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The San Francisco call., 1913-11-19

influenza in the company OF good
looking young man than it was to sit
on a stile by ones self and think Of
all the fun one was missing in town.
A stile. like scenery, needs some one
to hold your hand before you can
properly appreciate it.
The days sped by. golden as butter
cups.
A SHOCK
1t came quite as a shock to the
debutante one morning to receive a
letter summoning her to come back to
town at the end Of the week. 'You
must positively be back for Lady Fife
shires ball." wrote her mother. Jacob
Lake is in town again. met him yes
terday. He asked particularly after
you. They tell me he is more disgust
ingly rich then ever-something in oil
this time. He says he will be at Lady
Fifeshire's on Saturday. Positively.
my dear it's time something was ar
ranged. Elfrida comes out next year,
and I can't afford to have two OF you
on my hands"
The debutante sighed and put down
the letter. It came to her as sharply
as the song Of the thrush outside that
she didn't want to go back to town,
and that she certainly didn't want to
marry Jacob Lake. Jacob Lake had no
hair and no morals, and he dabbled in
oil like sardine. Ugh! She put on
broad brimmed hat and went out to
meet romance.
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-19
Tomorrow:
A Kross, Krabbed Kat
SHE LEARNED A LESSON

A Baltimore lawyer had an office boy
who was given to telling in other Of
fees what happened in that Of his
chief. The lawyer found 1t necessary
10 discharge him. but, thinking to
keep him from a similar fault in the
future he counseled the boy wisely on
HIS departure.
Willie, you must never hear any
thing that il said in the office, he
said. do what you are told to do. but
turn a deaf ear to conversation that
does not include YOU.
A happy Inspiration. He would see
that the stenogl apher learned the
same lesson, 50 turning to her he said
Miss Brown. did you hear what |
said 10 Williey''
NO. ST." she returned promptly.
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-19
STONE BLIND

Proudly he walked up to his be-
trothed. and drew from his pocket q
small morocco case. Opening it. he
took out q ring-a single diamond
and placed 1t on her tapering finger
She looked at it.
TITS very smallv' she said, and
paused. Then: And not very bril-
liant, eitherr'
Poor fellow! His smile vanished
but quickly recovering himself. he
laughed and said:
.Ah, sweetheart. but love is blind.'
Raising her limpid eyes to his. she
said:
s.Yes dear. but not stone blindr'
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-19
NEW TO HER

''Oh, mamma. look here!- said
little visitor in the country, who had
got her eyes fixed on wasp for the
first time.
what Is 1t. dear?"
"A funny kind of fly with tennis
blazer" ss....--.-....--.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-09-04
Attended to Beforeha nd.

When Judge Stewart OF Vermont
presided at the trial of n negro charg.
ed with the murder OF another OF his
race he admitted afterward to friends
that he had serious doubts OF the pris.
oncr's guilt until he began to pro
nounce sentence. The negro had
pleaded not guilty and repeatedly on
being questioned had asserted with
much emphasis. ~ didn't do IT, The
evidence was not convincing. and the
Judge was surprised when the Jury
brought In a verdict OF guilty. Ills
doubts vanished when. after reminding
the negro that he had been duly tried
by jury OF twelve men. etc. he said:
1T IL my duty 90 warn you that your
days on earth are numbered. and II
behooves you to avail yourself OF the
little remnant OF time allotted to you
to make your peace with God"
Just there the negro broke In with
the exclamation. "Ah done dat nl-
ready. Jcdge. bcfo' All went out ter kill
dat niggahl"-Ncw York sun.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-09-04
Modern Witches,

CentWies have passed since switch
es" were executed In England. but In
very recent times they have suffered
physical harm. DIR. Jessopp knew a
Norfolk man who died In 1888. and In
the sixties had Joined with his two
brothers In a night expedition 10 the
house OF an old woman They took
her out OF bed. and In the presence OF
half dozen other people threw her
into a pond. "where she would infalli-
bly, have been drowned. but that some
who were not so mad as the rest cried
out that she was sinking 10 the bot
tom and must be saved" The con
elusive evidence against her was that
she kept a black eat aud wore a black
silk dress on Sundays. In 1852 there
was still alive. ana master IN an ele-
mentary school. one who. as young
man. had scratched ''wltch's" arms
tin the blood poured down. because
she had Overlooked" him. and only SO
could bis health be restored.-London
Chronicle.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-09-04
According TO Passport.

