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Times-promoter., 1909-01-22
TORRENT OF ABUSE CHECKED
House Put Lid on Congressman's
Criticism of President

Washington.-An outbreak of furor
transitoria in the house, melted by the
effect of the personality of President
Roosevelt on the mind of Representative
William Willett, Jr., of New York Mon
day, was quickly smothered by Re-
publican majority that only few days
ago could not find words sufficiently
bitter to condemn the president This
change of heart vividly confirms the
opinion that the country has grown
tired of the war of vulgar insults in Of
fetal circles of the national government.
There was no applause, no laughter,
when the chief executive was alluded
to by Mr.. Willett as a ''gargoyle, tyrant,
pigmy, descendant of Dutch trades peo-
pie, fountain of billingsgate, imitation
of king and bogus hero.'
Finally Willett spoke Of the presi-
dents persistent defamation of Admiral
Schley."
Gardner of Massachusetts, seized the
opportunity to make point of order
on personalities, which was sustained.
Then Col. Hepburn sprung the rule that
man ruled off the floor by point of
order could not regain it except by the
vote of the house.
On this vote the Republicans voted
solidly against Willett, the Democrats
with him, and he was ruled off the floor
by vote of 126lto rs. This ended the
TRADE, which had lasted more than 80
minutes.
Times-promoter., 1909-01-22
SON SENTENCED; FATHER DIES.
Unwritten Law Ne. INDICATED in I'LL
nois-2Deatk in Courtroom.

Hamilton, Ollio.-As Judge Murphy
sentenced Buck Cottongame to the peni-
tentiary for life for the murder of Far
rish Arnet, the father Of Arnet fell dead
in the courtroom Arnet accused Cot
tongame Of wrecking his home and Cot
tongame killed him. and was sentenced
to life imprisonment. Cottongame il
declared to be a member, Of prominent
kentucky family Of feud fame.
Times-promoter., 1909-01-22
sseseosososeeseeeeseso .

Historical Facts of the Book-The pur-
pose of the book is to relate an episode in
the history of those Israelites who did not
return from captivity, and it shows their
moral decline Having chosen to remain
In heather land, Mordecai and his fam
lily accommodate themselves to their
adopted nationality till their lives are i'm
periled. His kinswoman, Esther being
constrained to compete for position in
the harem of heather monarch, Morde-
cal charges her to conceal her nationality
and religion for temporal aggrandizement
Although Gods providence never forsakes
his people, and in answer to their prayers
delverance is wrought, his name remains
secret among them. The contrast through
out between the tone of Mordecai and
Daniel under similar circumstances, ano
Times-promoter., 1909-01-22
True Christianity.

He that hath creeds and hate is fur
ther from righteousness than he that
hath love and no creed. Nobler is he
that giveth the thoughts Of all his days
to thee than he that spendeth every
Sabbath on his knees in church and de-
fraudeth his neighbor habitually.--
From Psalms Of the West.
Times-promoter., 1909-01-22
sERMoNETTE.

"And the king loved Esther
above all the woman and
made her queen instead Of Wash
fixing Ahasuerus presents a
striking paradox He puts away
his queen because her Womanly
modesty and virtue would not
permit her to yield to the de-
grading demands of her drunken
lord, and he chooses a queen be-
cause these very qualities pro-
vide the exquisite setting for her
beauties Of face and form.
The truest beauty Is that
: which pertains to heart and life
rather than to the mere physi-
J. cal.
Beauty which is only skin
deep may please for the mo-
ment, but it has nothing upon
which real friendship and real
love can rest.
There is suggestion in the
first verse of the second chapter
that King Ahasuerus was filled
with poignant regret over his
hasty and ilI-advised decree BAN
ishing his noble queen Vashti
from the palace. However much
man in his baser moments Is
willing to drag woman down to
low moral levels, this fact re-
mains that manhood everywhere
has true admiration for woman
ly virtues, and it is this one,
strong influence Of pure-minded
nobIe-hearted women which
keeps human life trending up
ward.
We want to note another thing
in regard to the character of
Esther. Her fortune did not
prove her misfortune. Her exaI-
tation in position in life did not
debase or stifIe the finer quail
ties of the inner heart and life.
In other words, her prosperity
did not spoil her. Her heart
beat true and her head could
not be turned by the glamor and
pleasures Of the palace life.
True womanhood is always
proof against the aIIurements Of
the worlds riches and pleasures.
It is just here that many wom-
an falls and shows how little
depth Of character she pos
sessed.
One other point we wish to
make concerning the qualities Of
this truly great, this beautiful,
WomanIy woman, and that is her
faithfuIness to her friend and
protector, Mordecai, for it is
said: esther did the command
ment of Mordecai, like as when
she was brought up with him."
How many young women to-day
have such appreciation and re-
spect for the advice of parents
that they continue to obey even
after they have left the home
nest to make homes Of their
own?
Times-promoter., 1909-01-22

