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The Harrison times., 1911-04-08
Batavia.

Mrs. Miller Denton, of Carrollton,
has been very sick this week, but is
some better at this writing.
Mr.. Whitney, who lives near this
place has sold out, and we learn
that he is going back to Crowley's
Ridge.
A Mr.. Stone, from Monette, Mo-,
has been down on Gather Noun
tain this week, visiting friends and
looking at the country.
Walter Markley is building a real
nice cottage near his residence, and
we learn that it is to be occupied by
Mr.. Gibbs, the section boss of this
place.
The daughter, Of Mr.. Jones, who
bought the Dan Sanders place, and
her husband are in on visit. They
live in Kansas City, but think OF
moving to Arkansas.
Mrs. Winger is some better since
our last communication. She has
never entirely recovered from the
shock received at the death of her
daughter, Miss Maggie.
We received the news of the death
of Uncle Jesse Studyvin in Kansas a
few weeks ago, He had lived in
this community for many years
His son, Arthur, went up and staid
with him until he was buried, and
soon after he returned he received q
telegram stating that his son had
died since he left, and yesterday he
received card from Melvina Study
vim stating that her son, Frank
Penn, had died at Tahlequah, and
that she would take his remains to
her home in Kansas for burial.
Some people think they can OBJ
The Harrison times., 1911-04-08
Local Correspondence.

Mrs. H. l.. Routh, Dr. Charlie
Routh, wife and daughter, Miss
Grace, Harvey Lewis and daughter,
Miss Routh, were all down to Har-
rison last Friday, and from the pur-
chases made we are rather inclined
to think that they are all preparing
to go to the City of Roses, to the
reunion next month.
The Harrison times., 1911-04-08

FEsTUs. O. BUTTS was elected
mayor of Eureka Springs Tuesday,
defeating E. M. Bare by SO in a to-
tai vote of 621. Though but SO
years of age Mr.. Butts has been rep
resentative of Carroll county twice,
State Senator once, county superln-
tendent and Mayor of Green Forest.
He was a graduate Of the Harrison
High School sixteen years ago.
The Harrison times., 1911-04-08
Land Office.

The land Office for March trans.
acted the following business:
HID. Applications received 1876.
HID. Applications allowed SO.
Final proofs received 104,
Final proofs allowed "a.
Number of receipts issued 26s.
Number of entries of all classes al
lowed 143.
Patents delivered 81.
Number of miscellaneous letters
answered Ale.
Total receipts for month $3053 02.
The Harrison times., 1911-04-08
THE Eureka Springs Electric Cor

THE Eureka Springs Electric Com
pany has been taken over by Chi
cago capitalist, who promises to
give the city all-the-year-round
street cars, and 24-hour lighting
and power service, The deal in
cludes all the properties of the
E! Eureka Electrie Light and Traction
Tompanies-the street car system,
lighting and ice plants, cold storage,
auditorium, opera house, etc.
The Harrison times., 1911-04-08

PRICELESS documents were burn
ed in the Albany state house fire,
but the discreditable record of the
Legislature is not got rid of so cas-
ily.
The Harrison times., 1911-04-08

PRES. Diaz talks of res gning since
they stoned the palace, but our sem
ators remain calm while the Insur-
gents heave vegetables through the
parlor windows.
The Harrison times., 1911-04-08

Our troops are close up to the
border, anxiously waiting for the
news that some Mexican has
thrown a brick bat over the fence.
The Harrison times., 1911-04-08

THE Mexicans may not fear our
regular army, but if they saw the
gold lace of the militia colonies they
would certainly run.
The Harrison times., 1911-04-08
THE HARRISON TIMES.
]. K. Newman, Editor.

DEFECTIVE wiring is reported to
have set on fire the New York capi-
tai, but perhaps it may have been
the wire pulling.
The Harrison times., 1911-04-08

Ell & Jane" at the Opera House
next Monday night,
The Harrison times., 1911-04-08

Some people think they can OBJ
serve Lent merely by doing their
flirting with the devil out of sight.
The broad ax., 1911-02-11
WEBER'S THEATRE.
18th and Wabash Ave.

