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The Brinkley argus., 1909-01-22

Invitations have been received by 6rlnkiey friends to the approaching marriage in Cotton Plant of Dr. Howard Mcknight to Miss Anderson daughter of Prof. J. w. Anderson of Cotton Plant pr. Mcknight was formerly of this city and is we'll known here. He is brother of pr. ID Mcknight.
 Manager Irwin L. Hathaway. of the Oil Mill, was visitor in Little Rock and Newport during this week.
 After working all day and worry ing over your business can't you find the recreation you want at nice game of bowling. billiards or pool3 Gentlemanly conduct and ouiet be- havior is the way propose to run the house. Yours for clean sport,
 O. K DowELL.
 Claude Cochran of Charlottesville was in the city Sunday to visit his sis ters. Miss Annie. Clara and Irma and Mrs. N. F. Lawrence.
 -Brinkley is at last to have a real i've truck farm. J. A. Oliver has rented the Bunch place north of town and he is already getting things in readiness to give tte people of Brinkley nice fresh vegetables, melons, etc earlier than they can get them else where. Mr Oliver is said to be an ex perienced truck farmer.
 Hon. M. J. Manning, of Claren- don, was in the city this morning on bushes
 -Cr. H. Lynn, of Hazsn. visit ed his sister. Mrs. H. c. Strong, in this city Thursday night
 -T, ]. Brickell went to Memphis today on business for the orphan child"--the Crystal Palace Theatre.
 The parents Of Br;nkley and surrounding towns who have boys and young men in the family will find most interesting and no doubt profit able bit of reading on the front page in this issue of the ARGUS in the big ad-"At and below cost of boys and youths clothing -by Foote and Gag zola. ltis seldom that MT. Foote says "at and below cost and when he does on these 240 suits of elegant tailored clothing for boys and youths from 3 to lo years. it means much Parents from Wheatley, Hunter, Monroe and other near by towns as well as of Brinkley will find it worth while to attend this closing out sale.
 Mrs. J. J. Burlington, of Shaw nee, Oklahoma, was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. J. L. Cupp during the past week. ;
 -o. c. Burlington, Travelling Freight Agent of the Rock Island. to- gether with his family. was the guest of his sister, Mrs. j. L. cs2p during the past week.
 The Lyceum attraction Everett Kemp, at the Opera House on We'd
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Sheriff R. F. Milwee was busi ness visitor in Brinkley last night.

-Snefuf tx. r. MfiWee was buSi : ness visitor in Brinkley last night. @-Mr. and Mrs. Isidor Scholem, ,feturned Sunday from their extended southern bribal trip and are at home to tbeir friends, ecaily suartered in their new home. corner of West Ash New York ave.
 -Hanford F. Donnelly. the real estate man. who has been in the north for the past two weeks. is expscte5 to return to Brinkley to morrow.
 The Bunch concrete store room next to Wolf's on East Cypress Street, Is nearing comdletion.
 Druggist ]. A. Douglass has been out on several days hunt dur ing this week.
 Watch the bowling record which Is on exhibition constantly at o. Ks. Amusement Hall. Every Saturday night nice cash prize Is given FREE to the bowler having the highest rec ord. Yours for fun,
 
 o. K. DowELL.
 Mrs. George Rich Is reported to be in a more critical condition than heretofore.
 Mai. C. w. Bellamy, oi Nam vsota sp4inss. who inafa'dle such a fine face for Railroad Commissioner last election. was in the city today visiting his friend. Billy Williamson, and ia- eideAtalN taking Rule brand of cloth ing which he Is now selling
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Residence For Sale.

