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The San Francisco call., 1909-10-02
Conflicting
Answers TO the
Winona Riddle

that people look for and weigh The Indianapolis News
able and independent paper, thus up general effect o
editorial discussion of Mr. Tas defense of the tariff
indicate as we'll as that nf the
middle AS the of
doubt Instead of soenng the
clearly president
petition he opposed tariff that there can
the president will be with
the
Of food products the
fesson that the whole agricultural schedule
that the farmers get nothing out of it.
The Philadelphia Ledger, likewise independent remarks
Mr. Taft has been always
country of tariff renrb
bn
pledged the principles of
platform These principles, he contends, have
Mr.
Payne BILL the their
and
sthe discussion all independent thought
But the Pburg Press of independent republican eanines
has nothing but praise for the speech, TO wit:
greater will loom
ever put
wonderfully in OF
the value and the business OF the tariff It takes
phic convincing OF
duties.
division of counsel among the editorial fraternity IS in fact
widespread and conflicting that might the president
badtbeen propounding riddles to perpex the nation
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-02
| Make a
Football Of
Politics

unfortunate that the claims of these
the football of politics. Notwithstanding pledges
limited that congress will delay their admission still
further because is feared that the would
happen would take the vote of thirteen states defeat the amend
instead of twelve The opponents the amendment
counting pretty closely and the result may bo shut
Arizona and New Mexico for another period of four years
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-02

ment OF the definite pledge in the republican
national platform, which says, 1--WE favor the
immediate admission of the territories of New
Mexico and Arizona as, separate states of the
union" The words are unequivocal and call
for fulhllment at the earliest practical moment
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-02

R. TAFTS Winona speech in defense of PAYNE tariff
has been full and searching discussion the
OF the country and opinion appears widely divided
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-02
IA Poor
Man S


begun before the full needed for completion available
Washington dispatch printed these columns indicates that
the committee irrigation will favor this propounded
Mr. Taft something like it. This committee has been engaged
examining the status of the several reclamation projects and
much by the value of the work accomplished
Now making irrigated farms mans proposition, it
Secretary Gared policy make terms for settlers
Banger does think much of that PLAN and apparently Mr. Taft
with him general But is quite possible that
this Mr. Tafs final judgment and being and reasonable
he be induced reconsider this opinion 1t emphati
ay that these irrigated farms ought be made poor
proposition by permitting long time deferment of payments
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-02

discredit on the government reclamation work,
and possibly SO intended. But if these
projects are not poor man proposition they
ought to be made So
Mr. Taft favors the issue of S10,O0OO0O
in bonds to complete certain projects which
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-02

Ton VIII be made leading feature OF the
administration program and will be pushed
with all the force of the highest official backing
Mr.. Taft tells the country nothing new
on this subject. The arguments and consid-
erations that he presents are familiar in our
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-02

IHEN Mr. Taft Arizona his way eastward he
Nv will doubtless tell the people of that territory, and of the
territory of New Mexico what should be fulfill
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-02

II IS natural that party Chief speaking semi
officially should receive large measure Of
support from the more strictly partisan organs
on his side of the fence But that variety OF
opinion has ceased to count for much and in
these days it is the views of the indenendent
The Prescott daily news., 1909-09-25
Mill Be Presented Today

Fit. Smith, Sept. 25.- Through the efforts of the Commercial Cub resolutions setting forth numer- ous good reasons why the Green, wood branch of the Iron Mountain should be extended to Back Springs and the Gurdon branch completed at once will be present. ed to the board of directors of the Iron Mountain system at it's meet ing in New York today. 1t is thought that the action of the club will result in favorable ac, tion beingtaken in the matter.
 Commercial organization a,ong the proposed route are taking an active part in the work. ~
The Prescott daily news., 1909-09-25
themselves, and called the special election for today.
Poultry Association

