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The Prescott daily news., 1909-06-04
OBJECT UNIFORMITY
 OF TAXATION
Chairman J. E. Hampton Explains Pur- pose Of The New Tax
 Commission

X meeting that wiI have an important bearing upon a move ment that will mark an epoch in the polit.ca1 and commercial history of the state of Arkansas is in session today at the state capital, 1t is a meeting of asses sOrrS from the various counties of the state with the new state tax for d conference regarding a new system of rev enue getting for the common- wealth.
 It is probable that as a result of this meeting the state will change it's present method of as- sessment as practiced in the various counties. Now property is, asl a rule assessed at one half of it's value, or ess and the tax rate is higher than in many states. It is proposed to inaug- urate a system by which proper ty is to be assessed at its full value or nearly so, and the tax rate lowered. This would be an effective method of advertising the state as it would double the apparent value of her taxable property and make the tax rate appear fifty per cent lower ito prospective investors. It is alsoO proSpec tive investors. 1t is also argued that this plan would be much more equitable and would therefore relieve all whose prop erty is now assessed too high, lively, and work a hard ship only nthe taX-dOdger.
 The purpose of the new tax commissioners in calling the as- sessors of the state to confer ence is explained by Chairman J. E. Hampton of the tax board as follows:
 Our greatest object is uni formity of taxation. When we tan once get the assessments of our great state capitalized so that each county has the same basis of assessments as the other coun- ties. the rest is easy. The poor should not be oppressed and the rich should not be held up Taxes levied upon property should be equal and all property should be assessed and taxes paid upon it's value without regard to owner ship and all species of property in this state should bear,its equal share of taxation and no more. It is the sincere desire of the tax commission to work in the most perfect harmony with each of the assessors who are intimately ac- quainted with the properties in respective counties. We know ing scarcely anything about it must urge the assessors to as- sist us in every possible way
The Prescott daily news., 1909-06-04
ppFSCOTT'S SCHOOL
 COMMENCEMENT
l,tpndance Last Night Broke Record. prdaramme We'll Rendered and Teach
 CTS Highly Praised for Good Work

nne of the largest crowds that .yor filled the opera house at touded the graduating exercises !, tbe Prescott schools last night. pv 73O o'clock streams of people horan pouring up the steps of the buildng and continued till near o On account of the continued rush the exercises were delay ed.
 The entire program was carried out as published, with the ovcention of the address of Con- rrpssman Robinson. who was un- ayoidly kept away This part of the exercises was filled by NJ. W.. Greeson. of the School board, who made a most excellent talk to the graduates, as he pre- sented to each of them their cer- tificates of efficiency.
 Each of the pupils on the pro- gram did excellent work and all were the recipients of hearty ap- ulause and showers of floral re- membrances from admiring friends.
 Among the special references of the school were mentioned the class of II who had neither miss ed day nor been tardy single instance during the entire term.
 Another was the completion of the course of study by Miss Hamilton. daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Brad Hamilton who is only 13 years of age.
 The school which closes with today'S exercises at the park has beeen the largest and most suc- cessful in the history of Prescott, 5 and has met thee hearty ap- proval of the patrons of the dis trict>
 The children have all done well and the teachers are to be com plimented on their efforts, and we hope will enjoy to the fullest their well earned vacation.
 The following is a list Of the graduates who were granted di- pl0mas
 Public School
 Ida Hale, Valedictorian Willie Hilliard
 Myrtle Butcher
 Hazel Hamilton ! Vera Buchanan
 Ruth Gordon
 Leola Smith
 Mae Duke
 Susie Haltom
 Kate Steele
 Augusta Hamilton Esther Moncrief
 Alice Newtb
 Elsie Milburn
 Mildred Putnam May Hubbard : Beulah Hesterly Edith Newth
 Helen Darlington Ruth Wylie
 ufady Gammage,, Salutatorian celcle Gee
 Levi Ogden
 Clarence Marsh
The Prescott daily news., 1909-06-04
MUST ANNOUNCE READY

Hot Springs, June 1.-The often postponed suit of the Hot Springs Airship Co. against Prof. Carl Meyeres the balloon farm mag nate" of New York, is set for a hearing in the circuit court of Garland county this afternoon and according to agreement of attorneys for the defense, say attorneys for the plaintiff, the
The Prescott daily news., 1909-06-04
SCHOOL PICNIC AT
 CITY PARK TODAY
Interesting Program Vas Carried Out By School Children. Many Handsome
 Medals Awarded