A Z room residence. front and rear halls. on 3 lots 5ox2oo each. fronting south and west; good cisten under roof, good well and pump. poultry house. coal bin and barn; only blocks from the business center of the town. The above will be sold at bargain for cash. Address,
 Box lo4,
 Brinkley. Ark.
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ae seemed to greatly erjoy the even

one seemed to greatly erjoy the even- ing.
 Everyone not duty bound elsewhere is kindly urged to attend any or all of these services next Sunday-Jan. 24; Sunday school 9 45; sermons at Il. a. n. and 7.l5. p. m. Senior League. 3. Junior League 4. p. m; prayer meeting each Thursday night at 7;l5.
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,esther being the cause of such scanty

weather being the cause of such scanty attendance.
 Married; At the home of the brides parents on Sunday Jan. l7. Miss Callie Williams 10 Mir. Urphy Spencer. Only relatives and few immediate friends were invited to witness the marriage. May the young people ex- psrience happy and prosperous future.
 JACKSON K. BLICKENDAsHER.'
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Main Street Resident Lots
 at a Bargain.

Two pretty South Main street resi- dent corner lots for sale at bargain. Lots face east and south. 3la blocks from post office; granolIth walks all the way. Will be sold at snap bar gain. and on time payments. Apply or phone
 WM. B. FOLSOM.
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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
 (Brick on South N. O. Avenue)
 Preaching every Sunday at l a. m. and 7:l5 p. m.; Sunday-school at o:45; Senior c. E. 6:30, p. m; prayer meeting every "Wednesday evening at 7:l5 p. m.; session meets the first "Wednesday in each month at 7:3o p. m.
 On Sunday morning and e~ening next Rev. T. J. Brickell. will preach in place of the pastor, Rev. Thos. E. McSpadden who is on visit to hia parents at Barren Fork. Ark.
 The Sunday school is enjoying a most encouraging progress. The pupils are more regular in attendance and at tentIon and each one is appesFansly, realizing that they must bear some part Of the financial burden too.
 The workers are getting ready for the County Sunday School Convention which meetsin Brlnkley this Sum- mer
 Our "Wednesday prayermeetings are one of the most enjoyable and really profitable meetings ws have t has been sai that If a member counts for much that they may be always count ed for MOST at the p-ayermeetings Come next Wednesday night promptly at z o'clock and thro by 8.
 BAPTIST CHURCH.
 Sunday School o:45 a. m.
 Preaching at 1 a. m. and z:50 p. m.
 Sun Beam Society 4 p. m.
 Prayer service Wednesday, evening HAS.
 You are very cordially invited U al of these services.
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ST. LURES EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

