb Ave-, Brooklyn, N. Z.
The Huttig news., 1908-04-18
Painting of Senator Davis Removed
From Governors Private Room.

The painting of United States Sen
ator Jeff Davis no longer remains in
prominent place above the fireplace
on the east wall of the private Office
of Governor Pindall. Instead, it is on
the east wall of the general waiting
room outside the governors private
Office, occupying the space formerly
occupied by the painting of Arkansas
war governor" the late Governor
Henry M. Rector, whereas the paint
ing of Governor Rector hangs above
the fireplace in the inner executive
chamber.
Clyde E. Lowry, state librarian, has
resigned his position, his resignation
taking effect May 1. His successor
has been appointed, states Secretary
of State O. c. Ludwig, but Mr. Ludwig
stated Tuesday night that he was not
ready to give out the librarians
name.
Mr.. Lowry resigns to take up law
practice. 1t is said that he intends
to practice law in Little Rock He
has been state librarian under Mr..
Ludwig for the past three and one
half years, and is we'll known
throughout the city and state.
Auditor of State Avery E. Moore
was notified Tuesday that two insur
ance companies operating in Arkansas
had merged. The American Fire In
surance Company of Little Rock
bought out the Capital Fire Insurance
Company and the two are now under
one head.
The suggestion has been made by
state officials that the fountain in the
state house yard be repaired, and it
will likely be acted on within the next
few weeks. The fountain has been
allowed to run down until it is any
thing but a beautiful object in the
state capitol yard. 1t is full of weeds
and when cleaned out thoroughly will
be able to bubble forth in all it's glory.
The water about the base of the foun-
tain is stagnant. This will be removed
and the basin thoroughly cleaned.
Fish may be installed in it when the
water is turned on.
At the last meeting of the present
City Council Monday night, which was
it's first meeting in the new city hall,
Mayor w. E. Lemon, at the close OF
a message to the council, rendered his
resignation, which was accepted by
the council
Immediately after the action ac-
cepting Mayor Lemons resignation,
Alderman L. N. Whitcomb of the
Fourth ward placed in nomination his
colleague, ]. H. Hollis, to serve as
acting mayor. There were no more
nominations, and Mr.. Hollis was
unanimously elected by the council.
The Detroit times., 1908-11-20
CLEARS THE COMPLEXION
OVERNIGHT
PIrpies, Rssh. Eruptlons, ETC.. Quick.
iy Eradlestsd by New Skin
Remedy.

Since les discovery one year ago,
posiam, the new skin remedy. has. In
lts extraordinary accomplishments, ex-
ceoded the most sanguine expectations
Of th. eminent specialist who gave II
TO the world. II has cured thousands
OF cases OF eczema and eradicated
facial and other disfgurements NJ
years standing. The terrible itching
attending eczema Is stopped with the
hrst application. giving proof OF It's
curative properties at the very outset.
In less serious skin affections. such
az pimples. rash, herpes. blackheads.
acne. BARRIERS itch, etc. results show
after an overnight application, only a
small quantity being required 10 effect
a cure. Those who use poslam for
these minor skin troubles can now
avail themselves OF the special 50-cent
package. recently adopted TO meet
such needs. Both the 50-cent package
and the regular 81 jar may now Be
obtained In Detroit at the Central
Drug Co.'S four stores, Gray & Wor-
cester's and other leading drug stores
Samples for experimental purposes
may be had free Of charge by writing
direct to the Emergency Laboratories,
~ West Twenty-ffth Street. New
York City.
The Detroit times., 1908-11-20