Coming to Weber's Theatre for one
week beginning, Feb. 10Th, the Orig
inal Smart Set Company in His Hon
or the Barber, with S. H. Dudley, the
greatest funmaker of his race, Aida
Oerton Walker, the graceful dancer,
and Andrew Tribble, female imper-
senator and the best and largest ag-
gregation of Colored singers and
dancers in the world.
A sure cure for the blues, s. H.
Dudley who plays the part of Rasp-
berry Snow in the play has the ambi-
ton to shave the president, which by
the way he does not succeed in do
ing, but the many situations that oc-
cur throughout the play give occa-
sion for great merriment. New seen
cry, new costumes and all up-to-date
The broad ax., 1911-02-11

Recently committee was appoint
ed by the G. u. o. of Odd Fellows
to investigate the condition of the
dances and balls which are held in the
Odd Fellows Hall, 1886 State ST., ev-
cry Tuesday and Friday night. The
committee have a, report which will
undoubtedly impress the Association
unfavorably. They find that the dan
ces are largely attended by young men
and girls ranging from the ages Of
II and 20 years old. The conduct of
some of these is outrageous and dis
grace to the community. We hope
that immediate steps will be taken to
put a stop to these outrages.
The broad ax., 1911-02-11
SHE BOSSES 4 BOSS.

A Woman Whom John .. RoekSfoIIor
- Rule, MOskIy 0beys.
The only person on earth that John
d. Rockefeller takes orders from Il Z
woman. and that woman II not MrA
John d. Rockefeller. She Is his secre-
tary, Miss Adam She IL a clear cut.
precise, strong. vigorous woman, like
Katherine Harrison, who was n. n.
Rogers secretary for many years.
Miss Adam looks after the oil kings
correspondence, makes all Of his en-
gagements and Is his remembrancer,
50 that he forgets none Of them She
goes through his mail every morning
and picks out the letters she thinks
worth while for him to see. The rest
OF them she either mentions to see II
he has any special Instructions OF else
she answers them without asking his
advice because she knows his wishes
20 thoroughly.
Sometimes Mr.. Rockefeller, who "a
getting to be quite a mild and tolerant
sort Of man, is inclined to follow the
suggestion Of some OF his correspond
ents or to do as be is requested by an
acquaintance or a friend. Miss Adam
has been with him so long and knows
him 80 well and has his confidence 50
absolutely that she does not hesitate
to take a stand against him II she
does not believe in the wisdom Of
what Il suggested. Nine times out OF
ten the man Of $500. 100000 bows to
her viii.
Before getting an interview with
Mr.. Rockefeller It Is necessary to get
past Miss Adam. She IL the most
coldly critical OF any OF the guardians
OF the great. and q man has TO have
urgent business indeed and something
Of the highest importance to secure
him an audience with the oil king.
II there IL one thing above an others
that Miss Adam regards with peculiar
antipathy II Is a newspaper man
New YORK Press.
The broad ax., 1911-02-11
Father Didn't Do So Bad.

Father didn't do % bad.
After all. guess Il must
Have been along bout I'VE O'Clock
When Mr.. wilkins come with dust
Upon his knees an says TO pa.
Now. Mr.. Perry. I'm Just mad
About Miss Mary" ABR an Err
No; father didn't do 50 bad
She'll have me-" Mr.. wilkins said,
''If you win only say the word"
And father made q fine pretenBe
Al thinking II was all absurd.
II say!" an "Ehi" an ''Wot's this noWT'
An all the time he was so glad
His head was going round an round
No; father didn't do 30 bad.
We've talked # over" wilkins said.
AN Mary says II Is a 60"
But father settled In his chair
An mustered a protesting mol
We couldn't think OF losing her.
An "Damme. sfrP' an ''wellI'' an
"Gadr'
An Mary with her costly tastes
No: father didn't do so bad
OF course he got her. wilkins did,
An welcome to her, for q guess,
To buy her furbelows an furs
An every now an then a dress
I saw pa smokin' after that.
An. 10. that careworn face an sad
Was smiling like q BillIkin!
No: father didn't do so bad.
st. Louis Post-Dispatch-
The broad ax., 1911-02-11
Doctors piaanoain Only.

