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The Prescott daily news., 1909-05-07
II. HAYS PARDONED
 FROM DREW FARM
Convicted In Mayors Court of Prescott
 tor Vagrancy. and Fined $25.

Little Rock, May 7. - M9lIn2 a record, Governor 0ona -hty granted two pardons ye~. terday. but in each case he was assured that it would be an in- justice to refuse either applica- tlon. Henry Hays, convicted Jan uary 16 in the mayors court at Prescott of vagrancy, was fin ed S2o and costs. This amounted to $36 30. He was then taken to the Tiliar convict farm in the Southeastern part of the state and charged $34 for his trans portation. Working out his fine and costs at cents day, as is allowed by law. Hays would have been liberated IS 1-2 days later. He had worked so days when the pardon was granted. The pardon was secured by the Arkansas Humane Society and it is probable this organizat ation will endeavor to secure the release of a number other convicts on coun- ty farms of the state. Judge Jac- ob Trieber i'll the Federal court recently made a decision that county contractors could not charge the prisoner for his trans portation and this has prompt ed the Humane Society to act in behalf of cOncicts who are be ing held to work out costs for being transported from the place of conviction to the farm.
 The other pardon went to Wal ter Smith, youth sent to the penitentiary for forgery and ut tering forged instruments. Smith was sent up for four years from the circuit court of Sebastian county The petition for his par don was signed by w. J. Johnston mayor of Fort Smith; Pagan Bourland and Henry kuper, jr., former mayors, Sheriff Lon Nor- ris. and a number of court of ficials. as well as by the jury which convicted the boy. Smith is the sole support of widowed mother.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-05-07
EXPECT TO SHIP GO
 CARS OF PEACHES
The Orchard at Highland Promises Big
 Yield This Year 600 Trees Bearing

Parties returning today over the F, & Nl w., railroad report the fruit prospects at Highland, where is located the Arkansas Or chard and nting Co.'S big in- terests, as being the best since the coming in of that orchard There are GOO acres Of Elberta peach trees in the tract, which are well fruited, and will bring in all that the promoters could expect. The orchard proper con- tains 1600 acres, but only about one-third of the trees will bear this year.
 Bert Johnson, who has person al charge of the orchard, estim- ates d shipment of 60 cars of peaches this year, as against 22 last year.
 The orchard is situated 25 miles west of Prescott and it's site was selected by reason of it's special adaptability to fruit growing, the peaches last year being of fine flavor, luscious and com- pared favorably with the Cali fornia product.
 The land there a few years ago was considered unprofitable, and could have been purchased for a few dollars an acre. This week 15 acres were sold to St. Louis parties for S131.O an acre.
 The action of the Arkansas Or chard and Planting Co.,, and the success attending their efforts has caused many of the farmers in that section to go into the fruit growing business on an ex- tensive scale, and many profit able orchards have been put in at Blevins, Belton, Tokio and oth- CT nearby stations.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-05-07
IMPORTANT SUIT

Little Rock, May '. - There was filed in the Supreme Court yesterday a transcript of appeal taken by the Iron Noun tain from the Marion County Cir cult court in a judgment render ed there in favor of w F. Gordon, administrator. O.. l. King, fire man on the White River branch of the Iron Mountain, was killed when a freight train was derailed near Cotter and a suit was brought by Gordon as adminis- trat tor for $25OOO the jury re- turning a verdict for a judgment of 5000.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-05-07
K. OF p. GRAND LODGE

Hot Springs, May 7-Informa- tion received by the local arrange ment committee indicate that the approaching meeting, of the Knights of Pythias which opens May IF and closes May 19 will be well attended as most conven- tions held in Hot Springs are. In brief the program is as follows:
 May 17-Mee ting of committees on Judiciary, Financial Reports and Returns. Meeting of Execu- tive Council. Night Centennial lodges will confer third rank of Dramatized Senate at Park Hotel pavilion.
 May 1S- Entertainment and completion of commmittee work Night Production of Damon and Pythias, drama by Hot Springs talentl
 May Convention of grand lodge. Night-Parade of Drama tic Order of Knights of khoras- san. Annual Banquet.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-05-07
SELF CULTURE CLUB

