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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-25

drew forth . little tray. upon which were several tiny articles.
 "A tea set, as llvei And everything. teapot, cups. saucers and all. made from acornsi Dan, you're positively wonder eul. But what has this to do with my party7"
 Mans big brother smiled. Don't you see7'' responded he. I'm going to get you a number of aeorns that are stili soft, and you'll have an acorn party. Your guests will be provided with keen knives. and then they must make all the little fancy articles they possibly can
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-25

from the acorns. The one who does the very best will receive this tea set for prize.'
 '"rhat will just be lovelyr' cried Nan. jumping up and down in her glee.
 If really was a good idea for a party. The girls and boys whom Nan invited enjoyed themselves hugely, and they had no end of fun. Some of the articles were so crude and looked too funny for anything; while others were made very. very skilfully. Baskets. necklaces.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-25

these men you must rescue the city. Carry a large quantity of provisions, for Aury Is in dire need of them"
 That night Francois mustered his re- lief party and started for the city of Aury. By forced marches he arrived within a short distance of the allies outposts late in the afternoon of the following day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-25
THEIR ACORN MANUFACTURES

OTHER ACORN MANUFACTURES cradles. watch charms, earrings, pend- ants. rings. bracelets-'most everything they made.
 And when. at the close of the evening, the first prize was awarded. and lots of other acorn souvenirs which showed Dams clever workmanship were distrib- uted, the girls and boys voted 1t the most entertaining Halloween party they had ever attended.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-25

dros was seized at Boston and sent bacH to England. the charter was taken from n hollow oak tree in which it had lair concealed. And. the charter so accom-. modatingly saved by the self-same eli remained in force untn ISIS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-25
Still Warm.

After watching a turkey gobbler for some minutes, Tommy exclaimed:
 T I,ook, mamma, the old gobbler has had his fan up for half an hour, and his face looks just as red as ever!"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-25
HLdwUEZhN1w1Mkzznf

The elf. however. must have been well known to the colonists. as well as the documents hiding place. for two years later Gin the year 1SSs) when An
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-25
Following Custom,

Edith -(playing ''house'0-IH be man. ma. and Willie. papa. while little Sue and Charlie will be the babies.
 Willie Ca moment laterl-It's sho,,t time to whip the children. ain't it?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-25

"A Halloween. when spirits
 "A would walk and witches md elves and goblins would disport themselves in mischievous fashion. iordie wondered if goblins ever did kindly things. There were so many lice deeds they could do, you know, If they only would. For instance, there was the poor plaster bust on the mantel which lacked arms and body and didn't have one single bit of clothes. Then the portrait of his uncle showed a hand missing and the poor fellow hadn't | hair on his head while Fido. the iachshund. certainly ought to have
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-25
Had A Cowcatcher.

While at the park Dot had been given a ride on the elephant
 ''oh, motherl" she exclaimed upon her return home, 'I rode on the animal that has a cowcatcher on in front"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-25

wuYHEN heather folk in ages M past great friendliness
 did show
 With spirits dwelling far above.
 and some who lived below. A festival they always gave. at na harvest time each year. Inviting goblin. witch and elf to share in the good cheer; And to this time. though spirits now all hidden are from sight. A night we give to Shadow Folk.
 as surely 'tis but right. Tn nazks gsotesaus and costumes
 weird, we dance the hours
 away.
 Or practice quaint old customs.
 with 6 laugh and manner
 gay;
 The mystic circle round the earth does bind us all together A superstitious girdle covering each cline. each weather. Among the Scots, the lads and lassies Halloween do spend A-cracking nuts-tis ''Nut-crack
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-25

night" from twilight to tn, Of day; and many nuts are burn ed together. side by side. While if they rest thus peace- fully a girl will be a bride. But if a nut will leap away. just SO the lad will go; Then. too. a lass. blindfolded and with step of measure slow, Her way does make to a cabbage patch, where she pulls up a stalk,
 And thereupon in flushed excite z ment quickly home she'll walk
 To look upon her treasure; for the root, the shape, the size All tell about a husband in a manner omen-wise. Mirrors are handy for the lass who'd look back OCT her shoulder Perhaps walk backward out of doors, if she's a trifie bolder. With candle and with mirror held, while muttering rhyme.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-25
that boys 80 a-stealin5;