The pretty daughter Of a physician
Is engaged to a college student Of
whom her father does not altogether
approve. His daughter is too young
to think Of marriage. the doctor as
serts. The college student is too
young TO think OF il likewise. 1t is
out Of the question.
She explained all this to her lover
the other night.
Father says" she summed 1t up,
father rays, dear. that I will have to
give you up"
The young man sighed. Then it's
all over" he murmured. with gloomy
interrogation And the girl laughed
and blushed-
We'll" she said. well. you-you-
know that when the doctor gives you
up that's just the time for you to take
more hope. Isn't Il sometimes that
wayT'-Pittsburg ChrOnicle-TeIegraph-
The broad ax., 1911-02-11
pEArn oF MARsHALL pRIsH.


Monday morning At $50 FsbruAry
9Th. MErshaIi Drish, 1873 Dearborn
street, the kind and devoted hus'
band Of Mrs. Stella Drish, who wa
born In Pulaski, Tennessee, In Aug
ust 1859, departed this life.
Mr.. Drish leaves to mourn his loss
q faithful and loving wife, three bro
thera, . kind sister, brotherinlaWr
and sisterSn-laW, two !nephews, hve
nesces and hosts Of warm friends.
@As his wife stood and Sister Al
Ienswo-th Ineeled, praying at his bed
side, he proclaimed loudly and plain.
| u, Il am saved, am saved" Sis
ter AlIensworth asked him, Are you
sure that you are sayed?" He an
swered, yes I am sure that I am
saved, / am saved" He answered,
Yes am sure that am saved, I
am saved" and he raised his hand
Heavenward.
Sister Allensworth began TO sing.
"HaIleljuh it Is DONE" He Joined In
and tried to help her sing. Then he
said, Yes 1 know 1t Is done" These
were his last words. This was last
Sunday evening about 5 D. m"
Funeral services were held over his
remains, at Quinn Chapel Thursday
at 1 O'Clock. Rev. D. W. Cook, on
ciating. Charles s. Jackson, under.
taker in charge. Interment at Grace
land Cemetery.
The church was we'll filed by his
friends and others who desired to wit
ness the last sad rites over his re
mains.
The floral offerings some Of the
beautiful designs being made by Mrs.
]. ]. Manley, were numerous and most
beautiful.
For q years, Mr.. Drish was in the
service Of the Pullman Palace Car
Company, and during all that time,
not black marx of any kind was en-
tered up against him.
Some I'VE or six years ago, he met
with q serious injury while In the
Of his duties, and not BE-
ing able to recover from its effect, It
was Indirectly the cause Of his death.
Mr.. Drish always managed TO save
some Of his small earnings which he
wisely invested IN income property in
this city.
In every sense of the word; he
was q thoroughly honest man, and
We all know that an honest man, is
he nobIest work Of the Gods.
The broad ax., 1911-02-11
The I9omsr Of Music

A manufacturer who made bis for.
tune with his coat or" as he ex-
pressed IT, was induced by his daugh-
tiers to attend a Wagner concert the
first ne had ever attended.
The next day be happened to meet
an acquaintance who had seen him the
night before. who asked, Il suppose
you enjoyed the concert last night,
Mr.. Smith,"
Yes; it took me back to the days OF
my youth" the father said. with a
reminiscent smile.
"Ah. summer days in the country,
girl In lawn dress. birds singing. and
all thatF exclaimed his friend.
NO; the days when worked In q
boiler shop" replied the manufactures.
Hartford Times.
The broad ax., 1911-02-11
TEST OF FABRICS.
How to Detect Frauds In Silk, Linen
or Wooden Goods.

