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The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-09-15
STORY OF AN ACT OF TREACH-
cry AND MURDER.
The Voice from the Grave Accom-.
pIlshed Its Mission, Then Was
stilled Forever by 5ou
Amara the Pretender.

The following story tells OF an act
OF treachery and murder. and is typi.
cal OF oriental life. II concerns the
Moorish pretender. Bou Amara, and
was on everyone's lips in Algeria
some months ago.
At the time of the incident Bou
Amara was much troubled. His fol-
lowers were fast losing faith In him.
Day by day fresh news of assertions
reached his ears, and the situation
was becoming serious. At night Bou
Amara sat in his tent brooding In soil
tude over his waning popularity. Then
one morning he arose. his mind again
at ease as II had been In the old days
when men rushed daily to be enrolled
conceived plan. Now should all men
know that he was indeed the chosen
leader of the faithful.
Bou Amara sent for one OF his fol-
lowers-the man he knew was the
most faithful In his army. To him
he would intrust the carrying out Of
the great scheme. Calling the man In.
to his tent Bou Amara bit by bit d.
vulged the secret that was to restore
him to fame. Then the chief and his
faithful follower betook themselves
secretly to a neighboring burial.
ground There he commanded the sol
der to dig a grave, and while the man
worked explained more fully the part
that he was to play AT last the grave
was completed. And now a strange
scene followed unseen by anyone save
the two conspirators. The faithful
follower himself first lay down in the
grave, Bou Amara threw him a skin
OF water and some provisions. Then
with feverlsh haste he began to place
boards over the hole. On these he
piled up the earth. carefully leaving
an aperture for ventilation, until a
mound was raised
Towards evening on the same day
Moor, half.demented with horror.
rushed suddenly into the camp and
with loud cries threw himself at Bou
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-09-15

rier, to make 1t valuable bird, must
be length OF neck and beak, and a
curious, bullying sort OF growth on
each side of the latter. Just why this
ugly-looking waffle" as It is called,
should be considered good point 1t
Is hard to tell. Doubtless fanciers
have some profound reason which they
only divulge when in secret among
themselves. with doors closed and
lights out. However, the waffle goes
and brings prizes. II does not add to
the facial dignity of the bird. II re.
sembles two rather large and distinct.
ly ripe strawberries, placed on either
side of the beak. You can not help
sympathizing with bird with a straw
berry nose like this; and the perpetua.
tlon OF this feature by breeders might
we'll be done away with. While they
are about it-and considering fanciers'
claims that they can obtain any result
they like-they might as well give che
pigeon a small moss rose. or even q
three-leaf clover. to wear instead OF
an overripe strawberry.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-09-15
A TREMENDOUS DIFFICULTY.

Fate is against me. as usual"
What's the matter, Mr. Riddinks9"
Don't bother me when you see I'm
annoyed"
But"
Never mind, Mrs. Riddinks. It's
Just my fierce luck. Every time turn
around something goes wrong. It's
my beastly misforiunes."
It's too bad"
mo; II isn't too bad It's an out.
rage that ! can't get along like other
people. II ! inve my money in
stocks, the market goes against me.
If buy a house, the rents immediate.
ly begin descending"
But what is the trouble now, Mr.
Riddinks?"
Trouble? Nothing but trouble
That's all ] ever have, | am pursued
by trouble. almost tire OF living"
Can ! help you?"
u don't know. I'm disgusted."
Then tell me what is the natter"
Cant you see?"
mo, ! cannot see.
Well, this blamed shoe is so far
under the bed that can't reach It
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-09-15
Mozart's Feat Of Memory.

In 1910. when Mozart was only Il
years OF age. he went on tour
through Italy. In Easter week he was
In Rome, and went to the Sistine
Chapel to hear the wonderful Easter
music. This included the celebrated
and beautiful Miserere of Gregorio Al.
legri, a piece which was not allowed
to be transcribed for use outside OF
the Vatican. After one hearing Mo
cart went home and made an almost
exact copy of the piece from memory,
making only one or two corrections
after a second visit. The feat created
an immense sensation. for al the time
the singers were forbidden TO tran.
scribe the music on pain OF excommu
nication
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-09-15