ST. LuKE's EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
 On Sunday morning at Il o'clock Rector Booth assisted by Arch Deacon Hamel will preach. A cordial invi- tation
 On Tuesday night. Arch Deacon Hamel will give one of his delightful illustrated lectures. Every body in vited to see and hear.
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nesday night. Jan. 27th. promises good amusement. Get seats early.
 --lf it is clean fun and pleasure you want go to see Mir. Kemp at the Opera House. "Wednesday night. Ian. 27th, in the Lyceum course.
 Little May Simmons has been quite sick during the past week but is better.
 1 "A. D. Brooks has at last sold his beautiful grey horse. "Harry." and pr. T. J. Stout is the purchaser.
 | The ladies of Brinkley are invited to an informal White Crest recep- tion on next Wednesday. Ian. 27th. at Simmons & Shults Grocery when Miss Ina Wighman, the professional cook and demonstrator. will show you what can be done with "White Crest Flour in the way of making biscuit and cakes. White Crest' is the flour Simmons & Shults have made famous in Brinkley and the de- licious cakes and biscuit that will be served FREE to each and every lady who goes. will be "White Crest pro- ducts. Simmons & Shuts wants everybody in Brinkley to attend and bring along thier friends.
 The next Lyceum attraction comes to Brinkley on Wednesday evening Jan. 27th. when Mir. Everett Kemp. the impsrsonator, will present an evening of entertainment which promises to be among the very best numbers of the Lyceum course. The comments on Mir. Kemp by prominent people who have seen him say that he has way of pleasing, entertaining and amusing his audiences that is all his own. The beautiful story, Seven Oaks" and the romantic drama If
 were King are the features of MT. Kemp's program. The gentlemen composing the Brinkley Lyceum Bureau deserve to have their attract ions well patronized. They are among our most liberal spirited citizens and so far are badly behind in matters of finance on the course. Let every one attend and help them out.
 -Attention Is calfe to the Financial statement of the Monroe County Bank appearing in this weeks ARGUS. This is the close of the lst years business since this institution was recognized tor rather the first months) and the line of deposits show AN INCREASE OF MORE THAN I8 PER CENT during the 1 past year as will bssnated. The Mon- roe County Bark isFthe oldest Bank in Monroe County and, as has freq lsnt- ly been said of #, # has weatnered ' storms aud trials which prove its superior. strength and safety. The present Cashier, MT. J las. s. Mitchell, who was formerly the agent Of the Rock Island and taa Cotton Belt and then Cashier at the Oil Mill, is ua- dolb.edly one of ss..hs most popular, clever and altogether reliable servants of the public eyer in brinkley. With Mr. Mitchell the smallest child, the most iitera.e person is sure of the same careful, palnstakiAg eonsidsra- ten 4t the Bark, as is given those more favorably endowed. The list of stock holders of the Monroe County Bank as il appears ia this statement. shows large num5er of our staunch- est citizens an financial man. The old Monros County Bank with its NEW stock holders, directors and of- ticers is pushing right ahead and is counting on the year 1909 being the BEST of its long career.
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u,s Otto B. Rollawage cf Forrest em, i, spending this week with Mrs
 rs Woodfin. M, and Mrs. P. R. Anderson oi b.ot scent Thursday in Brinkley, with
 ar. and Mrs. Ira Woodfln: l $. F. Porter, the Gotten Belt
 .admaster, spent a few days in
 rInksy this week. While here. he k,uducted very interesting and help
 d prsyermeeting service at the Methodist church.
 Mrs. C. I. Hudson. who has been
 sltIcalIy i'll for the past two weeks. $ Improving.
 Little Miss Norma Brown is con ksIescent after a serious illness of ten bsy.
 1 County Judge s. T. Holloway bas in the city last Saturday. Professor J. w. Henry. the pop
 lar principal of the Wheetley high
 chool, was 2 business visitor in this tity last Saturday. Circuit Clerk Jas. Engel was per from Clarendon last Saturday for
 hiei business visit. 1 Judge Neil Bolinger has recently ncyed his family here from Little boek, E il''i' 2 F nk
 1 FOR RENT::-The small store pom or office directly opposite the ustoffice between the ARGUS office lla erothe's Bakery.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

z F Creenlee M R. Stimson. Jas L. Wood6n, v Fl.om Ben Emmons Jno C. Blessing. as s. M;tchel
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-05
EMPEROR WILLIAM
ON WATER WAGON
LEMON SODA NOW GIVEN TO
GERMAN SOLDIERS
Kaiser No Longer Looks on Beer
When II ls Foamy, and Cause
of Temperance Gets
New impetus

CHICAGO, Dec. 4.-Eihperor William
of Germany is ION the water wagon,
and the soldiers of the German imperial
army can no longer look to their usual
ration of "schnapps" for courage and
sustenance, for In its place they now
find bottled lemon soda.
This statement was made yesterday
by G. Rowland Munroe of New Jersey,
a delegate to the thirteenth national
convention of the Anti-Saloon League
of America, which opens in Chicago
Monday.
Mr.. Munroe spoke before the super
intendents' conference of the league,
giving his report on the twelfth inter-
national congress on alcoholism, held
recently in London, to which he was
appointed a delegate by the state de-
partment at Washington.
To lend encouragement to the mem
bers of the Anti-Saloon league in their
proposed campaign against the army
canteen, Mr.. Munroe quoted from the
statements made by the German dele
gates to the London convention as to
what had already been accomplished
in the temperance cause with the ruler
and army of the most noted beer
drinking nation on earth.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-05

