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The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-10-21
Randall Bookes,
J. w. Brown,
w. B. Brown,
George w. Barnes.
Committee.
IN MEMORY OF MRS. ELLEN
TAYLOR.
washington Lodge No. 6,
A. f. &. A NJ

\"dSHluSlou hOQSe NO. D,
A. F. & A. NJ
Whereas, God in his infinite wis
dom has seen fit to remove from her
earthly home Mrs. Ellen Taylor:
To that home not made with hands
but eternal in the Heavens and her
children have lost a loving mother
and the community a wise counsellor,
grand and noble citizen.
At night when her children need
silence and rest with the light Of her
starry-eyed motherhood blest, she
sleeps like a bird on their cherishing
breast.
Whereas:
Her son, brother J. H., Taylor, our
Worshipful Master whom we all es-
TEEN for his long and loyal service
to the Craft,
Be it resolved that we extend to
him and his loving sisters and broth
ers, also their aunt, our heartfelt sym
pathy, and commend them to Him
who has promised to be our refuge.
Be it further resolved that a set
Of these resolutions be sent, to the
family Of the deceased, a copy trans
cribed to our minutes, and copy be
published il the Advocate.
G. P. Porter,
w. II. Parker,
w. H. Walker.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-10-21
NOTICE!

NOTICE is hereby given that af-
ter thirty days from, the first pub,
lication hereof, the undersigned, on
behalf Of themselves and associates,
will make application TO the Mayor
and Common Council of the Town Of
Pratt, Kanawha county, West Vir-
ginia, to grant to the undersigned,
their executors, administrators, sue.
cessors and assigns, for themselves
and associates, the right and privil
eye to use the streets, alleys, bridges,
rights Of way and other property
belonging to the said Town of Pratt,
or under the control Of the Mayor
and Common Council Of the said
Town Of Pratt, for the period OF fifty
(50) years, for the purpose Of con-
structing, equipping, maintaining and
operating an interurban and street
railway thereon.
CHARLES K. M'DERMOTT.
w. T.. BEARDSLEE.
a h 9-16-4t.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-10-21
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CARBON

MT. Reed returned Tuesday from
business trip. out on the river.
Mrs, Elmira Riddle has opened a
night school for the benefit of the
older people.
Mrs. Anna Woodman was visiting
tho sick at Weyaco Wednesday, with
donations sent by the True Reform
era lodge at this place.
The ladies Of the Mt. Nebo Baptist
chareh gave a banquet Thursday
ntshtfin honor Of the Pastor, Rev. L.
w. Mayo.
"A supper was give Saturday night
Tor the benefit of the church.
Rev. l.. w. Mayo left Saturday to
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-10-21
.CO.RRE SPONDENCE

be with his church at Thaycr, Sun
day.
K. NJ. Miller attended the supper
Saturday night.
Mrs. Mamie Wilson, who has been
confined to her bed so long, is able
to sit up. again.
Mrs. l.. w. Mayo attended baptiz-
ing service at Wevaco Sunday.
r. NJ. Faulkerson, Of Wevaco, was
calling here Sunday
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-10-21
BOOMER.

Mrs. Ruby Saunders, who is in
the general hospital at Charleston.
is convalescing slowly.
Mrs. Rosa Reeves and daughter,
May, were callers in Boomer Mon
day evening.
{. G. Woods entertained at dinner
his wife: Mrs. Mayme Woods, Of
Charleston, Mrs. Rosa Lee, Misses
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-10-21
Amanda Perkins.

Amanda Perkins.
Carolyn Buster, Basil Greye and
Newton Buster.
Frank Saunders spent Sunday in
Charleston.
Mrs. Fannie Thompson has re-
turned home from the general hos
pital in Charleston where she has
been a patient.
Mrs. Bette Kjm6o was in Char
lesion Tuesday to see Mrs. Ruby
Saunders who is in the hospital.
Little Cecil Saunders, who has
been quite i'll, is much better.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-19
TAX COMMISSION REPORT

