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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-11
PROPOSED TAX ON CORPORA
 TION DIVIDENDS.

Th& Sanatek Finance Committee which is ffl charge of the tariff bill, is willifE to accept. as a substitute for the Income tax amendment, propo- uitio6 for per cent. tax upon the net Earnings of corporations. and it 1s sfuted that this proposition eman- sted Efrom President Taft. In sub :6tnn61 this would be a tax upon divi- 1endk and as such it's burden would fali Mpon .s the stockholders. for it w6uz& lessen the dividend rate by it's zekncE amount Of course, it will be 5tror11 1y opposed and, despite its Pres Idenfhl origin. we doubt strongly its edopf}on by either branch of Congress. not dnly because it would be discrim- luafiI3x taxation but also because 1t zrouH reduce the dividends of some corporatfons so low that their shares Roul& cease to be paying investments ro txe stockholders of such corpora ikon& as annually add considerable amox1dts to their surplus accounts and are Sill able to pay .enticing divi- dendA- flor instance, the Oil. and Steel Trusts-the proposed tax would per kaps not be perceptible, for tbese oorbcrations would probably continue fot tdS6lars dividends in the usual am ount&
 N 1hlp tax. if adopted. should contain 1om6 provision under which feeble and comfaratively feeble corporations Wou1d escape it or some part of it. ofherwise., it would amount to virtual coq1I6cation. for it might so reduce dl1idends as to destroy the market 3Valn& of the shares
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-11
A Few Specials in Our Grocery Department

7 Bars Ozone Soap for 25c Pearl Tapioca 4c per fb 4 lbs Fancy Prunes for
 25c 6 lbs Broken Rice for 25c Pearl Barley. .4c per fb
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-11

N An4independent sugar producer gave VI p4actical illustration to President .XAft on Thursday of the method of re- nnfn& sugar. The point of his con tenti6n was that the retention of the Dutch standard forced foreign sugar producers to make product that test ed b&low S,1o. IS, Dutch standard. and 'Qnde& -es by the polariscope. in order n eft 1t into the country at less than tho. 8uty on refined sugar, and that <he Result of this was to force all euch producers to dispose of their SUI gar fp the trust. since there was no papu{dr market for sugar darker than No IS. no matter what its degree of pnritT
 Fb% reasons which may be under stno4 from this statement, Congress eeem welded firmly to the sDutch etnn& &Rrd"-it benefits the Sugar trust.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-11
Policemen Learning to
 Run Auto Patrol

The auto patrol wagon which is be- ing built for the city at the plant of the Locomobile Company of America will be ready for service not later than Patrick Lynch went to the factory last week to be instructed in the ope- ration and care of the car. Officers George North and John McGirr are learning this week. The wagon is screened so. that it will be impossible to see the prisoners in transit.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-11

Hecker's Short Cake
 Flour, 11a 1b pkg. SC Hecker's Short Cake
 Flour, 3 1b pkg. .. .18c 3 lbs Fancy Evaporated
 Apples for -.25c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-11

Everyone would be benefited by taking Foley's Orino Laxative for con- stipation. stomach and liver trouble, as it sweetens the stomach and breath, gently stimulates the liver and regu- lates the bowels and is much superior to pills and ordinary laxatives. Why not try Fo1ey's Orino Laxative to-day? F. B. Brill local agent s135
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-11

little city of Seney. Ga-. has ndcD{ed an ordinance prohibiting the u16 Of automobiles within the city Ilsrft& and authorizing the marshal to nfrenk any one passing through Seney with <such sengines of destruction"
 IL Eeems strange that any place clalnttng the title of "city'' can be mun far behind the times; but it will reem even more strange if the courts 6Qotqln such action.
The Newark journal., 1909-04-02
CHRISTIAN SUNDAY SCHOOL

The Sunday school at the Christian
church started new membership roll
on the first of January, and now has
81 members.
The first Sunday in March we added
three new members, the second Sun
day four, the third five and last Sun
day we added six.
Good interest is shown and we ex-
pect great things. We would like to
have 125 members by the end of the
present month. There are many more
who should be in our school, and we
earnestly request their presence.
The Kings business requires haste,
so let us be up an doing. We intend
to have Rally Day some Sunday in
the near future, when every member
will be expected to be present with a
good lesson.
We cordially invite strangers and
visitors. SUPERINTENDENT.
The Newark journal., 1909-04-02
pCiNSETT is BEING DRAINED

