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The Carlisle independent., 1909-04-22
Harris, Great Good Humor.

"No man ever maintained his life at higher level of perpetual good humor," writes James w. Lee Of Joel Chandler Harris in the Century. The day before he died. when he was al- ready beginning to pass into the dark valley of death, one of his sons came into the room and inquired: How are you this morning, father?'
 Well, responded MT. Harris, T am about the extent of tenth of a gnat's eyebrow better'"
The Carlisle independent., 1909-04-22
Forest Fires Are panqerous.

Melbourne.-Forest fires which have been raging for some time in the Gunnel Flat neighborhood i'll Iz- ard county near Melbourne have de- stroyed much farm property All the fencing, consisting of several miles. about the farms of W. R. Gillihan James Gillihan, Pres Smith and Ste ven Watson, were wiped out by the fire. Benjamin Bailey's residence, his smokehouse and barn and all his fenc- ing were also burned
The Carlisle independent., 1909-04-22
Three Hundred Peach Cars.

De Queen.-It is estimated by some experts who have examined the 5000 acre orchard of the Southern Plant ing Company few miles south of town, that there will be yield of 25 peaches to the tree. The experts say that this yield will load 300 cars. There are 100 trees to the acre and ordinarily about 75 peaches to the bushel. But where the burden of each tree is so light, the fruit will be much larger in size.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-04-22
Oil We'll Expected In.

Texarkana-The outlook for an oil strike at the Morris well, four miles from Texarkana is decidedly encour- aging the past few days. The work of putting down the well has been in progress for several months and the well is now down to great depth but just how many hundred feet the interested parties decline to say. Oil has, in fact, already been struck The only question now remaining is as to whether it will prove to te in paying quantities.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-04-22
First Aid.

The fiance of a Louisville girl has been spending the winter in Florida in connection with his fathers busi- ness interests in that quarter.
 Marie, said the girl to a friend the other day, Waiter has just sent me the dearest little alligator from Flor ida!"
 Dear mel" rejoined Marie, with af- fected enthusiasm And how shall you keep him?"
 I'm not quite certain" was the re ply, but I've put him in Florida water til I can hear further from Walter" :"
The Carlisle independent., 1909-04-22
Enidemic of SmaIlpoX.

Tollett.-Several members of the postmaster's family at Tollett, How ard county, have been stricken with smallpox and the office has been turn ed over to the postmaster's bonds men. All mail sent out from the office is being thoroughly fumigated The disease is spreading in the town. In one family there are five cases. Two deaths from the disease have occur red in the town in the past week.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-04-22
Two Accused of Assault.

Arkinda.-T. M. Oglesby, a farmer living near Arkinda. was called to his gate about dark one day last week by Will Tappin and man named Hubbard, it is said, and fight ensued in which Oglesby was seriously stab bed The trouble grew out of Ogles- by having accused Tappin and Hub- bard of destroying his cultivator. Tappin was arrested and placed in jail at Ashdown.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-04-22
Gas and Oil Fields Found.

Little Rock.-Robert A. Campbell, a civil engineer of this city, has dis covered what appears to be extensive gas and oil fields in White and Inde- pendence and the adjoining counties, and a company is being organized for the purpose of securing options on the land and developing the find.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-04-22
4 CURE FOR FITS.
The Treatment Is to Accomplish What Science Has Been Strug-
 gling to Attain for Centuries.

The intense interest that has been mani fested throughout the country by the won derful cures that are being accomplished daily by Vpilepticide still continues It is really su1s zising the vast number of peo- pie who hs7e already been cured of fits and nervouY ess. In order that everybody may have a chance to test the medicine large trial bottles, valuable literature His tory of Epilepsy and testimonials, will be sent by mail absolutely free to all who write to the Dr. May Laboratory, 548 Pearl Street, New York City.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-04-22
Movinq to Arkanaps.

