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Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
WATCHES NEED A REST.

watches get tired out just the
same as people," said methodical
man who worries if his timepiece
isn't right up to scratch.
every little while my watch
would stop running with its usual
regularity and lose about half an
hour in day. l took it to the jew
eler once or twice, but it still had
these spells. One day l found out
accidentally that it was just tired.
If 1 lay it away somewhere for a
day or two when it gets one of those
losing fits and then wind it up again
it will keep perfect time. All it
seems to need is a little rest"
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
ELEcTRIcITY-ITs BEGINNING.

When we speak of volts in cleo
tricity, we pay ofttimes an uncon-
scious tribute to Alexander Volta
who in Paris just one hundred years
ago made public continuance that
assured a steady flow Of electricity.
His discovery remains practically
unchanged to this day. Previously,
a current of electricity had been de-
rived from a series of pieces Of zinc
and copper, each bit of metal wrap
ped in a cloth saturated with acid.
Volta improved this by putting each
zinc and copper pan in cup by
itself filled with acid. From this
"crown of cups" a steady current
was produced-and it is this voltaic
cell that has taught the modern cleo
trician his business.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
MULES WERE REAL ONES
Time Puzzled Guest of
Hotel.

81 saw funny thing in the regis
ter of hostelry in the Grand Can
yon of the Colorado" said Chicago
man who had just returned from a
trip through the west. 81 stepped
up to the desk to register when I
saw an entry just above the space
l was destined to fill. The line read
as follows:
"'Mr. and Mrs. John Jones, Ar
kansas. 2 mules
"The words q mules were not in
the same handwriting as those Civ
ing the names of recent arrivals. A
wild idea flashed through my mind
that the hotel clerk must be in the
habit of characterizing the guests.
My natural curiosity prompted me
to make inquiries.
"'Oh, the mules p replied the pre-
siding genius of the hotel. That
means that Mr.. Jones and his wife
are going to ride down the Canyon
tomorrow morning. Quite a party
making the trip. Would you like to
goY
"eYes,' I said.
"And I had the pleasure Of seeing
him write 4 mule after my name. "
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
AUTOMOBILE sEARcHLioHT.

The automobile searchlight adopt
ed for the British army, is on q We
hicle designed for % to Is miles an
hour, and, having cannon wheels
with bronze treads and heavy pneu-
matte tires, traverses cultivated
fields and bad roads at 10 to 16
miles. The steel chassis is 20 feet
long, carrying four-cylinder
Brooke petroleum motor of As horse
power and q three-foot lens pro-
jects a 10000 candle power beam
of light three or four miles. With
four men the apparatus supplies
light, travelling or at rest, for 10
or 10 hours without interruption.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
THE RING ON THE srRM.

With the stem encircled with =.
gold ring, which must have been On
all the while the fruit was growing
from bloom to maturity, a bunch
OF grapes was discovered in LONE
Beach recently. Chss. Schwitzer. .
peddler, was weighing some grapes
for a customer when the glitter Of
an object in cluster caught his at.
tention. 1t was gold bangle ring
around the stem, midway in tia
bunch, and with grapes both above
it and below it.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
POOR OUTLOOK.

The rich young man who was
trying to learn to work had fallen
in love with the daughter of his en-
ployer, but he found that his path
was by no means clear of obstacles.
"You tell me your father objects
to your marrying me-" he said, in q
crestfallen tone. cts it because /
am in his employ? I can leave it
and go back to a life of idleness
If he prefers"
"Oh, no, that isn't what he wants, +"
said the object of his choice. "He
says / may marry you just as soon
as you're valuable enough to have
your salary raised" Youths Com
panion.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
DANGEROUS SENSE OF n,,.o.

Geo. G. Morton, a machini,t 10.
siding on Russell street, has ,.,r
sore ribs, and all because he lanohas
too heartily. He was thoronsh,,,
enjoying a joke played on a con-,
rade with garden hose, and AZ \.
watched the sport from a windo,
he laughed with great gusto, ~
much SO that he was seized Win
pains and had to be helped n :
seat. A medical man was called
and found that he had fractured =
rib and had torn away part of n.
lining about another rib.-Bermnas
Royal Gazette.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
NOTICE.