Prince Mschersky. who II n journal.
lst by profession, was commissioned by
tsc ear to Investigate certain agrarlnn
troubles, The prince Went 10 Rouma'
MIA and there obtained one OF the per.
mlts necessary for taking live stock
across the frontier Then he went 10
n Russian frontier post and presented
the document 10 the official as his war.
rant 10 pass. The official could read
but little In Russian and knew no Rou.
maninn. but the big document. with
coat OF arms ana seal, greatly I'm
pressed him. and he cheerfully put the
Russian official stamp on II. His inves.
legations ended, the prince went back TO
Moscow and at the first opportunity
presented the passport 10 the governor
saving:
with this document I entered Rus.
sia and Travelled about for i've months.
yet you must admit that the descrip.
tion OF me Is scarcely correct or Hat.
terlng."
The amazed governor read that the
prince was lone black SOW. full grown.
with one ear partly torn away"
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-09-04
DISCUSS W0RKMEN's LAW
Committee on Compensation Meets a.
Standpoint.

Committee on Compensation Meets as
Standpoint.
Sandpoint.-The members OF the
workmen's compensation committee
appointed by Governor Haines to draft
compensation measure to be intro
duced at the next session Of the legis-
lature, met here in the offices Of A.
II. Connor. The members of the COM
mittee are J. G. II. McReynolds OF
Spirit Lake, who was elected chair
man, A. II. Connor Of Standpoint. 3.
M. Hoover Of Boise, Walter II. Han
son Of Wallace, J. p. Nicholas OF
wardner and T. w. Rickard Of Pooa-
tello. Mr.. Connor was elected score.
tary OF the committee and Mr.. Hoover
treasurer
The subject was discussed at length
and general plans laid out for the
work to be done. Data will be gather
ed among the industries Of the mum
Der OF men employed. average wages.
the number OF accidents and what
they have cost the employers and the
number OF cases that have gone to
trial. Also the cost to the state and
counties for damage suits will bs a.
certained.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-09-04
Rosebush Eiohty Years Old.

Maryville. Mo.-A rosebush that has
been in one family for eighty years Is
owned by A. Souers Of this city. The
original sprout wus-brought from Penn.
sylvania to Ohio by Souer's grand.
mother. Then the family moved to
Indiana. and the old rosebush went
along. Mrs. Souers recently went on a
visit to Indiana and while there got a
sprout Off the bush and brought II
home The bush here is thriving and
has reached height Of ten feet.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-09-04
PACIFIC LET IN CANAL

Waters Pour In and for First Time
Lap Masonry Of Miraflores Locks
Panama last remaining bar
rier al the Pacif. end OF the Panama
canal was blown up by dynamite sun
day morning.
a workman seized a shovel and
made a small trench through which
rim lf wafer trckled. Gradually II
wider1d Until an hour later raging
torreat. with a 35-foot fall. poured
through an opening 400 feet wide into
that part of the canal between Gam
boa dixie and the Miraflores locks.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-09-04
Bag Of .Hoppers Trapped.

Lewiston.--A grain bag. arranged
on the pilot OF locomotive, proved
an effective tap for grasshoppers and
when the train on the Clearwater
branch reached Lewiston. the sack
was filled with the pests.
The trainmen say the catch was eff
fected by the grasshoppers flying In
the bag as the train speeded Its way
from Stiles to this city.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-09-04
Goiru the Limit.

Jones-If MIR. Oldboy makes any such
assertion I will denounce him as a
liar. President--Mr Jones. will call
you to order. Our bylaws do not allow
you to go that far. Jones-Then Gall
Mr.. Oldboy liar as far as II Is per
mitted by the bylaws Of this associa.
ton. n.--Londop Telegraph.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-09-04

The wenther was warm. and Pat de-
cided to shave on the hack porch. Mrs
Casey. across the way. observed this.
"Pat." she called. "sh,ire an Oi see
ye air Shawn oilisidp."
"Begorra." he responded. land did ye
think OF was fur linpd?" fudge.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-09-04

Work Commenced on Play Grounds.
Wallace.-A large force OF men is
now AZ work installing apparatus for
the children's Fairgrounds which is
TO be established here. II is expected
that the grounds will be thrown open
20 the youngsters inside OF a week.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-09-04
lifa,a ataaa.