Ola.-The Home Fire Insurance Company of McAlester, Okla, is mak- ing arrangements to move it's general offices to Ola. The largest stockhold CTS of the company are residents of Yell county. The capital stock of the company is to be increased to S200,00O, half of which is to be fully paid in.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-04-22

There Catarrh in this section of the country than all other diseases put together and until the last few years was supposed to be ncurable For great many years doctors pronounced 1t local disease and prescribed local remedies and by constantly failing with local treatment, pronounced it incurable Science has proven Catarrh to be constitutional ois ease. and therefore requires constitutional treatment Halls Catarrh Cure manufactured by r. J. Cheney & Co.,. Toledo. ohio is the only Constitutional the market. It is taken internally in doses from 10 drops q teaspoonful. It acts directly the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. They offer one hundred dollars for any case it fails to cure. Send for circulars and testimonials.
 Address: F. J. CHENEY & CO.,. Toledo. Ohio.
 Sold by Druggists, 75c.
 Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-04-22
Church Struck by Lightning.

Mountain Home.-During severe electrical storm last week lightning struck the Presbyterian church at Mountain Home and did considerable damage. The bolt struck the spire, following it down and scattering over two sides of the building. Several windows were smashed, weather boarding torn off and timbers splin- tered.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-04-22
levee Contract is Let.

Ashdown.-James Sanderson was awarded the contract for the Ogden levee work by the levee board, which met at Ashdown recently, the contract price being 15 cents per cubic yard. It is expected the levee will be com pleted within the next 90 days.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-04-22
Little Rsrhara,s connIaint.

Four-year-old Barbara went to church with her two sisters and came home crying.
 What is the matter, dear?" inquired her mother.
 He preached a whole s-sermon- about-M-Mary and Martha" sobbed Barbara, "and-never said-a-word about me. e."-Lippincott's
The Carlisle independent., 1909-04-22
Seenaed EeaSnnahla

First Citizen (excitedly)-Can you tell me where the fire is?
 Second Citizen (calmly)-I think it must be the schoolhouse. There are a lot of boys dancing and yelling glee- fully just around the corner.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-04-22
Use Aliens Eoot-Ease.

It is the only cure for Swollen. Smart ing, Tired, Aching, Hot, Sweating Feet, Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens Foot Ease, a powder to be shaken into the shoes. Cures while you walk. At all Drug gists and Shoe Stores. 25c. Don't accept any substitute. Sample sent FREE Ad- dress. Allen S. Olmsled. LeRoy. N. '.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-04-22
chu.,h Cornerstone Laid

Junction City.-The cornerstone of the new Methodist church at Junction City was laid with appropriate cere- monies last week, Presiding Elder Me Kay being master of ceremonies.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-04-22

To have more of Health and more of Life, take Garfield Tea! This Natural laxa- tive regulates liver, kidneys stomach and bowels, corrects constipation, purities the blood and eradicates disease.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-04-22
4 Domestic Eve Remedy

Compounded by Experienced Physicians. Conforms to Pure Food and Drugs Laws. Wins Friends Wherever Used. Ask Drug gists for Murine Eye Remedy. Try Mu- rine in Your Eyes. You Will Like Murine.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-04-22
For Colds and eripp-capudine

The best remedy for Gripp and Colds is Hicks Capudine Relieves the aching and feverishness. Cures the cold-Headaches also. It's Liqud-Effects immediately-10, % and 50c at Drug Stores.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-04-22

The half of the world that gets along is unable to understand why the other half is always short.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-04-22
It's Kind.

'This squib about peoples hanging on to straps in street cars-'
 "Oh, that's standing joke"
The Carlisle independent., 1909-04-22

In case of accident, cuts, wounds, burns, scalds, sprains, bruises, etc, noth, ing will so quickly take away all pain and soreness as Hamlins Wizard Oil.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-04-22
Linuui5tic Resources,

'Ts this story you are telling me of hill-climbing, a true one?"
 "Yes, it is on the level"
The Carlisle independent., 1909-04-22
Pettit,s Eve Salve for 25c

relieves tired, overworked eyes, stops eye aches, congested, unframed or sore eyes. All
 druggists or Howard Bros, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-04-22
Doesn't Entertain.

Did you say he was lecturer and entertainer?"
 No; I merely said he was a lec-
The Carlisle independent., 1909-04-22

The man who is full, usually carries a pocket which is empty.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-04-22

Itch cured in 30 minutes by Woolford's Sanitary Lotion. Never fails. At druggists.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-04-22

Some figures do not lie until the dlressmaker starts to pad them.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-04-22

Athletic Association Organized, Benton-The Benton Athletic Asso- ciation was organized at Benton Thursday.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-04-22

Stealing away from bad company is justifiable larceny.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-04-22

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup. For children teethng softens the gums reduces fp- aammation slays pan cures wind colic. 25c bottle
The Carlisle independent., 1909-04-22
WHY, OF COURSE.