There will be a meeting of the
Democratic Central Committee of
Woodruff County, on JAN, %, at
Wherry's hall McCrory, Ark, for
the purpose of selecting date to
hold the primary election for the
nomination of county, district,
congressional and state offices and
for any other business that may
come before the committee.
r. K. F1TzHUGH, Oh airman.
A. II. CAMPBELL, Secretary.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
TIME WAS MONEY.

A clergyman not long ago re-
ceived the following notice regard
ing a marriage that was to take
place at the parish house:
''This is to give you motifs that I
and Mis- Jemima Arabella Brearly
is comm to your church on Satur-
day afternoon mex to undergo the
operation of matrimony at your
hands. Please be promp, as the cab
is hired by the hour." Ladies'
Home Journal.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09

A few days ago rather bashful
young woman went into a store
carrying three chickens. She in
quired the price of chickens and
at the same time put them ON the
counter. The clerk didn't know
the chickens feet were tied, and
asked if they would lay there. She
bit ner handkerchief and said
mo, sir, they are roosters. "
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
PROFESSIONAL sTOicisM.

The dentist on the third floor was
treating a tooth for the dentist on
the fifth floor.
81 hope Pm not hurting you" ne
said, as the drill slipped into the
nerve cavity.
There was no response.
81 say I hope 1 didn't hurt you
any"
The dentist in the chair opened
his eyes.
81 beg your pardon for not hear
ing you, doc" he said. 81 must
have fallen asleep"
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
COUNTY AND PROBATE JUDGE.

The NEWS is authorized to announce ]. F
Summers, of Augusta, as candidate for the
office of county and probate Judge of this
county subject to the action of the democrat
ic party,
The News is authorized to announce ESQ
Chas N. Henri, of Pumpkin Bend Township
as a candidate for the office of county and
probate Judge of this county subject to the
action of the democratic party
The NEWS is authorized to announce Esq. S
F. Watson, of McCrory, as candidate fol
the office of county and probate judge Of
this county subject to the action Of the demo
cratic party.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
HOW He DID IT.

'T can't understand" said the
doctor after the operation had been
performed and the patient had been
prepared for burial, show your hus-
band was able to live, with such an
affection as he had"
"Well, you see," replied the sor-
rowing widow, cit was years and
years before we could persuade him
to 60 on the operating table"
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
OUR NEW SUBSCRIBERS.

Below is a list of those who
paid us in advance for the NEWS
since our last issue.
E. l.. Pritchett, Gregory, Ark.
R. A. Jones, McCrory, Ark. E.
G. Kramer, Is Towne St., Santa
Cruz, Cal. Miss Myrtle Best,
Judsonia, Ark.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
SHERIFF AND COLLECTOR.

We are authorized to announce T. Eek
Simpson, OF Augusta, as candidate for the
ONCE of sheriff and collector of this county
subject to the action of the democratic party.
The NEWS is authorized to announce W.
R. Cain, of Augusta, as candidate for the Of
fee of sheriff and collector OF this county sub
ject to the action of the democratic party.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
IN DOUBT ABOUT ONE POINT.

"But I have talked long enough,
my friends" said the long winded
orator. "Before I sit down, how
ever, I am willing to answer any
questions you may like to ask as to
points I may have failed to cover
in my discourse"
A brief pause followed.
Then timid looking man in the
audience rose.
"Is a motion to adjourn in Or
der? ?" he asked.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
COUNTY AND PROBATE COURT CLERK

We are authorized to announce F. B. Win
free, of Tip, as a candidate for the Office Of
county and probate court clerk of this county
subject to the action of the democratic party.
The News is authorized to announce Ed b.
Carl-Lee of Augusta, as candidate for the
ONCE of county and probate court clerk Of
this county subject to the action OF the Dem
ocratic party.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
NOT STAR 0AzERS.

Miss Evening Star-'You have
Q big audience on earth tonight"
Mr.. Comet-"Yes, but I don't
quite understand it. Every time I
do one of my acrobatic stunts those
folks exclaim: ooh, look at the air
ship kansas City Times.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
REPRESENTATIVE.

The NEWS Is authorized to announce Elmo
NJ Carl-Lee of Augusta, as a candidate for
the ONCE OF representative of this county
subject to the action of the democratic party.
THE NEWS is authorized to announce r. B.
Heating of McCrory, as candidate for the
office of representative OF this county sub
ject to the action of the democratic party.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
THE CONVERSE.