r ONDON, Dec 4.-Great Britain is
literally immersed in the political
II campaign which has been inau-
gurated by the refusal of the house of
lords to consent to the budget.
The country is divided into two great
camps, composed of those who support
the action of the lords and those who
contend that the house of commons
must have absolute control of the
finances Of the nation.
There are, Of course, many other is
sues, such as tariff reform versus free
trade, but these are being pushed into
the BACKGROUND by the conflict between
the two houses.
While the various local organizations
are busy selecting candidates and pre-
pairing for the contests in their re-
spective districts, leaders of the great
parties are carrying on general cam
paign. The radicals, who had long
foreseen the fate of their finance bill
are not allowing the grass to grow
under their feet.
Protest at Action
In London this afternoon one of their
organizations, the National Democratic
league. held a demonstration as pro-
test against the action of the lords
which was one of the most notable
that has ever been held in the metrop-
oils.
Fully $4,000 persons. mostly of the
laboring and artisan classes, gathered
in Trafalgar square and cheered the
Radical speakers. who condemned in
unmeasured terms the members of the
upper chamber.
The only divergent note here. as
elsewhere, came from the suffraglst5,
who, after a term of comparative
quiet, again started to indulge in at
tempts to break up the Radical meet
ings.
The Trafalgar square, however, was
too great for their efforts to have any
effect. They were more successful at
Southport, where, by climbing to
roof and shouting through the sky
lights, they succeeded in interrupting
Winston Spencer ChurchilPs meeting,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-05
LOCAL

Square deal in handling of liquor traffic
and hot 'closed town" demanded by
Mayor Alexander. Section /, PAGE 1
Cotton goods shown by Lotus company is
Section 1. PAGE s
Real estate man commits suicide by In
halng illuminating gas Section 1, PAGE s
Attorney Milton Young attacks testimony
OF woman In Grider trial. Section @ PAGE 8
Bunco game laid at door OF H. p. Hender-
son. president Of United Manufacturing
company. Section 1, PAGE I
Garbage contract suggestions are made
by w. M. Humphreys OF board OF
public works. Section 2. PAGE IL
Leading Visionary comes from st.
Louis Section 2, PAGE IL
Many types OF aerial craft to be shown
during aviation week. Section 1. PAGE IL
Elks to pay honor to dead brethren at
annual lodge of sorrow held at Ma
Jestlc theater today. Section /. PAGE II
Meets death az burning torch. Aged
'''''' '' '''' ~ 49, section 1. PAGE 10
Council street owners file protest against 4
paying for Lake shore avenue paving.
Section 2, PAGE
L. s. C. junionrs to present farce entitled
Fate and the Freshman" characters to
be assumed by members Of class of 10.
Section 2, PAGE l
woman's Aviation club organized at Mrs.
''i'' i''4''' '''4s Section /. PAGE ?
Churchman's said to be forced to com
NIT crime. Section 2, PAGE
Demand that Southern Pacific keep old
promise to erect new Arcade depot is
made by business men. Section /, PAGE
Exhibition OF Cat club ends and aristocrats
OF feline world are awarded prizes by
judges Section q PAGE
Editorial Letter Box and Haskin's Letter.
Section 2. PAGE 4
Marriage licenses births and deaths
Section T. PAGE 2
Fraternal. Section 2. PAGE |
Raj estate. Section 4. PAGES is
Classified advertising, Section L. PAGES 2-7 |
Politics. PAGE and Section z FASh
Automobiles, Section 3, PAGES Is
CITY breyities, Section g. PAGE 8
Theaters Section 8. PAGE IA
Mines and oil fields. Section 2. PAGES SO
Market and Financial, Section g. PAGE II !
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-05
POET TELLS ABOUT
THAT POEM OF HIS
WATSON SAYS HE REVEALED
TWO ASQUITHS
British Bard Who Wants to Put on
Gloves with American Rhym-
ster Arrives in New
York

