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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-07-03
Dictionary Readers.

That the natives of Nigeria are ca
pable OF advanced forms of education Is
apparently proved by this little incl
dent told by Constance Larymore In "a
Residents Wife In Nigeria"
MY husband told me that In the
course OF the patrol they passed
through n valley where the inhabitants
of the rocks and hills above apparent
~ made their homes In holes and
caves. One member of the party idly
asked what was the scientific name
for cave dwellers, the word having
slipped his memory for the moment
No one appeared to be able to supply
the word. But then the native inter.
prefer. plodding along behind, came
up, saying: Pardon me, SIR. Don't you
mean troglodytesY
1.-The Englishman, amazed, asked
where he had ever heard such a word
and George replied placidly, 4 was
reading dictionary one day and saw
IT,
81 cannot imagine myself reading a
German or Italian dictionary for pleas
ure and storing IN my mind for fu
ture use conversationally specially
unusual scientific term. l only wish !
could"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-07-03
Like Mistress, Like Maid.

Have you ever noticed" asked the
society woman. that lady's maid al
ways acquires the same voice. over the
telephone ut least, that her mistress
has? / don't know whether 1t Is un-
conscious or deliberate. but have no.
ticed for long time that whenever
ring up friend l am answered by
what I think is her own voice, but
when venture TO say, oh, good morn
Ing. Gertrude behold It isn't Gertrude
at all. nor Grace. nor Beatrice. but her
very courteous maid. II, ON the other
hand, say, 4 should like 10 speak IL
Miss Millions then It proves to be
my dearest friend. who Is. Of course,
chilly because I have mistaken her
melodious voice for that of the maid.
Eyes, they even change their voices
with a change Of mlstresses. No.
don't know how they do II. suppose
II Is the habit of being so adaptable
I should think some OF them might
even graduate on 10 the stage and ID
character worlS."-New York Press.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-07-03
Climbs Up the Trunk.

The native elephant driver never has
to bother with step ladder In mount
ing his beast after he has trained him
for little time. for the easiest way
to get up Is to ascend by way OF the
trunk. Standing in front Of the ele-
plant. the driver grasps him by the
ears. this being signal that he wishes
to mount, and the obedient monster
promptly arches his trunk so that the
master can easily step upon It and ~
right on up to the top OF the elephants
head.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-07-03
Toms weIIwisher.

In Philadelphia club Il member was
met not long ago by the announcement
from fellow member that a friend
OF both had fallen III.
II understand from the physician"
said the FIRST member. that Tom has
brain fever He'll recover, but it's
thought his mind will be a blank"
Il trust the diagnosis Is incorrect"
came In fervent tones from the sec
ond member. ''inasmuch as Tom owes
me $lO0."-Lippincott's.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-07-03
We will
help you.

II you are living in rented house
you. no doubt. have long desired to own
your own home and have made plans to
that end. There is no need to delay the
matter. when the Snow Hill Building
and Loan Association is ready to help
YOU, ana wnen you realize that the
money You have been paying out every
year for rent would have bought and
paid for home for you. then you will
no longer continue to pay rent.
Gall and see W. d. Cordry. Jr.. Sec
rotary Of the Association and he will
explain how you can get the money to
build you house an and easy way by
which you can repay the loan.
Snow Hill Building and Loan
Association.
MARION 7. HARGIS,
President,
W. ID. CORDDRY, Jr.
Secretary.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-07-03
Enthusiastic pho.oorapher.

Fair Ones Father Why did you
bring that kodak with you? Poor Low.
er-That might catch your express
sion of establishment when asked you
for your daughters hand.-Fliegende
Batter.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-07-03
ohexina Papa.

Stern Father--Now, now, my boys,
quarrellng again and for miserable
little halfpenny? One OF the Boys
Well. you said. father. the less we
quarreled about the better.-London
Tit-Rits
The Prescott daily news., 1909-05-25
WORST FLOOD SINCE
 1872 IN OKLAHOMA
Five Dead and a Number Injured, and
 Thousands of Acres Inundated.