Hawarden to report on the situation
In the Balkans to Mr.. Gladstone. He
wore his campaigning overcoat, a won
derful creation of camers hair lined
with beGrskin. As he was leaving
Hawarden Mr.. Gladstone, helping him
en- with his oveTcoat, asked Where
did you obtain possession of this ex-
traordinary garment. Mr.. Murray" II
bought II, sir. in Bulgaria" answered
Mr.. Murray. "Ah." said Gladstone,
with perfectly grave face, and fall
ing back a step to look at 1t, 81 have
had much to say OF the Bulgarian afro
cities of late years. but this is the only
one OF which have had ocular demon
stration"
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-09-15
BIG PIGEON RACING

that bird fauciors have gone In so ex'
tensively in England for raising pig
cons with big prices attached to them.
A few years ago you could buy a
really fine bird anywhere for about
30 cents. Now they are asking 5000
and 5000 for pigeons. which. Judging
from the mere appearances, do not
seem to be up TO much"
An immense amount Of interest is
always taken in carriers" of course.
The chief characteristic of the car.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-09-15
THE HEART KNoWETH."

Sometimes my little woe is lUlled to rest,
Its esnor shamed by old poets page
Tumut Of hurrying hoof, and battle rage,
And dying knight and trampled warrior crest.
Stern faces, old heroic souls Unblest.
Eye me with seorn, as they my grief would gage,
A mere child, sehooled TO weep upon the stage,
Trcked for part Of and somber drest
TO- who art thou" they ask "ths thou shouldst fret
To find, forsooth, one single heart undone7
The page thou turnest there Is purple wet
With blood that gushed from, Caesar overthrownl
Lo who art thou to pirate Of sorrow7" Yet
This little woe II Is my own, my ownl
Charlotte Wilson, In Mcclures
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-09-15
His Reasons.

Il suppose" remarked the old time
friend, that YOU will have a spacious
salon in the residence you are build.
ing"
Certainly not answered Col. sim.
well Il am Prohibltiopist, and. be
sides, ! am against spelling reform"
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-09-15

why do you persist in your aver
sion to that'm an?'
He's impractical an insineere He's
one OF those people who say don't
worry one minute aud the next ask
you u II is hot enough for you."-
Washington Star.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-09-15
A Defective Memorv.

Doris tagged five. refiectively)-
Mamma. have an awfully poor mem.
DRY.
Mammals that so7
Doris--Yes; can't even remember
when | was horned. illustrated sun
day Magazine
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-09-15
Startling candor

DO you keep boarders?"
Nope answered Farmer Corntos.
sci we don't keep EN-, But there's
always new ones droppin' along. An
to tell you the truth. summer board.
err amt very good company after the
first three or four DAYS. nohow -
Washington Star
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-09-15

ITS really distressing to think"
said the wealthy Mr., Farrasy, that
many very common and ignorant PEG
pie will be admitted to heaven"
-'-----vTeii-' -rrprf6u MI r1frTThg. THAT
needn't worry Won
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-09-15
Practical pearees.

"Mr. Flirty. whom YOU admire so
much. is college man He is a bach.
elor Of arts
Il should say he was. Can firt
with six girls and have 'em all on the
string at the same time
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-09-15

A motto Is very much the fashion
these days If you see an office with.
out some sort of Injunction on the
walls you may be Satisfied that The
occupant IS either behind his genera.
tian or ahead OF IL.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-09-15

What you need" declared the drug.
glst, is beef, wine and iron"
"Tush, tush, my good man." inter.
posed the customer, peevishly. you
are talking to millionaire. Have you
no terrapln. champagne and gold?o
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-09-15
ElaurInn N Ont

But remember, my dear" he said.
that you and | are one"
She looked at him scornfully.
"One!" she echoed. Nonsense,
We are ten. I'm the one and you are
the cipher."-Half-Holi
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-09-15
seareh for Minerals In oklahnna.

Parts OF Oklahoma are being pros.
pected and mineral deposits In yarious
districts show that gold, silver and
copper are likely to be found In large
-lliii'i.tI s~s---.---s-rii--f- u1su DgnrgT51TId
and this latter mining Is likely 10
be started Immediately.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-09-15
Pops Guess.

"Pop!"
Yes. my son."
What do they call that awning
which goes from one OF those houses
to the other?"
Il guess that is what they call a
house-to-house canvas, my bow
Yonkers Statesman.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-09-15
How She Earned n

Where did Maudie get that dandy
$500 gown"
she earned II by writing an article
on How | Dress on $50 Year 81
Judge.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-09-15
oIvIna out No Advanee coples.

Gweudoline-What did Archie say
whom he proposed to you?
Esmeralda-He won't say II until
next Thursday night. and Il won't be
released before 1880 A. m.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-09-15

water should be written as two sep.
arate words, or II there should be a
syphon between them"
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-09-15
First Visible Proof.

