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Sharp County record., 1911-10-13
A FEW THOUGHTS AS WE PASS

nave WaXe1 fat QenOuncln2 tne
corporations. They have been en-
trusted with Office and the powers
that 60 with office-holding. The
corporation has been bled and
kicked and cuffed about. Still this
fact remains: THE STATE HAS
GONE DEAD BROKE. Did it ever
strike you that the demagogue pol
itic.an is damaging the state of Ar
kansas more than any other thing?
Isn't it about time to come to the
conclusion that there is a screw
loose somewhere in the running
machinery of the ship of state?
Isn't it time the people were forcing
candidates for Office to cease their
prattle about visionary matters
and make them get right down to
business with sound, bay-horse
sense talk about the things that
ARE and the conditions that exist
in this state? Isn't it about time
for the people to take hand and
get in the game?
The Des Arc Guidon endorses
the suggestion made in these COL
umns that the state should have
a department of public health,
through which the people could OBJ
tain instruction on matters pertain
ing to health free of cost. Surely
the health of our citizens is not a
matter secondary to the health OF
our live stock.
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We notice in some of the papers
that the Hon. Epps Brown of Prairie
county is thinking of running for
congress in this district. Epps
might be nominated. A cyclone
might kill the other two candidates.
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The Progress says the Kit Carson
Wild West Show, which visited
Calico Rock last week, did not show
what the advertisements said might
be expected. A show that would
come up squarely to the hopes
raised by the red circus poster
would be a dandy and no mist IKE.
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The State Fair is on at Hot
Springs this week, Those who are
attending are no doubt being sur
prised at the greatness of Arkansas,
o.
Davis and Brundidee each seem
to be itching for a joint debate, If
one Is to believe what they say,
Strange that they don't get to-
gether,
o
Over four hundred people were
converted IN a recent revival meet
ine at Walnut Ridge. Some of them
belonged over at Hoxie. And that's
good.
o
If you don't like the Record,
abuse 1t, That won't hurt us and
may do you some good.
o.
The Salem Sun, after publishing
a recent comment from this paper
on the fact that the Confederate
pensioners of this state receive only
u per cent of what they deserve
and ought to have, adds
That's good dope. And we'll bet
some that Coger knows the senti-
ment of his people Democratic
editors don't expose heartfelt re-
liGion like this unless forced to do
So Things are getting about right
now"
That's about the most unkind
cut of all. If this paper Is being
forced to do anything we fail to re-
alize the fact. If this paper has
ever had the habit Of falling In
with the biggest crowd we fail to
realize that fact We do not be-
lieve that the Record Is just any
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Sharp County record., 1911-10-13

that city, became involved in dis
pute, which led to a thrilling fistic
combat. 1t is said that peace was
restored in time to prevent any cas-
ualties.
Circuit court convened at Walnut
Ridge Monday. During the term
political speeches were made by Joe
Robinson, candidate for governor,
and T. W. Campbell and W. A. Old
field, candidates for congress.
Allyn Smith, a lawyer of Cotter
was hit on the head by a rock one
day lately as he was leaving hotel
in Cotter. Some small boys are
thought to have committed the act.
Smiths injury was not serious.
Mrs A. M. Israel, while ascending
the steps of her residence at Wal
nut Ridge one day last week, fell
and sustained a badly broken collar
bone. Mrs. Israel is very aged and
the injury occasioned much suffer-
ing.
A tramp was discovered trying
to steal ride on an Iron Mountain
train few nights ago and put off at
Diaz. He attempted to board the
train again and was shot down by
a member Of the train crew. The
wound was not fatal.
A pumpkin weighing II pounds
is on display at store in Pocahon-
tas. The pumpkin was raised by j..
M. Sherwood of Success, and it is
said the vine on which it was
grown produced pumpkins agere-
eating a total weight Of 700 pounds.
Tobe Akin, who about two years
ago lost both of his legs while work.
ing for the railroad company at Cot
ter, succeeded last week in collect
ing the $4,000 awarded him by
the courts as damages against the
company. The case had been in
litigation for some time.
A large derrick and pile driver
engaged in the construction work
on the railroad bridge at Pocahon-
fell over last week, endangering the
lives Of a number of workmen.
However, all escaped except one
party, r. j. Lynch, who sustained a
sprained arm and some painful
cuts.
Esq, j. F. Israel Is the most
sought after man in Walnut Ridge
Just now. II Is a known fact that
he performed a couple of marriage
in that town recently,
but the squire positively refuses to
livulee the names of the guilty
parties and says he cannot satisfy
he curious for some weeks yet.
At Walnut Ridge and Hoxie last
week cotton buyers paid $3.50 per
hundred pounds, while at Alicia, on
y a few miles distant, farmers were
'eceiving $375, and the buyers of
he towns first mentioned are won
lering how Alicia can afford such
4 price. AS a result the difference
n prices attract a great deal OF
rade to Alicia which formerly went
o her neiehborine towns,
Miss Vela Jernigan of Sulphur
Rock has filed suit against W. A.
Rutherford Of Batesville asking for
10000 to cover damages sustained
some time ago, which she claims
we're occasioned by the careless
ness Of the plaintiff In driving his
automobile which scared the horse
lriven by the defendant, causing a
The complaint alleges
hat the plaintiff received perma-
1ent injuries and bodily dis6eure-
nent,
Sharp County record., 1911-10-13