Little Rock, Ark, August 19-. The Arkansas Tax Commission has ct m pleted it's . Cit for 1908 the first one to be filed and it shows the increase in railroad and kindred corporations to be S14 ,O34, ,944 over the assess ments of last year. The increase is made with much branch line moved into the mainline class much value being placed on the franchise of the Iron Mountain and Cotton Belt as they are old and established roads. The Kan sas City Southern is taxed from the fact it occupied a stragetic position on the map. The Iron Mountain is made to bear tue brunt of the increase, it's raise be- ing SS,O17,956, which includes main line and branches. The Fris- co is increased S1,36O.O71. The Louisiana X Arkansas must pay on an increase Of S2O9, ,957. The Kansas City Southern has an in- crease of S754, ,629. Ire Missouri & North Arkansas has an in- crease of $1,243 ,47O. The Rock Islands increase is S1,So3, ,3S2. Thirteen railroads are given a de- crease, the Tryconzaya Central being the greatest with S12,252. The lowest decrease was on the Greenwood branch of the Iron Mountain. $95. The Southern EX- press Company is also given a de- crease of S33, ,4S7. The Pacific eX- press has an increase of S21 LAO ; Western Union S1S7,S74, and the Postal S45 .393.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-19
CRIMINAL DIGEST.

Little Rock, Ark, August 19--- In all the years there have been courts in Arkansas there has been no complete criminal digest. There has been nothing attempt ed in this line in nearly 20 years and the small eddition gotten out then is now obsolete. For the past five months Charles Jacobson has been considerably absent from the courts and the secret of hls secluSion yesterday became known when he made ready for the printer the first large install ment of copy for digest of the criminal laws of Arkansas. The book will be digest of the crim- inal laws of Arkansas from the beginning, contain ali the rules of procedure, including changes and revisions up-to-date, decisions of the Supreme Court up to the time Of the adjournment for the summer this year, forms for in- dictments, instruc tion, the man. ner of making transcripts for ap- peal from magistrate to circuit and supreme courts. The book will contain about GOO pages, as the author intends that it shall be complete. This book will be of such nature that it will take the place of others now in use by the country lawyer and justice, and be of unlimited value to the bar everywhere. It will be January 1 before the first edition of the book appears on the market.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-19
HOME GROWN WHEAT

Atkins, Aug. 19--The Touring mill here is today grinding on the first car of Arkansas wheat it ever received, though the move Tent of the Farmers Union to have much wheat planted in all sections of the state will prob ably make home grown wheat plentiful in the future. The wheat now in the elevator came from llaroldton, 10 miles north of Van Buren being raised by EX-State Senator q. T. Cazart. It is of eX- ceptional high quality.y It is the first car of wheat ever shipped from Crawford county, where the farmers devote the most of their time raising fruit.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-19

offices which will bring up their contests. The other offices for which postmasters will be select ed, the term of tho incumbent be- ing out between January and the
 first of June are: Arkadelphia. BatesNille, Bentonville, Blythevilie Bonneville, Brinkley, Camden, Clar endon, Gainesville; Dardanelle. Eureka Springs, Fayetteville, For est City, Gentry, Gravette Green wood, Harrisburg, Harrison, Hol- ly Grove, Jonesboro, Lonoke, Mag nolia, Malvern, Marianna, Morril- ton Newport, Osceola Paragould, Prescott. Rogers Kussellville, Searcy, Sloan Springs, Spring dale, Stamps and Wynne.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-19
MCKAY REUNION

The Mckay family recently held reunion in the historic old town of Lewisviile near Red Riv- CT, where they formerly lived all greatly enjoying the occasion. J. C. Mckay tue head of the fam4 fly, and Mrs. Mckay are 72 and 64 years of age respectively, and live at Hope. They have been married AZ years and have had II children nine of whom are liv- ing. Six of these children with their families attended the reun- ion. Rev. k. w. Mckay, former ly pastor of Winfield Memorial church at Little Rock, now pre- siding elder of the Camden dis trict is the oldest son. The next son is $. J. Mckay. the third be- ing John Mckay. The daughters are Mrs. Dukes, Mrs. Pettus and Mrs. Russell.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-19
NEWS OF ALBANY

Albany, Aug. I've are hay ing some very warm weather at present.
 Mrs. Elizabeth House, aged 74, fell and broke her arm, one day last week. but is doing moder~ ately we'll at present. We hope for her a speedy reco sery.
 The people Of Harmony neigh hood met on last Thursday and cleaned the grave yard at that place. They boast of having one Of the best-kept cemeteries in the county.
 While sitting on his porch on last Wednesday evening Mir. ]. P. Woosley, was slightly shocked by Lightning the effects of which were felt for several days.
 The patrons of the school dis rict No. 73 are tearing down the
 school house formerly owned by
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-19
ARKADELPHIA'S FIRST BALE.