On his return to England from the
Russo-Turkish war David Christie
Murray, the novelist, went at once to
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-09-15

from either slde."-John NJ. McNeely
in Judge.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-09-15

A 9Oyear-old Connecticut man com
mitted suicide because he didn't want
to live TO be hundred. Some people
have such morbid fear OF their per
sonal Understanding, drinking, etc
getting into the Sunday papers.
There may be trouble in Africa
next year II Kermit insists en iakins
a picture of particularly fine speci
men OF the rhinoceros family at the
.l-aat. --+r- tr--'--
father is drawing a bead ON the ami
NAL
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-09-15
OUR BUSINESS GUIDE

Directory for those wishing u, A
dress OF any Of the following bu.lus.
men Of Provo.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-09-15

Well, this blamed shoe Is so far
under the bed that ! can't reach 1t
The Springdale news., 1908-04-10
LONE STAR.

March 29.-Died, at the home of her parents, NIT. and Mrs. George Evins, their eighteen year-old daughter, Laura, after an illness of six months. She leaves a father, mother, brother and sister, besides d host of relatives and friends to mourn her death. She was laid to rest in the Clifty graveyard. She was one of Clifty's most highly respected young ladies and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
 Riley Sanders and Floyd Slaughter were over from Hab- berton last week on business.
 Little Miss Clemmie Wisdom of Hickory Grove is quite sick at this writing.
 Sunday School at Hickory Grove every Sunday.
 The rain Saturday was very much appreciated by the farm CTS of this neighborhood.
 Garland Sanders and Charles Sandlin have something attrac-
The Springdale news., 1908-04-10
FISHBACK.

March 31. Some of the fruit men think there is little prospects for an apple crop and the peaches are falling from the trees Ill low lands.
 Some Of the "early birds" had prepared and we're intending to plant corn this week but have de- clded to wait for a few days to make sure that Spring has come.
 Mrs. II. P. Gregg ts on the sick list this week.
 Miss Eunice Beach has been absent from school d few days trying to take the humps but we understand up to date has not succeeded yet.
 Harry Caywood recently pur- chased himself a buggy and has been employed part of the time since breaking his pony to drive single.
 Some of the people from here attended the singing at Zion Sun- day and report a nice time.
 J. Jones Is setting out several acres to strawberry plants of the Aroma variety.
 There was a large congrega- tion out to Sunday School at Friendship Sunday morning.
 Prof. John Warren of Zion
The Springdale news., 1908-04-10

March 3o.-Mrs. $. H. Shan non from Fort Worth. Texas, is visiting her sister. Mrs. Dr. Crockett.
 Newt. Mccoy, Lee Guthrie, and Andrew Osburn left this morning for Bet1lnghan. Wash ington.
 Ollie Draper and wife are re jeicing over the arrival of fine girl.
 Quite d number of people at tended the quarterly meeting at kinehelo last Sunday.
 Kay Phillips and sister have moved to Red Star. where they will reside=in the futare..
 Pascal Watkins came in last night from AIuskogee where he has been attending the eommer- c1al college.
 Phillip Bell suffers a painful wound inflicted upon his arm while pruning apple trees.
 Dan Robinson left for Fayette- vile a few days ago. Dan IS a jolly good fellow and the young ladies will surely miss him.
 We are soon 10 have telephone connection with Slloam, also with Prairie Grove with a switch board at this place for the accom- modatlon of several other lines.
 The election is over and every body should be pleased, especially with our governor. ]. w. Rice and Beeler Harmon were nomi- mated for justice of the peace and K. Strickland for constable.
 Tom Griffith has tired of country life and moved to the city. Tom k happy How.
 Mrs. AIable Owens rom Kali sas City. Mo-, k visiting Her parents, MT. and Mrs. Amos Sharp.
 TopSY.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-10
GOOD FARM LOANS SOLICITED

will sing for the class here at Friendship the 2nd Sunday in Aprll at 2:So p. III.
 Sam Claypool, who iS d great lover of music, has been d very frequent visitor at the home of ]. C. MoneYhun since Miss Nel- lie purchased her organ.
 On account of forgetfulnesS on tie part of the writer We failed to give the names of the visitors at school Friday eve ming. The others were: Mes sers Guy O'neal and Foster Will liams and Misses Ruby O'neal, Sophia and Nissa Webb.
 JOLLY.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-10

 tive in the neighborhood of Hickory Grove. Don't know what 1t could be. Whats up boysz
 Mr. and Mrs. Wm. A. Bohlen of Huntsville are over visiting friends and relatives near Lone Star.
 Nr. and Mrs. Mckinney and little son Eernard are up from Manford, Ok, visiting relatives on War Eagle.
 The singing at Tell Bogarts last Saturday night was fail- ure on account of so much rain.
 GENEVA.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-10

