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The Colorado statesman., 1910-05-21

Many interesting glove contests are
pulled off at the Rocky Mountain Ath-
letic gymnasium each week. Some OF
the boys are very clever with the big
mits.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-05-21

For Rent-Two unfurnished rooms
for light housekeeping. Mrs. Bran
ford 1858 Champa street.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-05-21

An entertainment at Central Baptist
church last Tuesday night was one of
the enjoyable festivities of the week.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-05-21

Mrs. Lou Edwards left the city last
Wednesday for Washington, d. Z. She
Will join her husband, Rev. G. A. Ed
wards, in New GLASGOW, Va, after her
visit in Washington.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-05-21

Mrs. w. Horton went to st. Lnke's
hospital last Thursday, where she un-
derwent a successful operation.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-05-21

The piano contest at the r. M. A.
Club last Monday evening proved to
be quite an interesting feature. The
prize, silver cup, was awarded to
VIM. Davis.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-05-21

Thomas Dickerson has returned
from the G.. A. r. state meet, of which
he was a delegate, held at Grand
junction this week. He reports a
good time and royal treatment.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-05-21

William B. Mann, a cousin of r. l..
Lewis, arrived in the city Wednesday
from New York City to remain.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-05-21

The Denver colored sports are ar
ranging to attend the big fight on July
4th. A special car will be chartered
to convey them to and from the fight.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-05-21

in the Territory of New Mexico.
We trust that the day will be OBJ
served by the colored people.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-05-21

Furnished or unfurnished rooms for
rent in a modern house, 2415 Court
Place. Mrs. G. ]. Morgan.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-05-21

Miss Virginia Robinson, of Cleve-
land, Ohio, is the guest of Mrs. G. j.
Morgan, 2415 Court Place.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-05-21

Mrs. G. A. Stills, of 2570 Franklin
street, is numbered among the sick.
Her many friends wish her speedy
recovery.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-05-21

Nicely furnished and unfurnished
rooms for rent. All modren, LOUIS
George, 2S19 Glenarm Place.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-05-21

VIM. Parks left last Sunday for a
visit with relatives and friends in To-
peka. Kansas.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-05-21

For Rent-Modern furnished rooms
at 1850 Lawrence st.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-05-21

A. G. Fallings left last Monday for
Kansas City, where he will spend his
vacation from his duties as clerk at
the postoffice.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-05-21

For Rent-Furnished room for rent
at 1S49 Marion st.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-05-21

The rally at Shorter church last
Sunday was quite a success, as about
$1,000 was realized.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-05-21

The R. M. A. C. baseball team met
it's first defeat last Sunday in an elev-
en-inning game with Valverde team.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-05-21

For Rent-Nicely furnished room
all modern conveniences, at 250S Glen
arm Place.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-05-21

H. l.. Pitts of Omaha, who is in the
Pullman service, was here last Satur-
day.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-05-21

Hair cut, is cents; 1881 Arapaho'
street.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-05-21

r. l.. Williams of Kansas City. NO.,
was in the city Tuesday.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-05-21

Rev. James Washington of Chey-
enne, Wyo., was in the city this week.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-05-21

Mrs. Anna Batiste is suffering with
a severe cold this week
The Sentinel=record., 1910-01-22
ST. LOUIS. IRON MOUNTAIN AND
 SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY.
SPECIAL srockHoLoERs' MEETING.