Philadelphia, Aug. 1S-The first bale of cotton of this season $ crop was received here this morn- ing. It was grown by Samuel West six miles east of this city and was bought by the Sanders Mercantile Company for 15 cents per pound. The bale was then shipped by express to the Allen West Commission Company at Little Rock.
 The bale weighed 400 pounds and was of the Kings improved variety.
 Mr. West has brought the first bale to this market for the past four years. He says he has as much as five bales open.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-19
TIFF MILITARY BOYS
 RERURN HOME
The Best Encampment Ever Held Good Order Good Health and Fine
 Time Generally.

The military boys under com mand of Capt. w. A. Smith re, turned last night from Dardan- a,le where they had been in state oncampment for ten days. There were 5S men and three officers in the company and they report The best encampment in the his tory of the state. There was bet for order, better health and a hotter condition generally than ever before. The Prescott com many in every particular averag- ed among the best.
 7 The company was the leading company in the third battalion, which was under the command Of Major Myers of Helena. Major Myers has held his present posi- ton less than year but proved himself to be well fitted to com mand his battalion, which was highly complimented for it's ex- cellence in drill. The officers and men of the company were highly complimented by Colonel Harri son. Lieut.. Colonel Pearson and Major Myers for it's good work.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-19
SUFFERING WITH A
 HOLE IN HIS HEAD
Two Negro Boys Engage in Fight One Goes to the Doctor the Other
 10 the Woods.

A couple of 16-year-old negro boys engaged in a personal diff ficulty in Coon Hollow, north west of town yesterday after- neon and one of the beligerants was taken to a doctors shop and the other one flew. The trouble grew out of , cent debt, and the weapons used were rocks. The wounded negro is suffering rom a h!2 hole in the back of his head.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-19
MAY LOCATE GERMAN COLONY

Jonesboro, Aug. 1S-The New York Canning & Pickling Com pany has purchased about 25OO acres of fertile farming land few miles west of here and is making arrangements to estab- fish a German colony on it. It is stated that probably 200 families will be sent here. The company also expects to establish a S15O,- GOO canning and picking plant on it's property and build up big business here. the opportunities are considered unusually good here for the development of such an enterprise.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-19
MADE IT LIFE STUDY
Dr. J. 5. LeOnhardt Found the Cause and
 Cure of Piles.

pr. J. $. Leonhardt, the cele- brated specialist of Lincoln, Neb. proved, after years of study. that the cause of piles is internal bad circulation. Then he per- fected Hem-Roid an internal rem edy, and in 1000 different cases it cured 9S per cent. By Dr. Leon- hardt's order, Hem-Roid is sold under an iron-clad guarantee. II it fails the money is paid back.
 S1 at Hesterly Drug Store, Prescott, Ark. or mailed by Dr. Leonhardt Co.,, station B. Buffalo N. Y. Write for booklet.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-19
RENEWED INTEREST

MCrreesboro. Aug. 19--Renewed interest is being manifested in the Fike county diamond fields. Supt Fuller of the Arkansas Dia- mend Mining Company has re- turned from England, with spec ial machinery which is being in stalled Special machinery is being constructed for the Ozark, B ickley and Lamb properties and all will be in full operation by January 1, 1910.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-19
BARBECUE AT HAZEN

Hazen, Aug. 19-Camps James Mcintosh of Lonoke, James Adj ans of Austin, and Camp Omar k. Weaver of Little Rock are to- day joining with Reinhardt, Unit ed Confederate Veterans of Hagen in the annual reunion. A barbecue feast has been provided for a crowd of 5000. Governor Dona- ghey and others will speak during the afternoon.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-19
NEW pOsTMAsTERS