Oklahoma City, Okla, May 24.- Five people are dead and at least 10 seriously injured, several thou sands acres of crops are inundat- ed and every stream in the nOrth- CTS and eastern part of the state raging as a result of almost un- precedented rains during the past "A hours In Oklahoma. A number of houses have been washed away.
 Railroad tracks near Shawnee, Holdenville, Tulsa, Pawnee, Mus kogee, Vinita and Oklahoma City are in bad condition and sections of track are washed out Bridges are unsafe along the Arkansas, CimarrOn and Canadian rivers and traffic is generally delayed.
 The flood is the worst since 1872 and the loss to crops will reach many thousands of dol lars. At Miami the Neosho river is out of it's banks and many farms are covered with water. A cloudburst at Kremlin damaged houses and crops.
 A small tornado struck Morris demolishing the Methodist church and several residences, including that of Ernest Scottt He, and his wife and child were seriously in jured.
 Black creek in Pawnee county is out Of it's banks and hundreds of people are moving to higher lands.
 At Vinita the Grand river threatens all lowlands and the railroads.
 In the oil fields, four 16,OOC barrel tanks were struck by light ming and destroyed.
 Lightning struck the schoo house at Billings, injurlng a mum. Der attending services there
The Prescott daily news., 1909-05-25
DAILY HEALTH HINT

Dirt dust and darkness are a. like favorable for growth and propaga tion of germ life. Dark closets. damp basements, and dustladen rooms are dangerous for this reason. Light, fresh air, and cleanliness, then, count for much as factors that make for health.
 Before one can possibly con- tract a communicable disease two things are requisite - the presence of the germs that cause it and the condition of thesbody conducive to their growth. So. by maintaining cleanly conditions as to both our indoor and out door surroundings and by keeping our bodies strong and healthy, we can to large degree at least secure immunity from communic- able diseases.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-05-25
WHAT IS HEM-ROID? A Tablet, Taken Internally,
 That Cures Piles.

Piles themorrhoids) are get ting more common every day, be- cause we live unnaturally, over eating ,overworking taking lit tie exercise gradually causing a deadening of veins and tissues in the lower bower. Blood stagna- tion is the cause of piles, and a condition that can't be perman- ently cured with ointments.
 Dr. Leonhardt's Hem-Roid is the only internai tablet remedy that cures piles by freeing the circulation. Sold under guarantee at Hesterly Drug Store, Prescott Ark, Price S1. Dr, Leonhardt Co, Station B. Buffalo, N, Y,
The Prescott daily news., 1909-05-25
MONCRIEF
NEW STAMP SOON.
MILLINER Y co.

About June 1 there will be plac- pd on sale at the local postoffice according to the announcement of third assistant postmaster general A. l.. Lawshe, a new post age stamp of special design to Commemorate the development of the Alaska-I Iukon-Pacific terri [torN
 The stamp will be rectangular l in shape 49-64 by 1 3-64 inches in size, of two cent denomination only and red, At the top and bot tom are panels bearing respec- lively the words, ''U. s. Postage and Two Cents In the center the larger part of the circle rests upon the lower panel and incloses a ribbon bearing the words Al aska-l ukon-P Pacific, 1909, and in the center of the circle appears the portrait Of William H. Sewr ard who as secretary of state conducted the negotiations for the purchase of Alaska from Rus sia, The name of Seward appears under the portrait. On either side
 of the eclipse is an arabic numer- al 2 with laurel branches as a
 background.
 There will be no special issue
 of stamped envelopes, newspaper
 Wrappers or postal cards nor will
 the new stamps be issued in book
 form.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-05-25
DEPOT QUESTION
 IS LIVE ONE AGAIN
It Will Not Down, But BObs Up SereneIy
 Every Now and Then.

News is given out this week from a reliable source that Pres colt is soon to have new depot, The plans as proposed by the Iron Mountain Railroad Go, is to move the present frame build ing, which was bait in 1875. north one block and Ise the build ind for a freight warehouse, and to erect a handsome brick pas senger depot on the site of the old one.
 The matter of a new depot has been before the officials for some time, and something over a year ago, the aid of the railroad com. mission of Arkansas was secured to force the railroad company to give better accommodations here and the commission was ready to issue the order, allowing the con- pany one year in which to com' plete the structure. but the city officials were promised that a new depot was in course of con- temptation, and that if the com pany was unhampered by a time limit, the town would get a much better structure than if forced to build in a specified time, and the order was not issued.
 The news now comes that the ! depot will be constructed this year and that the P. & Nl w. trains which now leave from their own depot, a half mile a. way will be run into the new building and a joint passenger agent will look after the business of both roadss
The Prescott daily news., 1909-05-25
NEWS OF LANEBURG