The Self Culture Club met at Mrs. w! B, Walters on Thursday afternoon. The attendance was good and an enjoy able time hads
 After the rendering of a short program delightful refreshments were served by the hostess in her happy style.
 The club was glad to have quite a number of invited guests. After a pleasant social hour the club adjourned to meet with Mrs Mark Smyth next Thursday af- ternoOn at 3 o'clock.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-05-07
pFfINED TO TAKE
 UP RACING BILL
,,t,d Seven Votes of the Two Thirds Necessary to Consider the Measure.
sOeclal to the News

,u+p Rock, May '. - l.se p.m-rhe House today ia'l od to suspend the rules to take up tho racing bill, lacking seven ro+os of the necessary two-thlrdS The House as a Committee of tho Whole decided favorab,y on tbp Oldham tuberculosis sanitar- ium bill
 The bill preventing the ship ment of mussel shells out Of the state was killed.
 Senate approved the militia appropriation bill.
 The Senate passed the bill pro- yiding for a second insane asy- Inn without special tax levy to create fund.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-05-07
CLUB MEETING CLOSES

Fort Smith, May 7-The twelfth annual sessions of the Arkansas Federation of Women's Clubs were closed this afternoon. The meetings have been very success ful in promoting the welfare Of the organization.
 The session of this afternoon is
 a special one devoted to the dis cussion of vital questions. Papers on tuberculosis, it's prevention its cure, state home for incur ab.es. medical inspect ton in the courts and juvenile courts were read by prominent club women.
 For Sale at a Bargain One Bucks second hand cook stove No. 8. almost new. Apply at the Photograph Gallery.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-05-07

Little Rock, May 7. - Wearing large red badges a de e. gation consisting of 100 business men of Hot Springs yesterday af- ternoon walked in on the House just at adjournment time. Bouic, of Garland county arose and ask ed recognition. A motion was made to adjourn at the same time and the House ceased busi- ness for the day, the chair de- ciding the motion for adjourn ment having carried. The boost CTS who came in the interest Of the Wadley racing bill, which has been read tW ice in the House and passed by the Senate were not in the least discouraged by the refusal of the House to take the matter up at the close Of the day, and remained over for the fight upon it's passage today. An other delegation arrived this morning to lead the opposition. This delega ton is lead by Bill Mc- Guiggan the noted turfman Of years ago. The general impress sion last night was that the bill would pass and allow races to be held annually in Garland, Jackson and Phillips counties. The big deegatlOn which arrived yester- day was headed by the commit tee ol ten appointed by the Bus mess Mems League of Hot springs which is doing every
 thlng legitimate to secure the passage of the bill. This com ihlttee is composed of T. L., Wad- iey' as editor of the Hot Springs Hews, chairman; Major NJ. IF. 0odd, George k. Bedding, former mayor; Ss IL. Stitt, M A, Eisele. uus Strauss. Dave Laser, w. W. waters, C. II Weaver and w. ]. aaurlce. They made Little Rock aunl nun last night and every one 'aey came in contact with was v,O.lhg Tor racing for the City of
 'aporS.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-05-07
ADJUSTMENTS.
HETTIE J. DUNAW AY

George w. Donaghey, governor of Arkansas, in speaking of Miss Hettie !. Dunaway, says:
 Her style is simple and unaf- cted; her readings are true to life; her personality is attrac- tive and in every way l consider her an artist in her line."
 At the opera house next Mon day night.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-05-07
MEMPHIS AT LITTLE ROCK

Little Rock, May 2. - After a days rest, Little Rock and Memphis are this afternoon palying the first of a series of five games at West End park. The Sunday game Of the series will be played in Memphis
The Prescott daily news., 1909-05-07
BOLLS SHOE SHOP.