How to Detect Frauds In Silk, Linen
or Wooden Goods.
OF the goods sold Us AL wool there
is not One-tenth that Is genuine. Cen
orally the main component is cotton
The test for this is simple All that
Is Necessary is TO pull out a few threads
and apply a lighted match. Cotton
will go on in a blaze; wool will ShrTa
up.
To distinguish pure linen from cOun-
terfeit Is even easier. The intended
buyer need but wet the finger and ap-
ply It to the goods. II they are pure
linen the moisture will pass through
the spot touched will be soaked az
once. and almost Immediately one side
VIII be as wet as the other.
Frauds are more numerous in SIX
than In any other fabric, but here also
the material Of adulteratiOn is cotton
Its presence can be readily discovered
Draw a few threads out. The piece OF
cotton viii snap on short when pulled.
while the silk will stretch and pernh
Q considerable pull before breaking. 4
The boosted silk Of our grandmon-
ers that stood by ITSELF is not neceS
sarily the best. Modern ingenuity pas
devised means by giving the poorest
articles the best body requisite for tnS
purpose Shellac and other sticky suD,
stances mixed through the fabric VII
produce as stiR a silk as ever graceo
the wardrobe Of our ancestors. Suen
stun Is quite worthless. however. ~ "
quickly rOts.
The broad ax., 1911-02-11
sheep,s We'd i've E..t Lona.

An Australian sheep raiser while
mastering his Jocks climbed for fun
the summit Of high peak on his Is
tate. On reaching the top be was as
tonished to nnd a merinO sheep In a
grassy sheltered hollow. The animal
had apparently lost its gregadous IN
sdnetS, developed misanthropIcaI tend
encies and led an exalted hermit ex-
istence for years. Having never been
shorn, fits wool was 4 couple Of feet
IN length This Is said to be the long
est staple OF wool on record.-LOn-
don Chronicle.
The broad ax., 1911-02-11
TREATMENT or HORSES
He" to Feed and Water Them
Weather.

4 N~AN9Es
Extremely hot weather brine, -,
or less suffering to a horse and % -
: animal does not receive pr,,o, ~. US
and attention at this trying pario5 A.
astrous results are sure +, fou.3
Above all things else, says Count
Life In America. do not overyyorr. -
farm horse or force the driver N, 80
much speed or make long drives ,Rt,S
out frequent rests.
At this season. when water IL u,r.,
~ more or less scarce and horses -
parently have an Unsuitable thirst ~.
matter Of watering deserves consid..
able attention. Do not give the borv.
too much at time, and il is ssfest -
give none at all while he IS vsr-
warm.
A bran mash twice week will O..
sist in keeping the system cool. ard I,
case Of Overfat a dram Of puIyer4,o1
saltpeter added to the mash will \.
beneficial.
On very hot days allow work borls,
two hours for dinner instead OF IN.
and do not feed until they are soma
what cooled OF. Also remove the bs,.
ness at this time: this extra labor 4,
more than Offset by the comfort n
gives the animals.
In a three horse team the middle m.
Is most liable to heat exhaustion bA
cause Of the additional heat radistas
upon him by the horse on each side
On this account II Is advisable n
change the horses so that one win
not be compelled to be In the middle
for more than half day at a time.
The pernicious Fostering Of flies q
another matter that cannot be over.
looked. The dairy cows and calves, a.
we'll as the horses. can be well pro-
tected from flies by such preparations
a. are for sale at almost all drug stores
or are advertised in the farm papers.
These preparations are not expensive
and are best applied with a sprayer,
although a brush or rag will do ia
sprayer is not available. For the work
horse a light treatment every morning
win AFFORD better protection from dies
than a net or blanket and is much
cooler.
According to another writer. 1t Is al.
lowable when a horse is hot to let him
have three or four swallows Of cool
water. but no more. The few swallows
will help cool him. and another limited
drink may be given every few minutes
for four or five times. after which be
may drink his I'll without danger. In
or inexperienced hands. how.
ever. the only safe way is to let the
horse stand for half an hour or more
with no water until he is fairly cooled
OF.
Salt l. necessary fO horses. but Il
should not he given To them in large
quantities. and irrpgularly. IN excess
Of salt at one time produces cOnges-
don Of the stomach and iEdureS eI.
cessive thirst. The best plan is to
keep rock salt in reach of the horses
It all times. 80 that they can satisfy
heir appetite by an occasional lick
II you have not followed this practice.
introduce il gradually by giving the
lnimal a little salt with his regular
,atiOn for a week.
The broad ax., 1911-02-11
sritIsh celpmbia,. Y.IIsw..sn..

