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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-14

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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-14

This is Flag Day but the display Of
bunting in Alexandria was limited,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-14
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special for this week: A Fivc-Picce
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-14

Select Soft Shell Crabs on toast and
Deviled Crabs at Spinkss Cafe, Prince
and Royal streets.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-12-30

nmes repeater red, he gets eighty for his FIVE,
don't he, and that's the fare to Oregon
he ought to hit it once in sixteen times. y
ne has hit it; but not with five for a
starter, and he can't afford to play flyer
very often. He's a great character among
the boys, and when he makes a fve-dollar
play It's as much excitement as horse race.
that's him coming in the door now. He's
gong to try to catch someone for game of
billiards.
As Doc Martin looked in the direction in
dlcated, he gave very Slight start in spite
OIL himself. Oregon saw them, and came
over to speak to Gushing. He was neatly
dressed man, with red face, long thin nose,
struggling chin whiskers, and watery eyes.
a hard drinker, who had seen better days.
Had 'em running tonight, Mike. ! be-
lieve Andy showed the ball into the black
with his hand when that lightning struck
Gushing laughed at the absurdity of the
insinuation. "Shake hands with Doc Mar
tin, the new dealer"
AsRed Leary extended his hand, he caught
Just a glimpse of the bottom lid of the
dealers eyes under the SLOUGH hat He held
the hand longer than necessary, and APP
peared to be trying to recollect something.
"Play billiards." he asked, suddenly.
No. That's a game never learnt"
"Then you're not the man l thought you
was at first; cause he was crack jack at
billiards. Hullo! There's Judge Davis.
I'll do him up, just for practice"
chat Judge Davis, 7 remarked Gushing,
as they watched the game, is one Of our
customers. Came here from Nebraska,
believe" Doc Martin glanced quickly at
the Judge on hearing this, but made no
comment. He plays the wheel" Gushing
went OH, and we can't beat him. He's got
the stuff, and he's one of the fellows we want
you to trim.
81 guess there won't be any trouble about
that" said Martin with smile, as he stood
up TO go. "I'll say good night now See
you at the White Horse in the morning
Mike Gushing stayed to sec the game out,
and the Judge was SO elatcd at winning thai
he invited them alto have drink.
"say, Nike" Leary began, edo yol
know, first off, | thought your new dealer
was an old friend Of mine; but come to think
of If, his times not up yet.
Most of your friends are doing time,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-12-30

Eighteen rcd; even; and undcr,''
called the man behind the table, in the same
monotonous tone, as he piled up the checks
on the table in front of Red Lcary, down
whose cheeks tears were streaming, while
everyone was shaking his hand, slapping him
on the back, and shouting, "All aboard for
Oregon"
You can cash them for me, Mister
Dealer said Leary at last. The drawer
was pulled open, and grecnbacks took the
place of the checks. Then Andy took it
upon himself to announce fifteen minutes
recess and drinks all round, on the house.
What will Mike say, when he hears Oregon
won outs' was his parting remark as he led
the way to the bar.
AS Andy and Oregon left the room, fol-
lowed by the crowd, shouting and laughing,
Judge Davis stood for moment with his
right hand resting on the edge of the layout,
hesitatng about following them. The cash
drawer was still open, and Doc Martin was
still standing there. While apparently watch
ing the triumphant departure of Lcary, the
Judge saw, or thought he saw, out OF the cor
ner OF his eye, a wad slipped out of the deal
cr's pocket; some bills stripped from it
and laid deity and noisclcssly in the cash
drawer
The Judge was no fool, and he put several
things together in his mind during the next
few seconds. AS the last OF the noisy crowd
left the room, he turned TO Martin with the
remark; guess we don't want to join that
celebration
"This for mine, was the only reply.
The Judge sat down again in tho empty
room, opposite the dealer, and watched him
closely for moment or two, evidently turn
ing over something in his mind. Got an
envelope here, Doc2" he asked presently.
A sheet OF paper and an envelope were
handed out from drawer under tho table.
The Judge took out his fountain pen, wrote
few lines, and then addressed the envelope
The other man was still arranging the check
rack.
You can read that if you like, Doc, before
! mail it, he said quietly, handing the I'M
sealed letter across the table.
Doc Martins hands trcmblcd just little
as he glanced at the envelope. II was adj
dressed to the Governor Of Nebraska, and
was Marked Private and Confidential. =
He lnfolded the note slowly and his fingers
clenched tightly into his palm as his eyes
followed the words
DEAR BOB: Remember YOU promised me at
Manassas that if ever you could do me favor, you
would2 Send me full pardon for Pete Moran, and
ask no questions.
Your old comradc, Company D,
CHARLIE DAVIS"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-12-30