Laneburg, May 25-We are having plenty of rain now, and the grass is growing fast as well as the corn and cotton. Some are through chopping cotton while others have just begun.
 We regret to report the ser ious illness of Mrs. Cummings hope she will soon be up again
 Mrs. Fannie Orr and children of Barham, La, are visiting rela- tives there.
 Messrs. Dee Erwin and Willis Cummings attended the com mencement exercises at Wash ington Friday night. Several of the young people attended ser vices at Antioch Sunday.
 Mir. Sid Stokes and family visit cd at the home of Mir. Dee Erwin Saturday night.
 Some of the young people, have gone to BodcaW to attend the commenceemnt exercises this week,
 Mr. Oscar Cummings and wife visited Mir. Cummings par ents here last week.
 Mr. C. k, Hudson and family visited at the home of Mir. .Wes- ey Hudson Sunday.
 Mr Hugh Daniell and family visited homefolks here Sunday,
 Bro. Boycan failed to fill his appointment here Sunday as he was away attending the Gener- al Assembly.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-05-25
STRAWBERRY DAY

Springdale, May 25.--The ap- preaching end of the strawberry season is marked by active pre- para tions for Strawberry Day to be observed here May 20, next Saturday. Free strawberries, sug ar and cream will be served by pretty Springdale misses to all who want them and other festive features will make the day a gala one.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-05-25
FEDERAL COURT

Batesville, May 25. - Alleged bootleggers, counterfeiters, post office robbers and others charg- ed with breaking the federal sta tues are being brought here and grand jurors, court officials and witnesses are in the city for the opening of federal court for the Northern Division of the Eastern District Of Arkansas today
The Prescott daily news., 1909-05-25
TO DECIDE TONIGHT

Hot Springs, May 25.-The life or death of the Arkansas State Fair will be at issue tonight when the stockholders of the as- sociation which has produced three annual state expositions will meet to pass upon the i'm portant question which has state wide interest.
 The reasons given for the pos- sible suspension of the state fair associa tion are that the recent session of the legislature re- fused to repeal the Amis law which makes gambling on horse races an offense and the failure of the legislature, likewise, to pass bill appropriating funds to pay for premiums to be award ed for the best products from various parts of Arkansas,
 The chief way in which the failure to repeal the Amis anti turf gambling law may inter- fere with the holding of the state fair this year is in causing Dan Stuart, one of the chief owners of the half million dollar racing plant, Oaklawn, to rescind the of fer made before the irst fair was held by which Oaklawn has been at the free disposal of the fair association during the past three years.
 After it was seen that the ad- vocates of race track gambling could rot carry their point in seeking the downfall of the Amis law, the announcement was made the beautiful racing plant would be demolished and the available material shipped away and the grounds cut up into building lots It was then announced unequiv- ocally that the fair would not be held again, and that the associa- tion would disband. This an nouncement was followed by the later one that the board of dir ectors would put the matter up to the stockholders and that Dan Stuart might possibly relent and let the associat tion have the use of Oaklawn for another year or l so.
 The matter will be thrashed out tonight and if it is decided to hold another fair officers will be elected at once and plans go forward for the next annual eX- position which would be held at | Hot Springs next October 1t is said that talk of abandon ing the Hot Springs fair came from the more hot headed mem bers of the wide-open faction which faction is closely aligned with Dan Stuart and a major ity of the officials of the state fair associa tion But the fact that Little Rock is eager to gain the fair and that it's removal from Hot Springs would mean the loss of thousands of dollars ito the business interests of the Ar kansas Spa, has caused those who spoke of throwing up the pro iect as a sort of retalia tiom up- on the reformers to reconsider the matter.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-05-25

Our stock of dress and ready n.wear hats will also be offered at greatly reduced prices.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-05-25

 SPECIALS

We find our stock of ice cream freezers entirely too heavy for the time of year, having bought heavily early in the season.
 So to move at least a part of them we will offer to the peo7 pie of Prescott and vicinity, the following:
The Prescott daily news., 1909-05-25
WILL BEGIN SOON.

