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The Huttig news., 1908-02-01
Fruit Growers Complain.

P. A. Rodgers and N. N. Hoover, northwestern Arkansas fruit growers, belonging to the Ozark Fruit Growers
 Association, have in preparation pc tition to the Interstate Commerce Commission, asking for a reduction of freight rates on berries, apples and peaches, and on refrigerator car charges. The table prepared, shows the present rates, which are declared to be excessive, and the rates asked for, which are in substance as follows on berries: Two cents for 100 pounds for each 25 miles or fraction thereof over 150 miles and uniform rate of 12 cents for distances under 150 miles;
 the reduction to the minimum carlot weight to 15,300 pounds and the estab- lishment of refrigeration rates to be about 60 per cent of the present rate.
The Huttig news., 1908-02-01
First Real Test of Blue Laws.

Hot Springs is just entering upon
 what is regarded as the most impor- tant season in the history of the re sort. It is important chiefly because of the fact that it will be the first full season under the name "blue laws" For this reason it will give the first real test of the new conditions. The "lid" was on at Hot Springs to certain extent last season, but dur ing the early part of the season it was not clamped down as tightly as 1t will be during the coming few mouths. There was racing at Oaklawn Park during the first four weeks of the sea- son, until the passage of the Amis anti-betting law brought the meeting to premature end The poolrooms and gambling houses had been closed previous to the opening of the season, but the race meeting undoubtedly brought many visitors to the city and furnished an attraction which will be lacking this season. During the con- ing season, therefore, Hot Springs will have it's first real experience with the "blue laws" If the laws are en- forced az rigidly as they have been for the past six months, and thern Is no reason to expect that they will not be, the resort will have experienc ed puritanical season, pure and una. dulated.
The Huttig news., 1908-02-01
NEWS OF -
 ARKANSAS
Arkansas Postal News.
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Star service schedules have been arranged as follows at the points named. Sterling to Arkla-Leaye Sterling six times a week at g a. m., and 11:20 a. m.; arrive at Arlxla by 10 a. m. and 12:30 p. m. Leave Arkla six times week at 10:15 a. m. and on receipt of mail from northbound train, but not later than 1:30 p. m.; arrive at Sterling in one hour. New London to Strong-Leave New London six times week at 7:45 a. m., arrive at Strong by 10:15 a. m.; leave Strong six times a week on receipt of mail from train due at 10:28 a. m., but not later than 1130 a. m.; arrive at New London in two and one-half hours. Danville to Chickalah-Leave Dan- vile six times week at 7.30 a. m., ar rive Chickalah by 11:30 a. m.; leave Chickalah six times a week at 12:30 p. m., arrive at Danyille by 4.30 p. m. Lowry to Omaha-Leave Lowry six times a week at 1 p. m.. arrive at Omaha by 3:25 p. m; leave Omaha six times a week at 9 a. m.. arrive at Lowry by 1925 a. m.
The Huttig news., 1908-02-01
Towns Unite In Law and Order
 Leauue,

Representative citizens of Des Arc, Biscoe and DeVall's Bluff, met at the court house in DeVall's Bluff, Satur- day, to perfect an organization which will be known as the Law and Order League of Prairie County. Its pur- pose Is to prevent the illegal sale of whiskey in the county and to prosecute blind tigers or any violations of ths law against society. The meeting was called to order by Rev. J. c. Hooks as temporary chairman, after which the following officers were elected: A. L. Aydelott of Biscoe, president. A. D. Reinhardt of Des Arc, vice president; A. M Blankinship of DeValps Bluff. vice president; J. c. Morrow of De Vall's Bluff treasurer. and T. B. Futch. secretary,
The Huttig news., 1908-02-01
cUTLcURA CURED FOUR
Southern Woman Suffered with Itch. ing, Burning Rash-Three Little
 Babies Had Skin Troubles.

My baby had a running sore on his neck and nothing that did for it toof effect until I used Cuticura. My fac. . was nearly full of letter or some sim- liar skin disease. It would itch and burn so that I could hardly stand it. Two cakes of Cuticura Soap and box of Cuticura Ointment cured me. Two years after it broke out on my hands and wrist. Sometimes I would go nearly crazy for it itched so badly. went back to my old standby, that had never failed me-one set of Cuti- cura Remedies did the work. One set also cured my uncle's baby whose head was cake of sores, and another baby who was in the same fix. Mrs. Lillie Wilcher, 770 Eleventh St., Chat tanooga, Tenn, Feb. 16, 1907"
The Huttig news., 1908-02-01
Tried To Free Prisoner.