"Oh, Willie! You're going to fall" Nav. ain't, I'm tryin' a new fancy style of skatin'-dat's all."
The Carlisle independent., 1909-04-22

It is the man who can't do things that is always telling others how to do them.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-04-22
western Canada
MORE BIG CHOPS IN 1908

Another 60,000 set- tiers from the United States. New dis tricts opened for set- tlement. 320 acres ofland to each Set-
 tIer,-160 f free
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-02
bO[. MYERS WINS
l FIRST BLOOD IN
LAWSUIT
COURT HOLDS THAT RADFoRDs
PURCHASE OF INTEREST OF
PLAINTIFFS SON WAS FOR IA
THEIRS BENEFIT.

q George w. Radford was on the
stand, Tuesday morning. for cross-ex-
animation In Judge Murphys court.
where he Is defending an action
|hrought against him by Col. t. f.
Myers. the aged architect. who asks
Dr an accounting In connection with
be funds collected on judgment OBJ
aimed against the county of Lucerne
pa, amounting TO almost $4,000. Halt
'of this judgment was held by Col. My
era and half by his son, George w.
Myers. from whom the colonel is now
estranged. Radfrd purchased the
sons interest for $3.50.
Radford testified under cross-exam'
nation that he bought George w. My
prs' half outright and that he still own
cd 1t.
Attorney w. c. Stuart read from
Testimony given by Mr.. Radford In
the United States court in which he
admitted taking the assignment TO
protect Col Myers. who had been his
client for years. He also admitted
that Col. Myers had asked him to get
possession OF the sons half IL he
could. In view of this testimony
Judge Murphy ruled that there could
be no question but that Radford
bought George w. Myers half as a
benefit for his client, and II would be
20 considered. This Is considered the
most important victory for the plain
tin since the trial started.
Most of the session was taken up
with questions as to the services per
formed by Radford which are alleged
TO Offset the judgment received, and
leave the colonel In Radfords debt.
Radford told OF trips 20 Wilkesbarre
and Scranton. looking up information
regarding the litigation in progress.
Attorney Stuart insinuated by his
questions that the only time Mr.. Rad
ford was In Pennsylvania on Col. Ny
ers' business was once when he stop
ped there on his way back from Wash
ington, but the witness maintained
that he did real service for the
amounts he had charged.
Col Myers was your client from
1878 until 1906. and did he ever see
q written account OF your charges
against him until after this trial start
ed " Mr. Radford was asked
Never a written document" the
witness admitted, but he blamed the
delay to the colonel.
why. after | became the coloners
attorney. didn't he make a date with
you TO make up this account, and
didn't you run OF to a ball game, and
then apologize TO me over the
'phone?''
Mr.. Radford claimed that he could
remember no such occurrence.
We'll. we had to bring you into
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-02

Several valuable donations TO the
Detroit Museum OF Art were ar
nounced Monday afternoon at meet
ing OF the trustees OF that institution
Mrs. Harriet J. Scripps presented 10
the museum the extensive collection OF
engravings and etchings. comprising
some l.40O pieces in all. brought to-
gether by her husband. the late James
f. Scripps. Charles Willis Ward. or
Queens, N. Y. presented a deed tor
the painting known as Sisters on the
Seashore." by Bouguereau. and Charles
l.. Freer's gift OF the painting by j.
II. Twachtman was also ofhciaily re-
ported at the meeting. Another unex'
pected gift was the portrait OF Mrs.
Carl Melchers, which attracted SO
much attention at the exhibition held
In the Corcoran art gallery last month,
purchased by z. c. Walker and pre-
sented to the museum by him. Reso-
buttons on the death OF Mrs. I. }.
Sterling, one of the first incorpora'
tors OF the museum, were ordered
spread on the records and copies sent
TO the family.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-02
axT. C. shOTWEll.