March 50. The rain that fell Saturday and Sunday night Was d great benefit 10 all kinds of growing crops.
 The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Williamson has been quite sick, but Is better at this writing.
 Dr. J w. Fergus has set out l2 acres of strawberries and about acres of blaekberries, and is thinking of putting up can- ming factory in addition to his evaporator.
 A. J. Strain and son Roy have been visiting relatives at Harris this week.
 tncle Charlie Kelly, who has been ill very bad health for some tune, is able to be up again.
 Quite number of our young people attended church at Elm Springs Sunday and Sunday night.
 Mrs. Henry Ragsdale has been suffering with rheumatism lately. AIr. and Mrs. ]. Webber were guests of Mr. and Mrs. N. A Webster last Sunday.
 Mrs. Lee Derrick has gone to Eureka Springs to take treatment for eatarrah
 The widow Of the late J. II. Hughes has taken her abode at Sulphur Springs with her son, Albert. We miss her from the community and sympathise with her in her great loss.
 EIOISF
The Springdale news., 1908-04-10
A Baby Show In Springdale

would have many contestants; but it's safe to say that the healthiest baby would win the prize. No baby can be healthy who suffers from worms and most babies do unless they are kept from them with Whites Cream Vermifuge. Acts quickly, yet mildly-ls IS it's own purgative. Mothers, don't attempt to raise children without Whites Cream Nermifuge. Price 25 cents. .- Sold by w. c. Ownbey.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-10
Don't Delay.

Save possible serious spell of fever later on by cleansing your system now of it's accumulation of impurities. Simmons Sarsa- parilla will do it. It makes fine blood, fine appetite, great strength and grand ambition.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-10

Rev. l.. L. Johnson, a Baptist minister of Dutch Mills, recently closed a successful meeting at Lincoln, there being eighteen baptisms.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-10

Rev. ] T. Hinds, a Christian minister of Fayetteville, closed meeting at Lincoln last week with six additions.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-10

Hon. H. \. Dinsmore of Fay etteville leetured under the au- spices of the Carnegie Library Board at Fort. Smith Tuesday night on Japan and the F ar East.
 Circuit Clerk Geo J. Rodgers has purchased an interest in tile Jones=traven Abstract Company It Fayetteville.
 C. \. Hurst, one of the nomi- nees for representative in this county. was admitted to the bar at | ayetteyille last week as a practicing attorney. His exami- nation Is said to have been very creditable one.
 W. II. Thomas, an aged and highly respected citizen, died at his home at Whey Grove Tues day afternoon about o'clock. His death was the result of a stroke of paralysis which he suf- fered last Saturday. Mir. Thom- as was born in Severe county, Tenn, Nov. 5th, 1923. He was the father of eight children. sev- en of whom survive him. He was twice married, his first wife having died in 1s61, and in 1891 he was married to Miss Cathe- rine Winstead, who survives him. Prairie Grove Herald.
 The little town of Winslow. in Washington County k soon to boast modern municipal equip- ment in tile way of an electric lighting plant and telephone exchange, according to copy of the articles of incorporation filed this morning with the secretary of state. The company has q number of ineorporators, among them being E. E. Miller, ]. H. Smith, W. w. Mahan, ]. F. Black, George A. Winn, \. Nj Dunlap, A. Sample, K. E. Sample o. NJ. Whitsett, V. NJ. Land, c. E. Jones. l. E. Budd, ]. A. Vim, George A. Yoes, K. G. Williams. Otto Sergeant and c. NJ. Miller. George A. Yoes IS president of the company. The capital stock Is 1,000.-Little Rock Demo Crat.
 The Prairie Grove Herald is authority for the statement that Mr. Parks, who has been declar- ed the nominee for county treas urer, is to pay MT. Watson BPS per month out of the salary of the office for the period of two years, in consideration of the lat ter withdrawing from the con- test.
 The Times says more than 450 feet of cement walk has been
The Springdale news., 1908-04-10

W. NJ. Dorman died few days ago at the home of his son, F. A. Dorman, at Prairie Grove. Deceased was born in Rutland shire, England, in 1885 and came to America in 1860. locating at Fayetteville. Since 1885 he has resided on a farm near Prairie Grove.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-10
A. Farmers and Merchants Bank
 sPRINGDALE ARK.
 CAPITAL STOCK PAID IN S23,112.