Well l am still in the business second door from the postofflce. I would like to mend your shoes repair your saddles, and stralgh- ten up your harness. Give me your work and l wil! appreciate it. and will do your work at a fair price. Phone 1S7
 0. F ROLLS
The Prescott daily news., 1909-05-07

Baseball interest is being creat- ed among the small boys, and three or four clubs have been organized. Yesterday the Whites defeated Briggs team by a score of II to 10. This afternoon the Briggs team will contest with Cecil Gees team in a hot game.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-05-06

F the ceremony Of baptism had ever
been performed for the benefit Of
Johnsie Ralston. he would have
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-05-06
Biliousness and Constipation.

For years | vas troubled with bilious
ness and constipation, which made life
miserable for me. My appetite failed
me. | lostsmy usual force and vitality.
Pepsin preparations and cathartics only
made matters worse. | do not know
where should have been today had |
not tried Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. The tablets relieve the
i'll feeling at once, strengthen the diges-
tive functions, purify the stomach, liver
and blood. helping the system to do its
work naturally.-Mrs. Rosa Potts, Birm-
lngham, Ala. These tablets are for sale
by A. Abbott & Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-05-06
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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-05-06

pallid face from the glittering stars
that came into the evening skies long
before the skiff reached home, herald
ed by the rhythmic beat of her oars.
Its sheeted dead lay in quiet state.
Perhaps results might have been
different if David Sturms at the cru
cial m had not insolently taken
a little blue silk handkerchief from his
side pocket and drawn it with affected
Indifference across his brow before re-
turning it to the pocket which covered
a towards heart.
A bit Of the blue and white remained
in view. John Ralston's strong right
arm dropped nerveless. He could not
aim at the kerchief which had lain on
Katie's bosom.
81 warn't worth it," Black Prince
moaned, groveling in abject misery be-
fore a houseful Of stricken women
1t was Miss Martha who answered
him with q note of melancholy pride
in her voice:
at was not for you, you foolish boy.
1t was for his names sake. A Ralston
could have done no less"
1t is Katie Vernon who spreads the
wild plum blossoms yer his grave
every spring. In her heart she vows
that no wedding bell shall ever swing
above her head since she has slain the
one love of her life.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-05-06

seer her. Two years now since haue
had dealt him that blow under the
wild plum trees. The plum trees We're
in blossom again. He could catch the
perfume of them as he spun rapidly
toward the barbecue grounds. The
scent of them had always haunted him
since that day.
Perhaps he could persuade her to
drive home with him behind his hand
some bays. She dearly loved a fine
horse. He had started late in order
to make a more imposing arrival. He
wanted Katie to see him. His first
glance was east toward the fringe Of
woods where the carriages already
stood in serried ranks. Yes, the old
Vernon coach was there, but empty.
The girls would be gathering wild
flowers until called to take their places
at the long improvised tables.
AS soon as he could find Prince, who
had gone ahead with the hampers, he
would hand over his team and go in
search Of Katie. But the boy was
%singularly hard to find. In and out
of the laughing, dancing, rollickine
crowd he wound his way in increasing
irritation.
On the outskirts of the grounds he
hitched his horses and pursued his
search on foot. At last, curled up on
the roots Of a willow tree which over
hung the waters edge, he found his
foster brother. He sat with his wool.
ly head buried in his clasped hands.
Prince. Drunk"
a wet but sober face was lifted in
response to the sharp demand.
rs been hit, Marse Johnsie. Me 70
ve'y own niger. Marse Dave Sturms
done it. 1t were this way: Miss Katie
Vernon an a passel er young ladies
went by this away with their hands
full er viii flowers, and when they
been gone a little ways I seen some,
thing blue laying ON the ground. !
pick it up an see it was a little blue
silk handkerchief Miss Katie had wore
tied about her neck. l pick it up an
were foldin' it up, meanin' Nv cose
for to follow Miss Katie up with it.
when Marse Dave Sturms he step out
of the bushes an ask me if | see any.
thing Nv a lady's silk handkerchief.
/ say yes an how l meant to carry it
to Miss Katie.
Then he laugh an say he reckon
not much. an then | sass him a little
an say l warn't nuther a thief nur q
liar-you done teach me better man
ners. Then he say he teach me better
manners then | kin ever learn from 4
milksop like John Ralston, an with
that he haul off an hit me a lick. Ii
warn't the lick I minded, Marse John
sic. but he didn't talk respectful OF
YOU
1t is probable this last clause was
lost on Johnsie. He turned away
without a word beyond an order for
Prince to look after the bays. Sturms
was not hard to find. He was stand
ing beside the inprovised bar drinking
a julep. Johnsie asked him for a PR.
vate interview. y two mile tramp car
ried them far enough from the barbe-
u grounds for all practical purposes
There was but one way to settle it.
Would Mr.: sturms apologize for the
/ blow struck Prince? No? Then
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-05-06
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why do you Keep yoCG daugl'4
practiving 50 Necessarily on that piaho
piece"
Il want to be sure she a play
something when our friends ask to
hear her.
But suppose they want to hear her
play something more"
"Oh, there's no danger Of that
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-05-06