The school picnic is a thing of the past. But it's memory will re- main bright in the minds and hearts of the hundreds of chill dren who took part in its exer- cises and pleasures. The day was ideal-not too warm, nor too cool-and there was something doing all the time, and as a con- consequence there are 400 tired but happy children in Prescott tonight.
 They rose little earlier than usual this morning and with bright faces and fresh garments they went in groups to the school house where they were to be given their report cards and to know whether or not they had passed to the next grade. A ma jority of them did pass but some will have to travel the same route next year to see if they can't do better.
 About 10 o'clock a march. was made to the picnic grounds, and bllC NAtl 1ISCo opCutO W llli q NlNt- lamation contest, in which was engaged about a dozen boys of the 7th and Sth grades and the prize a medal offered by the w, C T, U for the best oration on
 peace, was given to Ali Jones. A second prize was awarded to Ber- nard B!akeiy and special mention was made of Ivan Caldwell.
 Following came the May pole dance by the children of the 1st and 2nd grades, conducted by Miss Irene Royston, and was the feature of the day. Thirty-two bright children each holding a red, white or blue streamer wound in and out for several minutes while their innocent voices rang with familiar tunes and the crowd watched admir- ingly.
 An excellent dinner, prepared by the parents, put an end to the nervousness of the children, which by this time had begun to manifest itself and the afternoon was given over to field sports.
 However the awarding of the medals won was the first event as follows:
 Board medal-Miss Mable Hale
 McRae medal-Miss Mary Mil burIr. |
 pr. J. $. Chastain medal-Claude Newth.
 Haynie medal-Miss Fife Shell
 w. c. T U essay medal--Miss Burter Britt
 Dr. J, $ Chastain prize Ira Vickers
 w, C. T U prize to 7th and Sth grades-Miss Elise Milburn.
 l.. T. l., prize to 7th and Sth grades-Miss Electa Cantley
 The prizes were awarded by W. Ht Uilliard in a few well chos en words.
 The following are the winners in the field sports:
 200 yard race-1st prize, Alma Jones; 2nd prize Ava Matthews. GOO ' dIu | ldCG-oldl tUCC hillitl DO yard race-1st prize, Scott Haltom 2nd prize, Jewell Wick. ! Sack race 5th grade-1st prize Harvet Hale; 2nd prize, Harvey Duke.
 Sack race-3rd grade-1st prize Billy Bob Thrasher 2nd prize, Ira Vickers.
 
 Potato race-1st prize, David i Cummings; 2nd prize, Harr.s Bryan A game of baseball between a school team and town team closed the afternoon sports, but 1 the contest was not finished as we go to press.
 Prof. Doyne who was to have | delivered the address of the day was sick and unable to come.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-06-04
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 curel S0 q by Hesterly Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-06-04

Werner Hamilton has rented the cottage of J. Q, Crow, being erected near the Christian church and will move to it as soon as the structure is finished.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-06-04

Bernard B.akeiy Harris Powell ivan Caldwell Robert Blakely Ray Wylie Ed. Mccain Ali Jones Chase Stephens Edward Blake Wat w. White Charlie Marsh Paschal Stewart
 Ugh School Mabie Hale, Valedictorian Claude New tn, Salutatorian Mary Milburn Bessie Vaughan
The Prescott daily news., 1909-06-04

The management of the Thea torium is going to considerable expense to get the Inauguration of Taft. Watch for the date and don't fail to attend.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-06-04

It's red, it's rich, Fan Tag, the drink of the fans. Hesterly's Foun tain.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-25
BUT ONE WEEK ONLY
OF BLISS
BRokAW DECLARES WILLING
NESS TO TAKE WIFE BACK
REGARDLESS OF THIS.