Pine Bluff, Sept, 25.- A constitu tion and Ey laws will probably be adopted at meeting of the recent ly organized Jefferson County Poultry Associa tion tonight.
 The ssCciation was organized S a. time ago by number of the leading chicken fanciers in the county and the indications are that it will be successful in promot ing the raising Of pure bred chick ens IT, order to create more in- telest i'll the movement plans are being made for poultry show to De given here some time this fall. w. Ii. Westbrook is president of the association and Russell Hollis IS secretary and treasurer.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-09-25
New B. 'ni |. Association

Little Rock, Ark, Sept 25.- Another large Building & Loan Association for Little R oc)t was incorporated yesterday and the articles were fled today with the secretary of state. The new concern is the Mercantile Build ing x Loan Co.,, of which ]. D. Ar mold, well known insurance man is the president. NJ. Kirst, a lead ing grocer is the vice president. Emmet Morris is secretary and James Chapple. treasurer. The capital stock is $50O,OOO with S33 900 subscribed. The other stock holders are w l. Hemmingway and Fred Hotz, Max Heim1n NJ. B. San ders, A. Brizzolara, John Fletcher and Fl. l. Remmel.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-09-25
Committee Mestine Today

Pine Bluff, Sept. 25.-The Jeffer- son County Republican Central Committee will meet here today Tor the purpose of endorsing an applicant for the postmastership which recommendation will be passed on to the state central com mitte in it's December meeting.
 Dr. k. C Thompson is a candi- date this year, and R. c. Furth who has already served several terms is making an effort to be reappointed 1t is thought that Or. Thompson will receive the en- dorsement. The committee will also consider the advisability or placing a county ticket in the field next spring.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-09-25

changed hands in LOnoke county during the past two weeks. which indicates that the rice industry has passed the experimental stage and is rapidly becoming one of the most important industries of the state. The price paid for the most of the land was more than would have been dreamed of a few years ago. Outside parties are securing control of a great dea, of the rice land as an investment propo- sition. The yield this year has far exceeded the expectations of most of the growers and men who have money to spare are pre-, parig for more extensive operas tions next year. One Of the larg- est and best rice mills in the South is in operation here and is doing a big business.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-09-25
Special Election in nemps,ea1

Hope, Sept. There be- ing no opposition to George w. Wiggins, the Democratic nominee for county judge, there is little interest being manifested in the election over the county today.
 George W. Wiggins is a resident of Hope and was nominated at a special meeting of the Democratic Central Committee last week, as the candidate to fill the position made vacant through the death Of Judge w.. A. Briant. Gov. Dona- ghey refused to appoint a success or, leaving the matter to the peo- pie of the county to decide for
The Prescott daily news., 1909-09-25
Boys Corn Club

Searcy. Sept. 25.- Thee prizes Tor the boys corn clubs of White county are to be awarded here thls afternoon and the high school auditorium where the exhibition IS to take place resembles a wei filled corn bin. Each contestant IS trying Tor all the prizes, for the pest bushel. best yield per acre. and best ears. The boys are en- thusiastic over the results of their efforts and the competition is keen. Mrs. John c. Gritz. the sec retary ol the White county boys corn club will take the prize winning specimens to the State Fair Tor competition for the state prizes.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-09-25
Preacher on Trial

Fayetteville, Sept. 25.--. The Rev. Sam Ballard is on trial today, charged with enticing Miss Lou Austin, young girl, from her guardian. Mrs. Ada Gregory. The case is being heard before Justice Sam El.oft and has attracted one of the largest crowds to the city that has been seen here for a long time.
 The Rev. Ballard is pastor of the Baptist church at Springdale. He has been wei. liked and popular.
 Miss A4Seln was domestic, at his place for some time but has been living With Mrs.. Gregory late iy. It is stated that few weeks ago she received an anonymous let ter dated at Springdale. The lat ter contained many expressions of love and other things not usually expressed to young gir lby a stranger. She showed the letter to friends with the result that the made to trap him, it is stated.
 MT. Ballard was suspected of the act. Then arrangements were
 About ten days ago he called at the residence of Mrs. Gregory to show her a horse he wishaI to sel. Before leaving, Miss Austin had made arrangements with him to be taken driving after supper. Officers arrested him while the drive was in progress.
 He was taken before Justice El- lott who re eas d him on his agree ment to go before his church for trial the next day. Members of his church failed to censure him when he empha tically denied hav- ing wrote tn eletter and stated that he had taken the young lady driving at her request. He re+ turned here and demanded trial on the warrant against him which was granted and is in progress to- day. Sentiment is divided in re- gard to the case.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-09-25
A Change of Agency