Frances Mennecks of Little Rock was arrested at England Thursday night by Policeman T. J. Whitlock for attempting to assist Love Ray burn, convict, to escape from Beak- ley's farm, where he was serving time. Rayburn was fined $1OO and given eight months at hard labor for shooting at an officer who arrested him in Little Rock. The woman was tried before Justice R. B. Carl Lee, who fined her $100 and six months imprisonment, but securing a rehear- ing, she made a confession and was fined s6. Bystanders paid the fine, and the costs were remitted. She had purchased a handsaw and left 1t with trusty to diver to Rayburn, who was absent when she visited the stOckade
The Huttig news., 1908-02-01
payIiaht Thief FeIIs a Woman.

An unknown white man entered tho home of J. w. Bleakley, 1112 West Second street, Little Rock, about 1 o'clock Tuesday afternoon and stole a purse containing $1S0 cash, and . gold watch, attacking and seriously in turing Mrs. Bleakley in getting out of the house just after he had commit ted the theft. Mrs. Bleakley came into the hall of the home just as the thief emerged from the room where he had stolen the money and watch, and ordered her to keep still or ho would kill her. Then, without a mo- ment's hesitation, he struck her in the right side, knocking her down.
The Huttig news., 1908-02-01
MISCELLANEOUS.

"Ouida." the novelist, died in the home of her faithful maid, Isolina Ger vella, near Florence, Italy. Her death was mainly due to old age, although it was hastened by the privations which she had been compelled to undergo in recent years and which had brought on heart disease. Until the very end she shared her food with her faithful dogs. Her real name was Louise de la Rance.
 The special committee of the West ern Union appointed to consider the situation in the anticompact states has almost completed its work.
 Thousands of farms are being wrest- ed from the western desert places by the government irrigation projects, ac-- cording to E.. T. Perkins.
 Just to show their disregard for old fashioned ideas, Lady Juliet Duff, the daughter of the Earl of Lonsdale, and her chum, Miss Violet Vivian, who came over to attend the Vanderbilt wedding, turned the lounging-room ot the White Star line Adriatic into q ladies' smoking-room all the way across from Southampton.
 R. w. Reed, the proprietor of a saloon at Massachusetts avenue and North Capitol streets, Washington, D C., was stabbed to death at his place o1 business by an unknown man, who es capped
 Sixty Bulgarian miners, who were held up few nights ago at Stroud Okla, by two masked men and robbed of over $1.000 in cash and valuables will file suit for damages against the United States government Colone Roy Hoffman of Chandler has been re tained and is preparing his case.
 Because they were old and withou means to keep them from becoming { public burden, John Florian and hi wife, an aged Chicago couple, donnet their wedding clothes, then tool enough carbolic acid to bring death Their bodies were found at their hom'
The Huttig news., 1908-02-01
S1.ooo Blaze at Bentcn.

Fire broke out in the one story frame dwelling belonging to Dr. GanD and occupied by Ed Jones at Benton. Thursday, and before assistance could be rendered the building was beyond saving. The fire spread and set fire to an adjoining dwelling, also owned by Dr. Gam and occupied by John Wilson. This house was also de- stroyed Most of the household goods were saved by citizens. The loss is estimated at $1,0O0 and is partially covered by insurance.
The Huttig news., 1908-02-01
Cut With a Razor.

Cora Scott, a negro woman, was hor- ribly slashed with razor near her home, on Spruce and Forteenth streets, Texarkana, Wednesday night. Her throat was cut, and her breast was splitsopen to the bone for several inches, from the collarbone down. Her wounds, however, are not thought to be fatal, as the windpipe and jug ular vein, while narrowly missed, were not severed. Lucy Hawkins was later arrested and locked up on a warrant charging her with the cutting.
The Huttig news., 1908-02-01
NEWS OF THE WEEK
TIE LATEST NEWS OF THE
 WORLD BRIEFLY TOLD.
NORTH, EAST, WEST, SOUTH
Foreign Lands Throughout the Ma tion and Particularly From the
 Great Southwest.
CONGRESSIONAL.

