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Woodruff County news., 1908-04-16
Making Mops.

The pupils of the Arkansas Blind School have now taken up a new stu dy and industry combined in the shape of mop manufacturing. Cotton rope mops are made by the students and sold to the other state institutions.
 Prof Lucas, superintendent of the blind school, stated Saturday night that the boys of the institution take great interest in their new work. The same machine that is used in the manufac- ture of brooms at the school is also used in the manufacture of the mops so that the school does not have to go to any additional expense in the new work in the way of purchasing equip ment
 The material for the mops is bought in Chicago. Many of the students have already proven to be adopts at the work, one boy student turning out as high as twelve mops an hour.
Woodruff County news., 1908-04-16
NEWS OF ;
 | ARKANSAS l
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Plan Campaign for Prohibition.

' ON'iiFo'S' iOi TT OIhDlllOHs
 The Anti-Saloon League of Arkan. sas held two sessions Thursday in Lit. tie Rock, the president, Col George Thornburgh, presiding. In addition to regular members of the board Rev H. G. Johnson, pastor of the Baptist church, Star City, was present and was invited to participate in the delib- erations.
 The campaign of the ensuing months was considered in all it's de. tails, and action was taken looking to an aggressive movement. A Campaign Committee was appointed with in structions.
 The treasurers report and the su. perintendent's report were read and approved
 In addition to other movements looking to an aggressive campaign, the distribution of literature received a good share of attention. The last Sun day in June, which is the National An t1-Saloon League stainless flag" day, was Thursday designated as the day for special programs in the Sunday schools, young peoples societies and pulpitS.
Woodruff County news., 1908-04-16
MISCELLANEOUS.

Relieving the health of his infant boy is of more value than the mere accumulation of money, Theo. H.. Price, cotton king, winding up his business affairs preparatory to nov Ing to France for long stay in Brit tany, which it is hoped will restore ms son and namesake to complete health.
 In anticipation of possible action on the part of congress authorizing the use Of arms by the American govern ment to enforce the American policy regarding the Venezuelan problem, the state department has called upon both the army and navy for definite infor- mation as to the available strength mat can be sent to Venezuelan waters and territory.
 Floyd Grounds, IA, and Frank Will Durn, IS, were smothered to death in wheat bin at Dunkle, H. They were playing in the elevator when 'hey jumped in the bin and were pulled down in the grain It was five minutes before any one knew the boys Were in the bin.
 Shockel by thousands of volts of electricity, one man met instant death ana six others were severely injured wniie working in the vault beneath uie street car tracks at Twenty-first slree5 and Wabash avenue, Chicago.
 The Atlantic Monthly, one of the oiuest magazines in the country, has ehanged, hands. Houghton, Miffiin & eo.' who have published the magazine sihce 1873, announced its transfer to new company to be incorporated un. uer the laws Of Massachusetts.
Woodruff County news., 1908-04-16
Robbers Fire BuiIdinq.

While F. V. Smoihcrs 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.
 MT. Smothers' loss amounts to more than S1,o00, 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 trade so far
Woodruff County news., 1908-04-16

Dead Body Is Found In a Pond.

The body of Q white man wha has been identified as being Charles Brown, ship carpenter, who lived at Fourteenth and Welch streets, who has lived in Little Rock for the past 25 years, and who has been missing since week ago Saturday, was found 1 early Tuesday morning floating in the pond in the City park. The body was badly decomposed, as the result of having been in the water for some time, but it was identified by the hands, clothing and things found in the clothing. It, is thought by the DO lice, Coroner Vaughter and the mem bers of Browns family, that Brown was walking home during the heavy night, and that, while walking through the City park, which route he often took in walking between his home and the business section as a short cut, he fell into the pond, and was unable to get out. The theory that he had been drinking has been advanced by the coroner and others who have investigated the case.
 The corpse was a gruesome sight. It had been in the water for so long a time that the flesh had shifted from place. The eyes had been eaten out, and a part of the face had also been eaten away by fish. When the body was found Tuesday morning turtles were seen pulling at the head. It was impossible to identify by the face or head, but identification was estab- lished by the mans clothing, his shoes and key and pair of glasses which were found in the clothing. The key fitted lock to Browns door and the glasses were recognized as being the same that Brown had worn. Browns hands were of peculiar shape and were said to have been exactly the same as those of the dead man. The shoes were also identified as being those bought recently by Brown. This point was established by fel- low-workman by the name of Richard son who had been with Brown at the time he bought the shoes. Certain articles of clothing were said by Mrs, Brown to be those worn by her hus- band
Woodruff County news., 1908-04-16
State Encampment Lies With