Harrisburg, March 28.-There is
more public Improvement now going
on in this county than in any other
cou ty in Arkansas, and the drainage
nov in progress is the main feature of
the improvements. 1t has already
beer the cause of thousands of acres
OF land changing hands this year. One
deal was recently made whereby 27,-
900 acres changed hands.
There is in the neighborhood of a
hundred miles of canal now under con-
tract in this county, and three big
dreages are actively at work already
and the fourth is being built and will
soon be ready to put into commission.
Others will be built soon. The success
of the rice growing business in the
county west of this city has also oc-
cassloned considerable land to change
hands, and thousands of acres of this
gram will be grown in the county this
year.
The Newark journal., 1909-04-02
PROMINENT FARMER A SUICIDE

Paragould, March 27.-James Brad
sheer, a prmoinent farmer residing
eight miles north of Paragould, was
found along the roadside near his
home this morning cold in death with
gaping gun shot wound through his
left breast, his heart having been
torn into fragments by the close ex-
plosion of the weapon. From indica-
tions as could best be established -hv
witnesses and the coroner's jury it was
case of suicide. Bradsheer left his
home this morning early, and went to
a neighbours house where he borrowed
double barrel shotgun, presumably
for the purpose of going on a hunt.
A few hours later his lfeless body
was found as above described. He
lived in this county fifteen years, and
aside from some domestic troubles
that may have borne upon his mind
there is no cause that can be attribut-
ed for the tragical act of this morning.
The Newark journal., 1909-04-02

Some of the sidewalks in town are
getting in dangerous condition, and
should be repaired.
Edgar & Son who are opening a new
blacksmith shop In town have a card
on page four. Read it.
A. J. Paine of MeGregor, Tex, is
spending few days in town visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. G. M Fields.
Mrs. G. o. Magness came over from
Searey yesterday to spend few days
visiting relatives and friends.
Lieut.. L. D. Snapp of Carthage,
Mo-, will read The Journal a year
through the kindness of Rev. Jas. F.
Jernigan.
Taxpaying time is drawing to close,
the last day for paying without the
penalty being the 10th of this month
Don't wait until Che last day and try
to work the collector to death.
Better get the thing straight before
you repeat it. A thing that Mrs. So
and-So said that Mrs. So-and-So said
that her hubby said that John Keep
itstill said that his wife said that her
closest chum and secret adviser, Mrs.
Nevertellit, said that her husband said
he heard on the streets, may not be as
true as gospel. You take clean rag
and let it be dragged around over
town few days, and its color will be
greatly changed.
The Newark journal., 1909-04-02
Vol. 8. No. 81
REBUILD WITH CONCRETE
Organize Company for Manufacture
of Concrete Building Material

In 1876 Chicago had one Of the most
disastrous fires the world ever saw,
and thousands of people were left
homeless and houseless. Had Chicago
given up, the place would not have
amounted to much, but the people
went to work and put stone and brick
houses on the ruins of the frame
buildings. They barely waited for
the embers of the burned homes to
cool, before they began to clear away
the debris to make room for the splen-
did structures that now go to ornament
aud make Chicago one of the greatest
cities of the world
The same in a less degree might be
said of Charleston, s. c., and in as
great a degree can be said of San
Francisco, Cali.
Why can't we take inspiration from
the above named towns and go TO
work right now on the burned district
of Newark, and rebuild it in more
durable material, and while we are at
~ tS"i So"h eiiC iChidlAlS Old NoodcA
structures and put good buildings in
their stead? 1t would be cheaper TO
tear them down than to let them rot or
burn.
Did you say that we have no build
material? There is where you are
mistaken; we have an abundance of
sand on the west side of town that
will make the best concrete in the
world. And it is an admitted fact that
hollow concrete blocks are better and
more durable than brick or stone, and
far cheaper.
Now if a few of our public-spirited
men who have little money would
combine their money and buy power
concrete machine, they could make all
the building material needed, and it
would be paying business. Tie
machine could be used to make thing,
brick, fence posts and house blocks for
We would be glad to hear from
one on this subject of organizing
company for the purpose of manufact-
uring concrete as above stated, and
now is the time to act whice we need
building material.
The Newark journal., 1909-04-02
BIG BOTTOM FARM FOR SALE

We have for sale one of the finest
farms in the famous Big Bottom, only
81 miles from Newark, consisting of
342 acres, $50 acres of which is in cult
walton, and produces so to rs bushels
OF corn or bale of cotton per acre.
This is one of the finest farms in
Big Bottom which is noted for its
immense yields of cotton, corn and
alfalfa.
There are five tenant houses on the
two good large box barns.
Henderson Real Estate Co., Newark,
Ark.
The Newark journal., 1909-04-02
TO BAPTIST CHURCHES