Patience-Do you believe this life's
q stagef Patrice-sure. and all the
women want to be leading ladies'
Yonkers Statesman.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-09-04

"You shouldn't be dissatisfied" said
the optimist. Look at all you have"
"Yes." assented the pessimist. but
look at all ! haven't."-Judge.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-09-04

The man Of brains sees difficulties.
surmounts or avoids them. The fool
knows no diffIculties.-La Bruyers.
The Brinkley argus., 1913-02-07

the present, 1 am not writing this because 1 belong to a gang or a bunch of grafters for such is not the case, just merely to call the attention of the land owners that they may not sign the petitions and plunge into costly lawsuit without knowing some thing of both sides. Assuring the readers of this article that the full details of this project will be published within the next two weeks and that we can have same explained in mass meeting If same is wanted and asking that all land owners be sure and give this deliberate thought before signing any thing I will close. Thanking the editor for this space, l remain,
 VIM. J. JOHNSON,
 KEEvIL ARK.
The Brinkley argus., 1913-02-07

which will be their fourth and largest; being a thirteen inch. This well will water 200 acres.
 It is said that the Underbrush Lumber Co. intend to put in a saw and blaming mill in connec- tion with their lumber yard.
 Farmer Crutchfield went to Brinkley one day last week.
 Earl Ashby moved to the Pen rose farm the first of the week.
 As a proof that our town is growing two butcher shops have been opened this week.
 Jack Frost gently reminds us that he is still in ovr midst hs the beautiful snow.
The Brinkley argus., 1913-02-07
BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES

Services were well attended last Sunday. Our Sunday school showed an increase and more of our people are staying to the preaching service. Thisis as it should be. The evening congre- gation was made up mostly of men and it was good to have them in the House of the Lord.
 The study course in the B. Y. P. U. was begun at 6:30 Sunday evening. The book used. Train ing in Bible Study" promises to be interesting and instructive.
 Services as usual next Sunday. Come early add attend all the services and you will be using the Lords Day to good advan- tage.
The Brinkley argus., 1913-02-07

Tho election is over they beat
 ;,,ct T votes and did it fair and square.
 According to an agreement ,,ode on Saturday night last at r.,endon % by Elmo Chaney, rep .sspntipg . a committee of the remperance people. and C. +. craenlee. representing the saloon interests.
 The fight that has bean stub torlv waved in tn M,nroa Conn., Y Court for the past six weeks, was withjrawa tr@al Jusge HoIIoway's court and referred to inc adult white citizens of Brink lpv in a special election. which was planned should be held on Wednesday.
 According to agreement the alpction was held, the judges ,creed on being Messrs Elmo Clancy, James Mitchell and Hp C. L. Howard; the clerks  Ihping Prof. David Bowen and J. D. Rodgers.
 The vote when counted stood .148 For License and Al Against TicpnSe.
The Brinkley argus., 1913-02-07
Cypress Drainage District

Editor ARGUS: Would be glad to have little space in your pa-
 per for the purpose of having a few words with the real estate owners in the territory which comprises what is known as
 Cypress Drainage District. " First, will say that this is prob lem of no little moment and should be given serious consider ation. for one will oppose and help fight any bond issue or tax leave that is unjust, but before doing so will have to know what is best to do. I have attended mass meetings in opposition to this project, and if those that own so much land are right in their contention, will do all in my power to help defeat the
 supposed" aims of this "Cy- press Drainage project.
 Along this line will say that I have done a little 'investigat- ing" just to satisfy myself as to whether or not our lands will be slowly confscated" if this Cy- press Bond issue stands as it is. Slow confscation" is what it surely would mean if it is like several of our large land holding friends believe it to be, and that not along socialist lines either.
 l am convinced that our friends are mistaken as to what this ditch will cost. The bonds are serial ones and mature in live, ten, fifteen and twenty
The Brinkley argus., 1913-02-07

The services Sunday were in spring and helpful.
 The day was cold and drear in fact it was raining, but this did not keep the people away.
 The Sunday School lacked only one person of beidg just doubled in attendance of that of one year ago, while the collection was more than double. The lessons were we'll prepared and it was a worshipful service in every way. The attendance at the morning church services was large and at night several score of people braved the cold blowing rain to come out.
The Brinkley argus., 1913-02-07
Fire at DeVall'S Bluff

Four buildings were complete. ly destroyed by fire last Saturday afternoon at DeVall's Bluff, and only two buildings in the entire block escaped the flames.
 The fire originated in the kitch- en of the apartments of Dr. L. Parker over the Modern Drug Store, and quickly spread to the other buildings.
 The Modern Drug Store, the Democrat Printing Go, the Mur- phy barber shop, the R. L. Tar ter meat market, were all de- stroyed..
 The losses are: Democrat Printing c.. ss99aa passiaF in surance; Mason estate, S3500,
The Brinkley argus., 1913-02-07
Mrs. Harry Garrison left Sum- day for Doniphan, Mo.
Stockholders Meeting.