NOTICEIS HEREBY GIVEN that a spe- cial meeting of the stockholders of the St. LoulA Iron Mountain and Southern Rail- way Company will be held at the principal ohlee or said Company, To Room roc, Mis- sodri Pacific Building, in the City of St. Louis, In the State of Missouri on the 2d gay or February, 1910, at nine o'clock in the forenoon of that day. to consider and act upon 1he following propositions
 Gal To purchase and acquire all or any part of the railroads and other property, as sets and franchises of aii or any of the fol-
 lowing named railroad companies. Arkan- Sas and Louisiana Railway Company Ar kansas Midland Railroad Company. Arkan- sas Southwestern Railway Company. The
 Brlnkley, Helena and Indian Bay Railroad company Coal Belt Railway Company,
 Earmeryille Southern Railroad Company.
 Garland Western Railway Company. Gurdon
 X Ft- Snfith Railroad, Gurdon and Fort
 smith Northern Railway Company, Herrin
 Railway. Herrin and Johnston City Railway
 Company Kansas and Arkansas Valley
 Hallway, Little Rock and Hot Springs West
 ern Railroad Company The Little Rock X
 Junction Railway, Mississippi River. Ham
 burg and Western Railway Company
 Natchez < Western Railway Company, New
 pany, Pine Bluf and Western Railroad Company, Springfield Southwestern Railway Company, St. Louis, Watkins and Gulf Rail- way Company, and Wabash Southern Rail
 
 (b) To increase the capital stock of this Company by the amount of S60 000000 such increase of the capital stock to consist of 6O0000 shares of the par value of $100 each, so that the total authorized capital stock shall be $19O,0000O0
 Co To consent to. concur in, approve and authorize an increase of the bonded in- debtedness of St. Louis, Iron Mountain and southern Railway Company, by the amount of $25,000, ,000 by the issue of Gold Bends of the Company. limited in the aggregate to the principal amount of $25.000, GOO at any one time outstanding aud to be secured by | mortgage and deed of trust on aaa of the whole or part of the railroads and other property and franchises of the Company, whether now owned or hereafter acquired. and to consent to, concur in and authorize the execution and delivery of such mort gage and deed of trust, and to consider and act upon the form and terms of such bonds and of such mortgage and deed. of trust. and the sale of sil or any of said Cold Bonds to | The Missouri Pacific Railway Company. | (d) To ratlfy the proceedings of fhe Board of Directors heretofore taken in and about the matters aforesaid. including the authorization of said bonds and mort gage and deed of trust, and the use to be made | of said bonds. and to consider and act upon such other business as may properly be transacted at the meeting.
 The stock transfer books of the Company will be closed at 3 r. NJ. on Friday. the 14th day of January 1910, and will remain closed Intii 10 A M. CD Thursday, the 3d day of February, 1910.
 Dated New York, November IT. f0Oo By order of the Board of Directors. D GEORGE ]. GOULD, c 4. H. CAI.EF. President.
The Sentinel=record., 1910-01-22
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior.

Department of the Interior. U. s. Land Office at Camden, Ark, Dec. 22, 1909.
 Notice is hereby given that John J. Hill, of Rockville, Ark. who, on Octo- Der IT. 1902, made homestead entry No. 25.9S2 (Serial No. 01393l, for Sw. A NV. A, NV. A sW. A, Sec. IS, T. S., R. 21 W. and SEE. IA NE. A, Sec. B, Township 1 S., R. 22 w, 5th Prin. meridian, has filed notice of intention to make final five year proof, to establish claim to the land above described, before clerk of Montgomery county. q Mt. Ida. Ark., on the 9th day of February, 1910. Claimant names as witnesses: Perry J. Hill, of Avant, Ark. Henry T. Mcclure, of Cedar Glades, Ark.
 Fred A. Meredith. of Cedar Glades. Ark
 Lee Mcclure, of Cedar Glades. Ark.
 H. c. FRIEDHEIM,
 Register.
The Sentinel=record., 1910-01-22
THE WHITES WIN
 OVER THE REDS LOCAL GIRLS BASKET BALL SQUAD FORMS TWO TEAMS
 AND PLAYS AT 6lJoU.
same That Is To Be Played Tonight Will Be Played Between the Lo-
 cal Team and Malvern.

