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The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-08-30
NEW SUPPLY 60.
\ GENERAL Merchandise House With
Popularity II Which II May
Il III LII nrnnL
II ct Fccl "l'roud.

in preparing an ISSUE OF tire Plea
yHhe laf-the purpose OF showing thu
commercial resources and adyaD
tages OF Prescott as Il trading point
ana in mentioning the different en-
ierprises which add so materially To
the sun total of the business into.
"ats. No house is found taking
more prominent part than that OF
the New supply Co on West Main
street. The business was founded
on January ], 1911. and is now Or
cup}ing prominent position among
the leading stores OF this section of
the state. The store occupies two
large and nicely appointed rooms
with corner location and both
rooms are filled with line of goods
equal TO that Of any other store Ia
De found in the county The stock
embraces everything in all grades Of
dry goods. dress goods. and notions
trimmings laces. emlroideries. =
luII line of furnishings for men and
women. the We'll known Roberts
johnson x Rand Shoes. than which
there Is no better Gade for all pur-
poses Of Wear. and these are kent IN
both The common shoes for every
day veal as we'll as those of neal
shape and latest style for dress DC
casions. In clothing they handle =
general line Of substantial. we'll
made clothes for men and BOYS
from the plain work clothes to the
neat and nobby suits, and when il
comes 10 the grocery department II
rs enough when We say that they
have what YOU want. In this de-
partment is seen almost every known
table delicacy in both fancy and
staple groceries. the stock showing
up such popular brands as the
Duchess, that well known Kansas
soft wheat flour used by so many
OF our people. the famous California
and New York canned goods. and
ne Betsy Ross brand. as we'll as
Heinz line of pickles and bottle
goods, all cereals. and both the
Swift and Cudahy packing house
products. Five people are necessary
to attend to the trade of this fine
house, and the members of the firm
all being popular and we'll known
people, it is not surprising that the
house is such center of trade. W
n. Buchanan. the President and
Manager of the firm. was reared
within four miles of Prescott, and
before entering this company had
worked as a salesman In other
stores and been in business for him
self for many years. He is the owner
or residence property, a member of
the Masonic and K. of p. orders,
and a man who is looked upon as
one OF our best citizens, in both bust
ness and social circles. DR.. w. w.
Rice, the Vice-President, is one of
the leading physicians, and more ex-
tended notice is found elsewhere In
this issue. Ira Gee, Secretary and
Treasurer. was born In Hampstead
county. but has resided in Prescott
for thirty-two years. during which
time he has also been both clerk
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-08-30
LARGE STOCKS OF DEPENDABLE GOODS
AT Low PRICES BRINGS A FLOOD OF BUS
MESS TO PREsCoTTS RETAILERS.
Enterprising Real Estate Firm, Y

Choice and ehgibly located properties are more
than sought after BY conservative investors
and homeseekers 1t seems that despite the fact
that Arkansas is scarcely eoualled the globe for
climate soil and all the varied resources essential
prosperity. until the last years the state las
been overlooked the mad rush by investors fo~
the much-adyertised and less favored sections Of
the until the skyscraping prices of real
have forced those in search of homes and profitable
investment to look elsewhere. and the pause has
enabled buyers to the uneQualed advantages OF
Arkansas. In this issue of the Picayune we have
endeavored to give a complete description of this
country. and to answer every question that any
could possibly ask, but If anything is omitted if
more definite information is desired. and to those
who. after reading it. favorably impressed with
the country and think of coming here. would
say, write at once 10 the firm of Green Milwee
for what you want Should YOU wish to know upon
what basis it is confidently expected that real
estate values in this community will continue to
advance for an indefinite period, why real estate
here is the best investment and when is the best
given than this firm. They handle extensive
business in all kinds of farm and city properties
and at ali times have very choice list of bargains
hand in both business and residence lots aud
farm tracts which offered at prices which
will materially advance inside the next twelve
months. In this section of the state lands lay we'll
and fertile and every species of fruit cotton grain
and vegetable is grown 20 perfection and OF the
best quality possible to grow in temperate zone.
while it is also a most ideal place for the extensive
raising of stock and poultry. The remarkable ~
gress and development of southwestern Arkansas
during the past years has attracted the att ~
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-08-30