"Is success a crimep'
81 would not say that" answered
the conservative citizen, ''but I must
state that crime seems to be sue
cess in some quarters"
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
ASK THE sToRk.

Census Man-Now, little boy, run
upstairs and tell your mother l for.
got to ask her when your baby broth.
er was born.
Little Boy-She doesn't know.
sir. She was away on a VISIT
Harper's Weekly.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
Announcements.
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY :

We are authorized to announce j.. M. Vine
yard, of Helena, as a candidate for the ONCE
OF Prosecuting Attorney for this the First
Judicial District, subject to the action of the
democratic party.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
CIRCUIT COURT CLERK.

The NEWS is authorized to announce VIM.
Moorman. of Augusta, as candidate for the
office of circuit court clerk OF this county sub
ject to the sction of the democratic party.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
ONE LONG Wall.

Gunner-"Every year they have
q grand baby show at Asbury Park.
1t is great success"
Guyer-"H'ml Howling success,
] suppose"
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
TAX ASSESSOR,

The NEWS is authorized to announce w
B. Fakes. of McCrory, as candidate for the
office of tax assessor of this county subject to
the action OF the democratic party.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
pRovERsIAL.

"Alas," said the jeweler as the
fat man leaned through his show
counter with a crash, "circumferen-
ces alter rehabilitation Tiger.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
TREASURER.

The NEWS is authorized to announce @. L.
jackson, of Grays, as a candidate for the
ONCE of Ire asurer of this county subject to
the action of the democratic party.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09

She (gushingly)-I had such a love-
ly conversation with your son just
now.
Old Father (cynically)-Why, did
he propose to you?
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-01-09
PROFESSIONAL CARDS

ANDREWS & WOODS
CThis Partnership for Civil Business Oniy.)
LAWYERS
Augusta Arkansas.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-09-26

Great alarm is belt in many see
lions OF the state Of New York because
OF the rapid and continual spread OF
the big forest fires that have been
burning for many days in the Adiron.
dacks. New fires are frequently re
ported, and according to dispatches
dangerous fires are burning in At least
score OF places and q number Of
small towns and summer resort places
are threatened There are hundreds Of
small fires that may become danger
Gus. Probably 10000 men are fighting
the fires, but the flames have gotten
so far beyond control that only a
drenchng rain will stop them The
more extensive fires are reported IN
Warren. Saratoga and ESSEX conn
ties Rivers. creeks wells and springs
have run dry which greatly handicaps
the army Of fire fighters.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-09-26
AIrshIp Falls: wrIaht Injured.

After having drawn the attention
Of the world to his aeroplane flights
al Fort Myer. near Washington. ami
having established new worlds rec.
ords for heayier-than-air dying ma
chimes Oryile Wright met with a
tragical mishap while making a two.
man flight The aeroplanist was ac-
companied by Lieutenant Thomas Z
Selfridge. Of the signal corps Of the
army Lieutenant Selfridge was IA.
tally injured and died Mr. Wright was
seriously injured. but is expected 10
recover
While the machine was encircling
the arill grounds propeller blade
snapped of and hitting some other
part of the intricate mechanism
caused il 20 overturn in the air and
fall to the ground enveloping the TWO
occupants in the debris
Soldiers and spectators ran across
the field to whore the aeroplane had
fallen and assisted in lifting Mr.
Wright and Lieutenant Sefridge from
under the tangled mass Of machinery.
ropes wire and shreds OF muslin Mr.
Wright was conscious and said oh
hurry and lift the motor Lieutenant
Selfridge was unconscious and had APP
parently struck the ground with great
force His head was covered with
blood and he was choking when the
soldiers extricated him from under the
machine
Dr. Waters. New York physician.
was one Of the first TO reach the spot
and rendered first aid to the injured
men When their wounds had been
bandaged Mr. Wright and Lieutenant
Selfridge were taken TO the Fort
Myer hospital at the other end OF the
field. II was feared that Mr. Wright
was suffering from internal injuries.
lie had lapsed into a state OF semi
consciousness by the time he reached
the hospital. while Lieutenant Sci
fridge, whose skull was fractured died
without regaining consciousness
Mr. Wright Wednesday replaced the
propellers which he had been using
with longer pair. the blades OF which
were six inches longer. and many who
have Witnessed Mr. Wright's flights
al Fort Myer believe the change OF
propeIlers caused the accident An ex-
animation OF the broken blade showed
that It had been snapped of at a point
one.fourth OF the distance from the
hub 4 deep indentation OF the broken
piece indicated that II had struck some
other part OF the aeroplane
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-09-26
Thirteen Killed On French warshlp.