surrounded by closely packed chairs
Two men were on their knees at the edge
Of the carpet, one holding it down, the other
driving tacks.
Z. guess that will stay put Doc" remarked
Mike Gushing, the proprietor Of the place,
getting up and stretching himself. II never
knew you could run electric wires in the floor
cracks before No fear of fire, eh?"
They're nothing but bell wires, answered
Doc Martin, standing up and pulling his
SLOUGH hat over his eyes. Let's sec how it
works. He was a powerfully built man.
about medium height, with very pale and
rather sad face. His long apprehensve nose,
hanging over his black moustachc, and his
square jaw, standing guard behind his short
goatee, were all that could be seen Of his
features The black SLOUGH hat entirely hid
his eyes.
The two men pulled. the cloth from the
long table, revealing a roulette wheel between
two layouts. Mike Gushing was anxious to
see the result Of the evenings work. Doc
Martin was what gamblers call mechanic
and his services came high; fifty week and
ten per cent. Of the profits. The mechanic
examined the pattern Of the carpet carefully;
studied the feel Of the table legs against his
toes, as if measuring the distances he would
have to move his feet, and then began to spin
the wheel for his employer. Nomatter where
Mike Gushing placed his bets, the ball always
fell into some number that made him lose
more than he won.v
Works pretty slick, Doc" he remarked
finally. Let's go over to the Peabody and
get d drink =
The two men strolled into the billiard
room and were talking over the details OF the
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-12-30

suppose" remarked Gushing, giving the
Judge nudge with his elbow
"Well, no, replied Leary, musingly, tax
ing another sip of hot whiskey; "but this
case was rather peculiar. In fact, he didn't
never ought TO have done time; but Ne.
braska juries is an uncertain proposition, and
money will do many things"
Nebraska! Why that's my State" in
terrupted the Judge. Was he sentenced in
Nebraska? What town. What's his manner
Do YOU remember the judge?"
swell, now say! Go slow and give TEL
low a chance His name, that is, the name
of the fellow I'm talking about, and that
thought at first was this fellow that sat here,
was Pete Moran, and he GOT
"Why he escaped five years ago.
"You don't tell me! Then it might be-
But no: ii couldn't be him. He would have
lnowed me for sure. He would have shook
hands with me right away, althoughit's tltteen
wears now. Yes! He'd ha' been pumped full
Of lead once Of it hadn't been for me. Was
YOU in Nebraska when he was sent up!D
mo, but ! remember reading about the
escape. and know there is two hundred
reward offered for him now. The present
Governor is good friend Of mine, same
company during the war. If you want to
earn that two hundred and you think you
know your man, can find out from him
ANYTHING you want to know. got between
him and a Johnny Reb at Manassas unc-
ton lust in time, and men don't forget things
like that, even if they do get &c, be governors
aNo. don't want no rewards like that.
Ga Won say Pete Moran escaped! We was
,lways good friends, Moran and !, IN Ne
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-12-30

opening of the new gambling saloon, which
was to take place the next night, with Doc
Martin in charge Of the roulette wheel, when
young fellow spied Mike Cushing and
rushed UP to him, evidently full OF news.
Say! Oregon made a play at Andy's
table tonight He run his flyer up to forty,
letting it stand same old way on the red.
And say! You heard that clap when the
thunder and lightning came right together
about half an hour ago."
guess everyone in Memphis heard that,
What Of it
& Why Andy had just spun the wheel when
that clap came, and it made him jump SO ne
threw the ball on the wheel, and down 1t
went into the black. In all that bang ana
roar, when we was all pale as ghosts and most
Of us saying prayer, you ought to see Ore,
gon, shaking his fist at the lightning, and
calling ON It to strike right there and XIII
every son Of a gun in the place
WHO is this Oregon?" asked Doc Martin,
carelessly.
Ills names not Oregon" answered the
proprietor of the White Horse. " Goodness
knows what his name is. Some OF the boys
call him Red Leary. He got stranded here
about three months ago, trying to work ms
way back to his wife and family IN Oregon
he says. He's got a system to beat roulette
and when that system works, back to oregon
he goes" ,
And hasn't it worked once in three
months?" i.
Well, it has and it hasn't. You see, M
system IS to put five on the rcd alter II l,as
come black three times, and TO let IT stane
to come red four times. II it comes icul
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-12-30