NEW YORK. Feb. A better tone
prevailed in the stock market in the
early trading In Wall-st. today. This
was due TO a belief that the tarin
changes, IL made, would be insignia
cant In view OF the large deficit expect
ed TO be piled up by the treasury de-
partment during the year.
Although trading was dull, average
gains OF a point were recorded
throughout the list, with the Harri-
man shares. Reading & Erie favorites
in the railroad group. In the indus
trial department, Amalgamated Cop
per and Steel hares were the strong
features, advancing one point and ga
Of a point respectively. Shelters
was only trifle higher Traction
shares were strong. with Brooklyn
Rapid Transit the leader. with an ad-
vance OF over a point. There was a
demand for specialties at advancing
prices. American Can preferred ad-
vanced 2 IA points, Distillers l Is and
American Cotton OIL fractionally.
Gould shares were also strong, with
Denver & Rio Grande common Is
points higher.
In London American shares were
strong and higher.
On the New York curb market
prices opened steady. Goldfield Con-
solidated bowed strength as did Nipis-
sing. Kerr Lake. La Rose and Yukon
Gold.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-02

wire. so-rod spools. $3.50; bar. iron.
G SsS soS isrs s SaSS per D %
list: gaivanised. 50 per cent on; shsss
Iron. black. 20 guage. ~ Der owt; GAL
vanized. $3.50 per cwt
limes-el per 100
lemoas-Caiifornia. e3.boQA per ooA'
MushFOOmS-500 00c Der 10.
Onlons-Spanish. $500 per cratsi
Michigan. 70076c per bu: Cuban Ss.ss
per box
.ora.ss.-caiifornia. nsvsis. sa-7so
Oiis~Rsw iinseed. $50: boiled lin
seed, SIC gal, less ! per cent TOR cash
In 10 days: diamond headiight zero
eene. Shc; turpentine In barrel iots'
Top CorI-Ears IN Q2o per ID.
Observation-Disclosures $3.50 0to0 per
crate: n.50@1 per dos
Potatoes-Michigan. It0Soc per pu.
car lots. Z. o. b. Detroit. s0Q7+c per ou'
new Bermudas. S2.2s per blu.
.Po.itry-Hens. iahQ1aci spring.;
I3h 9l4c: geese. l2Gi3c: ducks. lty
toms toms l sS5fss Dfye sssK isel.s:
;pBsannss tuskss. ss yo"ns Yses suS od
toms. Is o soc per ID.
Provtsions-Mess pork. $500: family
pork. @17.2501z75: light. clear. $3.50:
heavy. e1e: smoked hams. ilo;
dry sailed briskets, 1ohc; shoulders:
7%c: picnic hams, 7c; bacon. lie; !ard
In tierces. l0%c: kettle rendered. IL Nc
per ID.
Rabbits-Sl rs per doz
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-02
WILL VOTE $4,000
TO COMMITTEE
COUNCIL TAKES ACTION THIS
EVENING TO PROVIDE FUNDS
FOR RY. INVESTIGATION.

Some $4,000 will be set aside from
the contingent fund by the council
Tuesday night. 10 pay the expenses OF
the committee OF so. A report 10 this
effect was adopted by the committee
on ways and means AFTER hearing
Mayor Breitmeyer and Controller
Doremus at length. Tuesday morning.
There was nothing wasteful or reck-
less in the way thar the aldermen con-
scented 10 part with this sum IL was
allowed only after much argument,
hesitation and haggling. This was not
through sudden incubation OF eco
nomical spirit In the aldermen. but be-
cause the city fathers can see null
titude of other exigent claims coming
! In and the available cash consists or
only about $4,000 In the house OF cor
rection fund and $4,000 in the con-
tingent fund. which may be swelled
by sidewalk and weed assessment col
lections from time 10 time.
The members OF this committee
will furnish all the money required, II
necessary. but they should not be
called upon TO do So said the mayor
No one knows just how much money
will be needed for this street railway
Investigation. Experts will have 10
be hired and there will be clerical hire
and postage. The men who have taken
this matter In hand are all good citi-
zens and they will not incur unneces-
sary expense. They should be given
what they ask My own opinion was
that they would not require more
than $4,000"
Aid Tossy wanted the matter TO go
over and be put In the estimates but
the mayor assured him that he expects
the committee TO finish its labors be.
fore the budget is made up. which Is
In April
Aid. Heineman declared that his ex-
perience with experts is that they will
charge whatever the hirer has, and so
he advocated small initial appropria-
ton with further payments as needed.
II was finally decided to set aside the
IS, 900 TO he mayors order and have
all bills passed upon by the council
committee on claims and accounts
That the mayors statement regard
ing the willingness OF the committee
OF so members 10 contribute Is not idle
talk Is evidenced by the fact that one
OF them has assured the secretary
that he will stand good for $4,000 of
expense.
The ways and means committee also
decided TO recommend an estimate of
$26.400 to purchase the Brush boule-
ward hospital site and then 10 resell
half OF IL, as soon as possible. TO the
trustees Of Grace hospital.
The claim OF William F. Garner for
sidewalk intersections. allowed for the
second time by the committee on
claims and accounts after having gone
TO the supreme court once. was re-
ferred TO Controller Doremus for a
week.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-02
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS

DETROIT. Feb. 2-Close: Mills in
the northwest are taking cash wheat
as fast as they can get IL. ana payins
Is growing steadily more bullisn. me
advance In Chicago was not engineered
by the big bulls, but came from the
covering or shorts and buying against
privileges The Patten' following are
not ready yet to cause sharp ad-
vance as that would cut on the con-
sumption Of cash wheat. They want
the cash stun 10 go as freely as pos
sible into consumption 30 that there
may be a small visible on hand when
the upward movement begins Patteh
Is said to be satisfied with the way the
market In shaping. and Is only bidinS
his time. The market on Tuesday
started out with a show OF 1rmness put
somebody began dumping wheat on the
crowd and the result was spell OF
weakness. There Is some doubt az TO
where the wheat came from. but IL -
hlnted that Patten did IL In order TO
stop the advance until he IL ready
for II
tloSl1 May opened without change at
opened at $i0ih and declined TO
si.oOs. september opened at csc. and
dropped 70 .,he; No red s.OS IA :
Coarse grain quotations; Corn-Cash
No 3. s2Ac; No. yellow. l car al SAC.
at 63Ac: No, yellow. 1 car at 81 =. c.
oats--Cash No. 3 white, sac asked.
Beans-Cash and February. s22s bid;
MAY. s2.30 bid.
Glover seed--Prime spot. 100 bags at
$3.50. March. 100 bags at 1895. sample
40 bags at $3.50 rs at $500, 10 at IS:
sample alsike. IL bags at t75. at
| s625.
Timothy seed-Prime spot. so bags
at $40.
Barley-Best samples are nrm at
ti25al.30 per cwt.
Receipts IN the Detroit market Tues
a led a =
OF corn. and 3 or oats. Withdrawals
were goo bbs or flour Stocks are 523 =
22O bu OF wheat. Si3.3sl bu OF corn.
1875 gg6 bu OF oats. and 20. sol bu OF rye.
Worlds visible supply changes:
Wheat 1888. 600 bu increase; corn. CAS-
900 bu. increase. oats. 2l6.000 bu. de-
crease.
Wheat receipts at Winnipeg, 266 cars.
NorfhweaIern wheat recelpta Tues-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-02
Markets an1 Finance

day. 1870 cars. year ago. 2sy.
st. Louis received 1900 bu OF wheat
year ago. $4,000 bu.
Wheat In Liverpool closed 10 ~ ID.
anu corn I'D higher.
Kansas city wheat receipts. 81 cars;
year ago, i+e. III
Primary wheat receipts Tuesday,
1000 bu; years ago. $4,000 blu.
Exports OF wheat and hour Tuesday.
3.0V0 blu.
CHICAGO GRAIN.
CHICAGO. Fob. 2--Wheat showed a
steady tone al the opening. with fairly
good buying by commission houses.
opening Wheat-May, el.OsA q LOB.
corn-May. e3ia Q6sNe to 6stse. Dat.
May, 52l. u b2tsc. Pork-May, NT.U1
al lilo. Lard-May. sy.65. Ribs-May.
There were declines ia the wheat
markets OF Duluth and Minneapolis and
this fact seemed 10 oyerbalance all else
In the trade as prices here closed y a.
esc lower. There We're some shorts 10
cover on the decline and "A reaction
from the lowest points resulted. Corn
was " u ~ lower. and oats were OF
~ q nc. and provisions were lower all
around.
Closing prices: wheat-May. Si.OSis
asked. Corn--May, 63h q6shc bid
oats-May. 81 &C bid. Poslk-Msy.
$685. Lard-May. $500 bid. RIBS
May. ss.s7 u $50 asked.