Donaghey and those others VINO
declare themselves in favor of the
Turner-Jacobson revenue measure
that this bill is in the interest Of
the small taxpayer and the poorer
class of people, and that its pur-
poses are aimed at the wealthy tax
dodeer and the tax-dodging cOrpo-
ration. All this sounds very nice
as it falls from the lips of the fes-
tive politician, who is out after a
salary for himself, but there are
some cold facts connected with the
proposition which, when given a
practical analysis, do not seem to
bear out this contention of the pol
itician-who is after money to
spend.
For instance: The Turner-Jacob-
son travesty changes the time OF
assessing property from June lst
to February 1st. AS is we'll known
the taxpayer now assesses only
such property as he owned on June
1st. This date does not catch the
average citizen with a smokehouse
full Of provisions or barn full OF
corn, hay and other feedstuff. But
if the average citizen must give in
the property which he owned on
February 1st for taxation at one
hundred cents on the dollar then
you catch him with a full house
and barn and hold him up for tax
alton on property which, under the
old law, would not be visible, be-
cause it would, in the main, have
been consumed in the making OF
another years supply.
The Turner-Jacobson bill is drawn
in the interest Of the poor man and
small taxpayer, is it? Let's see;
We want to call the readers atten~
ton to the fact that THE CORPO-
RATION HAS AS MUCH VISIBLE
PROPERTY FOR ASSESSMENT
AT ONE TIME OF THE YEAR AS
ANOTHER. The corporation will
have no more visible property to
assess for taxation on February lst
than on June 1st. THE POOR
MAN AND SMALL TAXPAYER
WILL. Then why change the date
of assessment of property If you
really want to benefit the small
taxpayer and catch a tax-dodeins
corporationY The object OF the
Turner-Jacobson bill is to raise
more money to spend, The object
of the politician who is clamorine
for the bill is to hoodwink the peo-
pie with a great fuss about blood
thirsty, man-eating corporations
and have the people hang them
selves with a moose Of their own
making
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Il Is a well known fact that there
are now more taxes assessed
AGAINST the Arkansas corporation
than ever before in the history Of
the state. Literally 1t costs the Ar
kansas corporation some money
now to turn around, The policy
this state, through some OF its Of
flcials and a majority of Its law
makers, has pursued toward home
corporations has already recently
resulted in a large number OF corpo-
rations surrendering their charters
to the state. We repeat our state
ment Of last week that Arkansas
corporations are necessary to the
growth, development and prosperity
of Arkansas. The state should
pursue a liberal policy toward the
home corporations. Just laws
just for the people and for the cor
porations as well-should be enact
ed for the government of corpora
tions, after which the corporation
obn,,ld MT ha hnundpd IN upath DV
Sharp County record., 1911-10-13
DEATHS
WEDDINGS

Mason Dillard and Miss Vernie
Ducker, at Pineville.
j. N, Noland and Miss Carrie
ROGERS, at Calico Rock,
Sharp County record., 1911-10-13

The people of this state have In
late years listened to great deal
Of talk from the politicians against
Duncan Arizonian., 1911-07-26
More Big ''Taters. "

G. W. Collins who is garden
ing and trucking here at the
edge of town brought to this
office some of the largest potatoes
we have seen this season. About
a week ago Mr.. Wilson sent in a
sample of his potato product,
but Mr.. Collins has him skinned
a city block; However, Mr.. Will
sons potatoes have had another
weeks growth since. Next.
Jasper Gale brought some fine
Newark potatoes to this office
Saturday. Mr.. Gale raises two
crops each year and early crop
then replants a late crop, using
the potatoes dug from the first
crop tOplant the second.
Duncan Arizonian., 1911-07-26
A Pleasant Birthday Party.