Little Rock, Ark, Sept 25.- A notice was filed with the Secre- tary of State yesterday showing change in tn eagency Of the Arkansas Oil & Development Co.,, an Arizona corporation. w. w. Meacham Of Laconia is appointed state agent instead Of John Scriv- ener, who has resigned. The of- flee of the agent is moved from Snow Lake. to Laconia, the resi- dency Of the new agent.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-09-25
Tbe RreScott Dailp 1faeWS
 PERLgS%EC BY The News Prjrting Go.

E1:.tal IS s':pat:t8 n .il m .st.r November 4th, 1905, a the postoffice at Prescott, Ark, under the act of Congress, March 3, 1875.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-09-25

Age and youth look upon fife at the opposite ends of the telescope i; 1t is exceedingly long; it is ex% ceedingly short. H. w. Beecher.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-09-25
Selling Rice Land

Lonoke, Sept. 25.-Two or three thousand acres of rice lands have
The Prescott daily news., 1909-09-25
FOR.TA XIASSESSOR

We are authorized to announce G. k. Blake a s candidate for Tax sseSSor of Nevada County, subject to the action Of the demo- cratic primaries
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-04
SIMPLE HOME TREATMENT
FOR INFL OF EYES

Girls who use their eyes constantly
should observe some simple rules for pre-
venting strain. For instance. at the end
of a long day in an office. if the optics
are bathed with a cooling application,
the brightness. as we'll as sight. may be
maintained. For such a bath boracic acid
is invaluable. So is a weak solution OF
salt. Camphor water will draw out a
smarting pain many times.
Five cents worth of boracc acid will
last for weeks and the powder may be
carried with little trouble. To use. as
much as might go on the point OF the
blade Of small penknife is put into two
tablespconfuls OF water The powder floats
for some time in tiny Jumps. but later 10
absorbed and disappears.
If one has an eyeglass, and III my opin-
ion such an article is a necessary part OF
the equipment of every busy girl, the
iiauitied borax is poured into it. This
glass, which is an oval cup. so shaped
that it goes over the eye, close against
the skin, is held up. the head bent until
the eye Is over the liquid. and then the
lid is opened and closed in the bath. TIL ere
will be no smarting sensation. and the
under part of the lids and the ball are
flushed with a cooling application that
will draw out any slight inflammation
The bath may last for minute, wash
ing first one eye and then the other eye,
before returning to give the first another
plunge The same liquid may be used
more than once, but so cheap Is IL ina
there can be no hesitation in throwing IL
away. No two persons should ever use
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-04
FADS AND FANCIES.

Women who have waited until after the
holidays Def re buying furs should hasten
now to purchase il they want to get the
full benefit OF the reductions.
In the first place the demand is larger
than usual. probably owing to the mild
weather conditions. as people, not being
obliged TO buy, decided to wait and this
Will send up the prices a little: and again
the stock Will have been picked ever and
the best bargains gone to those who
SIopped early.
Contrary TO tic general opinion, the
best values are offered first. as IL rule.
Then woman reading the advertisement
goes 10 the store. finds her expectations
more than realized. aud tells her friends,
with the result that the best cf the
stock is soon sold
Now that no retticoats' is. the rule
women will probably welcome a neat
most comfortable icggin that is on the
market.
1t is of jersey cloth and provides per-
feet protection against cold and storm.
1t slips on over the foot and fits close to
the leg as far as the thigh. 1t is held in
place like stocking. by using slSpenders.
From about the top of the shoe down
ward the Saiter fits the foot by means of
buttons and butte nhOleS. that in effect
it is really only an overSaiter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-04
1T[HIE STRUGGLE
ITO KEEP TIE|D|N