Little Rock. Ark, August 19- Forty tN O first, second and third class postoffices in Arkansas will
 be filled at the meeting of the Stat Republican Central Com mittee which will be held in Lit" tie Rock in December and the wire pulling for the plums is now on in full force. There is a ru- nor current here that several of the larger offices will be practi- cally filled at a conference Of Republican leaders Of the state which has been arranged for in the East at an early date. The Little Rock office is the princi- pal plum and for it U. s. Brat ton secretary of the State Re- publican Central Committee; II. k. Cochran chairman Of the County Republican, committee !; and W. $. Holt, the present post master are fighting. The first two have been before the state committee, while Postmaster Holt is making his fight on the outside, The Fort Smith office was also expected to furnish q big fight, but the recent settle ment of this office will
 Keep it out or the De- cember jubilee. Pine Bluff, Hot springs and Helena are other rich
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-19
A CAR OF FRUIT
 ON FIRE FEN ROUTE
Train 50 Pulls Into Prescott Yesterday Evening and Calls Out the Fire
 Department.

Train No. 56, north-b bound red ball freight came into Prescott last evening at 6 o'clock with a car of canned fruit on fire, the flames leaping high in the air. The car was immediately placed near Elm street crossing, and the fire hose was attached to a near by fire plug, and the car and con- tents saved. with nominal dam age.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-19
REMOVAL NOTICE

HALLS TEXAS WONDER will remove Kidney, Bladder and Rheumatic trouble. S1.OO bottle contains 60 days treatment and seldom one bottle fails to cure. Sod by Hesterly Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-19
MAGNOLIA & HOPE K. R.

Magnolia, Aug. 19-Hon. sam Sevier has made the residents of Magnolia happy by paying the city visit and announcing con- struction on the railroad which will connect this city with Hope, about the first of October.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-19

district Al, and are moving it to the new school site at Sutton.
 MT. w. \ sutton will ! leave Thursday for Sevier county for short visit during his stay he will attend the reunion of the Confederate Veterans at that place.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-19

Auction Sale, Household Furn- ture. Saturday, ? o'clock pm.
 X. NJ. ELLSWORTH,
 Auctioneer.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-09-04

"Impossible!' he Said. half aloud. He looked up and saw that the prin- cess was staring at him questioningly. He shook his head without thinking.
 Despair settled upon the white peo- pie. They were confronted by a new and serious peril-poison. At no time could they feel safe.
 One of the stable boys volunteered to carry note from Chase to Rasula. asking the opportunity 10 lay ques- ton of grave importance before him. Chase suggested to Rasula that he should meet him that evening at the west gate, under flag of truce. The tone of the letter was more or less per emptory.
 Rasula came. sullen but curious. At first he would not believe, but Chase was firm In his dennnciation of Jacob von Blltz Then he was pleased 10 ac- cuse Chase of duplicity aud double dealing. going SO far as to charge the deposed American with plotting against von Rlliz 10 further his own ends in more ways than one. Al last. however. he agreed to follow the advice of the Ameriran- grudgingly. to be sure. but none the less determined.
 "lou will find everything as l have stated IL. tasula" said Chase. I'm sorry you are against me. for would be your friend I've told you how to reach the secret cave, The chests are there The passage is closed. You can trap him in the attempt to rob the bank. could have taken him red handed and given him over to Lord Deppingham. but you would never have known the truth. Now l ask yon 10 judge for yourselves. Give him a fair trial. Rasula -as you would any man accused Of crime-and be just. If you need witness--an eyewitness call on me will come. and l will appear against him I've been honest with you. am willing to trust you to be honest with me."
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-09-04
By GEORGE BARR M'CUTCHEON
Copyright. 1908. by Dodd. Mead
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CHAPTER XXn-(coutmued)