If a bill now pending before Con. gress providing for liberal approprias tion of money for state militia annual encampments passes, the Arkansas Ma tional Guard will hold it's annual en- campment the coming summer at Leon Springs, Tex. Otherwise it is very, probable that the encampment will be held at Fort Riley, Kan, where the guard has been encamped once before.
 Adjutant General Paul Little of the Arkansas National Guard explained that he was awaiting the outcome Of the present appropriation bill now be- fore the Congress. If the bill passes, the various state militias will be pro- vided with funds to hold encamp- ments, and such an appropriation would mean enough money for the Ar kansas Guard to allow it to go to Leon Springs Otherwise the encampment will probably have to be held at Fort Rifle as the expense in going there would be much less.
Woodruff County news., 1908-04-16
To Succeed Prof. Cook.

The Hot Springs Board of School Directors held a meeting Saturday night and elected Professor Ward Mil Ter of Texarkana to succeed Prof George B. Cook as superintendent of the city schools. Prof. Cook has been nominated and will be elected state superintendent of public instruction, and will probably relinquish his DO sition about July 1.
 The board also elected the follow ing principals of the various city schools New High School-Prof. J. H. Boardman; Ramble Street School Prof J. G. Cubage; Jones Schcol- Miss Schaeffer; Old Central School Miss Cora Stewart; Garland School Miss Howell.
Woodruff County news., 1908-04-16
Hot Springs Must Cut Her Expenses.

In order to offset a deficit of $1 1000 per month for the next five months, Mayor todd and the members of the Finance Committee of Hot Springs have determined upon a radical policy of retrenchment. Accordingly Detec- tives John Sullenberger and Lou Mo Neill are to be relieved, and B. Demby and A. Stone, firemen, are to be dis pensed with. The aerial truck, most important adjunct of the Fire Depart ment, has been forced out of commis- sion by the new arrangements.
 The salaries of the mayor, aldermen and Board of Public Affairs, it is said, may be reduced, as the financial con dition of the city is acute. Not since the club houses closed, two years ago, have the fire, police or street depart ments had anything like their normal strength.
Woodruff County news., 1908-04-16
NEWS OF THE WEEK
THE LATEST NEWS OF THE
 WORLD BRIEFLY TOLD
NORTH, EAST, SOUTH, WEST
Esreiun Lands, Throughout the Ma ton, and Particulaly From the
 Great Southwest.
CONGRESSIONAL.