Texarkana, May 25.-Bids will be opened May 31 for the ,S1OOa7 900 Federal building to be erect ed here on the corner of Maple and Fourth streets. It is be- lieved that the structure will be completed during the present yearh
The Prescott daily news., 1909-05-25
NEARLY COMPLETED.

Eldorado, May 25.-By the first 'ol June the 100000 gallon tank sol the new waterworks system Will have been completed and oy June 15 it is thought Water can be turned on through the then completed mains and a long deslred want in this city wisI have been filled.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-05-25
THE TEXAS WONDER.

Cures all Kidney, Bladder and Rheumatic troubles sod by He's terly Drug Store, or two months treatment by mail, for $1.OO, Dr. E. w. Hall, 2926 Olive street, St. Louis. Mo. Send for testimonials.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-05-25

The gradua ting exercises of the Bodcaw High School will take place tomorrow and Thursday.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-05-25

A new lot of John Deere buggies just in. Prescott Supply & Hdw. Co.
The Washington times., 1909-06-06
LOCAL SECURITIES
QUIET AND STEADY
Real Estate Title Only Stock
Showing Great Change
in Price.

The local stock market last week was
comparatively quiet No day showed a
large volume of business transacted, and
with a few notable exceptions price
changes were not great or significant.
One of the features of the week was
the falling off in the sales Of bonds
This was due in part to the passing Of
the dividend period, and the fact that
these securities have less speculative
value than they had a week ago The
total face value of bonds changing
hands last week was S1S.500 confined
largely 10 Washington Railway and
Electric four percents, and Potomac
Electric fives.
Stocks also were less active than
formerly, the total sales OF the week
amounting TO $3.50 shares. the largest
sales being those OF Lanston, Greene
Canacea ard the street railroads. In
none of these was there more than frac-
tiOnal changes ia prices for the week.
The greatest price change was the big
rise in Real Estate Title. On Friday
The Washington times., 1909-06-06

sudCan demand for this stock carried
the price upward ten points and holders
or the stock arc now confident that it
will reach 100 within a few DAYS. Real
Estate Title is stock seldom active
on the exchange. Sometimes months go
by without a sale. and last week only
thirty shares changed hands. But It is
understood that a much larger guam
ttty is wanted. and the knowing ones
declare that the buying broker viii be
compelled to bid up the price again to
uncover the stock
essentially strong with the prices of ali
issues subject to Slight changes from
week to week. Stocks are held In strong
hands, and only a small part Of any
one issue is at this time available either
for speculative or investment purposes.
The Washington times., 1909-06-06
NEW YORK PRICES OF THE WEEK


1905 and1 Anto
The Washington times., 1909-06-06
BUILDING PERMITS.

The. following building permits have
been issued:
To Edward o. Nein for four two
story brick dwellings from S0I to zoe
Van street and from i235 to 123 Third
street southwest; ARCHITECT, David b
Miller; builder, ". T. Garner; estf-
mated cost. $500
To W. F. Mattingiy for ten one-story
stores from 1901 to 3af9 Fourteenth
street northwest: architect, J. C. But
Ter; builder, John II. %olan. estimated
cost. SO. 600.
To Josephine a. Patten to repair
dwelling at 2i22 Massachusetts, avenue
northwest; contractors, GormIey &
Poynt0n; estimated cost, S, 500.
The Washington times., 1909-06-06
MAKE BIG HAULS.

GLOUCESTER. Mass. June 6-GIOus-
cesteT Is wild with excitement today al
the first good news of the Cape Shore
market feet. The waters at Liverpool. y
s, are alive with fish and a number OF
the Gloucester vessels have made biz
hauls reports say. Up TO the present
not a catch had been made there durin 2
the three weeks the feet has been all
sent from this port.
The Washington times., 1909-06-06


the year.. arep n colum
Totals for the week.
The Washington times., 1909-06-06
OLD POLICE CHIEF
SHOOTS HIMSELF

NORTH ANDOVER. Mass, June g.
Ex-Chief Of Police George L. Harris, of
this town. while in the office al the
police station here late last evening re-
came Respondent and picking up a 32-
calibre revolver, the property Of one
of the patTolmen, shot himself in the
head, crushing his skull
He is not expected 10 live. Harris,
who Is sixty-two years OF age, was de-
feated last year for the office of chief Of
police OF this town
The Washington times., 1909-06-06
TO FEDERAL PRISON.