ton of homeseekers and investors all the land.
and those who nave investigated the situation frop
conservative standpoint admit universally that
there better and surer opportunities here today
than before and choice and we'll locatd prop
critics stated being sought after than
before. Green a Mwee do considerable bust
for clients distance in buying. selling and
eXchansibg of business residence farm proper
ties. improved unimproved lots tracts. and at
all times place the capital entrusted them
the best advantage, with shrewd and well in
formed judgment to those propositions which
promise the most speedy returns and the greatest
safety. and they name many clients through the
north and east who have made money by dealins
with them While their business is done mostly IN
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-08-30
County schools.

Nevada County has good sehoo'
s,stem of about - district schools,
togather with High Schools located
AZ Emmett, Bodcaw, Kaie ana Pres-
colt and the Agricultural High
school az Prescott, erected at cos.
OF $4,000, located on "a acres OF
1and where experimental work is
acme nnder the direction OF Prof. j.
w Tavenner. formerly of northern
and eastern colleges. and an ed
,,cator of practical experience.
In every rural district there is well
conducted public school located con-
sniently near SO as to give the chill
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-08-30

AT the Worlds Columbian EXPOSE
ton at Chicago. in 1893, Arkansas
carried off the sweepstakes and sew
eral other premiums on fruit in COM
petition with the world.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-25
DON'T CALL THEM "MisTER."

Representative Edward w. Town
send. Of New Jersey. sometimes other
wise known as the creator Of Chimmie
Fadden. proposes that the House Of
Representatives shall discontinue the
use Of mister" when calling the roll.
He is certain that his plan is one OF
economical Importance and one Of mo-
ment 10 the health of members; that
there is no use In prefiXing the names
Of members Of the House with Mis-
ter; that il adds no dignity to a
member; that to eliminate the custom
would save much valuable time.
In the next House there will be
53l members, and Townsend has calcu-
lated that if the word mister" were
not used in calling the roll. il would
mean that S32 syllables would be dis
pensed with in one roll call. This
would save twenty minutes on every
roll call. an economy in time that
would be considerable. because often
there are two score roll calls each day.
This might save 100000 in a single
Congress. thinks Townsend Then.
again. lit would relieve a lot OF the
members of a. good deal of nerve ten
sion. and might save them in doctors
bills a couple of million dollars"
The reform that Townsend urges
is commended for congressional adop-
ton. Carry the principle to its logical
extent. and months in time and mill
lions in money might be saved for the
greater good of the country. Let no
titles of any sort be used in Congress,
Why not number the congressman.
and let them simply answer to their
numbers
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-25

shadow OF the British oak. chew the
cud and are silent pray do not ina
CINE that those who make the noise
are the only inhabitants of the field
that of course they are many in num-
Der; or that after all. they are other
than the little shriveled. meagre,
hopping. though loud and troublesome
insects OF the hour"
Let us hope that the race of Beav-
ers viii spring up in the Old Dominion
next summer. Better primaries and
better tax laws Will come when the
people make their legislative repre-
scntatives understand that they are
hired men. and that their business is
TO improve conditions. instead Of dick
ering with lobbyists and framing up
future political battles with petty poll
ticians. The trouble is that some OF
the people are aroused all of the time.
and all Of the people some of the time.
but all Of the people are not aroused
all Of the time
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-25
Voice of the People
CRYING over split Nfik-

To the Editor Of The Times Dispatch
Sir-ThOugh il seems somew hat Ike
crying over split milk without doubt
the most important matter before the
people OF Richmond to-day Is the re-
cent appointment Of Building lnspec-
tor to succeed Mr.. Beck
In spite OF the seriousness Of the
situation and the CONSERVATION II has
created 10 has its instructive side. To
hose who have not the right of suf-
fraxe. the denunciations against the
Administrative Board (who have al
ready begun to administer SAVIOR ~
both the inconsistent and the humor-
Gus
All things considered. why should
the electorate Of this city expect these
administrators - be any better than
other politicians Evidently. at the
time OF the election. the majority cared
nothing a. out IL. or We should have
had more than 5000 men at the polls.
The government Is always as good as
the voting population wishes Il TO b..
and. bad a. things are. those who
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-25