To the churches of the Independence
Missionary Baptist Association.
Dear Brethren: AS association mis-
sionary | desire to visit every church
n this association this year and
will be at the following named places
on these dates, and if you desire SER
vices make arrangements accordingly:
Cord, April 6 at night; Charlotte
April I at night; Cedar Grove, April
8 at night; Corinth, April at night;
Cave City, April 10 at night; Mount
Olivet, April IL at IL a. m. and at
night; West Batesville, April Is at IL
a. m. and night; jamestown, April 10
to 81 at night; Union Grove, April %
at night; Swaim's Chapel, April % at
night; Rosie, April "a at night; Oil
Oil Trough, April 25 at IL a. IN. ana
| at night. G. l.. FINK
| Missionary.
The Newark journal., 1909-04-02
SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONS
Citizens of Every School District
Should Meet April 80

Throughout the entire United States
it is being urged that the citizens OF
each school district meet on April &c
for the purpose of discussing matters
of community interest and perfecting
permanent School-C ommunity Organ
ization.
The discussions suggested for the
meetings have been outlined as follows:
l. Needs of the district-new school
houses, additions or repairs, interior
and exterior decorations, improve
ment of grounds, etc.
2. Establishment of circulating
library.
3. The establishment of school
experiment station where the boys and
girls may learn the fundamental facts
of the employments of the community.
4. The organization of clubs and
cooperative societies.
5. The Establishment of some per-
manent, practical recreation ground
for the community.
6. Any other topics of local interest
or Importance.
It is intended that these discussions
shall result in an immediate perma-
nent organization, with the adoption
of constitution and bylaws, election
of officers, etc.
This campaign is in accord with the
movement already instituted by the
Department of Education under the
direction of Supt. Geo. B. Cook for
the organization of School Improve
ment Associations and Boys Corn
Clubs. 1t is broadening of these
plans that includes the entire school
community 1t does not interfere with
the. work already accomplished in
many communities but should give
added impetus to the Boys' Corn Club
and school improvement work.
49,. 4 ii is urged that axera teachsr, school
director and citizen ot,each rural COM
munity invite all the residents OF the
district to meet at the school house on
April 30, at some convenient hour.
STATE Supt. Cook will be glad to CO.
operate with any community planning
for meeting on that date and will be
especially glad to receive reports of
all such meetings and organizations.
The Newark journal., 1909-04-02

FARMERS QUIT COTTON
Find Fruits and Berries so Profitable
They Quit Cotton

Judsonia, March 2S-Twelve hun
dred and fifty acres of strawberry fields
within radius of four miles of this
city are now matted thick with the
white blossoms set deep in the green
plants, and the truck gardeners of the
city and country around are looking
toward eagerly to as busy season of
picking and as great yield as Jud-
sonia ever saw. Within 20 DAYS a
thousand people are expected to flock
into Judsonia to work through the
strawberry picking season, and to
help in the blackberry picking and in
the planting of tomatoes.
The strawberry season usually lasts
from about April 20 to May 20. This
year it is expected that the first car of
berries will be sent out on the 18th of
April. The Judsonia Truck and Fruit
Growers Association has made ar
rangements with the Iron Mountain
for the handling of all its strawberries
and the association probably will send
out It's cars of that fruit.
So great has the strawberry growing
industry become in Judsonia that the
local box factory cannot begin to sup
ply the demand.
The growing of truck and fruits has
become SO profitable that cotton has
b cen a lmoSt aha ndoood
The Newark journal., 1909-04-02
CORD ITEMS

Cord, March 29.-Mr. and Mrs.
Thornton, who formerly lived here
but who now live in Jackson county,
brought their child over here and
buried it at Hopewelll cemetery one
day last week.
We see that Taxpayer" and
"Johnnien are both after Hon. J. L.
Brown. There is likely to be some
warm reading.
The new organ for the Baptist
church has arrived. The ladies have
the honor of buying it.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Hugg spent a
few days with the lady's parents las,
week.
The farmers hustling again, as the
ground has gotten SO they can pillow.
The Newark journal., 1909-04-02
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that petit
tior will be presented to the present
General Assembly OF the State of Ar
kansas, praying for the repeal of
Special Act No. ITO, of the Legislature
of 1907, which act is entitled: IAN act
70 amend an act to authorize the en-
closing of certain lands on White
river in Independence county and for
other purposes and which Special
Act No. ITO was approved April ID,
1907 II. b. ADAMS
w. T. MAGNESS
AND OTHERS.
The Newark journal., 1909-04-02
NEWPORT WOMAN ARRESTED