The stockholders of the Brinkley Car Works & Mfg. Co., will hold their>>annual meeting in their office, Brinkleg, Ark, February 13th.l913.- ,at.2, a,clock p. m. for the purpose offelecting a board of directors for the ensuing year, and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before said meet ing.
 WILLlAbs BLACK, Pres. January 9th, 1913.
The Brinkley argus., 1913-02-07

No matter for methods--no mat ter for plans. Go and DO IT. That is the only plan God has the divine, never-ceasing plan of effort. Such a Lent will make us strong and healthy. It will bring us to the Cross because we are living the life of Him who suffered on the Cross. It will bring us to the Risen Life be- cause that life has already begun in us. Let us try it.
 I. CLENDENIN PERKINS.
The Brinkley argus., 1913-02-07
Hunter News

Mir. Douglass, our new drug gist, has moved his family here from Forrest City.
 T. N. Vanderburg was a Brink ley visitor Saturday.
 The Arkansas Rice Co, has be- gun putting down another well,
The Brinkley argus., 1913-02-07

partial insurance; Frolich & San ders, $500. partial insurance; Mrs. Joe Hill, no estimate on loss or insurance.
 This is the second time the Democrat plant has been destroy ed by fire.
The Brinkley argus., 1913-02-07

years. There are none that run twenty-five years. There will be no extras such as commis- sioner and engineering fees. Within the next two weeks the full details of the Cypress Drain} District" will be pub- lished trough the press of Mon- roe Ct .nty.
 The district has been establish ed by law and the court has fixed same, so why not hear the other side and know what we are doing before plunging into a lawsuit that may cost us more than the ditch taxes would be for eight or ten years. Again the contract and bonds have been approved, it will only take two or three weeks to get this contract back and let every one know just what this business really is and it will cost us nothing to wait this little while. We have a whole year to start lawsuit and this will cost when once started, for most lawyers do not mind taking fee. If it is necessary we can arrange a date at Holly Grove or Claren- don and have this business shown up in it's true light, then we will have both sides heard from so one can judge which IS best This is what 1 shall do notwith- standing the fact that l have been selected to petition my township and have two petitions for the appointing of new com missioners and the removal of the present ones. However they will not be circulated by me at
The Brinkley argus., 1913-02-07
METHODIST CHURCH.

The inclement weather last Sunday made the attendance not so large as usual, but we had a good crowd at the morning ser- vice. The Sunday school large and interesting. The Junior League in the afternoon, was at- ! tended by twenty or more child ren, and they are having good times rendering their programs of scripture studies, readings and songs. The children do mighty good. Bro. Farris preached a great sermon Sunday night, but owing to the bad weather the congre- gation was small.
 Next Sunday services will be at the regular hours.
 w. F. WALKER, Pastor.
 Program for Junior League, Sunday afternoon at 2:30, Feb. 9th, 1913.
 Song.
 Prayer. Song.
 Lesson, subject, What Jesus Taught About Temptation.
 Scripture reading.
 Matt. 4; l, II, Master Geo. Gibson.
 Matt. 6; 13, Miss Edith Gibson.
 Matt, 26; Al, Miss May Sim mons.
 Lesson reviewed by Mrs. w. F. Walker.
 Select reading by Joda Trotter.
 Solo, by Miss Mary Cooper. Recitation, by Miss Eula Shults. 1 Song, by nine little folks. Roll call.
 Minutes of last meeting read 1 by Sec. Manly Folsom. Song.
 League benediction.
 We invite every one to come to this service.
 MRS. TIM SHUTS, Supt.
 GEO. A. GIBSON, JR.. 1st V r. ! ST. LuKE's EPISCOPAL CHURCH ] First Sunday in Lent Sunday School at 10 a. m. Morning prayer and sermon at II o'clock. Subject, The Uses of Lent. Evening prayer and sermon at 7:30 D. m., subject, The Wis dom of Winning Souls. {" Mid week services Wednesday at 4;30 D. m., Friday at 7:}0 p. m.
 We do not do enough for Christ who did so much for us. We should work harder not only at details, but sustained, direct effort for some special purpose. Cannot we bring souls this Lent
The Brinkley argus., 1913-02-07
1For License Wins by ' Votes
 A Hard Fought Fight Fairly Won