To the Editor 81 Tne Times Dispatch.
STRIP my return 10 Morn e. y. ~
after M days absence my attention
L. called to ar article that appeared
in YOUR issue Of the 18th instant. en-
titled -Virginiars for Foreign Posts"
in which j. mentioned my probable
under the nest admini--
frtffon To- the diplomatic service As
am sasea ler OF minister. W bile J an
not lnwiudfui q the honor that inc
ss-e.-.qffou docs me 7 hex 20 say that
whatever ms contribution 10 the cause
IL was offered as 2 tribute 10 the righ
character and attachments ~ Governor
Wilson 20 secure better goFernmt NJ
for our country. without NOPE o. r..
49, I am not a candidate Tor Fed
ers1 Office. nor would I accept such
n rendered.
W. are content in our virginia
home. and and in she great triurph."t
progres-ive Democracy inli s"tiS'"'t'oh
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-25
The Night Before Christmas.

Twas the night before Christmas-a
perfect uProar-
From cellar TO garrett there wasn't a
floor
That had not It's quota OF boxes knee
deep
And presents piled everywhere round
40 use trying to find d nice place for
or peg cen TO hang up ones coat. cape
or cap:
Each nook was pre-empted. each chair
full Of spr!Ss
OF crowfoot and holly. prunes. raisins
and figs.
And currants and apples and citron
and wine.
Wire hooks and waste paper and t!nsel
and twine.
The settees and sofas and bureaus and
beds
Were Uttered with sailors. ships. SOL
diers and sleds-
The ladies were working Ike ITOJans
TO string
The tree with the trinkets and every
old thing.
And answer the door bell. receive and
stow round
The bundles in any spare spot TO BE-
found:
Then back in their haste TO tree-tr!m-
ming again.
Their tempers meanwhile undergoing
No lift ali the while from the man Of
the house.
Who'd quietly stolen out sOft as
mouse.
When suddenly in comes Old Nick
with "A rush.
Cleared the snow from his brow and
his beard with one brush.
Threw of his fur coat. gave his tTou-
sers a jerk.
Sent the ladies TO bed and went
straight 10 his work.
The tree was quick finished d. then out
on the street.
He shambled on shyly. when VINO
should ne meet
But Mr. Outlate. from the club beating
home.
Hat tilted awry and his breath not
cologne?
Nick said not a word. but opened his
pack.
And chucked O. Il. Joyful down in his
old sack
Laid his finger aside OF his blossOmUg
nose.
Gave crack Of his whip. and of the
team goes.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-25

neglected 70 vote are not entitled 10
a word for or against anything the
Administrative Board may DO.
It is often affirmed that women
should be excluded from part!ci patton
in political life because they would
t-sse their acts on sentiment. and
Sentiment has no place in politics.
Yet one OF our esteemed admlnlstra-
tors. with virtually no credentials to
offer. but pleading that he had long
been getting a poor salary and wanted
a better one. was elected in spite Of
his Incompetence. because the news
papers abused him so" But. Of course.
hat was not sentiment-was it9-and
it certainly was not altruism
\ leading paper has spoken SYM
patheticalIy of the present appointee
OF the position as one who has quiz
bad habits and desires 20 rise" That
is well enough. and any man should
he encouraged to reform. but not at
the expense Of the public. The people
nave a right 10 demand the appoint
lnent Of an official that has already
risen. and that is comIietent and NJ
in all respects. Richmond does not
want apprentices practicing on her
public affairs. any more than she
wants l few self-seeking political
bosses to control her interests
Even the City Council seems almost
ready TO back down and leave the
Administrative Board TO work out its
cwn salvation Perhaps the Council
means 10 say. Give them rope enough.
and they Will hang themselves" It
is 10 be hoped. however that our city
fathers will 90 more fatherly than to
Permit these misguided ones TO work
their will for political suicide on their
part. unless speedy contaminated,
would involve serious trouble for
Richmond They should be checked
before they are able to do any more
~ cnIef
1t is interesting 10 note that the
Sculimcn, IN lator or recall has made
such strides in Richmond in a few
days" But il a recall We're possible.
II, result would PROBABLY not be radi-
cally different. The same men that
voted before would 90 20 the polls. and
the larger number Of them would vote
for the same candidates. especially II
the present incurnberts should appeal
to the sympathies OF the present &C
tive electorate
In despair Of rousinS the men Of this
community to the exercise OF pubic
duty. there remains the obvious neces-
sity Of cnfranchisiny the women De
cisions and acts Of Administrative
Boards city Councils and other de-
partments OF government vitality affect
women and their children. as well As
their men folk II j. evident that our
men are not successfully managing
our public affairs alone. Then why
not cali the thousands OF honest
patriotic. unseinsh women in our midst
TO our aidg II called. they would re-
spond-younS and old. suTrasists and
snti-sufraEls;s: for no wife or mother
worthy Of the name would refuse TO do
ba.tI& for her huS and, her children.
and ncr home.
GRACE VERNON.
Richmond
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-25
Hog KILN Day.