the inferiority OF the former 10 his con-
temporaries Ezra and Nehemiah. are
very marked. The incidents OF the book
are supposed to have their historical po-
sition between the sixth and the seventh
chapters of Ezra, and Ahasueras is con-
jectured to have been Artaxerxes; though
some see In him a stronger resemblance
to the effeminate Xerxes. and place the
events which this book records In the
later years of his reign.
Times-promoter., 1909-01-22

which comes to one always who. havs
Ing attained great and exalted station
In life. finds the questions arising as
70 just where the former friends are
going to fit into the new life. But true
womanhood asserted itself finally In
the case of Esther, as 1t will In any
heart which rings true and genuine,
and. calling her maid to her, she ques-
toned her as to whom she could trust
in taking messages outside the palace
walls. for said she: 81 have ver.v dear
friend, one to whom owe everything.
to whom desire to secretly send word
and find out how he does"
"Hatach, one of the kings chamber
lains, Is such a man." confidently re-
piled the maid. But fear Bigthana
and Teresh. They have not ceased to
grieve for the Queen Vashti, and would
do thee and the king hurt had they the
chance"
who are these men? Are they the
ones who have been so solicitous in
keeping guard over the wing to the
palace in which are my apartments?"
"The same, your highness.
"And why think you that Hatach
can be trusted?" questioned the queen.
Because he Is of race different
from Bigthana and Terosh, race
called the Jews, many of whom still
remain in this land, Notwithstanding
that years ago permission was given
to them to return to their own land"
Queen Esther started visibly, but
quickly recovering herself, for she was
surprised and delighted to learn that
Hatach was of her own nation, she
said, calmly:
1T is enough. Send Hatach thither,
but let not Bigthana or Teresh know
what thou doeth."
Esther found another friend in the per-
son of Hatach, eunuch, and one of
the kings chamberlains over the royal
harem. He 1t was who proved trusty
messenger between Esther and Morde-
sal. He it was who, at the suggestion
of Esther, warned Mordecai of Big
thana and Teresh, and he it was who
later brought word to Queen Esther
from Mordecai of the plot of these two
men, and which was communicated to
the king, who speedily had them
hanged to tree.
1t was at this time that the king
was pleased to advance Haman in the
affairs of the kingdom and make him
chief over all the princes of the realm,
a thing which troubled Mordecai, the
keeper of the kings gate, for with his
advancement Haman had assumed the
kingly prerogatives and demanded that
the people everywhere whom he met
should bow in alteration and worship,
a thing which a Jew could not do, for
worship was due alone to God.
This aroused the bitter enmity of
Haman and he sought how he might
destroy Mordecai. Now Mordecai knew
of the hatred which Haman had for
him and expected that almost any time
the assassin's knife might end his life,
but he told none of these things to
Queen Esther, for he was 10th to cause
her anxiety on his behalf. So matters
stood until one day word was brought
to Esther that Mordecai stood without
the kings gate clothed in sackcloth
and ashes. Then was Queen Esther
troubled, and she sent other raiment
to Mordecai, saying:
Weep not! Whatever thy trouble,
will help the
Times-promoter., 1909-01-22

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Times-promoter., 1909-01-22
He's No player.