river and she to carry out the com
pact made when she was a child that
she would wed the man OF her parent
choice. Before. however, having met
the lady, he has made out deed OF
the ,lantation 10 the planters daugh-
ter and son. believing that by right II
Is theirs. His chivalry In this matter
places him In a class OF gamblers that
wants TO be on the square"
Az for the play Itself. the first act
possesses little TO commend itself a
borders on the melod-amatic, Is fllel
with shouting ranting and language
that should satisfy any one anxious
for the atmosphere" of the time In
which the scene is laid. As the play
progresses. however. this Is toned
down to an interesting drama.
Miss Maude Fealy. as Adele, the
planters daughter. is petite and pretty
enough 10 interest an audience without
the additional charm of being an at
tress OF excellent parts. as she Is.
James Lackaye gives a splendid i'm.
IeTsonation OF Larkin Bun"|t
Canoes" faithful friend. and little
Janet Shelby as 'Toinette Randall
Adele's young sister. was far above
the average or child actresses seen In
Detroit this season. The other mem
bers Of the cast do capable work
! Cameo Kirby will be Ia the Detroit
Opera house the remainder OF the
week, with Saturday matinee.
The Detroit times., 1908-11-20
| WILL C0NQU Err
AGAIN FIELD Of
FINANCE
TOM l.. JOHNSON.
CLEVELAND EXECUTIVE WILL
RENEW THE STRUGGLES WHICH
BEGAN YEARS Aoo-HE SAYS
HE is HAPPY.
TOM l.. JOHNSON.

CLEVELAND. o., Nov, 20.-Tom L.
Johnson. once a millionaire. but now
almost penniless. is undaunted today
In his determination 10 again con
Quer fields OF endeavor and amass an
other great fortune. The great ex'
ponent OF municipal ownership and
the foe OF vested rights and special
interests may move back 10 a cottage
with his family. The imposing mar
sion on Euclid-aTe.. in which lavish
have been held. and
from which Mr. Johnson viewed the
great throbbing outside world from a
The Detroit times., 1908-11-20

posltion of ease, may not shelter the
Johnson family very longN
we may have TO reduce ourselves
socially. az least" observed Mr' joan
son. but We started life IN cottage
We can look upon life as jo%tlIis
there az We have In the Euchd'aNe'
7. sidence. The past seven years nave
| heen the happiest OF my life. except
tor the death Of my brother. Albert.
Was urged 10 remove Ia the east anu
look after my brothers traction al,
| fairs. but | had ideals before me anu
/ remained In Cleveland. rs result
my fortune Is wrecked. but am as ue'
termined today as | Was whth oe'
can life in the business worlo years
ago"
MI. Johnson spoke in a clear voice ~
ne reviewed the great fnancial dear
II ngs I'm which he has been Interested
There was a CLINT of determination IN
his eve. Il was the same Tom l..
/ Johnson. The threats or his enemies
! have not disturbed him.
Il am told. he continued that my
enemies are threatening 10 make trou'
! bile for me. This Is what ! expected
I have always seen. in advance, inc
/ designs OF the special interests tlHS
sought 10 ruin me. Let them CUNT
IN never give up.
Had been a coward ! would nave
run away from this fight In CleVeIah :,
/ | could have saved my fortune.
could have huilded II higher into
II ountains OF gold But | have been
loyal 10 my true convictions. have
fought the battle the best khe"
how.
II could 40 to Wall-st. and engage
in games OF finance. | have had tran
sactions with +. ii. Hartman. ana
could do II again. but I'm going 10
stay right here IN Cleveland.
IT have not made n cent on me
street railways since | took the mayor
slty office OF Cleveland. Nor have
drawn a cent OF pay as treasurer OF
the Municipal Traction Co. do not
ask anything for assisting the recel''
ers.
Politics has never cost me much.
have paid $500 as my assessment on
the 81. 900 salary as mayor sometimes
| have been allowed amounts Tor the
use Of my tents and haven always
paid the $500 assessment
Mr.. Johnson added that he gave the
mansion on Euclid-ave. 10 his VIE
years ago and she will retain owner
shin OF Il, whether they can arord 10
live in II or not
IL will run for mayor again. SAID
Mr.. Johnson. Il entered the mayor
ONCE rich and now I'm poor The
realization Of my friends esteem FOR
this sacrifice Is worth more TO me than
all the money ! ever possessed
suffered a loss OF 100000 recently In
my interests at Lorain. o."
Mayor Johnson is 81 years old. He
was born IN Kentucky and educated
In Indiana. and began life as an en-
ploye OF a street railway company In
Louisville, Ky. He invented street
railway devices, which were the found
alton OF his fortune. He bought a
traction line In Indianapolis and later
became connected, through securing
part ownership. OF traction lines In
Brooklyn, Cleveland and Detroit.
Mr.. Johnson was head OF the De
troit street railway system during
Mayor Pingree's incumbency. He has
been elected mayor OF Cleveland three
times on a three-cent fare proposition