Ont o ha bayn Scotch lads would astean-: go long Full ere la they dressed in
 
 Pretend .w,... .h..,A Bout warriors armor ... S.,.. terrifying quite; m,. ... .s . .... uuh.a travellers .o ...n. .,.. .h.v.a 4rv shrill once more sing a right iusuly to And English girls dis- Keep the soDhhs sti' port Nor must eer forget the cake style; -"dumb beake." think. 'tis apples pare Ano"n-
 wine. Which coIleens of the Emerald
  midnight round the walnut of tree three times they slowly wedding  And then up branches might keep talk ins. but could not tell face half bout It's customs and its signs. celing Ita magic most uncanny-all. the apple not the candle within
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-25
Pastines of Nan
 and Dan

bit. Dan, az to how my Hal
 \ ioween party will turn out" ex- claimed Nan, half petulantiy. half smiiihgiy. "'Cause you haven't offered e tssny, weeny Idea for making 1t alto eether 'difTerent'-and you know that's the only party I care to give"
 ssoh, yes, I have, Man." Dan replied; ssnna i have a scheme that think xou.ri find rather attractive"
 Here Dan went to his workbox and
The Forrest City times., 1908-08-14

pushed the boat into the sink hole, and as MT Sanders rose to the surface he seized by him the arm, and as Mir. Sanders caught hold of the boat it was discovered that in the struggle for life one of the boys had slipped away from MT. Sanders arms. Hurriedly placing the rescued child in the boat, Mir. Fitzsimmons looked around for little Tom Gray. The child came to the surface beyond his reach: in few second happening to glance on the op- posite side of the boat he saw the lit tie fellow sinking for the last time. He grabbed him in time and pulled him into the boat The little fellow was unconscious, but by prompt action he was restored to consciousness. But for the presence of mind and cool and prompt action of MT. Fitzsimmons MT. Sanders and the children would have met an untimely death.
 The party returned to the city yes terday evening All accord MT. Fitz- simmons the highest praise, and to MT. and Mrs. Sanders and MT. and Mrs. J. T. Johnson he has endeared himself forever.
The Forrest City times., 1908-08-14
Joe Shields PardOned.

Governor Pindall this morning granted pardon to Joe Shields, con yicted at the spring term of the St. Francis Circuit Court, on the charge of robbery and sentenced to three years in the State penitentiary. The petition for pardon was presented by T. A. Buford, of Forrest City who made strong appeal for clemency for Shields, who is very old man.
 The case is rather unique, as both Shields and two of his sons were con yicted on the same charge About two months ago the boys were granted pardons on a petition from the county. The petition for the pardon of the father is signed by some who did not strongly indorse the pardon of the sons, but urge that the old man should not be made to suffer, now that the |sons are free. It was also urged in the petition that the wife of the aged prisoner was very feeble and needed his comfort and support.-Arkansas Democrat, August l2
The Forrest City times., 1908-08-14
COMMITS SUICIDE
L. H. Belserl Former We'll Known; Hotel Man, Ends
 Life With a Rife
HAD BEEN ON LONG SPREE
First News Received By The Times. MT. Belser Had Many Close Friends Here Who Are
 Terribly Shocked.

The many close friends and ac1uain. tances of MT. L. IT. Belser and family. formerly of the Hotel Marion of this city, are terribly shocked to learn of the sudden and awful death of MT. Belser, who shot ifmself few days ago at hotel in Medford Oregon. where, he had been stopping for a week s.
 The following item from the Port. land, Evening Telegram, was received from friend of Th9 Times, who lives in the State of Washington and gives first and full particulars of the awful deed.
 Medford, Oregon, Aug. 5.-As a eli max or spree lasting week, L. H Belser, a real estate dealer at We natchee, Washington, shot himself in his room at the Hotel Nash at 9:45 o'clock last night, dying immediately.
 The rife part of a combination double barreled shotgun and rifle was used for the deed,which was witnessed by A J. Perciyal, the proprietor of the hotel. his son. W E. Johnson, of tlle Emerlck restaurant, and another man %flo had just been engaged to stay and look after him last night. It was d0ne 50 quickly that none could prevent it
 Mir Belser arrived in the city July 2G and engaged a room at the hotel. He was about 40 years of age, well dressed and appeared to have plenty of money and spent 1t freely. mostly around saloons. He was well-behaved however, and appeared to be a gentle man.
 ; Mf.z Belser was a gentleman. He was genial and popular, was doing well, and had a bright future. He was a man who could not stand the effects of whiskey, and when drinking would get almost crazy. He went on spree here several years ago, and it was thought that he would lose his mind. He finally recovered, and was a total abstainer for several years. This last spree is the first since the one referred to, so far as we know.
 He leaves a wife and two sons-a lovely family-and to them we and their many friends extend sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their awful and sudden bereavement.
The Forrest City times., 1908-08-14
NARROW ESCAPE FROM
 A WATERY GRAVE,