NEW YORK. Dec. 4.-William Wat
son, the English poet, who arrived in
New York yesterday for a brief Ameri-
can visit, has issued signed state
ment announcing that his recent poem,
1.-THE Woman with the Serpent's
Tongue" which has set all England
gosslping, is a composite portrait of
Mrs. Asquith, wife of the British pre-
mier, and her stepdaughter, Violet
Asqutth.
Although many critics, both in Eng
land and America, have assumed that
the poem was a reflection on some
prominent English woman, the poet has
until now declined to be drawn into the
controversy.
His statement, printed in the Times
this morning, says In part
1.-The poem Is composite photograph
of Mrs. Asquith and her stepdaughter
Violet.
TT is a portrait of the physical
characteristics of Mrs. Asquith and
the mentality of Violet Asquith.
1.-THE latter is the voice of the family
and rules them all. Violet is the real
official voice, speaking with authority"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-05
GUN FOR SHOOTING
AT AIRCRAFT PlANED
Because of Peculiarlties of Motion OF
Balloons and Aeroplanes Firearms
for Aerial Targets Must Fol-
low New Principles

WASHINGTON, Dec. A gun is un-
der construction by ordnance experts
in the army for the purpose of shoot
ing dirigible balloons and aeroplanes.
General Crozier, chief of ordnance, in
his annual report, submitted today,
outlines some of the difficulties which
the gun must overcome.
''Dirigible balloons and aeroplanes
move rapidly, change directions quickly,
alter their elevations at will, and are
removed from any objects that assist
aiming" points out the ordnance chief.
For short range General Crozier says
it Is probable that the fire of small
arms, rifle or machine guns against
the men aboard airships will prove
most effective Sixty United States
rifles caliber 80, model Of 1908, are
now being fitted with a controller for
vertical angle fire.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-05
GEORGE CROCKER Is
CALLED BY DEATH
Inherlting Millions from Father West
ern Pioneer, the Son Remained
In Active Business
for Years

NEW YORK, Dec 4.-George Crocker'
son of the late California millionaire
died at BIS o'clock this afternoon at
his home in Fifth avenue, this city.
Death followed an illness of several
years. At the bedside were a number
of relatives, including William II.
Crocker, brother, and Mrs. G. B. AL
exander, his sister.
ed for several weeks.
William H. Crocker was recently
called from Europe, and Mrs. Alexan-
der and other relatives were summoned
from California.
Following the death of his wife hvee
years ago from cancer, Crocker mao
not been well, and two years ago he
himself was operated on for a cancer
GUS growth.
For several months he had been con-
fined to his bed.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-05
BRITAIN ON VERGE OF
POLITICAL REVOLUTION
LAssociattd d Pressl

At Leith, also aided by roughs, they
created a diversion by attempting to
storm a meeting which Sir Edward
Grey, the foreign secretary, was ad-
dressing.
Women Get Revenge
Fooled by the hLeith police. who
charged the crowd with batons, the
women got their revenge by hurting
bricks through the windows of the
public buildings. Secretary Grey,
whose speech was not interrupted
long, spoke strongly for the reforma-
ton of the upper chamber.
Mr.. Churchill was able to conclude
his speech, and undaunted' by this eX-
perience, held meeting at Liverpool
this evening in continuation of his
Lancashire campaign. He ridiculed the
idea that the old age pensions and the
navy could be paid for by the adop-
tion of tariff reform. and referred to
Mr.. Balfour's offer to assist cotton
growing in the empire as very odd, in
view of the fact that the Unionists,
when in power although asked to do
something in this direction, took no
action.
The national council of free churches
has issued, manifesto calling atten-
ton to the action of the house of
lords, which, it declaresl makes re-
forms supported by on-conformists
impossible, and calling upon the peo-
pie to support the candidates who are
favorable to the emancipation of edu-
cation from sectarian control.
Unionists at Work
The Unionists are nominating cam
didate in every constituency in Eng
land and Scotland, and with the eX-
ception of the seats held by the
sneaker. the Right Hon. James Will
liam Lowther and Joseph Chamber
lain. who represents Birmingham.
West, either the Liberals or the La
borites will nominate a man to oppose
them.
on account of his illness, the Lib
erals have decided not to contest Mr..
Chamberlain's seat.
Evidence is accommodating that the
election contest now in full swing,
CONTINUED ON Page Five)
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-05
SPORTS