Until recently professional people. singers ETC.
have had To keep an eie!nally vigilant eye ON
their fat 1t has been customary for many 10
weigh daily. the slightest Indication OF an in
crease being their cue for strenuous of
dieting.
Nowadays large number keep hand the
following mixture: One-half ounce Marmola, -
ounce Fluid Extract Cascara Aromatic. 3ia
ounces Peppermint Water. and depend that
Instead of dieting or exercise 10 reduce their
flesh and keep 1t stationary. \ tcaspoonful
after meals and at bedtime of this Pleasant mix
lure is sufficient it is cfsfmed to reduce ono
pound il day without causing wrinkles. Instead
Of disturbing the stomach. many advertised
fat rrlucdics do this receipt is said Ia improve
the appetite and general health Al any rIic.
ii is certain one can get rc-uits without making
any change ia the dlS'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-04
TRIBUTES TO MR.. WEST.
Commissioner Commended in Citi-
zens' Association Resolutions.

Representing tie Columbia Heights titi-
ZelIS' Association, Il committee consisting
of its president. Judge {. :. Buudy: its
secretary. w. B. Todd: j. Clinton Hiatt
and a. I.eftwich Sinclair called on Com
missioner West this morning and present
ed Il series of resolutions recently adopted
by that association expressing Satis:ac-
ton with his reappointment and declar-
ing that Commissioner Vests admins
tration in the past has been satisfactory
to the people of the District and that he
would receive the support and co-opera-
ton of the association in the future.
Judge Bundy made the address and ex-
pressed the appreciation of the aSsocia-
ton for the fidelity with which he said
Mr. West has performed his arduouS and
responsible duties. Other members of
the committee also spoke briefly and
Commissioner West appropriately re-
Sponded.
Commissioner West also received this
morning copy of d resolution adopted
by the Georgetown Citizens Association
expressing satisfaction with the reap
poiutment of the Commissioner tor
another term.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-04

the same solution. for serious eye diseases
may be transmitted in this way. If the
eyes ache during the day this treatment
which takes but a moment to apply, will
relieve them
Camphor Water Allays Inflammation
Camphor water, being little stronger.
is used more sparngly, and is likely to
cause a slight smarting. Nevertheless it
is a gentle tonic that can do no harm. To
use. a couple of drops are put into the
eyes by means OF medicine dropper. This
may be done two or three times a day
when there is much inflammation. Bor-
acic acid. dissolved in it, i'm the same pro-
portion in plain water, increases the
beneficial properties.
Salt and water is an Oid-faShiOned rem
edy which should be used frequently. The
mixture should be strong enough to cause
the mcrest suggestion OF "A smart. but it
must not be painful. If one has no eye
cup. any small cup glass may be sub
St!tuted. aud the eye winkcd in the bath.
Done morning and night. this is strength
ennS i'll effect.
Warm Congresses.
Cloths wrung out in hot water. and laid
over the eyes, form one of the best meth
DDS of treatment for inflamed eyes. To
take this application one must lie down.
so the Concentrations may be placed on as
hot as can be borne. changing them fire.
quently. This done after a hard fit of
crying. will draw out all the inflamma-
ton ii being only necessary to allow the
blood, drawn to the surface by the heat,
to be absorbed into the circulation again
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-04
The Modish Color in Gloves.