The senate committee on military affairs agreed upon favoraple re- mort on Senator Warren's bill fixing the pay of the army. Under the terms of the bill as agreed upon, lieutenant generals are to receive D per cent increase, major genrals 10 per cent, brigadier generals To per cent, colo- nels, lieutenant colonels and majors 2o per cent, captains, first neutenahts and second lieutenants 20 per cent. The pay of cadets at the military acad- emy is increased 25 per cent. The President is given power to fix the pay of enlisted men at an increase Of not over 10 per cent of what they are now receiving.
 Senator La Toilette introduced a Dill to deprive public officials serving uh der the constitution and laws or the United States of telegraph and tele- phone franks or passes. The Dill also undertakes to prevent discrimination in the charges of interstate telephone or telegraph lines and provides for the preservation of all messages for pe- riod of six years.
 Senator Stone of Missouri presented statistics of government deposits 1 national banks to show that the dis tribution of money during the recent currency stringency was not "equlta- ble," as contemplated by the law gov erning the treasury department He declared that the west and south were discriminated against, while New York and Boston were favored. His speech was on his resolution pending in the senate, directing committee to ln- vestigate and report che facts in these transactions. Senator Teller followed with brief comment upon the action Of the secretary of the treasury declar- ing that the placing of money Tn New York City during the panic was fully justified He paid high tribute to the rich men, who, he said, had promptly offered practically their en- tire capital in order to stem the tide of disaster in that city, which threat ened the entire country.
 The urgent deficiency appropriation rir ocsHbisa f65 atrenIIon of Tns a5us7 3sis Thursday to the exclusion of all oth- CT business A surprise was sprung when Chairman Tawney of the appro- priations committee warned the mem bers that the country was confronted with the certainty of a $100,000,0o0 deficit unless the estimates for the next fiscal year should be cut down materially. A discussion on tariff re- vision was injected into the proceed ings, in which leaders on both sides of the house tried to commit one an other to a definite announcement as to whether, if successful at the No vember elections, there would be tariff legislation.
 A resolution offered in the house by MT. O'Connell of Massachusetts calls on the secretary of war for informa- tion "as to what methods. if any, are in vogue in the army for the manual or technical training of enlisted men, and if there. are none, the advisability of introducing them."
The Huttig news., 1908-02-01
One Minute Jail Sentence.

Probably the lightest jail sentence ever imposed in the Pulaski Crimi- nal Court was given to James God bold by Judge Lea Tuesday, when Godbold was sentenced to jail for one minute. Godbold, negro fisherman the Criminal Court short time ago for assault with intent to kill on the Henderson brothers, two negroes whom Godbold shot at last summer while they were encroaohing on his fisheries.
The Huttig news., 1908-02-01
Masked Bandit Shoots Merchant.

Word was received at Brinkley Tuesday night that masked white robber walked into the general mer- chandise store kept by P. R. Anderson at Zent, hamlet on the Cotton Belt, six miles north of Brinkley, and upon show of resistance on the part of the proprietor, shot him in the temple. The bandit fled without securing any loot Late Monday night, Anderson was lying in critical condition. Sher- if Black and deputy of Clarendon have gone to Zent with bloodhounds to hunt down the robber. Marshal John Culbert and Deputy Marshal Eli jah Brown of Brinkley have also gone to form part of the pursuing posse.
The Huttig news., 1908-02-01
Officers Beaten at Hot Springs.

Hot Springs came close to seeing a tragedy Thursday afternoon, when Special Officer Boone was held up at the business end of shotgun and his own gun taken from him and used as a club about his head The offend CTS were Dr. James Fulton, promin- ent physician of Hot Springs, but one who has been accused of drumming patients illegally, and A. R. Lynch, who is said to be engaged in the drum ming business. Both of them, so 1t is claimed, were seeking revenge against Boone, who is an officer em- ployed by the medical society for the purpose of running down yiolators of the drumming law.
The Huttig news., 1908-02-01
Lad Dies Under a BIazinq Tree.

The little 4-year-old son of William Spence, farmer living about % miles southeast of Texarkana, in Lafayette county, was killed by falling tree Thursday. MT. Pence was in field burning logs and brush. His little son had followed him to the field and was playing a hundred yards or so from where his faher was at work. Some dead trees had taken fire and had been burning for several hours, and one of these suddenly fell, catching tho boy under it and crushing him to death instantly. MT. Spence was for many years prominent farmer and citizen of Miller, county. but moved so Eafay61t5 county a55dT sdfs ago.
The Huttig news., 1908-02-01
Many Companies Formed.