Last Wednesday party from town went to Gray's Store, on the east side of St. Francis river, about 5 miles north of Madison, to spend couple of days fishing and frolicking. The par ty was composed of Messrs. J. G. San ders, J. T. Johnson, Frank Fitzsim- mons, Mrs. J B. Terry, Mrs. Emma Terry, Mrs. FitzsimmOns, MT. and Mrs $. B. Swan. and score of chil- dren. But for the remarkable pres ence of mind and prompt action of MT. Frank Fitzsimmons the outing would have been one of mourning in- stead of pleasure.
 On Wednesday afternoon Messrs. Sanders and Fitzsimmons crossed the river to a sandbar and went in bath ing. They examined the bar and found the water shallow and as they thought safe place for the children to bathe The next morning the par ty crossed the river to the sandbar, and while the elder folks were scatter ed around the shore, MT. Sanders took the little ones for frolic in the water. The bathers consisted of Jennie York, II years: Peter York, F years; Earl York, 10 years; Annie Clay Sanders; l3 years: J. Boone Sanders, 6 years Willie Graham, 10 years; Tom Gray years. Mr Sanders, attired in heavy 0yeraIls, accompanied them.
 After a while little Joe Boone San ders wandered toward boat lying in shore, and disappeared in treacher. Ious sink hole. Tommie Gray, think. I ing his companion had stumbled, ran to his assistance, and also sank in the Ihole. Annie Clay Sanders also rushed to her brothers aid, but was soon en- gufed in the deep water. Mir. San ders hurried to the spot, plunged in and succeeded in getting the two boys in his arms, but the heavy oyeralls he wore dragged him down. MT. Fitz simmons was on the bar, and reached the scene quickly. Fortunately the little girl came up within his reaci and was dragged to safety. He thet
The Forrest City times., 1908-08-14
Jericho Times.

Crops are fine, cotton especially.
 MT George Gill is quite sick al this writing,
 Misses lima Roy and Mady Baskin attended preaching at the Woods school house Saturday night, and were accompanied home by Messrs. Bud Cavanaugh and Clifford Parker.
 MT. George Morris and family visit ed in the Woods settlement Saturday night and Sunday.
 Preaching was well attended last Monday night.
 MT and Mrs: Sam Baskin visited in Palestine last Sunday
 Mrs. Nugent has been on the sick list for several days this week.
 Prof. Wilson, of Caldwell, was a handsome social visitor in this neigh. borhood last Sunday greatly to the delight of certain very pretty blue. eyed widow.
 Miss Addie Wangle, of Jericho. was a guest of Miss Fife Morris last Fri day night. BIe IKE.
The Forrest City times., 1908-08-14
DiarrhOea Cured.

My father has for years been trou- bIed with diarrhoea, and tried every means possible to effect a cure. with out avail, writes John H. Zike, of Philippi, West Virginia He saw Chamberlain Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy advertised in the Philippi Republican and decided to try it. The result is one bottle cured him and he has not suffered with the disease for eighteen months. Before taking this remedy he was a constant sufferer He is now sound and well, and although sixty years old, can do as much work as young man. y Sold by J. T. Sanders.
The Forrest City times., 1908-08-14
SPRAYED

From Bonair, Friday, July 2i, 1908: One bay mare, with star in face, black mane and tail, short stocking hind feet, small yew neck, no marks nor brands.
 $500 reward will be paid for return of said animal or for information lead ing to the recovery of same.
 Notify
 l.. J. PUGH, Aug. l, 1908. Mcdaniel, Agk.
The Forrest City times., 1908-08-14
Have You Chills,

It cured your pa and also your ma of chills in the long ago and it will cure you now It has been tested by time, and it's merits lave been proven. We guarantee one bottle to cure any one case of chills If it fails your money is cheerfully refunded and it's name is Cheatham'S s Chill Tonic.
The Forrest City times., 1908-08-14
For Sore Feet.