Apropos of gloves. white ones are eX-
cessvely demode and even with white
linen and embroidered gowns for summer
wear. with white serge or white taffeta
gloves in various shades of tan or gray
are Infinitely more smart. Gray suede
gloves and shoes with white costumes are
very fetching. \ pretty use of gold cord
for the summer is in the way Of runnings
through shirlinSS on gowns of null. or
candle other transparent materials. A
fragile and presumably washable gown
in open work embroidery. vaenciennes
ard venetian or Irish lace will be used
for formal day wear over Il Sheathue
foundation of gold gauzc hemmed with IA
lingerie frill the gold moro apparent
bout the torso than below
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-04
Mint.Sherbet.

This makes Il pretty addition to :,
company dinner Pour two cupfuis
boiling water over a bunch of bruised.
fresh mint leaves. Cover and let 1t
stand for fifteen minutes on the back
of the stove to infuSe. then add one
cupful sugar When the sugar is DIS
solved strain, cool. add twO-thirds of 4
cupful of grape juice and Il quarter of
cupful OF lemon juice. Freeze to a
muShlike consistency. Serve in sorpct
glasses. ornamenting the top of each
sprig of mint
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-04
MCToRMAN KILLED IN CRASH.
Two Trainmen Also Hurt in Coli
sion at Chicago.

CHICAGO. February 4.-Motorman J. j..
Sullivan was killed and two other train
men were severely Injured in a collision
today between d suburban train on the
Illinois Central railroad and two freight
ears near Eldredse place. Passengers
were thrown from their seats. but none
seriously hurt.
The freight cars were being shunted
backward. when they ran into an open
switch and overturned across the track
in front Of the suburban train.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-04
Charges Desertion and Cruelty.

Naming correspondent. Mrs. Ella NJ
Worthington has filed suit for an abso-
lutte divorce from Alex {. Worthingtoll
TO whom she was married July /, 1891.
She also alleges cruelty and says her hus-
band deserted her in April. 1904 leaving
her and six children in destitute circum-
stances. Mrs. Worthington says her hus-
band struck her. choked her and threat
ened her life. She also declares that one
day her husband entered the room where
The children were seated and fired Il re-
volver endan2erng their lives. She says
one of the bullets pierced a door through
which she was entering the room. The
petitioner is represented by Attorney
Chase RoyS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-04
For Severe Cases of Chilblains.
Hats of Printed Net.

Novelty hats that girls wear for the
alter or other evening affairs where hats
arc needed are made of printed tilct not
i'll different colors put over a wire foun-
dalton.
The edge is bound with narrow velvet.
and the crown is trimmed with all i'm
meuse scarf and large bow of Dresden
ribbon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-04
Souvenir Store Burglarized.

Burglars broke into the souvenir store
of Julius Baumsarten & Sons, 1911 Penn
sylvania avenue northwest. some time
last mig Int nd stole solid silver police
| adSc No. 81: two old silver half dol
lars a regulation police hu ton and ST.,
from a cash register. The thieves gained
entrance to the place through rear
Gcog. and after Ianslcking Il safe which
had been left open, broke into the cash
drawer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-04
Stocking DarniHg Made Easy

The Singer darner darns better am,
quicker than by hand The .larninS is more
even and wears better than baud da rn-
ing. The device IS very simple: requires
no study. can he used on any lock-sttcil
sewing machine. For sale al Singer Store,
-, + street, Washington. II. C.SAdvt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-04
Fire at Croton, N. Y.

CROTON. y. V. February 4..F'ire early
today destroyed business buildings and
residences at the lower end of Riverside
700, 600
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-04

many have been, and as the net is wide
and does not sell at high price the
whole cost is within reach.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-04

Cotton crepe long despsed fit only for dressing jackets
and kmonos tabooed altogether popular this
for wash shirts. Its principal recommendation is the fact
that needs ironing and from its Tubing pretty
when There examples shown here OF the style
shirt waist into which this material made Both trimmed
bands of cuny lace beading and baby ribbon Deep
ucks from shoulder waist the sleeves the usual
cose6tting with slight fulness the shoulder Both
have plain French backs.