New York. Dec. 24-0ne week of
happiness in two years of married life
was the hest w. Gould Erokaw could
get out of his bargain, he testified In
court. today. And Yet he is willing
to take his wife back. She. however,
seems to prefer separation and $780, 900
year alimany.
Il bear absolutely no rancor toward
my Wife," he volunteered i'm mis- testi-
mony today. .and If she will promise
to he good, I VIII take her back In
my arms. All | want her to promise
is that she will not accuse me of
going with other women and that she
Will stop calling me names. II she
makes that promise. l viii wish her
Merry Christmas and a Happy New
Year"
Mrs. Brokaw was not present to
hear her husbands offer of reconcilia-
tion. A severe cold kept her away
today. But her counsel was disin-
clned to credit Brokaw's sincerity.
IF Mr.. Brokaw means what he
said" commented Mr.. Baldwin to the
court. there is no reason why they
should not be reconcilei. but believe
II is nothing more than well-planned
scheme to create favor for the de-
PENDANT"
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-25
GREWSOME LANGUAGE
USED IN INDICTMENT
Mother and Two Daughters of Mrs
oeey Snead Formally Charged
With Numbering Woman.

New York, Dec. 24-Grewsome
phraseology in indictments against
the Wardlaw sisters. charged with
the murder of Mrs. Ocey Snead, was
made public today i'm the arrangement
of Mrs. Caroline w. Martin, the vie
TINS mother. and Mrs. Mary Snead.
an aunt. They were reeommitted to
the Tombs for 30 days. pending ex-
tradition to New Jersey.
In the indictments against both it
is charged that they did take THE
said OBEY Snead with their hands and
east, throw and push said Ocey Sneati
into a certain bathtub. where there
was great quantity of water. and
by means of which the said Ocey
Sneaa was ehoked, snffoeated and
drowned
Another count charges that Mrs
Martin and Mrs. Snead aided. hired
and commanded Virginia Narlaw 10
murder Ocey Snead. The grand jury,
as an additional nrecaution, charges
all three with aiding and ahetting the
victims suicide.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-25
OWEN MORAN LIKES
J0HNS0N'S CHANCES

New York. Dec. 2i.-owen Moran
the English lightweight looking for
a fight with Battling Nelson for the
lightweight championship. arrived to-
day on the Lusitania.
"coffrnth Is anxious To see us ge,
together and ID push through arrange
ments for II good match" said Mo-
ram. 1t merely remains for Nelson
To get down tn business. 1t has been
suggested fight between Nelson and
myself might afford good prelim-
mary for the Jeffries- johnson bat
tie
Asked as to his opinion of the COM
ing match for heavyweight champion
ship. Moran said: My money will
go on johnson. Jeffries has been out
ot the game for years and the chances
are he has lost his Judgment OF dis
tanee. and when man loses that he
generally loses ii for good
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-25
M|DSH|PMAN MARR|ES
AND LOSES HIS lob

Washington. Dee. ei.-As n result of
the success Of cupid the career Of
Midshipman Joseph T. Austin, of the
United States cruiser South Dakota
III the navy has been cut short.
lie was dismissed from the naval
service because he married in viola
ton of an order issued during the
Roosevelt administration. This order
was that midshfpmen must not marry
without the consent nj the denart~
ment. although he had completed the
course nf instruction nj Annapolis.
Midshipman Austin was married in
Honolulu on the visit af the South
Dakota In that port recently
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-25
A Day in Court.

Foley's Honey and Tar is the best
and safest cough remedy for chill
dren. At the first symptoms of a
cold. give as directed. and ward off
danger of Group, bronchitis, sore
throat. cold in the head. and stuffy
breathing. 1t brings comfort and ease
To the little ones. Contains no opiates
or other harmful drugs. Keep always
on hand. and refuse substitutes. Gar
den City Drug Co, George Fre!sh-
elmer, proprietor.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-25
HAVE SAME NAMES.

81 Louis Dee. a4.-There are two
shariss Zeitars in ST. Louis and each
mas wife. Neither has two wives. as
alleged in warrant issued i'm Belle
VILE, ILL.,. yesterday. and the Charles
Zsitsr. arrested on charge NJ higamy
Viii spend Christmas with his wife.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-25
STORM DOES DAMAGE.

oporto. Portugal. Dec. "A heavy
windstnfn, accompanied by ire
mendons rainfall. did much damage
here today The gas works were in
undated and the entire city is i'm dark
ness. All the small craft moored i'm
the Doura river Mere swept out To sea,
and the fate Of the crew is unknown.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-25
For Sore Throat. Sudden Cold and

For Sore Throat. Sudden Cold and
Coughs no remedy has been discovered
so powerful To cure AS Perry Davis
Painkiiler As "A I.inment il has no
equal i'll curing rheumatism or Neu-
ralgia. burns and bruises and wounds
of every description. Ii is the cheap
est and best remedy offered to the
public. Only 3se for 4 big bottle
There are other sizes also, a5c and soc.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-25
The Family,