The big iron pot stands on the wood
pile.
A sallows. oh horrors. is bulk near
by.
The hands" have been busy for quite
aw hide
In nlnng casks. On. myl on. my
II sings in the air and roundabout.
I've got to stand it. or else must
die
Tomorrow is hog KILN day without
doubt.
And oh. for an aeroplane. just 10 fy.
To regions where hos-kj!llln' day
Is as Latin and Greek In the habitat
For instance. up around Batia Bay.
Where they feast and are happy on
blubber and fat
That comes from fish. instead Of swine.
wouldn't care very long 10 stay,
But. believe me. an Eskimo snowhuc
for mine
In preference 10 home on hog-kiiiin'
day.
Now. I like fresh sausage and ribs and
chine
And jowl with greens" is a dish
for a king:
Nv home cured hams are notably fine,
But hog KILN day is nerve-rack-
ing thing.
The alarm sounds forth at the hour OF
four
The day II horrors has then begun
I try in vain 20 nap once more.
For the Riddles have walked to see
the fun.
Oh. 7 mix the sausage and help try
Hard.
And dance to time the livelong day.
With lips shut tight a-trying hard
To only think what Ia like 10 say.
Now. IL ever / turn a suffragette,
with a right 10 vote. and can have
my way.
One law will read. it's safe TO bet.
housewives. leave home on hog
KILN day"
ROBERTA PEYTON.
Tasley-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-25
pI,ACE ~ EARTH.

The spirit 81 peace among ''o"
movine in the heart Of the old woriu
go profoundly th"t inns M - '''''''
lfl. should oe tne OF IeJo'0-1s' -
most - hushed ana 'eho7r d. ""''
the star FIRST roAe the hlsn' ""o'e
Bethlehem The very "o'" o"0''''
sounds silly and mean. VINO IS your
enemy Whom can you JUICE 50 Hid s"-
Up What nation Is so remote iioii
oar brotherhood that we can take Up
AIMS and Stay ITS people: we oil
here together on the ear'h' po""u oi
tie same strange journey ana VIZ are
~ last learning 'ha' the IMP VIII "o
more comfortable II We in@Me II D."
peace.
ineFe j. more peace /" ''e WI Az
We 90 not nave - say 'iiS -
our courage up Ike the i'''ie 00'
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-25