read it several times, shaking his head and
clenching his fist, as if he were in pain.
When he went out, Doc Martin strolled over
to the waste7paper basket and picked out a
dirty blue envelope with an Oregon post
mark on it. He read the address, and then
stood looking at nothing for minute or two,
running his fingers along the edge of the
envelope. Then he tossed it back into the
basket and went round to the White Horse
Red Lcary did not make any play on the
opening night Of the new gambling place.
He did not even put in an appearance.
He's got bad news from the old woman
this morning, | believe explained Andy,
who was sitting in the lookout chair, and
then he added in an aside to Doc Martin,
who was rolling; 81 guess things is going to
hell in Oregon, cause the old man amt there
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-12-30

checks, leaving two stacks, worth twenty-five
dollars each
"1hat queers him" remarked one of the
players, leaning back and shaking his
head.
@He's done quit his system TO let it all
lay. Now he lose his fifty, sure"
Quick as fash Lcary passed the odd
checks to the Judge. "Bct 'em for me, /" he
whispered hoarsely. The Judge put them
on the red.
Leary stood there like a statue, with his
hand over his twitching mouth. Judge Davis
muttered something like a prayer as the little
ball left the fingers of the bloodless man be-
hind the table; the only man in the room
who did not seem to care. He did not even
seem TO sec the Wheel but was looking down
at the floor under his feet, as though he
thought he had dropped something.
The ball fell into the red again.
by God, he wins out.'' they yelled, with
one voice.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-12-30


The Judge looked at Doc Martin, who
was quietly Strengthening up the checks in the
rack, absolutely indifferent TO the whole
affair. Not getting any hint from the man
who had put up half the stake, he acted on
his own responsibility.
81 should stick to my system if it were
nc !"
Money goes as it lays said Leary de-
cisively.
Everyone stood tense and eager for the
next roll; but Doc Martin went on non
chalantly arranging the check rack
g Fifty is the limit, isn't it2' he said to
the lookout, quietly.
THAT'S so, gasped Andy, as if waking up
out OF a dream You'll have to pinch that
bet, Reddy. Fifty's the limit, you know"
Leary reached over and picked up the odd
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-12-30

to attend to en-. If he don't get home
pretty soon, there won't be no home to 20 to-
Martin did not answer. He went on pick
ing up the chips on the layout and paying
bets as if it were no affair of his what hap
pened to Red Leary's family.
Two or three nights afterward Judge
Davis strolled in and played for a while.
About midnight Red Leary walked in, look
ing tired and hungry. He nodded his ac
acknowledgement of the greetings of the gamblers
round the table and watched the wheel for
a minute or two. II came black three times.
He pulled a crumpled two-dollar bill from
his pocket and threw it on the red without
any remark, standing well back from the
table, his face toward the door, all ready to
60. When the ball fell into the green, he
disappeared without word.
Judge Davis, who had been chatting with
Doc Martin a good deal, rose TO go at the
same time Martin turned to Andy: Count
them up for me, will you. want to put on
my coat I'm cold"
As the Judge passed out after Andy had
counted and cashed his checks, Martin
stopped him. "say, Judge" he said, almost
in a whisper, pulling roll of greenbacks from
his pocket; "do me favor on the quiet.
Stake that poor devil for five next time YOU
see him come in here You know who
mean"
"Sure. was the quick reply. And I'll
put five with it for luck. | believe he's had
bad news from Oregon lately. | used to
think that story was fake; but reckon
it's straight"
1t was two or three nights before Leary
came again. He stood with his hands be-
hind him, watching the wheel, but with no
apparent interest in it.
Bet he's dead broke" ventured one to his
neighbors.
Black amt been out three times running
tonight, Rcddy. It's about due. Now's
your chance" suggested another, but Leary
took no notice.
Judge Davis looked at the woe-begone figure
for moment, then he caught Doc Martins
eve The dealer nodded, and the Judge
took Leary aside for few minutes. Curl
ously enough, when they came back to the
table it had come up black three times
Learv put ten-dollar bill on the red.
The wheel revolved silently. The ball
brass studs. II hung on the edge OF the
wheel for fraction of a second, and then ii
fell into the red.
The next roll of the wheel it came red
again, and thirty-two blue checks, each
worth a dollar and quarter, had taken the
place Of the ten-dollar bill. One mar
reached out his hand to arrange the pile
more neatly. but Learv grabbed his arm
Don't you dare touch them" he snarled
.'that money goes as it lays
The red came again. Eighty dollars wortl
Of checks were piled up now.
"Hooray! He goes to Oregon at last
!; He's got his eighty" shouted half dozen a
once Everyone crowded round the luck,
player, most of them begging him to pick "
his checks and cash in. He turned to Judg
, Davis.
"The SYSTEMS to leave it stand four times
You staked me, Judge. What would yo'
do ~
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-12-30