Of old Daniel RaIston. who, having
opened a plantation in the swamp
lands of Louisiana before 1900 had
been calendered, had fought Indians
and malaria with ven handed impair
TALLY, vanquisAing the first until van
pushed 10y the last.
In the bitter moods which came to
him later i'll life-tlat is, after a girl
had slain hope in him by a word Of
ne~gation-he was given to declaring
that he might have attempted some
thing worth the doing if his whole
family connection had not drilled it
into him that he must follow in the
footsteps of his fathers. Now, as his
fathers had never done anything but
fight at the drop of q hat" or ''bully-
rag" their neighbors into attitudes Of
deferential respect, there was some
thing in the more refined fiber of the
last of the ItaistonS which made him
| Shrink from following in their footsteps.
His mother, gentle monitress. i'm
proved her opportunities while comb
| ing the tangles out of his wiry, curly
hair to pour into his boyish ears sto
ing the "MeXican muddle." She could
never insure attention ave when she
had her fingers closely intwined in his
black locks, and as her reminiscent
pride waXed warmer she would bring
her comb charging through the serried
ranks Of his tangles in a fashion to
make him wish he had been born with.
out q father.
In q burst of chagrin his aunt Mar
tina communicated her Disappointment
to his aunt Jane soon after he had
completed his short term of schooling,
I'm afraid we've got a milksop in
the Ralston family at last, Jane. Not
that / want the boy to drink or race
horses or do a lot of things the old sc,
did. but his father warn't afraid of his
toddy, and he was Il ma that was 9
man when it came TO n pinch"
In response his aunt Jane mourn.
fully admitted that She was afraid the
boy had "kinks in his brain" which
being Il species of disorder no previous
Ralston had eve been afflicted with
caused Miss Martha to ask tartly:
What sort of kinks, Jane:'
ooh, scruplcs-Scruples about moi
fighting. about its being more manly
to dwell together in amity with every
body and all that sort Of impractical
nonsense. I'm afraid he is tame, Sis
ter Martha, drcadfully tame, and he
could whip any man in the parish will
one hand tied behind him. He's flavor
less utterly"
His n Of having disappointed 10
cal expectation was sharply empha
sized by the cruel %directness Of a girls
tongue. OF course he loved her; 9th
erwise her scorn would have falle1
harmless.
Such a small creature, a dimpling
laughing child to the eye, an imperi
Gus despot when the mood was upo1
her, q girl with the cooling voice of {
wood pigeon. and yet under the blow
she dealt him the great fellow wen.
down as If heavens own bolts hat
struck him. All the sunshine, all thu
purpose, Of his life went out in an hou,
Of exquisite pain.
One short hour out Of the long
sweet May morning he and she hat
consumed searching for the pale wilC
violets she loved and she wanted. Thu
soft spring air was pcrfumed by thu
lacel!ke blossoms Of the wild plums.
He had come Of age that very week
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been performed for the benefit Of
Johnsie Ralston, he would have
figured in the parish register as
John c. Calhoun Ralston, but neither
parish register nor baptismal font could
have been found within twenty miles
of the lonely plantation where he first
saw the light.
Given locality and environment and
the corruption of the boys name was
inevitable. In bestowing the name OF
the illustrious states Fighter on his
only son bluff Bruce Ralston had APP
parently trusted to his achieving great
ness from association Of ideas evident
ly, for other aids to progress were con-
spicuously absent.
He was the last direct Ralston.
There were collatcrals. nephews and
cousins, but no straightout descendant
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-05-06
Cholera Morbus Cured.