The man or woman who signs
YEARLY. "Oh. | hate Christmas 1t al
ways makes me blue I'm glad it only
comes once a year" is a coward. He. or
she. is a coward because he sees that
youth is fleeing. and this ancient ter
ror of the piling years hits hardest
on anniversaries. Another year has
rolled around. the grave is that much
nearer and all the splendid hopes
that once beat high within are dull
ing and fading in the light Of com
monplace living. Middle-age cannot
enjoy the riotous pleasures Of keen
uitted fast-living, high burning
youth The. body is no longer fitted
FOR them. But is that any reason for
melancholy and regret? Better be
thankful that they mean just as much
to children and young folks as they
ever did? 1t will he time for lament
ing when the power Of pleasure has
aed from the world altogether. Sup
pose the children couldn't enjoy Christ
mas. Then there would he reason for
being blue,
Then this gloomy feaster says that
all the old friends that once made
merry with him are dead or sick. or
gone into far countries. 1t is not like
it used To be. He recalls gay times
IT, the olden golden days. He re-
members how blue eyes shone beneath
the mistletoe. and how soft lips-he
remembers. we say. He sheds a secret
tear because a parent or a child IS
lot with him a. this season. Yet may
oc. 10y his long face. he may spoil all
the holiday Tor dear one who is with
him and needs smile TO help BRING
happiness.
House up. W faint-hearted. Has age
no pleasures OF its OWN Are not
Your own children ample reward FOR
any lost youth? Il all the brave men
who have lived and faced death and
gone into the aftcrworld smiling be
ing the common human end. had got
ten the blues instead Of joining in the
tairth and song. what would Christ
uias ever have meant Grow old
along with me. the best is "; 70 be
az course. you are growing old. Of
course you ar, going 20 dc. But. God
ul.ss Sou. all your forefathers 81 the
centuries have done the same thing.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-25

same way that the other productive
factors in the transportation industry
were regulated.
These proposals were obviously
repugnant to the workers on our rail-
roads and brought forth a protest from
their representative on the board oa
arbitration. Further evidence OF their
unpopularity is afforded by the nceo-
tiations which are now in progress
between the Eastern railroads and
their firemen and trainmen. Neither
class Of transportation labor is favor
able to arbitration proceedings similar
to those held in connection with the
demands Of the engineers. They con-
slider this method excessively expensive
too protracted in time ana liable -
cause dissatisfaction because members
Of boards thus constituted may not be
sufficiently acquainted with conditions
in the transportation industry 10 pasa
intelligent Judgment upon them.
on the other hand. an interesting
Insight into the situation is to be had
from the attitude of the locomotive
firemen, who have declared their will
ingness to arbitra,e their conventions
under the Erdman act. This law pro
vldes for an arbitration board Of thr.o
members, one to be selected by each
party TO the dispute and the third to
be chosen by these two; or. in the
event Of their inability to make
choice the remaining member OF the
board is TO be named by the Chief JUS
tice Of the Supreme Court and the
Commissioner IF Labor The proceed
ings are a matter of record. testimony
is given under oath and "A decision
An arbitration under these auspices
could not be needlessly delayed, and
irrelevant matter could not be placed
in evidence or influence the deli0era-
tons 1t is upon some such basis AS
this that further progress viii De made
in advancing the plan of arbitration
of industrial disputes. The success
which has attended the efforts OF
Commissioner Of Labor Neill and Judge
Knapp. of the Commerce Court. IN act
ing as mediators in industrial contro-
versies under the Erdman act has also
recently led Secretary Nagel - recon-
mend TO Congress the extension of the
Erdman act and the retention Of the
valuable services OF these two officials.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-25
THE GENERAL PROPERTY TAX
PASSING.

The Illinois Supreme Court has just
decided a case involving alleged dodg-
ing of taxes on s16S.0O0.OOO worth OF
stocks of foreign corporations held in
that State. The actual point decided
is that when tax reviewers are inform
10 schedule property their duty is to
Investigate and. if the property be
found. assess it.
This decision has already begun
agitation for comprehensive and thor
oughgoing revenue reform in Illinois.
STOCKS. bonds. and mortgages. when
taxed under a general property act,
largely escape the assessors and re-
viewers. That is true Of many other
States besides Illinois. Injustice and
discrimination are inevitable under the
majority will find a method Of evasion.
The remedy IS fair, rational and
scientific system of taxation. To
achieve that end. the Chicago Record
fSrdIT declares that We must get rli
Of our impossible general property tax
and obtain power 10 classify property
and levy taxes that can be fairly and
uniformly collected"
The general property tax is unpop-
ular in most Of the States, and in some
OF those greatly advanced IL is bein=
wiped out through the operation OF
new systems in Wisconsin, the col
lection Of the income tax under the
direction Of d centralized tax commits
sion bids fair to make the general
property tax unnecessary. If the re-
turns from the income tax In that
State continue to increase at the pres
ent rate. there will soon he no neceS-
sity for tax that is generally evaded.