Bronson-Tm sorry the golf season
has closed.
Woodson-Why?
Bronson-It is better to have people
go and play the game than to have
them sit around and talk about 1t.
Times-promoter., 1909-01-22
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Times-promoter., 1909-01-22
"There Is But One Book.D

When Sir Walter Scott lay dying he
said to his son-in-law, Lockart: Read
to me! Read to men' What shall
read?" asked Lockart How can you
asko:' said the maker of books. There
is but one Book now."
In the multiplicity of books of to-day
there is great danger that the one Book
will be forgotten; that many will find
when they come to die that there was
truly but one Book worth while, and
that they have not learned it.
1t is said that Luther's wife one day
grew weary of the long psalm her hus-
band was reading and said she had
heard enough, and, besides, she read a
great deal for herself every day and
knew how to talk about 1T, too. "Ah,
Kate" said her husband, with sigh,
this is the way weariness of Gods
word begins; beware lest new books
come and take its place, and the Scrip
lures be driven again into the corner"
The preacher who, In the right spir-
1T. will say that an unconverted church
member is no more likely to go to
heaven than sinner in the slums, will
not have any trouble in keeping his
congregation awake.
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Times-promoter., 1909-01-22
A gloomy day should be met as q
challenge to cheerfulness. Shields.

Can there be anything in this world
more useful than happiness? 2? Bossett.
Times-promoter., 1909-01-22

Something is to be expected from
the Christian life that begins with
prayer.
Times-promoter., 1909-01-22
Prayer.


o Lord, reveal to us thyself in all
the beauty and glory of thy character,
and draw our hearts to thee in un-
measured love and trust. Let thy
name for us be our strength in temp
tation, our stay in trial, and our abid-
ing hope In all sorrow and loss. En-
tighten us in all thy ways and direct
us in the way of thy commandments.
Teach us to walk in humility and love,
seeking not our own, looking ever unto.
Christ the way, the truth and the
light. Give us to hunger and thirst
after righteousness that we. may be
filled with thyself and find grace and
strength for every passing day Uplift
our hearts in thankfulness for all thy
wondrous goodness to thy children Of
earth, and bring all to know thee and
serve thee and -partake at last of heav-
enly glory, through Jesus Christ our
Lord.
Arizona republican., 1909-06-06
SILVER MEDAL CONTEST
 AN INTERESTING EVENT
It Was Attended by an Interested Audience.

The W1man's Christian Temper ance Silver Medal contest given Fri day evening at the Mesa Opera house proved a high class entertainment. While the attendance was not large, those who were present were enthu siastic in their praises of the diff ferent contestants. The general inn precision was that the contestants in both recitation and music acquitted themselves very creditably, and so close were the points that the judges had considerable trouble in arriving at a decision.
 Miss Irene Noble won the prize in music. Miss Noble has a pure so- prano voice and sings in a very pleasing manner. She is the fav- Orite with a good many of the music lovers of the city and she is coming to be in demand at nearly all the public functions.
 Pearl FeltOn was the prize winner in the OratOry, her recitation being "A Look in Rum Barrels" She has had considerable experfence before an audience anu was perfectly at ease Friday evening which assisted her materially in her enunciation.
 The first uumher on -ne program, a contest song by the l.. D. s.
Arizona republican., 1909-06-06

scarce. lively airs played by good bands keep things moving and gives visitors a better opinion of the town and it gives the town people a better opinion of the central committee in charge of the entertainment. How ever in this connection, it might be we'll to ad that the Mesa Central committee has made arrangements for an extra lot of music. The Indian school military band has been en- gagged to furnish music for the Oc- casion and will give a select con- cert during the early evening before the fireworks. The Indian band has been greatly augmented and is mak- ing great preparations to accompany the Elks to Los Angeles in July. The organization will be in perfect con- dition when appearing in Mesa and the concert alone will be worth a visit to Mesa The band members while in the city will be entertained by Ellis Johnson the leader of the Mesa City band.
 While the music will be a feature of the day, so will the daylight fire works This is a novel entertainment and one that has not been witnessed by very many. people. Daylight fire works are something new under the sun. They will be shown with a good deal of regularity throughout the daylight hours on the Fifth. They will have no connection with the Pyrotechnics to be displayed in the evening. The evening fireworks by the way are about the best that money can buy and offer a variety of designs.
 The details have about been com pleted for several of the races that are of especial interest to the boys
Arizona republican., 1909-06-06