A play and pleasure ground eompris
ing some 800 square miles Of the Wild,
est and most majestic mountain. lake
and river scenery IN America has Just
been set apart By the government Of
British Columbia as a provincial m.
tional psrk. Itis in the heart OF thu
YsneOuyer island Alps The park sur
rounds Butte lake. named for It's dis
eoferer, q CalifornIa prospeetor Of
very early days. who was the first 10
penetrafe ne interior Of the Islana :
Colliera
The broad ax., 1911-02-11
Gave Himself Away.

A farmer and his wife killed their
last hog and left the carcass out at
night to cool II was gone the next
morning. They agreed to say nothing
about It and then they would know
that the hrst person mentioning the
loss was the thief. Sunday as they
entered church the preacher read his
text, Il have meat to eat that you
know not Of Nudging bis wife, the
old man whispered. Marian, we never
did suspect him. did WeT'-Thomas
eoklal Tribune.
The broad ax., 1911-02-11
Mystic shrinsrs' Bic Reception.

Mystic Shr1nerS Big reception.
One OF the most largely attended re-
cept1ons among secret societies in
Brooklyn 80 far for the month OF
January was the one given by the
Ancient Arabian Daughters Of Sphinx
at Sumner hail Members Of the sub
ordinate lodges OF the Mystic ShrinerS
crowded the hall and were conspicuous
In the grand march. which was partici.
pated in by fully 800 persons. led by
the deputy grand matron and r. l.
De Vass. noble Of the thirty second
degree.
The broad ax., 1911-02-11
Man Whom the World Applsuds Most

Man Whom the World AppIsudS Nest.
As a word OF encouragement for the
ambitious. self reliant young men and
women Of the race In their effort to
make their mark In life the Griffin
(Gal Echo says:
"If for any reason you cannot con-
vince the man OF means to lend you a
hand In your struggle despair not.
but become more determined in your
effort to sucreed for. after all. the
world applands loudest the man who
succeeds by reason Of bis own logged
determination"
The broad ax., 1911-02-11
LINcoLNs BIRTHDAY.

Hon. Geo. w. Plummer one of the
leading lawyers of Chicago, will de-
liver the address on Abraham Lin
coin for the Negro Fellowship League
at 2830 State St, Sunday, February
II, at 4 p. m Everybody invited, NJ.
c. B. Mason. Jr, will sing. Ida B.
Wells-Barnett, Pres.
The broad ax., 1911-02-11
Industry Of Houston Afro.Am.rie.n..

Industry Of Houston Afro-Amerieans.
Afro-Americaus 10 Houston. Tex
are to be commended for the Efforts
which they are making to establish
and maintain well stocked library.
In order to eonsummate the plans and
secure the neceSSary funds to carry on
the work TIN. pastors Of the various
churches have been requested By the
library committee to have their con-
greRafionS make n -reeiaI contribution
20 the fund On Sunday. Jan -
The broad ax., 1911-02-11
Flourishinq MUTUAL Benefit so.i,.v

The Star of Zion society, a mutual
benefit organization for Afro-Ameri-
cans. with headquarterS in Boydton.
Va. Is one of the most thrifty organi.
zations Of its kind in that section of
the state. II has n large and growing
membership and Is doing much good
among the people In the rural districts
Il. a. Burwell Is the authorized trav.
cling agent for the sOciety
The broad ax., 1911-02-11
Hard For the Enr.. ~

Il see they've got a mscbi"" =.
ing on buttons now" SAID the ~ sew sew
lists wife. uumOr.
That's just my luck" sail ,s.
nIorist. The first thing vor ~ I'M. nO'
somebody win invent a noob,,a NOV
hnding lost collar buttons ana lO'
business win be rulnedr'-yo-..1J
Statesman. O'AeH
The broad ax., 1911-02-11
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

Mrs. L. L. Jones, wife of William
Jones, has left his bed and board. He
is no longer responsible for any
debts she may incur. William Jones,
1924 State street, Chicago, February
It'll, 1911.
The broad ax., 1911-02-11

How 20 Make Oatmeal Lemonade
Lemon oatmeal Is drink Of WnleS
invalids rarely tire. Mix a tablespoon
ful Of fne oatmeal into a smooth pasIs
with cold water. then pour over y
three pints Of boiling water. stirrns
well all the time. Place in SAUCE
pan and boIl until the quantity IS %
duced to two plntS Set II aside y
cool and then pour the clear gLea
away from the sediment. Add TO LIZ
the Juice OF a lemon and small quI-
tity OF powdered sugar This may
served bot or cold. and It IS good elm"
way.
The broad ax., 1911-02-11

signed by several Of the officers, was
read in which they rendered their
designations II was decided not to
act until Tuesday night at which time
a business meeting was called to
consider the matter
The broad ax., 1911-02-11
A GOOD LOCATION FOR coLoREu
DOCTOR.