Secretary of State Ludwig has just compiled figures which show that total of 935 companies incorporated under the laws of Arkansas the past wear. Of the entire number only 29 were incorporated before the passage of the Wingo act Of the entire num- Der 456 were domestic interpretations and 479 were foreign corporations. the foreign companies being in the majority.
The Huttig news., 1908-02-01
To Imnroye the Ouachita.

The engineers office of the War De- partment is asking for proposals to furnish lumber for the construction of buildings at Franklin Shoals. This marks the beginning of lock and dam No. in the Ouachita river. Franklin Shoals are about 45 miles below Cam den. A lock and dam at that place will pool the water within ten or if teen miles of Camden. The steamer Handy, of Monroe, La., is now making regular trips to Camden. arriving there every Wednesday evening. Connec- tion is made at Monroe for New Or leans.
The Huttig news., 1908-02-01
zbusivS NsHF6 U kiNsd:

Lem Blackwood, negro, was shot and instantly killed by John McGahley at the latter's home at Booty, near Gillett, Wednesday. It is alleged that Blackwood's dog had killed some or McGahley's chickens and McGanley shot one of the dogs. Blackwood IS then alleged to have called at the Mc- Gahley home, to have become abusive and threatened to destroy tho entire familyy with an ax.
The Huttig news., 1908-02-01
Preacher Served His Term.

Rev. R. M Cook of Gree2brier, a well-known holiness minister, has been released from jail. He was fined $20 for taking part in religious row last summer, and refused to pay his fine. On account of his prominence and be- ing well known over the state his being placed in jail caused quite a sensation. He refused to let any of his members pay his fine.
The Huttig news., 1908-02-01
Residence Burns at Nashville.

The residence of w. P. Sullivan, at Nashville, was burned Thursday night about midnight. The fire is thought to have started from the flue in the kitchen. Blu. few of the contents of the house were saved, as the fire had gained much headway when it was dis covered The loss is partially covered by insurance.
The Huttig news., 1908-02-01
"Grandma" Estes Is Dead.

Grandma" Estes died at Yellv1lle, Monday, and her funeral took place at Flippin cemetery Tuesday. She was 100 years old and is mother or Nat Estes. William Estes of Yellville and Ben Estes of Boone county and has many children and great grandchil- dren. She had lived in Marion county all of her life.
The Huttig news., 1908-02-01
officer Strikes Witness.

Because a negro, while in the wit ness chair in Police Court at Hot Springs, implied that Patrolman Tur- ner was liar, the officer pulled a gun and dealt the black stunning blow across the head.
The Huttig news., 1908-02-01
Knife Clue to Burglar BaEd.

In the arrest of Gillespie Grover, a negro, 15 years of age, the police of Hope secured a clew which led to the arrest of three other negro boys, ranging in age from Il to 15 years, who with Grover, it is alleged, com posed a gang of thieves, which has been responsible for series of bur glaries committed in Hope during the last few months. Grover confessed and implicated the other boys.
The Huttig news., 1908-02-01
cornorate Limits Extended.

The corporate limits of Springdale have been extended in all directions which will add to the population Of the town about 500 or 600 people, and will enable it, it is thought, to become a city of the second class, which will give many advantages in the way of making improvements. A census will be taken later.
The Huttig news., 1908-02-01
Arkansas Postal News.

Robert B. Malin has been commits stoned postmaster at Halliday. The postoffice at Calamine, Sharp county, has been discontinued. Mail for Cal anime now goes to Grange. Railroad service has been established from Dardanelle, by Centerville, to Ola, on the Dardanelle, Ola and Southern Rail- way, 15.66 miles and back, six times a week.
The Huttig news., 1908-02-01
Residence Burned at AItus.

The residence of James Shell, at Altus, was burned today shortly af- ter noon. The loss is about $4,000, and there is no insurance. The resi- dence of Preston Ballentine, on the adjoining lot, caught from flying sparks three times. but was extinguished without damage.
The Huttig news., 1908-02-01
$40 900 Fire at Dickinson Mill.

With a loss of between $40.000 and $45,O00, the main building of the plan ing mill, three miles southeast of Lit tie Rock, belonging to the Dickinson Mill Company, was destroyed by ire Monday night. Had it not been for the valuable services as firefghters of about 20 convict "trusties, hired by the company from the state, the whole plant probably would have been consumed by the flames. The actual net loss will be about $10,000 or $15,- 900 for the building. together with the machinery and stock contents, was in sured for $30,OO0.
The Huttig news., 1908-02-01
Convictions at Ashdown.