On Last Thursday, July Goth,
1911, Culver Kartchner passed
his 44th birthday.
In honor of the occasion a
bountiful was spread at his pref
ty farm-home just south Of
town where friends and relatives
gathered to join with Mr.. Kart
elmer in making the day a plea
SAINT one. At noon the guests
enjoyed the we'll prepared dinner
after which refreshments were
served consisting of lemonade,
oranges, ice cream and cake. The
rest of the day was spent in
games for the little folks and
more refreshments.
There were twenty friends
gathered on this occasion, they
all had good time and wish Mr..
Kartchner many more happy re-
turns of the day.
Duncan Arizonian., 1911-07-26
]. F. Cleaveland Elected Presi-
denf of Union Trust Co.

According to an announcement
}. f. Cleaveland, has been elect
ed president of the Union Bank
q Trust company, succeeding
H. B. Wilkinson, resigned. Mr..
Cleaveland's former position as
cashier goes to Luther B. Smith,
formerly vice-president of the
of the First State Bank of Mari
eta, Okla
The new president was former
ly private secretary to Governor
Richard E. Sloan, which position
he resigned to become cashier
of the Union bank. He is not only
a financier of acknowledged abb j.
ty, but is one of the youngest
bank presidents in the south
west.
Duncan Arizonian., 1911-07-26
Wedding Anniversary.

The first wedding anniversary
of Prof. and Mrs. Wiggs was
spent pleasantly at their pretty
home on Hill Street last Thurs
day July, Goth.
In the evening a crowd of
friends gathered and the time
was passed in merry making to
the delight of all present.
Some excellent music was
enjoyed, refreshments served
consisting of lemonade, ice cream
and cake.
Those present were:
Messrs. Marshall, Harris, Nc
Camant, Aker, Cruckson and DR..
Briley. Mesdames. McCamant,
Cruckson, Aker, and Misses
Katie Lewis and Catherine Nc
Lehman.
Duncan Arizonian., 1911-07-26
Suicide

Last Wednesday at about noon,
Winifred Fidler, wife of Harry
Eidler, took her own life by
means of a 30-30 Winchester.
They were living in a tent
house in the rear of Harry's bar
Der shop where the deed was
committed. Harry was standing
in the front door of the shop
when the shot was fired.
The woman was dressed pre-
paratory to going to Clifton on
the afternoon train the shot
took effect in the center of the
chest going through and the ball
lodging in book behind where
she stood. Death was instantane-
Gus and not a murmer was heard.
A coroner's jury was summon
ed consisting of E. w. Taylor, ].
w. Hill, w. M. Clark, H. R. Sui
livan. Lloyd Sands and Fred
Hegla and after examining sew
eral witnesses arrived at the fol-
lowing vercict:
I'VE, the jury duly empanell-
ed, do find that the deceased
came to her death by a gun shot
wound inflicted by her own
hands,.
Duncan Arizonian., 1911-07-26
Famous Mine Sells for Big
Money.

Kingman, Ariz., July 18. =
With the check for 81, 1000, OOO
tucked away in his inside pocket,
sales price of the Gold Road
mine, William Bayley, represent
ing the corporation is speeding
to Los Angeles tonight on a fast
train and tomorrow will begin
the disbursement of the money
among the shareholders.
Yesterday at Prescott the stock
holders ratified the sale of the
Gold Road mines to the United
States Smelling company repre-
sented by Sidney J. Jennings of
Boston who gave Mr.. Bayley his
personal check in payment of
the price agreed upon. Tomorrow,
the United States Smelling COM
pany will take over the great
gold property, nearly all the
directors of the company being
here for that purpose.
The mines pass for the sum of
81, 100000 the check held by
Mr.. BayIey going to the share
holders while the balance goes
to the liquidation of the outstand-
ing bond of the old corporation.
This is the largest single check
ever given for a mine in the
territory of Arizona.
The Gold Road mines are situat-
ed tWenty-four miles southwest
of this place and are reputed to
have more than two million tons
of twelve dollar ore in sight and
have been great producers of
gold for several years. They are
now producing at the rate of
$50, 600 per month with a forty
stamp mill. 1t is one of the
most complete gold recovery sys-
TENS in the world.
Duncan Arizonian., 1911-07-26
Gila Ranch Three Feet Under
Water.