Conway, March 81 Miss Sadie
Moore of Newport, attired in mans
apparel, accompanied by John Parker,
a railroad man, arrived here Monday
night and put up at the Markham
hotel. Tuesday after the couple left
town Mayor Witt sent the marshal
after them and they were captured
about two miles out of town and
brought back. The woman was fined
s. and the man put up his watch to pay
the fine and costs. The mayor made
the woman don woman's clothes and
the couple left for Fort Smith.
The Newark journal., 1909-04-02
CHARLOTTE CHRONICLES

Charlotte, March 30.-Miss Ethel
Byrum who is attending school at Sui
phur Rock visited home folks from
Friday till Sunday.
Miss Esther Churchill and Miss
Alma Lane visited Mr.. and Mrs. Luz
Their Pickens at Dota this week.
Sam Moore who is attending school
at Cave City visited home folks Sun
day.
Several from this place attended
church at Mount Herman Sunday.
Rev. Hively filed his regular APP
pointment at this place Sunday.
Farming is the order of the day in
these parts at present.
Mrs. j. w. Yates is on the sick list
this week.
Miss Clara McGill is on the sick
list.
Even Lane is still on the puny list.
The Newark journal., 1909-04-02
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Z. S. Land Office at Little Rock,
Ark, March 3, 1909.
Notice is hereby given that John P.
Crawford, of Bellemore, Ark, who,
on Jan. 81, 1903, made homestead entry
No. 25564 serial, No. 0936, for Fri.
NE II and NV Ia of Sc La, section
5, township y N, range s w, 9Th
principal meridian, has filed notice of
intention to make final five year proof,
to establish claim to the land above
described, before. J. w. Parse, U. s.
commissioner, at Batesville, Ark, on
the 18th day of April, 1909.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Charles NJ. Gray, r. q. Martin,
James Parkin and w. A. Speak, all
of Bellemore, Ark. l.. (. EDDY,
Register.
The Newark journal., 1909-04-02
ADVERTISED LETTERS

The following is a list of letters re-
naming uncalled for in the Newark
postoffice April l, 1909.
L. S. Chambers
click Gardner
Marion Miller
Henry Magness
George A. Smith
James A Walker
If not called for in 80 days will be
sent to the dead letter Office at Wash
ington, D. G. When calling for above
letters say advertised.
T. NJ. HARRELSoN, Z. NJ.
The Newark journal., 1909-04-02
SULPHUR ROCK SKETCHES
Items of Interest Picked up at the Hub
of White River Township

Sulphur Rock, March 3l-Mrs.
Ellen Olive of Paris, Tenn, came in
Wednesday to visit her brother, j. II.
Moore, who has been dangerously i'll.
He is some better at this writing.
The young men of the High School
will give an entertainment Friday
night April End. Admission Is and
25c. Everybody cordially invited to
attend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pleas Wright and
children and little Dan Moore return
ed from Hot Springs Monday where
they spent weeks very pleasantly.
Frank Grammer who spent a few
days with home folks returned to
Little Rock Sunday night where he
has a position.
Little George Bevens of Batesville
is spending few days with his grand
parents, DR.. and Mrs. L. A. Beyens.
Mrs. Walter Runyan and children
of Hot Springs are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Hugh Parks for a week or two.
Rev. John H. Dye of Searcy preach
ed at the Methodits church Sunday
night to large congregation.
Miss Mamie Morgan spent Sunday
at Moorefield with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Will Morgan.
Mrs. Lindsey of Charlotte spent
Friday in our city, the guest of Mrs.
w. F. Wayman.
Mrs. Berry Best of Newport is visit
ing her mother, Mrs. Sarah Braden,
for few days.
Miss Arvola and Geralda Barker of
Oil Trough entered school here Mon
day.
r. [. Moore went to Tuckerman
Wednesday night to accept position.
DR.. w. J. Hodges of Magness spent
- few hours in our city Wednesday.
days at Batesville with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs j. O. Burns are spend
ing few days at Hot Springs.
Mr.. McCook went to Batesville
Wednesday.
The Newark journal., 1909-04-02
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our sincere
thanks to the good people of Newark
for their kindess and help through the
illness and death of our dear aunt,
Fannie Holcomb, who died at our
home. May Heavens richest blessings
attend you.
Mr.. AND Mrs. j. p. MAGNESS.
The Newark journal., 1909-04-02
PRESCOTT CHURCH BURNED

Prescott, March 31-The new Chris
tian church, a frame structure, was
burned here Monday night, the loss
being about 81, 900. The Miller Hotel
caught fire, but was saved from dam
age, although the guests were given a
considerable scare. The origin of the
fire is unknown.
The Newark journal., 1909-04-02
Up Before The Bar