During gunnery drill of Toulou one
OF the big turret guns on the French
armored cruiser Latauche Treville
exploded, completely wrecking the
after turret and killing outright the
entire gun crew Of thirteen 4 number
OF men were seriously injured some
OF them probably fatally The drill
had been proceeding Tor a consider.
able time. when without warning the
whole turret seemed 20 blow out. Dis
membered bodies were thrown in all
directions and several OF them We're
hurled into the sea through the great
breach caused by the explosion.
The spectacle was horrible the dead
ana wounded. together with shattered
arms and legs littering thu decks. \
call to quarters was sounded and a.
speedily as possible thu wounded were
cared for
The gun that exploded was Of Is
inches bore OF which the cruiser car
ried two. Happening SO soon after the
accident on the Couronne the cXplo.
sion has caused a sensation in naval
circles and doubtless Viii lead to a
most rigid Investigation
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-09-26

Hammonton y j. Sept - Nyra.
the iour-year-old daughter OF Joseph 5.
Mart. OF this place was burned To-
death in u fire which destroyed her
fathers barn II was al first thulgn
that her brother sydney. twelve years
old. had also persisted but he was
later found asleep in his bed at his
home
The girl went into the barn to play
and shortly afterwards smoke ana
flames were seen issuing from the root
Of the structure by tho mother 81 the
time i, was not known tha, the child
was IN the barn. and the euorts u the
ilromen were directed to saving the
two horses and wagons
After these were secured the mother
instituted search Tor her daughter.
When the embers had been soaked
with water a small pile OF charred
bones marked the place where th girl
had fallen a prey to the flames while
playing in the haymow.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-09-26
Tough. to the Death to save husband.

Fought TO the Death to Save Husband.
John Roberts and his wife resisted
sheriff and his deputies in fight
near Prestonia. Mo. one mile south
Of the Arkansas line. when the officers
attempted to arrest Roberts for killing
Obe Kessinger neighbor As re.
suit the woman and Sheriff Mooney.
OF Baxter county. Ark. are probably
mortally wounded and Roberts and
two deputies are seriously hurt
Roberts went to Kessinger's house
and called Kessinger to the door.
when Kessinger appeared Roberts
fred and killed him. IL Is said. The
cause OF the deed has not been
learned.
sheriff Mooney with several de3a-
ties. started to arrest Roberts. Mrs
Roberts from a window told tho Off
GERS to keep away. but the sheri9s
continued to advance. and beth sic
and her husband opened fire
Mooney was shot by q woman, It
is said His fall disconnected the dep
uties for few minutes, and Rob ri5
and his wife took advantage OF this y
the buildings for hours under fire
When the firing from within finally
ceased the door was broken down
Mrs Roberts. suffering from fourteen
wounds. was dying and no attempt
was made to remove her to jail.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-09-26
rwentx Years Eor Stealing S..

For stealing S. Edward Jones. OF
332 East Twenty.third street. New
York city. wah sentenced TO twent
years in prison By Judge Malone in
general sessions. On Aug. % Jones and
two companions went ir o store
kept by Paul Sachs at 522 Sixth ave.
nue., AS Sachs was changing a dollar
bill Jones seized him and took S.
from his pocket Peter Derringer a
clerk. came to the assistance Of his
employer. and Jones fred a shot at
him, whereupon the three robbers fed.
Jones was caught after a short chase.
but the other two men escaped.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-09-26
eiq Find In Old Clothes.