SACRAMENTO, June "a six years
sentence to San Quentin has been
pa ssed upon Walter HendriXson for
making q bartender think a penny was
& SO gold. HENDERSON shook dice with
Brighton saloon man, and losing placed
on the counter what was supposedly
SO piece. The saloon man gave Hendrix
son -. 80 in change. but after the latter
departed he discovered that the gold
piece was d penny Of 1851 date OF the
same size as the present so piece and
siided.
The Washington times., 1909-06-06
SHIP
NAVY INNOVATION

PORTSMOUTH. \. H, June 6.-The
Navy Department, il was learned today.
is considering designating ship 70
cruise from one naval station 20 another
10 bring 10 the yard here all prisoners
who are facing court-martial- This plan
viii result IN large saving IN Faiiroad
fares and Is a part of the retreEchment
policy advocated by President TAFT.
The Washington times., 1909-06-06
DREXELS AT NEWPORT

NEWPORT r. l., June 6.-Mr. and
Mrs. John r. Drexel and their daugh-
ter, Miss Alice Drexel, OF PhiIadeI-
phia, arrived at their Newport villa
"FairhOlm" in the Ochre Point dis
trict today from Europe.
The Washington times., 1909-06-06
DIES AGED I0t.

BISMARCK, y. D.. June 6.-Patrick
Brown, aged 101 years, is dead after
short illness. He is survived bv a
wife who is l05 years old. Brown well
remembered the battle Of Waterloo.
He was native of ireland.
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1909-10-21

For le.--Sesd Rye Address W II.
Davenport, Hanson, Fla. 0-l6.5t
Mrs. J. Z. Alberta Of Quincy is the
guest of Mrs. J. P. Mccall 1T the Mer-
chants.
Fresh Oysters every Monday, Thurs
day. Friday and Saturday at 3jcts. per
quart. Phone 80. r, b. Bishop,
The Southern Agriculturst and the
Enterprise Recorder, two papers, and
both for the price Of one-$l per year.
Subscribe now
"Please change address Of my paper
from to ---. Did not receive
last weeks issue and It is too good 10
lose, so please send me another copy
That is quoted from a letter received
Tuesday from a subscriber in another
city, and it Is the kind Of communca-
tion which makes an editor feel like life
is worth living, after all.
At an early hour yesterday morning
fire destroyed the dwelling known as
the Smart place in the northern part OF
town. The house was occupied by Mr..
and Mrs. Will Stanley as a residence
but they have been away for several
weeks visiting relatives 10 Jefferson
county and the house was unlnhabited
at the time Of the fire. The property
was owned by Sullivan & Horton. The
destruction of the house WAS complete
together with the household goods OF
Mr.. and Mrs Stanley, nothing whatever
being rescued from the flames. We
understand there was some irsuranI =
on house and contents,
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1909-10-21

For Sale:-Three nice farms, near
town. Apply to R, S. Mcintyre, 1t
George A. Davis who is engaged on
the hotel building at Quincy, spent
Sunday in the city with his family.
Extensive alterations aud additions
are being made to the home of the
Misses Edmondson in the northern part
Of the city.
Go to W, L. Tooke's and examine
those New Roval Sewing Machines at
5l5 and 800. They are bargains and
now is the time to get one Of them.
The Fralegh.Lines Shelter Co., re-
ceived a car load Of mules this week
direct from the western markets where
A. f Fraleigh has been for the past
week or two purchasing same.
Miss Goldie Harrell, who has been in
charge OF the telegraph Office at this
place for come months past, has been
transferred to the Live Oak Office and
left for that city Tuesday morning. Her
successor in the Office here is Miss
Carolyn Webb who has entered upon
her duties.
The first meeting Of the Social Club
at the residence Of Mrs. j. b. Brinson
proved a charming success and argues
well for the future. A tasty collation.
was served by the hostess assisted 10y
her handsome Ron, Master Jim. Tue
lext meeting will be- ut the residence OF
Mrs. W. NJ Burton.