N. Fl. Brown, an attorney, of Pitts
field. VT, writes: I'VE have used DR..
Kings New Life Pills for years and
find them such good family medicine
we wouldn't be without Them For
chills. constipation, biliousness or
sick headache they work wonders, 25c.
J. |. Sturdivant.
The Newark journal., 1909-04-02
THIRTY HORSES BURN

The livery stable belonging to
Wolfert & Reinman at Third and
Louisiana streets, Little Rock, was
destroyed by fire Tuesday night, en-
failing loss Of about S25, 900. About
thirty head of horses were burned to
death in the fire.
The Newark journal., 1909-04-02
NOTARY PUBLIC

Notary work of all kinds done IN a
araf,l and correct manner by A. "A.
Henderson at the Merchants ana
Planters Bank.
The Newark journal., 1909-04-02
EASTER SUPPER

The Ladies Aid Society of Cord will
give an Easter Supper on Saturday
night April 10. Church benefit. Every
body cordially invited.
The Newark journal., 1909-04-02
LITERARY SOCIETY

The following program has been
arISN ged by the Newark High School
Literary ot,siCo.sz1,r VofaUr-rbw 14as.la,s....
Quotations from Pope
The Newark journal., 1909-04-02

See the Henderson Real Estate Co.,
If you want to buy or sell property.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-17
Hay and Feed.tufTs

Continued rainy weather has been against
business during the last week, but prices for
everything unchanged
Ine circular Of Scott & Magner says Of hay:
Arrivals for the last week have amounted to
z, 1888 tons. This is somewhat in excess of the
last week, and together with the extremely
wet weather we have been having, has had the
erect OF softening the market somewhat. While
prices have not declined, sales have dragged u
little. and the general feeling is of dullness.
Ihe extremely heavy rains throughout this sec
tion OF the state have practically stopped haul
ing on the country roads, and for the present
only hay which is In warehouses along the rail-
road can be loaded and shipped into this market.
We, therefore. look for receipts to fall or con-
that prices will strengthen up and the demand
TO be heavier just as soon as the weather mod
crates.
There is nothing in sight to change the situa-
ton or to change our views as to the nature of
the market. A few sales reported in the
interior at figures practically higher than this
market can afford. The demand continues good
all over this portion of the state and prices are
strongly maintained What effect the storms
problematical, and can only be determined later
on business In general continues good and
all lines OF trade report increased activity after
the holidays.
'The export demand continues strong and
steady. Alfalfa continues to bring a most exor-
pitant figure. and stock hay sells at correspond
ingly high rate.
straw is coming in slowly and Is called for
just in about the proportion of the receipts
An arrival Of 1,500 sacks OF bran from Japan Is
noted.
Bran SIS. .5o@ao per ton for white and $3.50
Q29 for red.
Middlings- s33 5o@ IS. so per ton.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-17

hundred, while second grade stock sold for 25c
less Highlands were also firm, and quotations
ranged from $1.25 to 81. go
Eggs We're 1c lower. candled ranch selling at
42c, with the buying price at 3Sc. Eastern
fresh were worth 4Oc and storage selected were
held at 35G37c. No change was made In but
ter prices.
The market was practically out of fancy string
beans. while the few sacks that arrived sold
as high as zoe and occasionally 2bc pound
Peas were firm, cabbage weak and brussels
sprouts down 1c. All fish were scarce and the
market well cleaned up. There were enough
Holsters to supply the demand, while game was
plentiful. Poultry scarce.
Potatoes Ga ct1)-New local Burbanks 81 .350
S1.50; new highland. sl.25@1.5o; Salinas 81 .s5;
Lompoc, $1.65; Oregon early rose, 50; Idaho
Burbank, $1.50; northern early rose, $l.T5@1 So
Sweet potatoes-Yellow local, $1.50M1 10;
white, ST. red, 81; choice yellow, $1@l.25:
Onions-Australian brown, 81; garlic, 1212c;
yellow danyers. 50: Lompoc, So.
Beans Ga Clipping No. l. $3 lima No ],
S4.25@4.50; Lady Washington No. /. $4.25;
small white No. l. So; black eye, $3.50; Gar
yanza, $3.50; lentils $T@s; bayou, $500.
Butter-Crcamery extra, I215c; creamery
frsts 65e; eastern extras, CSC; cooking but
ter, 24c.
Eggs-Local ranch. candled. 41@42c; eastern
fresh, 40c; storage selected, 35@37c; case
count, 3Se