'I have found Bucklens Arnica Salve to be the proper thing to use for sore feet, as well as for healing burns, sores, cuts and all manner of abrasions,n writes MT w Stone, of East Poland, Maine. It is the proper thing too, for piles Try it. Sold un- der guarantee at all drug stores. 25c.
The Forrest City times., 1908-08-14
Sold and Recommended by J. T. ANDERS.
A. J. TllSON. Contractor and Builder

Having located in Forrest City, invite the public to give me anUppor- tunty to figure on any building fe- pairing or other work in the building line. Address me at Forrest City, Arkansas. :.
 Now engaged on j. W. Barnhart job.
The Forrest City times., 1908-08-14

MT. Lee Taylor, of Widener, was a welcome guest of the "Owls" last Sunday.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-03-06
lndia's Filmy Muslin.

A story is told Of n weaver who
was "chastiscd and turned out of Dac-
ca for his neglect In not preventing a
cow from eating piece OF muslin
spread TO dry on the grass, she mis-
taking IL for n spiders web" Bolts
records the story about n Mogul
princess whose father was angry with
his daughter for showing her skin
through her clothes, whcrcupon the
young princess demonstrated i'm her
justification that she had seven suits
onl"-Indian World
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-03-06
A WINDOW AND A WAR.
Costly Incident of the Reign Of Louis
XIV. of France.

Costly Incident of the Reign of Louis
XIV. of France.
A terrible war was once caused by a
window.
1t was in the days when Louis XIV,
"Le Grand MonarQue," was dazzling
Europe. His minister, LouvoiS. was
experimenting on the kings behalf
the building Of the palace Of the Tri-
anon In the park at Versailles. Louis
inspected the buildings one afternoon
and declared one of the windows to be
out Of shape and smaller than the rest.
This LOuvOis denied. and the king
had the window measured, with the
result that he was proved TO be right,
and he openly before all the court ridl-
culed Louvois.
But the minister had his revenge,
for with the angry ejaculation that he
would find better employment for
monarch than that of insulting his IA
yOrites, he embroled France by his
inSOlence in II quarrel with the powers,
which only ended years later in the
peace of Ryswick after a war which
entailed the loss of many lives and the
expenditure Of large sums of money
Pearson's Weekly.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-03-06
Wonderful PeWs.

"Are you aware" said the antiquary,
that there are certain church pews to
which the contribution basket is never
passedW
mo"
at is a fact. These pews are in cer-
tain old churches in Philadelphia, In
Boston and In number of New Eng.
land villages. They have been rented
OH noncontributon basket basis for
couple of centuries. In the past II
is said, men slept in church. They even
played draughts there, and the advent
of the contribution basket. would have
been an amazing interruption to them.
So for very much higher rental they
obtained pcws that the collectors ig-
nored. These pews in churches that
like to keep up the quaint customs Of
the past are still maintained. ."-Cincin.
natl Enquirer.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-03-06
SPOILED THE SCENE.
When kirbaIl Pointed the Way TO His
Own Future Career.


AS a delineator Of the traditional
Yankee character Matthias Currier
Kimball, more widely known as Yam
kee rfunn, long stood without a rival.
Away back In the early forties, when
he was a mere lad, a little incident
with Junius Brutus Booth, the elder,
started him I'm his career Kimball
time and was at work as an usher In
the Lowell museum. Booth. who was
then In the zenith of his power and
fame, was billed there for three nights
The play was Richard Ill" Kimball
had thoroughly studied the play and
was considered young man of prom
islng dramatic ability. On the open
Ing night the actor who took the part
OF Lord Norfolk failed to show up.
Booth was In despair. At last some
one suggested that young Kimball
knew the lines OF that part, and he
was cast for 1t by Booth.
OF the event Kimball himself said:
badly ratified. Booth was imperious
and stern, which only complicated mat
ters. However, / got along all right
until we came to the battle Of Bos-
worth Field. In my hurry / had TAX
Ell the wrong place on the stage, when
Booth hissed out I'm a whisper, Get
into your place Then wheeling
around he pronounced these words in
thrilling tones: What thinkest thou
now, noble Norfolkr That we shall
conquer, my lord was my reply, but
on my tent this morning early was
this paper found Booth was mark
Ing out the plan Of battle on the sand.
When had finished the lines, he
drew his sword and with terrific force
struck the paper from my hands, say
ing. "A weak invention Of the enemyv
81 was thoroughly frightened at his
fearful expression and lodged back,
nearly falling to the floor. Booth then
repeated the words:
"'What thInkest thou, Norfolk, IL the
pardon was offeredY
"By this time / was completely rat
tied and forgot my lines. Booth stood
glaring at me like tiger. The audi
ence were holding their breath for the
next turn of affairs. Suddenly / real
lied that something must be done.
My nerve returned, and l think 1t must
have been the devil that prompted me
to balance myself on one foot and
drawl out with Yankee twang:
"Well, don't know, Mr.. Booth. 1t
may work.
Instantly the whole house was in an
uproar. AS shout after shout of laugh
:er went up the black cloud on Booths
brow relaxed, and, wheeling on his
heel, he left the stage, shaking his
sides with merriment. After the play
was over he came to me and, placing
his hand on my shoulder, said in IA
therly tones, Young man, you never
played tragedy before, did your With
out waiting for reply he continued:
Take my advice and never attempt 1t
again. You are natural comedian.
Take a Yankee character and become
identified with 1t, and fame and for
tune will be yours And l followed his
advice"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-03-06
THE DUST IN THE AIR.
Without II the Heat of the Sun Would
Be Unbearable.