For Rents room nat on 47th St,
near State street, newly remodeled
stove heat every room Hight, ideal
professional and living rooms for Col
ored physician. Sol. Livingston, All
State street, Phone, oakland 2oSS.
The broad ax., 1911-02-11
What They Said.

They say she Is going to be married"
Poor thing said the grass widow then.
Said her best friend. TITS true. but
wonder
Whatever that man sees In Jen."
Hes after her money. I'll bet you"
Said one. for he hasn't a dime"
'-She'B going 20 be married?,' an old maid
exclaimed.
Ny goodness, it's Just about timer
Detroit Free ProsA
The broad ax., 1911-02-11

The mystery surrounding the disap-
pearance of:Miss B. Mae Boyd from
Bethesda Baptist Church, where she
has been director of the choir for
sometime was cleared up last week,
when it was learned that she had be-
come welded to a Baptist minister of
Madison. Wis, where she will make
her future home.
The broad ax., 1911-02-11
THE BROADAX
PUsIIsHED WEEKLY.

WDu eromulaats and q al tialel
upliold tho trus prineiploe % pono
eracY, bee cathoilea Pretsstanta
PrIosts, Inadsis, Single fCers, h
pubIIeans, - anyone else can have
GbOlE Say, a. toRs - their tagguags u
prOpor and reGponsibiIlty - Hxea.
The Bread Ak % q noWSpapoF Wheos
platfoFm 10 broad enough Tor all, svSE
claiming the EDITORIAL right 10 SPEAK
lts. 0sEn mind.
Local communications will roeeiVe
attention. Write oaly on one eide Of
tho paper.
subscriptions must Be paid In i'd
vance.
one wear ..........s...s 49,
Six Months 10o
Advertising rates made known on
application.
address al communications to
The broad ax., 1911-02-11

The Crisis, for February, which is
published by the National Associa,
ton, for The Advancement of Color
ed People, 20 Vesey street, New
York City, and which is ably and bril-
liantly edited by w. E. B. Du Bots
and associates contains several inter
esting articles. Talks About .Wo-
men" by Mrs. John E. MilhoIland
should be eagerly read BY all women
and especially by the Colored women,
and it is safe to say, that the Febru-
airy number of The Crisis, is the best
of them all.
The broad ax., 1911-02-11

Last Sunday was Ladies' Day at
the Bethesda Standard Literary and a
very unique and interesting program
was rendered. The special features
on the program were the songs rend-
cred by Miss Jennie NJ. johnson and
the address on Woman Suffrage de-
livered BY Miss Harriet Grimm. Both
ladies' are Of the Illinois Political
Equality League Some excitement
prevailed when communication.
The broad ax., 1911-02-11

How did smiggles win MrA VIII
jums over to giving her consent to his
marrying her daughter7v asks the
young man with the large pipe
Met the old lady In the dark han
The broad ax., 1911-02-11

way and kissed her. then 55-
saying be was sure she was The o' S
ter explains the young man vrt rsuga
excited socks.-Judge WIN the
The broad ax., 1911-02-11
WORK HORSE FOR SALE CHEAP

For sale cheap. one good blind
work mare. The Annex Livery Stable,
1891 Indiana Avenue. Telephone Oak
land s6a.
The broad ax., 1911-02-11
SOME OF THE SOCIAL DoINGS
AMONG THE AFRo-AMERI-
CANS IN CHICAGO.

Mr.. Henry o. Tanner. the famous
artist addressed the Negro Fellowship
League, Sunday. February sth, 1880
State street an informal reception
was held in the reading room.