Fighters will divide purse of s1O1, 600 even
ly, according to alleged agreement made
In New York between johnson and JEFF
fries. Section z, PAGE
Classy men in Winter league that is now in
in third successful year. Section 2, PAGE Z
AIl-American teams picked; only one
middle-west player chosen.
Section 2, PAGE Z
Dan Patch makes last public appearance
OF long career at Agricultural park;
Minor Heir lowers state record for un-
paeed mile Section 2, PAGE 6
South Coast Yacht clubs dories will race
this afternoon off San Pedro for Herald
c,hallenge cup. Section 2, PAGE 6
Pace results and entries for Mexican,
californian and Florida tracks.
Section 2, PAGE
Moore ships seven carloads OF horses to
Chicago show. Sectoh q PAGE .
CLASSY ball game at Chutes park today.
Section 2, PAGE G
Redlands wins Rugby game at Fiesta park
over Los Angeles high by score OF 70 o.;
Section 2, PAGE 6
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-05
EASTERN

Market prices show upward tendency and
recovery OF values Is marked owing to
several influences which inspire conf
denee. Section 2, PAGE II
George Crocker. son of late Califor-
MA millionaire, dies In New York
Section ]. PAGE
Gun for shooting at balloons and aero
planes Is being designed by ordnance
experts and these firearms must fol-
low new principles Section l. PAGE
Poet tells about the poem he wrote
which stirred ire of American critic,
and authors arrival at New York may
be followed by fist fight.
Section 1. PAGE l
Girl Is murdered for her gems at Pitts
burg robbers forcing her to drink
poison before they pull diamond ear
rings from her ears
Section /. PAGE
Senator Culberson OF Texas leaves eau
Gus and viii resign az chairman.
Section 1. PAGE ?
Railway official claims companies have
all men they can use In place OF the
switehmen who have gone on strike.
Section 1. PAGE
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-05
DEMAND OLD
PLEDGE BE
CARRIED
OUT
S. P. Reminded FOrCibly
of Arcade. Station
Stipulation
PROMISE is IGNORED
Committee of Prominent Men
Sends SCOrching Letter to
General Manager
E. E. Calvin Asked to Tell Los Angeles
What Imperial Valley Troubles
Have to Do with Grant
on Fifth Street
PROMISE IS IGNORED
FROM PROPERTY OWNERS
10 6. p

DO not consume your valuable time in
dispntching to additional persiflage
about the new Arcade station. WHAT
ARE YOU GOING TO DO?
Not "A shOvclful of soil has been
turned, not q nail has been driven, and
your solemn promises still remain
broken.
1t would appear that unless your
company is compelled absolutely to per-
form its agreement, nothing in the way
of actual accomplishment need ever be
expected.
1t Is not necessary for our committee
to forward you a photograph of your
old ramshackle building, as you no
doubt have been fully impressed with all
the conditions under that head.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-05
MINING

Producers Transportation company is rap
idly connecting up with the agency COM
panies in Coalnga. Section q PAGE s
Los Angeles syndicate loads ocean tug with
supplies for gold mine in Sonora, Mexico
Section 2, PAGE .
Danziger pronounces Santa Fe Six well
hest he ever saw Section 2, PAGE
Union brings in new well on Lakeview
property section 25, Maricopa.
Section @ PAGE
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-05
SUES COMPANY BECAUSE
MULE KICKED H I'M AND
FAILED TO OPEN DOOR

TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Dec. 4.-Otis
Meade. mule driver IN local mine, has
sued the company for damages because
the mule which had been trained to
omen trap doors with its nose failed in
one Instance and kicked the driver of
the car instead, inJuring him.