The Gila Ranch was badly
damaged Monday by the break
ing of Riley Canyon; this put
about three feet of water all over
the farm and around the house
and haystacks. Supt. Houlihan
was very much discouraged and
wired to Cedar Rapids for a man
to be sent to take his place. Mr..
Houlihan will, perhaps, reconsid-
er and stay. No better man could
have been found for the superin-
tendency of this big ranch.
Duncan Arizonian., 1911-07-26
Duncan Takes Easy Money
From Silver City Sports.

1t is said there is not a sport
ing dollar in Silver City, nor any
of the adjoining camps, and that
Duncan is so flooded with money
that the Bank of Duncan had to
order a new burglar proof safe
by telegraph. All this is because
of the horse races that were
matched here the Fourth of July
between Jim Parks, of Duncan
and Jim Wiley, of Central. Last
winter Wiley went down to
Juarez. during the races and
bought some of the race horses
were doing stunts on the big
track. He had the idea that a
horse that had run in the big
circuit could easily beat anything
on the range. Parks thought
differently and it is difference of
opinions that make horse races.
Wiley thought he had horse
that could beat anything on the
range. Parks thought he had
two horses that could beat the
Wiley horse, and this difference
of opinion amounted to 81, 500 in
each case, and the money was
put up, $4,000 in all, on the two
races. The first race was run
Saturday, and there was a large
amout of betting on the side.
The Duncan horse won, and the
men from the Gila had grain
sack full of money. The banks
were closed, and they had to
stand watch over it till Monday.
Tuesday the second race was run.
There was still money left in
Central that had confidence in
the horse from the big race tracks
but it proved to be misplaced
confidence. The race was a
quarter and Black Dick did not
even have to exert himself. If
the race had been a mile instead
of quarter Dick would have
run circles around the profession
al race horse. The Duncan men
had to buy an automobile to carry
their money home. the race horse
could not pack it.--Liberal.
Duncan Arizonian., 1911-07-26
Struck With Paralysis.

Mr.. Altman, ansold gentleman
who has been living on the Bee
ranch over the river, was strick-
en- with paralysis last week and
removed to the County Hospital
at Clifton. The old man was liv-
ing alone and being almost drawn
double from previous ailments he
was pitable spectacle. He is a
good worker and making a good
living for the short time he has
been here.
Duncan Arizonian., 1911-07-26
Another of the Triplets
Dies.

Last Wednesday night another
one of the tripletts died, the last
of the two boys, and was buried
the following day.
This leaves the little girl and it
is not expected to live as it is be-
ing raised on a bottle and hot
weather has caused it to get
along very poorly.
Mrs. Gill, mother Of the trip
let's has the sympathy of all in
the death of these two little fell
lows.
Duncan Arizonian., 1911-07-26
Texas Goes Wet

The anti-prohibition majority
in the statewide prohibition
election held Saturday stands at
6,104, a figure too large to be
overcome.
The total vote to date against
the amendment is 234, 1O1 and
for the amendment, 227, ,997, a
majority against prohibition of
more than 5000.
Duncan Arizonian., 1911-07-26
A DOUBLE TRAGEDY
Deputy Sheriff Garnett Killed i'm
Making an Arrest--Mexican
Also Shot Dead.

News comes from Clifton that
Deputy Sheriff Garnett, was
killed by Mexican last Saturday
night. Garnett had gone to make
an arrest when the Mexican came
to the back door where Garnett
was to make an entrance; both
fired and both were killed.
Duncan Arizonian., 1911-07-26
Thanks.

This office extends thanks to
Judge Waters for some mighty
fine peaches and plums grown
here in Duncan. Mr.. Waters
has certainly used good judgment
in the selection of his fruit, the
flavor is far above the average
fruit grown in this valley.
Duncan Arizonian., 1911-07-26

Struck by Lightning.