This afternoon and evening are the
last opportunities TO witness Work
and Wages This is undoubtedly the
most popular play Miss Winston and
her company have produced at the
Family theatsr
After the matinee reception will be
rendered those who wish To come upon
the stage IN meet the members of the
company.
Next week the players will be seen
IN camille. play that appeals to
the heart of everyone.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-25
IN THE THEATERS

No theatrical event announced dur
ing the past few seasons has aroused
the pleasureable anticipation that Is
noticeable among theatergoers over
the engagement of George NJ. cohan
at the Harnois theater December %
George NJ. Cohan has become so pop
ular during the past five or six years
that the desire 10 see him amounts
almost to Juror. and it Is not doubt
ed that his reception at the Harnois
will be series of ovations.
As writer and composer of popular
musical comedies George NJ. Cohan
stands alone in so far as America Is
concerned. and daservedly so. Conan
plays are invariably smart. happy
eonceits, with plenty of witty dia-
logue and innumerable funny situa-
tions To make THE GO Americans
like so well: but they are always
clean plays. without a suggestive line
or vulgar insinuation i'm the whole
evenings entertainment How many
native Or foreign authors are there
who can claim this virtue.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-25
"THEATER" DECISION
IS HANDED down
MOVING PICTURE MEN LOSE IN
DISTRICT cOURT-"6ELLHOP
IS NOT GUILTY.

Yesterday Judge Webster announced
his decision in the case Of the state
against I. G. Penny, proprietor of the
Bijou theater. moving picture show
on East Main street. Mr.. Penny is
found guilty of keeping his establish
n1ent open on Sunday evening in vi
citation of a state law. He is fined
SIS and costs. This case, which has
been brought up from the court of
Justice of the Peace Small to the dis
trict court, marks the first step in a
campaign that is being waged by the
pronrietors of the several moving pic
ture shows of Missouia for the right
Of running on Sunday.
The decision of JUDGE Webster
comes as a defeat to these men, who
insisted that the entertainment Of
fered in their houses was of such a
nature that they could not be. termed
"theaters." and that, therefore, the
state law did not have an, applica-
ion. Judge Webster said i'm passing
judgment that he could find no def
milton of the word that would ex-
clude moving picture shows.
The case will go higher. 1t is prac-
tically certain that the picture show
men viii take an appeal from the de-
cision handed down yesterday and the
supreme court of the state is probably
the final destination of THE state of
Montana against T. c. Penny"
Priddy Not Guilty.
The case of the state against W. F.
Priddy was also decided yesterday in
the district court, Judge Webster hold
ing the defendant not guilty. Priddy
was employed by a West Front street
saloon as "A .'bellhop,' his business
being to deliver bottled goods to the
various resorts of that district He
was charged with being "vagrant."
the action against him being In the
nature of Il test case.
A Day in Court.
The Missoula Mercantile company
was granted judgment yesterday
against Fl. II. Eddy in the amount of
s1.654.1l and costs.
Kim Moy filed suit yesterday
against Ynet Lung Fang Kee, Foo
Gee. Foo Duck. Foo Gin, Foo Kee,
Foo Mon, Foo Bue. Foo Pang, known
as Foo Quong Hin Tong company
and Yuet Lung Fang Kee. alias Foo
Fang kee. The action II to quiet
title.
c. ]. Bellows filed suit yesterday
against the United States Fidelity 4
Guaranty company and j. ID. Hook
SRA, the action growing out of bond
issued by the defendant company and
its agent. The sum of $500 is in
volved.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-25
M'lAuRIN LAID TO REST.

brandon. Miss, Dec. si--The funeral
OF the late Senator ]. A. McLaurin
Vas held here today. Services were
held in the Methodist church. con-
aa. led by Rev. q. +, Emery
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-25
UCHiDA RECEIVED,

Washington. Dec. ai-Raron Uehida.
the new japanese ambassador, was
formally received by President TAFT
today and presented his credentials.
The usual exchange nj expressions of
good viii followed
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-25