choir, was followed by an invoca- tion by Mrs. E. ". Wilbur, who presided throughout the entertain ment The anthem. Grant Us Peace" was well received by the audience.
 ' Miss Deborah Allen in an "Obli- eato Solo was splendid. She sang in her usual pleasing manner which by the way is oae of her character istics Hazel MUmtGrd gave a piano selection, a familiar air with varia- tions that was appreciated by tine audience This was followed by Pearl Felton, the winner of the ora tory contest.
 Hazel Millett. selected as the sub iect of her reading, A Brave Boy" and she did 1t justice in her intcrpTe tation of it This was followed by a duet by Hazel and Helen Mum for on the violin and piano, which was well received.
 Bonnie D. Hawley recited "The Light From over the Range" in a pleasing manner. The selection was good and well rendered. Louisa Blackburn sang, Calm Me to Rest" Miss Blackburn has a meZzo soprano voice which carries well throughout the room. Her selection was a diff ficult one, yet she acquitted herself creditably. Irene Noble followed Miss Blackburn in a soprano solo, "I Pine For Thee" and which was the selection winning the prize. Hazel Mumford rendered an impromptu se- lection on the piano which was fol- lowed by the L. D. S. choir with a selection Let the Mountains Shout" Minal Hawley sang a beautiful lul- laby, by Kate Vannah. Miss flaw ley has a mezzo- soprano voice. The
Arizona republican., 1909-06-06

choir rendered another selection while the judges were arriving at a decision. The judges were as fol- lows: Oratory, George w. Silver thorne, Mrs. J. w. Hagerlund, Miss Henrietta Irwin. The judges in mu- sic were Mrs. w. s. Dorman, Vincent Jones and T. F. Pomeroy. Mrs. Phelps was the accompanist.
 There was a slight error in the seat sale, some paying fifty cents for seats when the price had previ- ously been placed at thirty-five cents. It is desired by the ladies in charge that all those who paid fifty cents for reserved seats call at Holladay's and get a refund of fifteen cents on each seat.
Arizona republican., 1909-06-06
FEATURE OF CELEBRATION
 WILLIE PLENTY OF MUSIC
In the Night Time the Sky Will be
 Lit By Fireworks.

one. of the distinctive features of the Fourth of July celebration to be held in Mesa on July 5th is that ar engagements have been completed for an abundance of music throughout the day. It has long been a proven fact that music has better effect on a crowd of people than any thing else It has a tendancy to keep them in Q. good humor and in the event that the day happens to be a little warm. Snd shade happens to be
Arizona republican., 1909-06-06

Even these races offer several novel, ties which have never been seen here. They are as follows: $10 prize for winner of rooster pulling contest, entrance fee $1.00; $10 prize for winner of potato race, entrance fee of $1O0; $500 prize for winner of boys obstacle race, no entrance fee; S1O prize for winner of relay race, no admission fee.
Arizona republican., 1909-06-06
WILL LEAVE FOR OHIO

Shannon Jones and family, who came here last fall from Jerusalem Ohio, have disposed of their ranch southeast of Mesa and will leave for their old home next week. MT. Jones as well as his son are sur veyors and during their residence here have surveyed V good portion of the new country bordering the High land canal.
Arizona republican., 1909-06-06

20 acres north of the Bowen orange grove; acres Elberta peaches; } acres oranges; 10 acres of alfalfa. Choicest residence property in the valley.
 Arizona Land Co.,, Chandler Court.
Arizona republican., 1909-06-06

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Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1909-01-28

Every hostess knows that decorations count as much towards the
lures is the place card To be sure there are many printed cards that may
individual The difficulty that these from 80 cents
she has no knowledge OF painting she will follow the directions given here
First all lines with and black waterproof ink Fiat
clever with her brushes she do the cards in light and shade
is
blossom growing popular winter affairs Color the
thing house warming Use delicate that the red
light the bricks light
tipped
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1909-01-28
SENSIBLE GIFT FOR TRAVELLER.
Safety Pocket in Which Money or
JeweIry May Be Carried.