At the last moment the girls bas- ket ball team of the Lonoke high school refused to meet the local high school team, as had been scheduled for last night, but the large crowd that were in attendance at the Bijou Rink were more than repaid for their disappointment of seeing the local high school team meet the Lonoke team.
 The local basket ball squad divided into two as evenly matched teams as they coulds and put up one of the best articles Of the game that is to be seen among the girls, Naming the teams the Rels and Whites. the first girls game that has been played this season was played last night.
 The Reds included Misses Bessie Wakelin, Ruth Ledgerwood, Bessie Moss. Fay Ledgerwood, Mildred How ell and Lucia Shepard. while the White included Misses Aleen Lower, Kate Marin, Ida Jordan, Vera Wilcox, Elsie Golden and Mildred Howell.
 For the first fifteen minutes of the play of the first half no goals were thrown until the Whites made foul and the Reds scored one. This was soon followed by a field goal by the Reds and at the end of the first half he score stood 3 to 1 in favor of the Rede.
 The second half opened with renew ed energy on the part of the Whites but the Reds met them with little better than they were able to send and scored one field goal and one foul god while the Reds were only able 10 score on one foul goal
 The game ended to 1 in favor oi the Reds.
 Tonights game will be played with the Malvern high school team AS soon as it was learned that the Lo noke team could not be able to meei the local high school team arrange ments were made with the Malvern team. who will arrive here in tht | morning and contest the locals righ to winning the championship agaiI this year as they have in the pas two years.
The Sentinel=record., 1910-01-22
BOYS DISAPPOINTED.

The Hot Springs high school boys basket ball team were disappointed by the Texarkana high school team, with whom they had scheduled games with for last night and the night be- fore to be played at Texarkana.
 Yesterday when they were having their farewell practice before leaving for Texarkana they received tele- gram stating that Texarkana could not give them the game as it was scheduled, giving reasons that they
The Sentinel=record., 1910-01-22
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The Sentinel=record., 1910-01-22
Your credit is good with

~ esn'rai'-. -. ..... Phone s3u we still have on hand a large mum. per or new and second hand heatino stoves. Offering 'em at reduction on m account of backward winter. household goods bought. sold and ex. changed.
The Sentinel=record., 1910-01-22

could not secure the rink to hold the game in and later saying that on ac- count of the street car service, that was torn up, they could not get a sufficient crowd to allow them 10 car " the local players down there.
The Sentinel=record., 1910-01-22

Charles Steiner, young man re- siding at Kirk and Pleasant street, yesterday afternoon was suffering with high fever as the result of sticking nail in his foot. The symp- toms alarmed friends considerably.
The Sentinel=record., 1910-01-22

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The Sentinel=record., 1910-01-22

George H. Lee, who has recently been promoted to general manager of the Rock Island lines in the middle west, is in the city on a brief busi- ness visit
The Sentinel=record., 1910-01-22

0. H. Sumpter, candidate for rail road commissioner in this district, will be in Little Rock today to attend the gathering of Democrats from all sections of the state at the committee meeting.
The Sentinel=record., 1910-01-22
WARMING ORDER.

In the Garland chancery court. Viola Sledge. plaintiff,
 Against
 Jessie Sledge. defendant.
 The defendant, Jessie Sledge, is warned to appear in this court with in thirty days and answer the com. plaint of the plaintiff Viola sledge. Witness my hand and seal of said court this 23d day of December, 1909.
 H. A. WHTTTTNGToN. Clerk
 ]. R. HoUsLEY. D. c. c FLOYD HUFF, Attorney ad iitem. A. E. HOOKER, Atty. for Plaintiff.
The Sentinel=record., 1910-01-22

Hiram Wilmington has returned from a trip east, where he secured elhe agency of another splendid type of popular priced automobile.
The Sentinel=record., 1910-01-22
PURELY PERSONAL

Mrs. s. J. MacEIroy, who has been very i'll at st Jcseph's Infirmary for seyarai weeks, with pneumonia, is improving rapidly.
The Sentinel=record., 1910-01-22

Manager T. R. Hayes of the Park Hotel left yesterday for Detroit. On his return he will be accompanied by Mrs. Hayes and they will spend the remainder of the season here.
The Sentinel=record., 1910-01-22

County Clerk Robert H. Mooney leaves this morning to attend the meeting of the State Democratic Committee in Little Rock today.
The Sentinel=record., 1910-01-22

George w. Housley, passenger agent of the Hot Western, left yes terday for Little Rock to attend the Hoo Hoo meeting.
The Sentinel=record., 1910-01-22