By a vote of 257 to nothing, the house Wednesday sustained Presi- dent Roosevelt's veto of the bill transferring Commander William Will moi White from the retired to the ac- tive list of the navy. The president gave as a reason for his action that the transfer would not be for the best interests of the service.
 Three times Thursday in the house the Democrats caught the Republic ans mapping and forced them to pro- duce a quorum. On one other occa- sion a vote by tellers disclosed the absence of a quorum, but Speaker Cannon peremptorily applied the Reed rule and declared a quorum to be pres ent. In doing so he had brief, but lively, clash with Mr. Williams. Not withstanding repeated roll calls, prog TESS was made in the transaction of public business. Both the army and the Notifications appropriation bills were sent to conference; the senate bill to increase the efficiency of the revenue cutter service was, with Dem ocratic help, passed, and the bill to promote the safe transportation in interstate commerce of explosives was considered. It will be finally disposed of Friday. The Democrats prevented the adoption of the conference report on the Indian appropriation bill and caused it to be sent back to confer ence.
 Under suspension of the rules, the house Thursday, after two roll calls, passed the bill to increase the eff ciency of the revenue cutter service. The bill, among other things, raises the pay and relative ranks of a num- Der of officers, increases the pay of the enlisted force as well and ere ates a retired list. In presenting the measure to the house, MT. Mann GID paid high compliment to the revenue cutter service. His views were coin- cided in by MT. Williams (Miss.).
 A favorable report on the resolution directing the establishment in the army of trade or industrial schools was urged Thursday before the house military committee by it's author, Rep resentative O'Connell, of Massachu- setts. He said he believed the solu- tion of the problem of how to make the army service more popular among the people and thereby lessen the yearly percentage of assertions lies within his proposal. Soldiers should be schooled during their service, he said, so that at the end of their en- hstment they shall be equipped to re- enter civil life.
 The employers liability bill re- gently passed by the house was Thurs day passed by the senate without amendment, so that it is ready to go to the president for his approval. The scope of the bill is limited to common carriers by railroads.
 Representative Byrd of Mississippi introduced bill to prohibit dealing futures in agricultural products by for bidding dealers to use the mails, in terstate transportation and banking facilities.
Woodruff County news., 1908-04-16
To Build New Court House.

Judge Milwee Thursday appointed Judge J. s. Thomas. w. F. Branch and H. c. Strong as commissioners to proceed with the building of the new Monroe county court house to cost approximately $40,OO0. At the last term of the Monroe County Quo rum Court s5OOOO was appropriated by that body for the purpose of build ing new court house, and Judge Mil wees action marks the first step to- ward carrying the project into eXecu- tion. It is expected that the new building will be ready for occupancy by the November term of Circuit Court.
Woodruff County news., 1908-04-16
Peculiar Letter To Postmaster.

Postmaster Holt, of Little Rock, is in receipt of the following letter from w. E Bennett of Conway, Miss: Gan yod give me the name of iney old sidi- fifties. I had an uncle hoo dide on or about that time hoo was rich, so said by the name of mikeagle Turner. He was lawyer and bachler If iney information I would be glad to no." The postmaster has not been able to furnish the desired informa- tion.
Woodruff County news., 1908-04-16
Helena Man Gets Offer.

Hugh Houston of Helena has been favored by some one in Madrid, Spain, with an offer of one-third share in $2G2 ,000, provided he is willing to lend his aid in getting the generous Spaniard out of jail, where he pur- ports to have been thrust for bank ruptcy. The word to be cabled in case of his acceptance is ''Dago'' and is as appropriate as it is mystic. The letter containing the offer cores. ponds to others received both at Hel- ena and in Little Rock.
Woodruff County news., 1908-04-16
Board Postpones Morrow Hearing.

The State Board of Charitable Insti- tutions met Tuesday in adjourned ses- sion and decided two matters of more or less importance. It 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.
Woodruff County news., 1908-04-16
Painting of Senator Davis Removed
 From Governors Private Room,

The painting of United States Sen a prominent place above the fireplace on the east wall of the private office of Governor Pindall, Instead, i. 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 NJ. Rector, whereas the paint ing of Governor Rector hangs above the fireplace in the inner executive chamber.
Woodruff County news., 1908-04-16
Organize Chicot County.

Two largely attended prohibition rallies were held Thursdey in the new court house at Lake Village, where Rev c. w Eichelberger, D. D., state campaisner for the Ant-Saloon League delivered two lectures. An Anti-Sa, loon League, with molc than 100 mem bers, was organized, with George Da- wis as president, and five other prom inent business men as officers. This league will organize the county into local leagues with the expectation of voting Chicot county dry at the Sep temper election.
Woodruff County news., 1908-04-16
Preacher Offered Chair in College.

Rev. c. c. Cline, pastor of the Chris, tian church of Pine Bluff, has been of fered the chair of science and mathe. matics of the new Maddox Seminary at Eureka Springs. AS yet he has not decided as to whether or not he will accept the offer.
 He has also been offered the vice presidency of the same college. and has taken the matter under advise. ment with his congregation. He will reach a decision within the next few days.
Woodruff County news., 1908-04-16
Fount to Be Repaired.