Ii you have a friend who is about to
start on long journey you could
make her no more acceptable parting
gift than a safety pocket TO be worn
under the dress. In it can &c extra
money and jewels without fear of loss
or robbers.
Such pockets can be made of many
materials and in several different
styles, but the following one will be
found generally acceptable.
A pocket is made from gray suede
or piece of chamois, II inches long,
six inches wide at bottom, and five
inches at top. The bottom is rounded
and the top is cut square across.
Two pieces of leather are cut and
the edges stitched together on the ma
chine, about half way up, An inner
pocket of stout gray cambria is sewed
on the inside of the suede, the edges
finished with nickel rims and a stout
clasp.
One side of the leather is then cut
shorter than the other, which folds
down over the purse in flap. This is
fastened by snap clasps such as are
used on gloves. One is sewed on each
side of the flap for extra security.
On the under side of the case an eX-
ira piece of the leather or chamois is
stitched to form a fiat pocket. This
is stitched up the center as we'll as on
edges to form two narrow pockets for
bills or jewels. A shallow flap is add
ed which also fastens with the snap
clasps.
The finished pocket is stitched to
two strips of gray betting, one at each
edge
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1909-01-28

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Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1909-01-28
THE WONDERBERRY.

Mr.. Luther Burbank, the plant Wiz
ard of California, has originated a
wonderful new plant which grows any
where, in any soil or climate, and bears
great quantities of luscious berries all
the season. Plants are grown from
seed, and it takes only three months
to get them in bearing, and they may
be grown and fruited all summer in
the garden, or in pots during the win
ter. 1t is unquestionably the greatest
Fruit Novelty ever known, and Mr..
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seed Of the Wonderberry all over the
world, and offering great inducements
to Agents for taking orders for it.
This berry is so fine and valuable, and
so easily grown anywhere, that every
body should get it at once.
The man Of intellect is the noble
hearted man withal, the true Just, hui
name and valiant man-Carlyle.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1909-01-28
Rose Color for Children.

One of the neW quaint tones in pink,
which is almos- rose colored, is a ia
vorite for childrcn's clothes. Coats and
hats are made OF it for street wear,
and little SLIPS Tor older girls are
built of it in silk, cashmere, chiffon,
messaline and other new fabrics.
The coats Of cid rose are made of
supple broadcioth, cut quite severely
with large pockets and long sleeves
edged with flu,
There is also a turnover collar of
this fur, which may be ermine, beaver,
dyed squirrel OF chinchilla.
Withsuch a coat goes a broad-brimmed
sailor of soft rose beaver, trimmed
with a band of the fur around the
crown, with a head of the animal in
front.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1909-01-28
The Transnarent Sleeve.

1t is rare to see a sleeve that is
lined these days unless it is Of rough
cloth as part of the waist fabric.
Transparent sleeves are everywhere.
They are of net, chiffon, filet, tulle and
lace, and are worn on cold days on
the street under a coat.
They are conspicuously transparent.
however, even in the house when the
coat is removed. Added to their thin
ness, and this is the point, will be-
strips of the thickest fur to weigh
them down.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1909-01-28
HoFne-Made Jahot.

AT the place where Irish lace is sold
there comes a tiny scalloped edge, and
this can be used with good result on
small bit of inexpensive silk null.
The two combined make a dainty
and costly looking jabot for a turn
over collar at a small price. The silk
null is plain or dotted, and sells for
about 25 cents a yard.
If this is made into six fine plaits,
about four inches long, with a tab and
a buttonhole at top, then edged with
the Irish scallop, it can be worn with
ones smartest blouse or sent as a gift
to a critical friend.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1909-01-28
Imported Table Linen.

Dainty linen table accessories are
given more thought than usual since
handsome pieces have been imported
from Italy and elsewhere, tempting
women to open wide their purse
strings. and also since it has grown
fashionable to serve breakfast and
luncheon on a polished table with only
doilies to protect the wood finish from
being marred by the dishes.