This is one OF the most severe and
dangerous diseases. In almost every
neighborhood someone has died from it.
Mrs. ". E. Smith OF La Marque, Texas,
writes: my little girl was taken with
cholera morbus. The attack was so
severe that | feared she would die. A
druggist advised me to give her Cham.
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy, which I did and three doses OF
it relieved her." For sale by A. Abbott
l. Co.
Lawyer-After all, what is an In
sane man? Alienist-One who has
committed 4 crime and can't prove an
alibi.-Cleveland Leader.
If you expect to get the original Car
bolized Witch Hazel Salve, you must be
sure it is DeWitt's Carbolized Witch
( Hazel Salve. 1t is good for cuts, burns
and bruises, and is especially good for
piles. Refuse substitutes. Sold by W.
A. Ferguson & Co.
Physicians prescriptions filled bys a
registered pharmacist at our store. w.
A. Ferguson & Co.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-01-28
CITY NEWS.
RELIABLE JEWELER

The Y. II. C. A. mem bership COM
mittee will meet tomorrow evening
for an important session.
We have a Chickering piano, TAX
en- in exchange on Kurtzmann. Will
sell cheap. Sheaffer & Saunders, 607
Main street
The big athletic event OF next
week will be the wrestling match at
the Grand opera house. The two
wrestleTs should appear before large
house
A still alarm was turned in last
evening from the Rand fats at Third
and Johnson streets. where fue was
burning out. The chemical responded
to the alarm
Rev. y. E. Cory left today for Ma
comb, ILL.,, where he will preach the
funeral Of Rev J. S. Cash. an old
friend and an old minister. Rev. Cory
will return in time to fill his appoint
ment Sunday.
The Keokuk postoffice has a full
supply of the new stamps, but they
are not being placed on sale until the
old ones are exhausted The new eight
cent stamps have been placed on sale
and the others will follow shortly.
Some Of the ice men are expecting
another cold snap next month and
have not removed their outfits from
the scene of activity, being ready to
take advantage of the fact should
there be another opportunity to cut
ice
Attend the wrestling match next
4 Tuesday evening at the Grand opera
house. The attraction will be one ii
the best along this line that Keokuh
people have an opportunity OF seeing
for some time. If the match is sue
cess it is expected that the sport viii
continue
James Chandler and Susie slushe,
We're up in the Superior court yester
day afternoon at a o'clock and hat
their trial for being drunk They wer,
both found guilty. Chandler was Civ
en- hYe days in the city jail while Susie
Slusher was sentenced to thirty day.
| IN the county jail, her sentence to BIZ
suspended in case she agrees to leav,
town.
The special assessment committe.
consisting of Alderman Lindstrand
seeman and Tigue, is in session at tn,
city office to hear objections and cor
] rectlons to the special tax levied TO
the cutting of weed, repairing side
walks and cleaning snow during tn,
year 1908. This committee will be ii
session for three days and will NEE
all corners.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-01-28

climes and under all conditions. to
appear upon the stage in evening
toilette, while the greater part Of the
audience were enjoying the warmth
of their fur coats.
The unmistakable delight of her lis
teners, shown by hearty and cordial
applause and numerous recalls, more
than compensated for any personal
discomfort Miss Cottlow may have ex-
perienced on account of the weather.
1t was exhilarating, and Miss Cottlow
played never better.
At Burlington, Iowa, her recital
was pronounced the finest ever given
under the auspices of the Music Club