(CHAPTER NXll-(Coutmued)
 Don't pi'N mr" she erred herccly "l caunm eudurr that"
 Forgive ue, sluirin say such things tO vnu Us aS it | were hully ing you
 You must rnl think of me as un. happy ever Ga on your own way. Inllin.Sworth GhflSe. and forget that ,nu have Supwu me You wilt find tappirrss with some one else You have loved before; you can and will love again l-l nave never loved be lore. but perhaps like you. [ shall love a-uia You will tuve aEainE she tie m.ludcd. hrt Iip trrmb!luS with au IF. rsuutiou she cu,l,d not control
 Yes he said caimly; m love The Wife ut kau RraIriL
 Slr started vnirutly Her cheek N,nt rpd ard whIic and her eyes ,dru,t a> nci thoughts went baCk iu tHe naive pt"plny! m the treasure Clumh".
 She iUliowrd him slowly Iu the fer. race iIr Sjurprd m the duurway and l,i>urplI drvw furIh his cigarette ease
 shall We wait fur the eXplosiOuF Lp asked WilhnuI a Sigu of the en"tinn that had gone lciurp She gra\riy seicctrd cigarette frum Inc ease which h, pNlrtldcd As hr lighted his cwu m watched her draw from her l!!tIr gold iilg dianotd studded case halt filled. Without word of apol. ugy she culmiy deposited the cigarette in he ease uUl restored n Ia the bot tom uf thr bag
 Then she Onkrd up brightly "l am nut shaking. you see" she said. with smile. ''l am saving all uf these for you when lhr tamlnp comes
 By Jover' hr exclaimed something like incrcduity iu the smile that trans fsu;rd his fare
 ''l could be a thrifty housewife, couldn't I 7" she asked naiyely.
 Al tbat moment dull, heavy report as of distant thunder came to their ears The windows ratlled sharply. and The earth beneath them seemed to culver. lnvoiuutarily sine drew nearer to him
 You could if you had half chance" he said dryly and then casually re- marked the explosion.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-09-04
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
 OF THE COLE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE
 PRESENTS:
 That we, P. ]. Cole, A, c. Cole, George R. Hill, P. T. Cole, Jr., and A. c. Oliver, have this day voluntarily associated ourselves together for the purpose of forming corporation under the laws of the territory of Arizona, and we hereby certify, acknowledge and adopt the fol lowing Articles of Incorporation:
 ARTICLE I.
 The name of this Company shall be
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-09-04

THE DisQUIErING END OF FoNo. LATER on he and Derpingham IN visited the underground rham IT Der. accompanied by Mir. Britt They found that the door to the passage had been blown away by the terrific cOncussiOn The subtcrra mean passage al this place was com pletely tiled with earth and stone.
 Deppingham stared at the closed mouth of the passage They've cut of our exit. but they've also secured us from Invasion from this source. | wonder If the beggars were clever enough to carry the pluuder above the hocd line 1T not they've had their work for nothing
 ''Sellm says thrre is cave near the mouth of the passage" said Chase 'rhe tunnel comes out halfway up the side of the mountain overlooking Inc sea. and the hoe is very carefully screened by the thick shrubbery Trust von Blltz to do he safe thing"
 'I don't mind NoD Blitz escaping so much. Chase" said bis iordship ear nestly. "as l do tue unfortunate clos. ing of what may have been our way to leave the chateau fin The end
 You must think me an ungraieful fool" said Chase bitterly. He had al ready stated his position clearly.
 Not at all. old chnp Don't set that into your head. 1 only meant that a hole in the ground is worth two war ships that won't come when we need 'em."
 Chase looked up quickly. You don't believe that can call the cruisers:"
 "Oh, come now. Chase; Fun not a demmed native. you know"
 The other grinned amiably Well. you just wait. as the boy says"
 After satisfying themselves that there was DO possibility of the enemy ever being able to enter the chateau through the collapsed passage the trio returned 10 the upper world
 Robert Browne and Lady Agnes were seated on the edge of the foun- tain iD ApoIlo's grotto, conversing ear nestly. even eagerly. with Mir. Bowles. who stood before them in an unmis- takable attitude of iudecision and per turbation. Deppingham gave Chase a look which plainly revealed his un- easlness.
 You don't mean to say. Lord Dep bingham. that you're afraid the heirs will follow the advice of that rattle headed Saunders" said Chase. with a laugh Why. 1t wouldn't hold in court for second. Ask Britt"
 Britt cleared his throat. Not for half second" he said. I'm only wondering if Bowles has authority to grant divorces."
 "i dare say he has," said Depplng. ham. tugging at his mustache. He's -he's a magistrate"