The usefulness of dust is proclaimed
by science despite all the housewives
of all the ages. Dust Is part of the ma
chinery that produces cloud and rain.
1t is also protection from the sun.
Without 1t the suns rays would be un-
bearable. The reason that sunburn is
more easily acquired on the mountains
than in the lowlands is said to be prob
ably because of the comparatively
dustless air of the mountainous re-
gions.
A dustiess atmosphere during rain
would mean much greater degree OF
discomfort than rain ever brings.
Trees and buildings would he dripping
with moisture, our clothing and the
exposed parts of our bodies would be
constantly wet umbrellas would be
clasSed as useless curios, and instead
Of trying TO conquer the dust in the
house we should have TO face much
greater enemy in wet floors and drip
ping walls. In every drop of rain and
In every particle of cloud there is
particle Of dust. A sample Of air may
be taken anywhere and the number of
its dust particles accurately dctcrmin-
ed. Dust, too, produces the glorious
sunset effects in the evening sky, thus
causing the faint obscurity we call
twilight.
Twilight is always reflected glory.
The light comes from the sun, which
has In the meanwhile sunk below
the horizon. The reflector IS an upper
layer OF dust. Were the air perfectly
dustless there would be no twilight.
Darkness would Immediately follow
the sunset.-Exchange
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-03-06
TRIBE OF CRIMINALS.
The Mashaya's Greatest Pride Is Sue.
cessfuI BURGLARY,


The Maghaya Is born In an arhar
field and schooled 10 theft from his
infancy. He lives without shelter oi
food for the morrow. perpetually NOV
ing from encampment to encampment
chased by the police and execrated by
the villagers. His greatest pride is Q
successful burglary and a prolonged
drinking bout his most coveted re
ward.
Jail offers no terrors 10 the dom. II
Is merely the result Of being bun.
gler at his trade. The first attempt Ia
reclaim the Maghaya doms in Cham,
parun was made by Mr.. (now Sir E.
Henry. He found the greater number
of the adult members OF the tribe were
In jail. Every police officer was held
responsible if any doms were found in
his jurisdiction, with the result that
as soon as dom was released from
jail he was usually returned thither
under the bad livelihood sections.
Agricultural settlements were estab-
lished for the tribe. but they do not
seem to have been very successful as
ciyiliZing agencies The settlements
serve as houses for the women and
children, but the men are seldom found
in them.
The females generally hawk stolen
property in the villages and act as
spies. es.-Bengal Gazetteer
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-03-06
Sarcastic,

II was evening, and the conductor
rang the bell violently rs the omnibus
crossed over ut the bank. The driver
drew up with a sudden jerk. No one
stirred, and after waiting for second
or two the conductor ran up the stairs
two steps at time.
"Didn't YOU say YOU wanted the
Mansion 'Ouse?' he demanded of Il
large and reposeful lady in front.
YES" she said without making any
attempt to rise.
"Well," responded the conductor 'if
you still want ii you'd better come
down. cause | can't shift it any closer
for tuppence, and" with cutting en-.
phasis) 1.-The 'osses is tired of waiting"
London Scraps.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-03-06
Courts In the Open.

One OF the revising barristers in the
north of England held his court under
a tree in a vicarage garden, the village
schoolroom not being at his disposal.
This is not by any means the first
court held in the open. Deborah in the
book of Judges, IL will be remembered,
gave Judgment under palm tree.
Admirals. according TO Prynne. held
their courts "cloSe by the flux and re-
fiux OF the sea-" and in the fifteenth
century the admiralty court used 10
sit on a quay at Southwark.-London
Law Journal.