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The Prescott daily news., 1913-04-12

While Hi Larity was dozing in a chair down at the distillery the other evening, the loungers tack ed short board across the front of his peg leg. He had almost reached his home before he finally kicked it off and continued on his way uninterrupted. When he joined the loungers at the store the next day, Hi declared that the country is not what it was when he was young. In them days" he said, a man could go for miles and miles and never strike a fence, but, by gonny, 1 climbed over enough fences goin' home last night to a'girdled the globe. Pheasant Valley Correspondent ogers Co. Operative Press.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-04-12
Niaoara Falls Stories.

James Russell Lowell's remark that Niagara Falls had nothing else to dc may remind us of the delightful Irish. man who, called upon to be impressed by his first view of "all that water coming down such a height" replied Why wouldn't it?" But the best of recent Niagara stories Is told in the last Argonaut. It is of the housewife who saw the falls for the first time "Oh!" she cried, that reminds mel left the kitchen tap running"
The Prescott daily news., 1913-04-12
Famous Author Worked at It Whet He Was Surveyor of the Port
 of Salem.

The desk at which Nathaniel Hawthorne worked when he was sur veyor of the port of Salem, during period in the Polk administration, IS still in existence in Salem, care fully preserved by its custodians. Hawthorne secured the appointment as surveyor through the intervention of his Democratic friends, who were influential at Washington at the time. Senator Fairfield of Maine was especially active in the matter, and the munifcent salary of $1,20O enabled this somewhat financially straitened literary genius of the first rank to live in comparative comfort during his four years of in- cumbency.
 With the election of Taylor and Fillmore the Salem Wings conspired to have Hawthorne supplanted by an official of their own political stripe, and the result of this unnecessary prescription against one of Salem's most noted native sons was his greatest story, ''The Scarlet Letter" :" Appropriately, too, ''The Scarlet Letter" is prefaced with an intro- duction, a reminiscence of the au- thor's experience at the dingy seat of Salem's customs. The collector at the time was Gen. James Miller, the hero of Lundy's Lane, and Flaw thorne's references to the man who could say in an exciting emergency, 'I'll try, sir" lends interest to what IS really one of the most attractive portions of the book.
 Hawthorne refers to this identical desk in his minute description of the business room of the custom house. "An old pine desk with a three legged stool beside it," is the way he referred to this equipment.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-04-12

Providing for bond issue of s750, GOO. with which to pay the deficiency the state government has staring 1t in the face, the joint finance committee has introduced bill in the senate. This bill provides for sinking fund, and the payment into it annually, of IA mill to be taken from the present state capitol tax levy, so there will DC no change in the taxes of the property owners. Out of this fund the bonds will be redeemed. The bill further ap' propriates s75,0000 with which to pay interest for the biennial period. The bonds are to be issued in denomina- tions not to exceed s100 and are not to draw over per cent. The bonds will be offered to Arkansas citizens first. and If they will not meet the offer of the non-residents. then the bonds may be disposed of elsewhere
 The house killed the Martin game preservation bill, the measure WHICH has often been referred to as the NcIlhenny bill, because the Louisiana naturalist has been credited witn framing it. This bill was opposed oy acme because they declared the farm CT would be oppressed under it. while others claimed the farmers were TOT if but the city hunter against. The vote was so close. 39 to 50, that no tice of reconsideration was given, and the measure will again be fought out on the floor of the house.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-04-12
ELECT OFFICERS.

The following officers were el ected last week at District Con ference No. 2 of the Woman's $ Christian Temperance Union held at Arkadelphia
 President, Mrs. Jennie Carr Pittman.
 Corresponding Secretary, Mrs Eskridge Pittman Logan.
 Recording Secretary, Mrs Pearl Bryan Oastler.
 Treasurer, Mrs. Oscar Rowley
 The Convention for 1914 will be held in Prescott.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-04-12

The editor of this great disse minator of rel igious news lost a five dollar bill last week. Would you believe it? Yeah, it's so.-- Malvern Times Journal. Here is where the Arkansas Press Asso- citation loses the presence of a good men at it's next meeting Arkansas Gazette.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-04-12

h Mitchell is the most lofty lafaln in the eastern part of
 united States. It is located Pncey County, N. C., and ac. alag to the United States Geo. sa Survey is 6,7l1 feet above lsVel. There are too other an'alns in the Appalachian
 Nn above 6,O00 feet-Mount ''l E's in Tennessee, 6,e36 feet,
 Aoant Washington, in New Fpshire, 6,293 feet.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-04-12