Last Wednesday, between Cliff
ton and Morenci, Tom Green was
struck by lightning, his horse
killed and himself badly stunned.
Mr.. Green was found by a Mex
lean who thought he was dead.
Tom Green formerly lived here
but for some time he has been
living in Clifton.
Duncan Arizonian., 1911-07-26
GILA IRRIGATION DAM
Will Impound Large Body of
Water for Power and Irri-
CATION Purposes.

SdtAOu l. III pOSCS.
About three years ago Del M.
Potter located a dam site on the
Glla, where the river passes
through a narrow gorge about
II miles from Clifton, and a mile
and half below the mouth of the
Frisco, the purpose Of. which is
the building of a dam across the
river at a suitable location for
the heavy masonry necessary to
hold a large body of waiter.
On Wednesday morning Lamar
Cobb and E. T. Morton, civil
engineers, with seven assistants,
supplies and a cook, started for
the scene of action to lay out the
plans for the construction work
and also to locate the lines of the
irrigation bitches that will extend
to the lower valley and reclaim
many thousands of acres of rich
farming land. The surveying
and engineering outfit was ac-
companied by Mr.. Potter, who
will return in a few days, while
it is expected that the work at
this time by Messrs, Cobb &
Morton will take at least three
weeks to finish.
This proposition is one of great
Importance to the district and one
of great magnitude requiring ap-
robable expenditure of nearly $3,-
600, 900. 1t will be Of a character
the benifits of which can hardly
be estimated With electric power
plant that can supply por a radius
of fifty miles or more means the
establishments of many small as
well as large industries, and the
working of mines that are now
idle for the reason of the high
cost of power equipment and
fuel.
In this respect. also, the small
farmer woulde be blessed with
chep power to run his pumping
machinery, thus insuring the
cultivation of hundreds of acres
of land that now lieuseless. There
are so many favorable comments
to make for this proposition that
the moct prominent one is hard
to mention. The big companies
come in for their share of the
benefits far beyond any other
that can be spoke of, for with
cheap power they can extend
their production of ores and met
al far beyond the present stand
ard.
Over at Kingman, in Mohave
county, Arizona, power plant
about a mile below the town
transmits power for 40 miles
around, making that county, it's
mines and other propositions, a
leading section of Arizona, where
a few years ago, all was a barren
waste, yet now is a teeming mass
of industry.
The progress of the Gila dam
will be watched with interest,
not only in this community, but
by the outside world at large. =
Era.
Duncan Arizonian., 1911-07-26
TraylOr PardOned

PHOENIX, Ariz., July "a. =
Acting Governor Young has
granted parole to William Tray
lor, sentenced in October 1909,
to fourteen years for the killing
of Thomas Dallas, of Graham
county.
Duncan Arizonian., 1911-07-26
A Record Breaker.
SAN BERNARDINO, July 2,

The high temperature record
wasbroken on the Mojave des-
ert, this country, when the ther-
mometer registered 40 degrees
in the salt basin of Death Valley.
This is said to be the most ter
rifle heat spell for any place in
the United States on record.
Duncan Arizonian., 1911-07-26
Needed the Warning

Sunday night during the rain
storm on Chase Creek seve"al
large boulders from the south
mountain side started down the
500 foot incline and some of them
crashed into the kitchen of Mrs.
Carrie Johnson who kept a small
restaurant, demolishing the range
and other kitchen furniture.
The next day Carrie moved out.
saying, DE good Lord sent dat
warnin" an such an 'apostrophe'
should be needed, so we moved" "
At another place just above on
the street rock as big as a large
barrell came down and striking
just right, bounded like a rubber
ball and passing over a two-story
rooming house lit in front of the
building fully forty feet. Very
fortunately no one was hurt.
There was a washout on the
A. & N. M. road Monday just be-
low Duncan and the regular
passenger train had to remain
over night in Duncan. A full
force of meE were put to work re-
pairing the damaged road and by
the track was ready for
the train to run into Clifton.
Owing to the rain here Monday
the races which were to take place
at Franklin were put off. Quite
a number of people had come in |
from the cattle ranches the even
ing before and the town was pref
ty lively Monday and Tuesday. |
Dancing at the Hobbs Hall was
enjoyed both nights.
Duncan Arizonian., 1911-07-26

When your competitor is con-
vinced that you're spending too
much for advertising in the Ari-
zonian, you're on the right road.