 ito sin ebankinp
The Springdale news., 1908-04-10

Rev. John F. Parker of Niney Grove las accepted call to sup ply the pulpit of the Baptist Church It Prairie Grove. and will preach the fourth Sunday in each month.
 Standing on the west veranda of the Washington County court honse ole can see the former heme#ofIf. Haskell, the first governor of Oklahoma. Also the former home ot one of Arkan- sas governors, Mr. Albert Price Can De seen. Fayetteville Senti- nel.
 The Citizens Bank has been or ganized and articles of ineorpo- ration have been filed. The cap ital stock of the bank will be S25. 900, S10,000 paid up. The bank will occupy quarters in the new two-story brick building erected on Dixon Street near the station. The directors are J. A. Fullbright, pre- i'd ent; J. C.. Mitchell, vice president J. C.. Reed, secretary and treasurer; I. G. Combs and B. F. Campbell. The Northwest Arkansas Lum- Der Company is now making the fixtures for the bank and when completed it will be ready to open for orbu>Iness.-Fayetteville Daily.
 County Examiner Croxdale gives notice that the regular county teachers institute will be held in Fayetteville, eommenc- Ing trIdaY, June 12, and contin- ulng until the following Sunday. These dates were selected in or der that Superintendent of Pulp lie Instruction J. J. Doyne might be present at the institute.
 Pleas NJ. Gibson, age 67, died at his home, 12 miles east of Fayetteville, at } o'clock this morning, ot paralysis. He had been sorely afflicted and scarcely able to leave his bed for the past Is months. He will be buried near his home The deceased was born and reared in the neigh borhood where he died and was well and favorably known in this city and enjoyed a general acquaintance throughout Wash ington and Madison counties. He was good citizen and enjoy ed the respect and esteem of all who knew him. He leaves a Widow, two sons and five daugh- terS. Fayetteville Daily.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-10
THIS WAS LIVE NEWS
 TWENTY YEARS AGO.
From The News April :. 1sss

Spring. has at "a st arrived arrayed n all her beauty.
 Misses Jennie Dodson and Lou Pollock are visiting Mrs. Dr. El- Is at =Hindseiiie.
 Uncle Jimmy Graham and daughter, Miss Cyntha, made a trip to Fayetteville Saturday.
 Geo NJ. Gabbert, of Pottsbor- ough, Texas, has purchased property of Jo Holcomb near the depot and located here.
 Dr. Kennedy, Bert Williams, Dr. Dare, G. Dodson and Mr. keiter went to Finley's mill on Osage first of the week on a fish ing excursion.
 Georgia, 15-year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs. F. McGannon, died Sunday morning of rheuma- tism. The remains were inter red at Peirce City, Mo.
 Uncle Will Holeomb made us short ca l Saturday evening. Upon being asked his choice for governor he said lie was for Eagle first and Fletcher next. He doesn't like Hughes record.
 Fhe election Tuesday resulted in the election of the following officers: Mayor, Willard Berry; recorder, l.. II. Bryant, treasur- CT, (, Petross; marshal. Jim Har- ris, aldermen, Frank Barr, Frank Denver, $. \. Haxton, J. W. Coltrane, N. NJ. Davis. To- tai number of votes cast, 92. The judges were Uncle Dick Hutfmaster. $. L. Staples and R. F. Renner.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-10

The prospects for fruit crop are not so flatterlng at this time, some say, as 1t was some time back, while others claim the prospects are good yet. Some trees are in full bloom and some trees that showed no signs of buds a short time ago are show ing up a bloom bud now. Un- less something unforeseen hap pens, the growers of this section will have plenty of apples for market. .-Lincoln Times.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-10

The Times says more than 450 feet of cement walk has been put down at Lincoln.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-10
Neigbborbood news.
LONE CEDAR, DIST. 8.

Left over asst week,
The Springdale news., 1908-04-10

Rev. John r. Parker of Whey Grove las accepted call to sup ply the pulpit of tie Baptist Church It Prairie Grove. and will preach tIle fourth Sundayill in each month.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-10
ROBINSON.

March 3o.-Mrs. $. H. Shan non from Fort Worth. Texas, Is visiting her sister. Mrs. Dr. Crockett.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-10

March 30. The rain that fell Saturday and Sunday night was great benefit 10 all kinds of growing crops.