Robert Darff has returned to the city from Chicago, after an absence of twelve years. Bob, who is now fnarried and brings his wife with him. will be remembered as hustl- ing newsboy in those days.
The Sentinel=record., 1910-01-22

Wayne Moore has gone to Little Rock to attend the annual concaten. ation of Hoo Hoo.
The Sentinel=record., 1910-01-22

.astfs. Dr. L. H. Fordham has return ed from Europe and opened offices n ta.A Dugan.stnarz Enildiug, where she xilI De glad t5 sse her old patisats-
 11t1in
The Sentinel=record., 1910-01-22

George Gray, a former Hot Springs business man, is here on visit from Texarkana, which is now his home.
The Sentinel=record., 1910-01-22

Mrs. Graham of New Orleans Is reported very sick at her home on Prospect avenue.
The Sentinel=record., 1910-01-22

Jim Housley goes to Little Rock this morning on visit to the State Democratic Committee meeting.
The Sentinel=record., 1910-01-22

Chesapeake oysters received daily at Gunther's Buffet. 1-51m
The Sentinel=record., 1910-01-22

Baltimore Blue Points al ounther's Buffet. 1-5 In
The Detroit times., 1910-12-13

A great steel millionalre-that is,
rich man who owned many big
factories which made steel rails, and
cars, and wheels--lived in mansion
and had much money. which makes a
modern man great IL chad but one
child, a girl OF eleven years, who was
pretty enough and sweet enough, bur
who was very, very stupid.
Her Pittsburg parents called her
Nannette because they had travelled
in France. Once she heard her faith
er and mother say how stupid she
was. so il made her sad and she wan
dered about alone continually, often
refusing to even allow her nurse 10
go with her, which they thought an
ether proof OF her stupidity.
One morning she was walking In
the beautiful woods near home when
she heard her name-"Nannette
Nannette"-again and again.
The little girl stopped under a
great oak tree TO listen.
Il am Nannette-the stupid she
mournfully replied.
And | am Splt-Tongue, the Talk
ing Crow" said a hoarse voice.
Nannette looked abuot her in won
der She could see neither crow, nor
man, nor woman, nor child-nor any
thing that resembled n fairy.
(Nannette believed firmly in fairies
which made her hard-headed father
sure that his child was stupid. But
we know people who believe in fair
| los ara hriphtoSt Of ALL
Suddenly very black crow flew
toward her, with a rustic and perch
ed on her left shoulder.
My dear, you are not stupid" said
the talking crow.
why, you can talk" replied as
tonished Nannette.
Yes" said the crow.
And you are crow" exclaimed
Nannette.
Which proves that you are not so
! stupid as some people think, argued
the crow, "or you would not be sur
! priSed"
Nanettes eyes began to shine with
intelligence. Already she was new
! Nannette
| The crow hoped TO the ground,
and Nannette saw red-headed
hunchbacked boy appear In the
crows place.
"Why--why," erie 'dNannette.
How / shall love TO play with
you Nannette said. But" and she
looked sorry, Il should like you so
much better-if-"
Nannette grew very mysterious, for
she had woman's soul
And the dwarf hunchback fairy i'm
mediately turned into the most beau
tiful STRAIGHTFORWARD boy of fifteen
that little Nannette had ever seen!
"Of course" cried the girl child,
standing with her hands behind her,
you can be beautiful, if you can
make me wise
The Detroit times., 1910-12-13