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 state capitol yard. It 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
Woodruff County news., 1908-04-16

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 em- barrassing circumstances, as it has been for some time, while the other funds are in about the usual condi- tion. The report is as follows: General revenue fund ...$ 44,634.09 Common school fund ..... 25,359.72 State capitol fund . 207,884.60 Permanent school fund. .. 1,884,142.63
 Qncluding currency,
 bonds and coupons)
 Confederate pension fund 10,192.21 Sinking fund .......... 2O1,345.42 Tax due counties fund.-. 21,840.15 Tax due cities fund. ... 52213 Penitentiary fund. ...... 3,55895 Fertilizer fund ...... 1915 State school interest fund 67644 U. of A. endowment fund 201,753.75
 (lncluding currency,
 bonds and coupons)
 Teachers fund. ......... 15514
 AOtot1 PG,OOZ,O O.OC
 The coupons referred to represent the unmatured interest for p years on state bonds.
Woodruff County news., 1908-04-16
Pruett Heavily Fined.

w. w. Pruett, one of the 10 men captured in raid led by Mayor todd on gambling house at 719 Central avenue, Hot Springs last Friday night, was fined $200 in Police Court Mon day morning The other parties were acquitted. Pruett took an appeal to the Circuit Court.
Woodruff County news., 1908-04-16
Would Change Law.

When the next legislature convenes, the Young Mems Democratic Club of Hot Springs will ask the represents tives of Garland county to introduce a bill providing that in primary cleo tions, electors shall have the privil- ege of voting on candidates for alder men other than the ones residing in
 the ward in which the elector resides.
Woodruff County news., 1908-04-16
Methodist Church Dedicated.

Rev. J. A. Anderson, editor of West, ern Advocate, Little Rock, dedicated the new Methodist church at Poteau, Okla, Sunday. The church is hand some brick structure and cost more than s16,000. A large concourse of people attended.
Woodruff County news., 1908-04-16
Struck By Beer Bottle.

B. Belcher, who works for the Lit tie Rock Tent and Awning Company, was struck on the head with beer bottle Saturday night about S:3G o'clock in front of the Iron Mountain hotel on Pike avenue in Barring Cross. The right ear was cut through by the glass
Woodruff County news., 1908-04-16
Biq Crop Predicted.

It was stated Saturday in the office of Commissioner of Agriculture Guy B. Tucker that the next crop of rices Arkansas newest agricultural product.5 in this state would be abnormallY large, in comparison with former crops put out. In many counties a crop of rice will be put out for the first time, and in others the acreage heretofore planted will be doubled.
 The counties in which the most ex- tensive crops will be put out are: Jes- ferson, Prairie, Lonoke, St, Francis. Poinsett and Cross. A score or mora other counties, it is believed, will make attempt at raising rice.
Woodruff County news., 1908-04-16
State Librarian Resigns Position.

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 MT. Ludwig stated Tuesday night that he was not ready to give out the librarians name.
 MT. Lowry resigns to take up law practice. It is said that he intends to practice law in Little Rock. He has been state librarian under MT Ludwig for the past three and one half years, and is well known throughout the city and state
Woodruff County news., 1908-04-16
Pardons Granted.

Governor Pindall Tuesday granted three pardons, two to Cleveland and Arthur Payton, who were convicted at the September term, 1907, of the Jefferson County Circuit Court, of assault to kill, and sentenced to one year in the penitentiary, and one to Milton Thompson, convicted at the July term, 1907, of the Crawford Coun- ty Circuit Court of felony.
Woodruff County news., 1908-04-16

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.
Woodruff County news., 1908-04-16

Prisoner Returned to Little Rock
 Jack Schwartz, who is under an in- dictment for perjury, has been re- turned to Little Rock from Shreve- port, La, by Louis Reicharddt. de- putty sheriff.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-11-20
LOUTRE