D. j. Biankenship farmer from
Bedford county Va purchased here
at the Norfolk x Western Railroad
companys sale Of unclaimed articles a
package OF clothing that once belong
I'd to a soldier He paid $50 for it on
opening the bundle he found among
other things pair Of trousers with
800 in gold and TWO diamond earrings
in the pockets The diamonds are said
to be worth small fortune
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-09-26
FAMILY OF
four DROWN
Man, wife and Two Children
Perish in Launch Disaster.
THREE OF PARTY SAVED

Fought to the Death to Save Her Hus
band-Thirteen Killed BY Explosion
Of Gun On French Warship-cap.
tured a Live Sea Cow Steamer
Wrecked; ITO Drowned-6ig Find
In Old cIothes-Admits Starting For.
est Fires-Gets Twenty Years For
Stealing IS.
Four persons out OF a party Of seven
IN launch were drowned in Long
Island sound of Strati0rd point Conn
The three survivors were rescued ar
ter having been in the water nearly
two hours
The dead are. Frederick l.. Roswell
Mrs Roswell. his wife. Edward son
aged nine. and May. a daughter aged
seven
The other members OF the party
were Miss Gertrude Adams. William
Gerbth and Mrs c Wesley Parkes
The party left this city for sail up
the iiousanonic river aud were home
ward bound during the evening. when
the launch ran upon the breakwater
OF Stratford point and began to pound
to pieces
Roswell put his wife and two chill.
dren in the launch tender. together
with Mrs Parks. while Miss Adams
and Gerbith we're instructed to cling
20 the stern Of the little boat He then
took his place in the boat and started
70 row as he thought FOR the shore
he evidently lost his bearings and
rowed out into the sound Roswell
rowed until exhausted. and then In.
tending 70 let Gerbith take turn al
the oars called TO him 10 go around
to the bow OF the boat and To Miss
Adams to get into the craft A. that
homrut a heavy wave struck the III
I've boat and capsized il The little
Roswell boy sank II once. but the 9th
ers managed to get hold on the boat.
Then another heavy roller struck
them and washed away the little girl
and Mrs Roswell Soon Mr Roswell's
strength gave out and he gradually
slipped from the boat and went under
The others kept up their cries for help
As they drifted nearer the shore their
cries were heard and a rescue party
brought them ashore
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-09-26
sherman Admits 1t.

The same day, reply ug. Mr.. Shcr
man said
Tie gentleman from Missouri i'm
tLates that the Republicans side ~ tiir
house desires to DO away with The roll
calls because Of some fear Of making
record upon some quest on her r."
he house Mr. Speaker. the Republic
N party IN HE house. the Republican
party IN This nation is prepared today
10 accept full responsibility not only
for everything that il done bat for
that which is not lone in the way o.
legislation and administration Ap.
piausp on the Republican, SIDE We
recognize the fact sir. that this GOV
eminent today is Republican In all is
branches We recognize tho fact that
We have Republican president brave
wise. and courageous We recognize
that we have Republican majority
IN the senate. that we have Republic
an majority I'd this house that is rcndy
70 resort 90 every legal every proper
constitutional right to enact such leg.
slation rs il deems FOR The best IN
terest for tho greatest number Of our
people. and which is willing and ready
10 accept full responsibility FOR all
those treasures which are Introduce
here and which are enacted into law"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-09-26
SHERMAN ACc"p ) BLAMR
Republican vice Presidential Candi.
date Drawn out by Congress-
man DE Almond.

On the word OF james Schoolcraft
sherman. Republican vice presidential
candidate. full responsibility for con
gress' failure TO enact many needed
laws must be assumed by the Repub.
lican party
April : 1875 Ia the house. as printed
In the Congressional Record Repre-
sentative David \. De Almond. Of
Missouri. said
when the question Is asked any
whore IN tie country and it will be
assed-why was not this measure
considered why was not tina, meas
ure passed why was not the other
measure brought up? there IS one an
swor. and oaly one Because the Re
publican majority IN this house " He'd
thar il should not be considered should
not be brought un. should not hc
passed We can stand unon that rec
ord. II = wen Known that there il
pressure IN ihc country. ana very great
pressure. FOR the consideration ana
passage OF number Of important
measures Il is well known that
large majority ~ the VOTING strength
~ the country il insi-,cnt urou h.
consideration and The l"ssc~o OF "
portaui measures 10 not - TO th'm
again. as son have don, go often au :
so sufrr,sfil'y and ctlcav 10 &c
hide them into the hc,isf taat soI.c