{ had been a hot
Summers day in
Memphis, but about
nightfall a refresh
ingthunderstormh had
come to cool off the
air. Upstairs at the
White Horse a single
light was burning in
a big room, in which
the only furniture
was a long table.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-09
Prohibition Address

J. A. Naples, delivered a pro hibition address at the Baptist church last Wednesday night. The audience was not as large as 1t would have been if the address had been advertised, but no ohe knew of his coming until the same afternoon. Mr. Naples is q humorist as well as an orator of note and those present enjoy ed his discourse as he kept the house in an uproar by the tales he told to illustrate the drunk ard.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-09
Ladies Aid Entertainment

The Baptist Ladies Aid Soci- ety entertained at the home of Mrs. c. VI. Hinchee's last Thursday evening. Miss Car mody entertained the guests while the refreshments were be- Ing prepared.
 The whole residence was deco rated for the occasion. The din ing room was decorated through out in a white and green affect; the reception room white and red roses; the parlor white and blue with cut flowers anu the lawn with Japanese lanterns. Very tempting refreshments which consisted of cake, ice cream and lemonade were sery- cd.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-09
Looks Batter

The work of remodeling the new station is progressing rapid ly, The frame work is already up and other work will begin at once.
 If the Rock Island will now open up it's heart and move the freight station out of the way so that the street can be opened up all the way through and while they are moving it the Town Council should have them to en- large it.
 Ne are unable to learn if they are going to beautify the place, but we believe that it should be done as they have plenty of space and the small sum expended in this way would add wonderfully to the looks of the town. If they were to plant flowers and they should grow as quickly as the weeds are growing we would soon be able to witness an Allad- in's lamp in reality.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-09
Moved His Barber Shop

l want to announce to the pub lie that l have moved my barber shop in the building recently ocz copied by Dr. IIinehee, just one door north of the Hotel Mester- field. In moving into this build ing l will be able to give you bet ter service than l could have in the building l have just vacated. I solicit your patronage and guarantee you the best and prompt service ohtainable
 BILLIE NEIL.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-09
Change of Status T

We are exceedingly glad to an nounce to the public that Editor Ellis will be with us today. Our stay among you has been a very pleasant one and it is with regret that We give Up this pleasant duty If We have offended any one during our editorships it was not done Intentionally fol. our motto has been Justice to All, Special Favors to None.
 Editor Ellis will reassume the responsibility of handing out the news dope and the Independent will return to it's former ranks. If the public will cooperate with him and give him their support as they have given it to us you will be able to boast of having one of the best weekly papers in Arkansas. No town can prosper without d good newspaper, for you will be judged by outsiders by the paper the town supports. The first thing a stranger will do on arriving in a strange town is to ask where the newspaper office is or to see a copy of the paper. 1.-The sees a prosperous paper he will form his own opin- ion, and if it's a good paper his opinion will be a good one or vice versa.
 We don't mean by this that you are not giving this paper support. but you should continue to give it all the support you can for without it the paper will not prosper.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-09
Hello Boys and Girls. loo.