D. T. Millikan and wife visited
relatives near High Hill from Fri
day until Sunday.
Mrs. j. P. Brookshier spent a
few weeks with her mother, Mrs.
Annie Naughton of Prairie Fork.
Fritz Stiegman and wife visite d
her mother, Mrs. g. A. Norman OF
Americas Saturday night and
Sunday.
Henry Gloe and sister, Miss
Clara of near Americus, and VIM.
Timmerberg and family spent
Sunday with Herman Timmerberg
and wife.
P. L. McCarty and wife of Am
CIRCUS spent Sunday with L.. F,
Clark and family.
E. H. Stiegman and wife spen
Sunday with John Ellis and wife
of near Big Spring.
Aug Busse of Usage County
visited relatives in this vicinit,
the past week.
Il John B. Clark of Fredericksburg
Iowa and John Kendrick of nea
Rhineland visited p. H. Brook
shier Friday night.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-11-20
SEVEN YEARS OF PROOF

81 have had seven years of
proof that DR.. Kings New Dis
>oovery is the best medicine to
take for coughs and colds and ev-
cry diseased condition of the
throat, chest or lungs" says w.
w. Henry of Panama, Nc. The
world has had t~hirty-eight years
of proof that DR.. Kings New Dis
covery is the best remedy for
coughs, colds, lagrippe, asthm a,
hay fever, bronchitis, hemorrhage
of the lungs and the early stages
of consumption. Its timely use
always prevents the development
of pneumonia. Sold under guar
antee at Crump & Kidwell's Drug
Store. so cents and S1.00. Trial
bottle free.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-11-20
THE MULE.
HOW is YOUR DIGESTION7

Mrs. Mary Bowling of No. 22S
Sth Ave., San Francisco, recon-
mends a remedy for stomach
trouble. She says: Gratitude
for the wonderful effect of Electric
Bitters in a case of acute indiges-
ton, prompts this testimonial. 1
am fully convinced that for stom-
ach and liver troubles Electric
Bitters is the best remedy on the
market today" This great tonic
and Alternative medicine invigor-
ates the system, purifes the
blood and is especially helpful in
all the forms of female weakness,
so cents at Crump & Kidwell's
Drug Store.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-11-20
THE ROCK


Miss Maggie Covington visited
Miss Stella Ingram Monday even =
ing.
Monroe Tate visited Fred
Frank Sunday.
Ely Brown was in Wellsvill e
Tuesday.
Miss Drucie Ingram of Mont
gomery called on homefolks Sun
day evening.
Fred Frank and JEFF Cole we re
in Galloway County Monday on
business.
r. o. Parkinson of Fulton was
in this vicinity last week.
Mrs. E. Brown called on Mrs.
Crewes Monday.
Miss Grace Tate visited in Min
cola Saturday and Sunday.
Dick White killed three wild
turkeys last week. MONKEY.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-11-20

j. H. Ford and wife spent Sun
day evening with G. P. Thompson
and..wife.
Misses Malinda and Matilda
Kluesmeyer and Emma and Clara
Meyer of near Big Spring visited
at the home of Aug. Stiegm an
Saturday night and Sunday.
E.. w. Hunter of Montgomery
is in this vicinity shooting birds.
Barney Hendrick of Americas
finished painting P. H. Brook
shier's house Saturday.
VIM. Timmerberg is digging
him q cellar this week.
THE MULE.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-11-20

BRlAR RIDGE GLEANINGS

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As 1 cannot send news from
Briar Ridge. 1 will give you news
from near Montgomery.
M. l.. Hall, four miles east of
town is raising the roof of his
house eight feet making it two
stories. Mr.. Hall has also finish
ed a very nice cellar.
Henry Wagner brought in one
lifelong Democratic vote for the
Republican ticket.
Artie Dryden, who lives about
six miles east of town has two
swarms of bees, one on the east
and the other on the west side OF
his house between the weather
boarding and the plaster. We
think that he will have plenty Of
honey soon.
Henry Wagner has eight tons
of hay in his barn and lots of old
corn in cribs.
j. Hugh Milligan of near High
Hill is on the standing jury ant
drives a fine harness and saddle
mare to town.
John Edgar Moseley of neal
Americus attended the stock sales
here Monday.
WILL THINK MORE.