From the break of day We'd nesdry until 6:30 that evening the fight was on and a more intense interest was never known in the history of Brinkley. Each side had their forces organized to perfection and it was battle royal. There was an intense interest but with it all, no bitter ness or unkind personalities. and in fairness it is due the saloon side to say, that they put up fair fight and that there is not a single sore spot over the result.
 THE CAUSE OF THE ELECTION.
 Some have complained that the committee having in charge the Temperance cause should not have with drawn the case from the County Court. Those who think that way didn't have an opportunity of seeing the real obstacle confronting us. The committee did the right thing and there is no doubt of it. The matter has been settled and it remains to be seen how may years the saloons will run.
The Brinkley argus., 1913-02-07
Among the Churches.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-05-16
Will REFLECT IN THE FUTURE
Mr.. Pozozzie Has found out That De-
~casIonaIiy Smartness Does
Not Pay.

Yesterday" said MI. Pozozle rue
fully, II had it brought forcibly home
to me that there is a vast difference
between a smart man and a smart
alec. A smart nan may possess a dis
eliminating sense of humor, but a
smart alec is INT of those feeble-mind-
ed folk who send out funny boomer
angs on the slightest provocation and
they always come back and hit him
with whizzing sound. This is how l
made the discovery: Mrs. Pozozzle
and I were out for our daily constitu-
tional. You know some people walk
to get thin, but my wife is different
she walks to get fat. Fat Is the
one dear hope of Mrs. Pozozzle's exist
ence. She would like to be uphol-
stored. Last evening she said to me:
oliver, If I could just get fifteen
pounds, even, 1 would be SO much hap
pier Fifteen %pounds? said l, the
smart alec, DO you mean a%voirdupois
or English currency She Is too
smart for me, that wife Of mine, and
she saw her chance. This time she
answered sweetly, I will choose the
currency And I had to figure out
the amount in our money and make
good"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-05-16
THE RIGHT SOAP FOR BABY'S
SKIN

In the care of baby's skin and hair,
Cuticura Soap is the mothers ia
vorite. Not only is it unrivaled in
purity and refreshing fragrance, but
its gentle emollient properties are
usually sufficient to allav minor irri-
t~ations, remove redness. roughness
and chaf1ng, soothe sensitive condi-
tons, and promote skin and hair
health generally. Assisted by Cuti-
cura Ointment, 1t is most valuable in
the treatment OF eczemas, rashes and
other itching, burning ~infantile erup-
lions. Cuticura Soap wears to a wafer.
often outlasting several cakes OF ordi-
nary soap and making its use most
economical.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cudcura, Dept L. Boston"
Adv.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-05-16
How tuberculosis Is Spread.

Based on figures obtained from
cases of tuberculosis reported in
Cleveland, New York and other cities
where thorough registration of con-
sumptives is employed, 1t is esti-
mated that for every death from con
sumption in the United States, OF
which there are on an average 200,-
600 annually, there are constantly
more than five living cases, making
at least 1000, 900 in all. OF this mil
lion living cases, 1t is estimated that
the health authorities have records
of not more than 100000 to 10000, or
one In every eight or ten, and that,
for the great majority OF cases re-
corded, no hospital, home or dis
pensary care is provided. Practically
nothing al be done to control the
spread Of tuberculosis in the unre-
ported cases.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-05-16

tremely thin gold leaves for medicinal
purposes, though it Is SO taken in
parts OF India. A frequent form of
pfety is to regild the domes Of relig.
ious buildings; such operations q
easily absorb 10000 or more. Sow
ereigns with a shield on the diverse
are In constant request. A rajah of
rocco tastes imported some thous-
ands to form a center to each minute
pane in the windows Of his palace"
India occupies the position of a
creditor nation on an immense scale,
q fact which renders the size of its
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-05-16

bars worth R47.1sb, 900. az well as
s1S,324,0O0 in sovereigns. Messrs.
Montagu state that. as q contrast to
the savings Of France, which are util-
lied to promote trade, those OF India
are buried or boarded. AT present
nearly all the gold dug from the earth
in South Africa Is by a fresh digging
operation deposited again beneath the
soil in South Asia.
'In India gold is put to uses un-
usual among nations of the west. Con-
sumption Of gold does not imply in
England the actual swallowing Of 4