After term of three weeks the Cir cult Court at Ashdown adjourned Sat urday. The following persons were convicted of criminal charges during tho term: J. H. Stuart, perjury, 1 year; Silas Cheatham, murder in the second degree, IS years; Will Smith, murder in the second degree, 21 years; Burt Collins, burgalary, year. Stuart is 8 white man.
The Huttig news., 1908-02-01
Meet Next at siIoam Springs.

At the close of the twenty-eighth annual session of the Arkansas State Horticultural Society Thursday morn ing. it was voted to hold the next meeting at Siloam Springs. The only other cities that asked for the meet ing are Van Buren and Little Rock.
The Huttig news., 1908-02-01
To Erect New Postoffice.

J. H. Edwards, assistant secretary of the United States Treasury Depart ment at Washington, has authorized advertisement for bids for the erec- tion of the new Pine Bluff postoffice and federal building on the site pur- chased by the government few years ago for $75,000. The site for the new structure is at West Second avenue and Walnut street.
The Huttig news., 1908-02-01
Prize Hou Butchered.

Benjamin Booth, who lives seven miles east of Magnolia, Monday kill ed hog that weighed 600 pounds dressed, one of the largest ever butch cred in the history of the county or that part of the state. A total of 25 gallons of lard was secured from the hog.
The Huttig news., 1908-02-01
A Good Customer.

The United States government is the largest individual purchaser of electric lamps in this country. It buys 850,O00 annually.
The Huttig news., 1908-02-01

ter I began to suf- fer with my kidneys. I had pains in my back and hips and felt all worn out. Dizzy spells both- cred me and the kidney secretions were irregular. The first box of Doan'a Kidney Pills brought decided relief. I am
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sure they would do the same for any other woman suffering as did"
 Sold by all dealers. 50 cents @ box. Foster-Milburn Co.,, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Huttig news., 1908-02-01

MT. Murphy-Oi want to buy a pair of gloves.
 Clerk-Here's something I believe will just suit you. It's suede glove.
 MT. Murphy-Niver, begorra! Oi want Irish gloves. Swade gloves, In. dade!-Kansas City Times.
The Huttig news., 1908-02-01
WORN OUT WOMEN
VIII Find Encouragement in Mrs. Mer
 ritt's Advice.

Mrs. W. L. Merritt, 207 s. First Ave-, Anoka, Minn, says: Last win-
The Huttig news., 1908-02-01
Pushinq Work On New Raj

Pushing Work On New Railway.
 The convicts who have been cutting right of way on the Missouri and North Arkansas Railway at Cotton Plant for Contractor F. H. Kennedy, finished the work Saturday and were returned to Little Rock Monday. The dump is being rapidly thrown up by 8 large army of men.
The Huttig news., 1908-02-01

She-You (shriek) brute, before we married (shriek), (shriek) you said mamma could come and see us as often (shriek) as she pleased.
 He (meekly)-Yes, dear; but she has ceased to please.
The Huttig news., 1908-02-01

Thousands of American women in our homes are daily sacrificing their lives to duty.
 In order to keep the home neat and pretty, the children well dressed and tidy, women overdo. A female weakness or displacement is often brought on and they suffer in silence, drifting along from bad to worse, knowing well that they ought to have help to overcome the pains and aches which daily make lifea burden.
 It is to these faithful women that
The Huttig news., 1908-02-01
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

For thirty yecrs Lydia E.. Pink hams Vegetable Compound, made from roots and herbs, has been the standard remedy for female ills, and has positively cured thousandsof women who have been troubled with displacements, inflammation, ulcera- tlon, fibroid tuluors, irregularities, periodic pains, backache, that bear ing-down feeling, tlatulency, indiges- tlon, dizziness, or nervous prostration. Why don't you try it?
 Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick women to write her for advice. She has guided thousands to health Address, Lynn, Mass,
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LYDIA EPINkHAM'S VEGETABLE COMPOUND

comes as a boon and Q blessing, as it did to Mrs. F. Ellsworth, of Mayville, N. Y., and to Mrs. w. P. Boyd, of Beaver Falls, Pa, who say:
 !" l was not able to do my own work, owing to the female trouble from which l suffered. Lydia B. Pinkham's Vege- table Compound helped me wonderfully, and am so well that can do as big . days work az ever did. wish every sick woman you'd try it.