Ph Texarkanian tenders this Fce' Among the candidates
 Pvll present themselves, let people pick one this time who
 Ent want to be United States Pa'or more than governor"
The Prescott daily news., 1913-04-12

A philanthroHst, writes K. L. o., is man who employs girls at five dollars week and draws first page story in the newspa- pers every time he comes across with S1O,0O0 to aid in the work of faunal research in Patagonia.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-04-12

Ennklin county peach growers bthey will have a crop of at |st forty per cent, and that Der varieties of fruit were but De affected by the freeze.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-04-12

Republican says Rumor that Senator Joe Rob- bon had been offered the throne Greece and declined it was ab- |ltely without foundation.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-04-12
A GREAT PAIN KILLER.

Meritol White Liniment reduces in- flammatlon and soreness wherever found in about one-third the time re- ouired by the usual treatment. It has no equal as general household rem edy.
 Sold by Hesterly Drug Store. Advt.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-04-12
LET US SHOW YOU.

If you are a sufferer of piles or hem- morhoids in any form, come to our store and let us show you Meritol Pile Rem- edy. It is one of the best preparations we have ever handled and is sold on a positive guarantee.
 Hester!y Drug Store Prescott, Ark.
 Advt.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-04-12
|he Prescott Daily News eusLisHED 5y
 !. News Printing Go.

,,srpd AS second class mail matter 'smher [ 4th, 1905, at the postofhce psseott, Ark, under the act of nress, March 3, 1879.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-04-12

IAr Httle well, and for thy comfort know k men can do their greatest work no
 Esr than just so,-Goethe.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-04-12

Diligence, above all, is the
 bber of good luck. Samuel a
The Prescott daily news., 1913-04-12
The Churches Tomorrow

Methodist Church-Rev. B. A Few, pastor.
 Sunday School 9:45 A. M.
 There will be preaching both morning and evening.
 Everybody invited to attend.
 1st Baptist Church,
 Sunday School at 9:45 a. m.
 There will be services at both the morning and evening hours by the pastor, Rev W. A. 1 Forbes. Everybody cordially invited. Presbyterian Church. Rev. H. w. Steen, pastor. Sunday School at 10 a. m. Preaching by the Pastor at II a. m. and 7:30 D. m.
 All are cordially invited to the services of the day.
 Christian church,
 Bible school at 10 a. m. Preaching services at II a. m. and 7:45 p. m. Prayer meetings on wednes- day at 8 p. m.
 Every one invited to all ser vices.
 c. H. Gilmore,. minister.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-04-12

|P J. JOHNSON, EDITOR
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-11-02
STOCK MARKET REVIEW
Very Small Volume of Business,
with Moderate Gains.

The stock market yesterday was
neglected, and the volume of business
for the day would have been small
even for a very dull midsummer half
day session. Practically there was no
interest in price changes, and, ASIDE
from q discussion of the income tax,
even conversation along the usual lines
which have been popular OF late was
less interesting. Business at the open
ing was Of little account, as nothing
had happened overnight to stimulate
any trading interest; the leading Tor
eign exchanges were closed, owing 10
All Saints Day observance, and the al
fairs of the world which have been
holding public attention had developed
no new phases. Initial transactions
showed Reading and Union Pacific un-
changed, while Amalgamated Copper
had a small fractional decline and
Canadian Pacific was off Is of a point
from Fridays close.
The weakest stock on the list was
Mexican Petroleum, but this had no
perceptible influence on the remainder
of the list Such trading as resulted
in any changes in general proved to be
merely an evening up that resulted in
giving to the markets movements the
appearance of a backing and filling
process, with a slightly better trend IN
evidence. The trade reports for the
week were interpreted as more favor
able than otherwise for the present,
although the bank clearances for the
entire country showed decrease COM
pared with 1912.
Some satisfaction was drawn from
the news from Washington that the
Senate Banking Committee had agreed
to a reduction from twelve to four in
the number Of regional banks, and the
statement for the Pennsylvania Rail-
road for September showing an in
crease in gross earnings for the entire
system of S1,67O,OO0, with a net de-
crease of $1,000, was not disappoint
ing, as the action of the stock recently
had indicated a falling off in net earn
ings as compared with 1912.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-11-02
CONSOLIDATED EXCHANGE.