The Cleaning and Pressing es- tablishment formerly operated by Preston Carter has been pur- chased by me and to enable me to do first class work for both. Ladies and Gentlemen I have rented the building formerly oc- cupied by Billie Neil, east of the Westerfield Hotel, where I will be eyer ready to serve my pat rons and friends. Work called for and delivered. I also have the agency for the Laundry.
 CLEO PARKINS.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-09
Remains of Daniel Hathaway

MT. Daniel Hathaway, a for mer citizen of Carlisle, died at his home in Little Rock Monday night. The body was shipped here for interment Wednesday. Rev. J. c. Edmondson conduct ed the funeral services at the Christian church.
 MT. Hathaway moved to Little Rock several months ago. where he resided until the time of his death. He is survived by his wife and three children.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-09
Eight Graduate at Lonoke

At the High School Com mencement at Lonoke Thursday the following were graduated;
 Misses Myrtle Stewart, Sadie Bowen. Midget Ford, Geneva Crutcher; Messrs. Neil Fletcher, Lawrence Boles, Clifton Rule and Fred lamar.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-09
Card of Thanks

In behalf of our ladies aid we wish to express our thanks to Miss Garmody for the excellent music rendered at our entertain ment. And for the gracious manner in which she used her talent for the pleasure of GUT 6 uest.
 MRs. FoRrNEY, President.
 MRs URToN, Vice president.
 Mas. PATTERSON, Secretary.
 MRs. HINCHEE, Hostess.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-09
Notice

I will be in the southern part of the county all this week with my stallions and will be in Lon oke at } p. m., Saturday, June 11th. After that time at my barn in Carlisle at 9 a. m, to 1 p. m, until after July 4th.
 Respectfully,
 o. T. MUzZY.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-09
Christian Church Notes

Services will be held Lords day as follows:
 Bible School, 10 a. m.
 Preaching II a. m. Subject: aElements of the Power of the Church. "
 Christian Endeavor Society at : D. m.
 The usual night services at 8 ?. m., will be held. Subject: Gods Reign
 A cordial invitation is extend ed to all.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-09

While there will not be very much fruit, why not can vegeta- bles. This can easily be done by using Schram and Economy Jars. Buechley sells them.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-09
versa.

Miss Ella Mae King Is visiting in Camden this week.
 Mrs. J. c. Marsh spent Tues day in Little Rock shopping
 H. c. Cameron. of Lonoke, was a guest, ofehis. son Albert. last SafIfs q sf ssssss'ss 4
 J. {. Jaynes left Monday night for few days visit to relatives at Russellville
 Misses Mattie and Mamie Dick, of Beebe. are the guest of Mr. and Mrs " L. Heffner.
 FoB SALE-A piano, Western Cottage make good as new. For particulars call at this office.
 Messrs. ". l.. Hefner and J, w. Hutson attended the State Democratic convention at Little Rock this week.
 Contractor Deeter is laying concrete sidewalk between the Dairymens Bank and Patterson Bros. Let the good work go on.
 BREAKFAST FOoDs - Corn Flakes, Rice Flakes, Post Toas- ties. Shredded Wheat, Grape Nuts, Rolled Oats; All Fresh. Try some. Gladden. & Jaynes.
 Mesdames Harry D. Tipton and A. C. Knight. of Little Rock, were the guest of Miss Clara Muzzy the latter part of last week.
 FOR SALE-1 iron bed, 1 new mattress, 1 cooking stove and pipe, l dining table, rocking and 1 straight chair. See c. w. O'Brien at depot next week.
 We have been asked to an nounce that the Christian Lad ies Aid will give a cake and pie social at the residence of Mrs. Note Furr on Saturday night. Everybody is invited and the ad- mission will be twenty-five cents per couple and five cents extra for the children's birthday.
 Messrs. J. H. Patterson, c. S.. Ayres, H. I. Buechley, Sam Parkins, J. c. Ash, ". H. Nich- ols, J. F. Gillespie and J. O. Smith left Tuesday at noon for Little Rock, where they attend ed the Stape Retail Merchants Association, which met there Tuesday and Wednesday.
 Something on the order of a curiosity in the shape of a very small white mouse was caught in the building occupied by Smith and Humphries Tuesday morn ing. The mouse is supposed te be the descendant of some white mice brought here years age which escaped. They have it or exhibition in small wire cage