natives are warned OF the stealthy
approach OF the crocodile by the
pungent odor OF musk which that ami
mails cmits at all times. Crocodiles
are often killed with an iron barb
tipped Javelin and sometimes with 4
bullet which, notwithstanding tradi-
ton, easily pierces his armored hide.
The natives eat the crocodile flesh,
use the fat, regard the eggs as deli
cacies and prize the musk glands high
ly, using the musk as ointment for
their hair and body.
Crocodiles inhabit many parts OF the
globe. They are quite common in the
southern part OF our own country, es.
pecially in Florida, where II is SUP
posed they lay In wait on the river
banks. TO swallow alive some unfor'
tunate pickaninny. That. however. is.
nothing more nor less than the most
outrageous nature taking. While ii Is
true that crocodiles frequently kill
human beings for food, there is no
truth in the swallowing alive fiction.
Despite the crocodile's enormous
mouth, its throat is small. This ugly
reptile finds 1t necessary to take small
pieces OF food at one time, because OF
it's rigidly articulated jaw, and UNI
elastic throat. All its large prey must
first be torn into little bits before Mr.
or Mrs Crocodile can make meal OF
it, When the crocodile is angry he
barks. fIe lives to "A good old ~age
and often passes the century mark.
An old countries during the winter and
in warm climates in times of drought
the crocodiles bury themselves in the
mud from which they emerge upon
the return of prosperity. These rep
tiles are tricky and have the advan-
The Detroit times., 1910-12-13
A holiday Suggestion.

Among the many useful articles APP
Iropriatc for a Christmas gift, good
'prEtain pen Is perhaps well In the
lad. IN selecting an article OF this
jature, however, II IL important 10
|elect one OF known quality and repu-
htion. Detroit people are particularly
|ortunate In having as one OF their
Principal industries the most extern
lively and favorably known fountain
en- made, The "Laughlin." and shop
ers, especially those not familiar with
he various makes. should see to Ii
hat I'm selecting a fountain pen for
friend that they secure one with a
Equation for high class. Look for the
anne "Laughlin' stamped upon the
enline article, and do not be misled
Cheap limitations.
. In case the pen you select for friend
hould prove too fine or too coarse; too
ard or too soft; too large or 100
mail. IL IL Is a Laughlin IL may be
hanged at one OF the retail stores OF
bis company, until the owner is suited.
|istead OF being Obliged "a send IL 20
Missouri" as IS the case with out-of-
own makes
The Detroit times., 1910-12-13

tage OF being equally at home on land
and In the water. They often use
their compressed. powerful tails as
weapons with which they sweep their
unsuspecting prey into the water ana
hold them until they are drowned.
The ancient Egyptians used to wor-
ship the crocodiles Of the Nile and
when these ugly reptiles died they
We're embalmed The monster croco-
diles are now extinct and the fossil
ancestors OF the crocodile of today,
especially the one known as the genus
rhamposuchus of the Siwalik hills OF
India, attained a length Of over 90
feet
The crocodile usually leads a peace
full domestic existence, but when hun
CRY and no other food is to be had
he turns into a cannibal and eats his
own babies.
While the alligator Is of the crocO-
die family, it differs from the croco-
die in a few respects. The feet are
less webbed, and the head is shorter
and fiatter and he is less aquatic. The
hunters who are after the valuable
skin. killed in the United States be-
tween 1880 and 1890 100000 OF these
reptiles. Alligators are of slow
growth. At the age OF 10 they are
only two feet long and if you ever see
12-foot alligator splashing around
in a zoo tank you can make up your
mind that his age is about seventy-fve
and If he's longer than II feet he may
be a centenarian.
The Detroit times., 1910-12-13
Saved From Awful Death.

How an appalling calamity in his
|amily was prevented Is told by A. ID.
HcDonald, OF Fayetteville, N. c., r. F.
b. No. s. MY sister had consump'
hon." he writes, she was very thin
Ind pale, had no appetite and seemed
o grow weaker every day, as all
|emedies failed, till DR.. Kings New
was tried, and SO complete
y cured her, that she has not been
Troubled with a cough since. Its the
best medicine | ever saw or heard Of
For coughs, colds, lagrippe. asthma,
|roup, hemorrhage, all bronchial trou'
lies, Il has no equal. Guaranteed by
D. c. Kinsel, Central Drug Co., Gray
\ Worcester
The Detroit times., 1910-12-13
n p e SpHis
NANNETTE AND THE FAIRY CROW.

Placing hand on Nannette's
shoulder the handsome boy kissed
her on the forehead
I'VE shall be playmates forever"
he said
And the child who had been stupid.
but who now understood many things.
The Detroit times., 1910-12-13

The sultan of Morocco believes that
certain members of legislative bodies
should have their ears cut Off Con
gress meets Monday, Dec. 5.