Another pleasant entertainment was
given at the Congregational church
FITTING rseitations We're delivered and
appropriate songs We're sung while the
distribution of the little gifts by San-
ta's representative. T.. W. Matcalfe, nut
the finishing touches on the evening 5
celebration.
\ special evening church service. at
which the musical program was the
feature, was also hello in the church
yesterday Rev. Dwight :. Rayley
preached an effective sermon on The
Christ Child in Music and Art" The
following musical program MAS rem
dered by the choir:
Festival TIE peum." DUDLEY Ruck,.
choir.
Gloria. from Twelfth Mass (Mo-
zartl choir
Holy Night" tAdnlph Adams,
Mrs. Dwight = Basley.
Solo, selected. $ r. Inch.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-25

There was Just one man in town who
was unhappy last night. A. Il. Hig-
gins was the unfortu-
BETTER nate who was miserable
TO-DAY on Christmas eve. but
his condition was ex-
cusable and he will be all right to
enter the happy list today. Misery
was Ill timed but, under the circum-
stances. II was unavoidable. Higgins
mad Il date with dentist at q o'clock
yesterday morning. the engagement
Was important and, when the victim
walked and discovered that il was only
10. minutes before the hour of 3. he
concluded that he would defer break
fast until after the operation. So to
the dentists he hiked. II took a couple
nf hours at the first sitting and then
the dentist told him to come back at
| o'clock, But he added. don't eat
anything or youth ruin the work. you
win not be able to eat anything solid
until tomorrow" So Higgins drank
beef tea all day. II will take a
barbecue To feed him today and then
some.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-25
Tha 6ijou.

special Christmas program is to
be given at the Bijou this afternoon
and evening. As special feature. the
balloon races recently held at ST. Louis
are being shown. In remarkably eley-
er pictures. the airships ares shown In
actual flight and the whole makes an
interesting film. A Lucky Accident" is
one of Edisons Christmas pictures. 1t
tells good story. fThe Red Star
Queen is n dramtic picture. highly
pleasing and entertaining. A new song
and other pictures complete fine pro-
gram. 4 matinee will be given from
10 O'Clock this afternoon.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-25

That the total volume of the Christmas
business was larger than had been
anticipated was the
BIG opinion expressed to
TOTAL Missonlian repor ters
last night by practical
~ all af the large stores. In some
cases the statement was made that
the trade had been far I'm excess of
antieipations. i'm others i, had about
eHnaled the amount IF business PLAN
ned for. in but few cases was there
any disappointment expressed.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-25

The "Free"-s1 n week buys II. In
stirred ffy. years aFgis Music uons.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-25
Swedish Churches

The Sunday school children of the
Swedish Congregational church held
appropriate exercises in the church 1T
O'Clock last evening. A program. was
rendered and a Christmas tree added
lea the festivities.
At the Swedish Lutheran church 4
Christmas tree and exercises by the
Sunday school children marked tho
season. The program WAS rendered M
! o'clock and the evening was pleas
antiy spent.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-25

The Kings Daughters wish to state
that they have on hand il good supply
af clothing for women and children,
and will be glad To outfit those in
need. \ number Of the Kings Daugh-
tiers will he AT the garage nf MIR, "A
]. Gibson. AT sa2 South Second street
west, ON next Tuesday afternoon, and
earnestly request that anyone in need
at clothing come IL that place AT
that time. and an endeaNnr will he
made to supply their wants.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-25
A BIG
TOTAL
CHRISTMAS CHARITY

Yesterday was the salvation army's
busy day. Mans baskets of Christ
mas cheer We're given out from the
barracks on Cedar street and many
more We're delivered. To-day Captain
Knapp expects To devote to making
the rounds Of the city with wagon
full Of baskets. To complete the long
line of check marks that stands OPP
noslte his list of names Of families
worthy of help.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-25

II was "A splendid race. clear under the
wire: the happy. iostiing crowd tried
its level best To buy
A FINE everything there was in
FINISH sight and II midnight
had held off about an
hour and half. the crowd would hay.
won. But IL was close enough. The
night was perfect. except that thara
was no snow i'm town. the temperature
was just right: the SKY was clear; the
crowd was happy as only Christ
mas crowd can he: there was Christ
mas money in circulation a-pienty:
the merchants smiled and handed
their customers as good as they sent
There was holly and mistietoa and
evergreen: there was candy and pop
corn and nuts: there was the music
Of Christmas laughter on every side
and the man who could be in that
crowd and not be happy would not be
happy anywhere. 1t was happy enough
To make a man forget he had the ear
ache aud that. admittedly. IL the
supreme test 1t was a splendid run
ner-up for the best Christmas Missoula
ever had. which the same is today