Irreguarity and nervousness, on
moderate volume of business, were re-
fected in the market on the Consolluateu
Stock Exchange. There was evidently
waiting disposition on the part OF
many of The traders, based upon anxiety
regarding possible Mexican developments
over Sunday Some of the foor opera
tors expressed the opinion that the
United States would soon have to 'hsh
or cut bait" as to Mexico. AS a RUE
the market on the Consolidated hool
reflected a slightly firmer tone than tnat
on the New York Stock Exchange. On
the $3.50 o'clock opening call the ma
iority of the overnight price changes
represented advances Northern Paclnc'
compared with Fridays closing. was up
q of a point on the call while New iorh
Central was up y, Reading and Smelt-
ing each up q, Union Pacific up a ana
Lehigh Valley. Missouri Pacihc ana
Southern Pacific each up Is. Canadian
Pacific and Brooklyn Rapid Transit
were each down Il. In the later trau-
ing Union Pacific touched high OF
l51. against New York Stock Exchange
high of 1903, while Amalgamated Cop
per got to 73k against 10, and Amer,
can Can to 307s, against 3O4. Steel dlu
not get under Sc 81. against low on the
other board of sos, Third Avenue
touched a high of 407s, against 4OA on
the other exchange. There were trans
actions i'm Chesapeake ono at DIS
and 57Is and IN Great Northern pre-
ferred at 1881. on the opening call. the
last named also selling after the call at
I23h This represented the only mar
ket Tor these two stocks in Wall street
during the day Transactions totalied
= = ba
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-11-02
DIARY OF MOVEMENTS.

A daily record Of the trend on the New
York stock Exchange for the week:
Observation-Disclosures trading, but firm
ness prevails In leading issues.
TUEsDAY-selIing movement sends prices
down. with losses at close.
WEDNESDAY-Restr trading, with
firm undertope, rules session.
THURSDAY-Higher call money helps
other factors to weaker prices.
FRIDAY-IrrguIar opening, followed by
weakness In late trading.
SATURDAY-yery dull session, with
slightly better trend.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-11-02
BERLIN MARKET WEAK.

London. Nov. NO session on the Lon
don Stock Exchange to-day.
Berlin. Nov Trading was very quiet
and prices closed lower on the Boerse
to-day.
Exchange on London, 20 marks 1879
pfennigs for checks.
Money, AZ per cent.
Private rate of discount, 4N per cent.
Paris, Nov. Holiday on the Bourse
to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-11-02
BANKING INTEREST

ADVERTISEMENTS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS
for The Tribune received at the Uptown
Office, No. 1864 Broadway, between Seth and
37th SITS, until o'clock p. m.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-11-02
NEW YORK CITY BONDS.
by ". y. Coler q Co. No. ~ Cedar
street.)
ACCRUED interest to be addedD

ADVERTISEMENTS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS
for The Tribune received at the Uptown
ONCE No. 1864 Broadway, between Both and
37th SITS. until o'clock p. IN. Advertise
ments received at the following branch offices
at the regular rates until o'clock p. m. viz,
15s 6th ave. cor. 18th ST.; lO4 East l4th -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-11-02
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE QUOTATIONS

Saturday, Total sales or the day. 449S shares' '
,,,,o,z .. oor,.
Total sales January to November u inclusive 1E"f'-'
ed,vth period IN 'sI<
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-11-02

AND SUBSCRIPTIONS
for The Tribune received at the Uptown
once, No. 1864 Broadway. between Seth and
37th SITS. until o o'clock p. M.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-11-02

The Union Trust Company of New York offers special
service individual trustees who desire to nave the and
- d;r;.tration Of their trusts carried at low
by expert organization
The Union Trust Company will for the trust property
assist in making and in selling secues collect the
~ - T. over "a directed and will render in
The form in which required by the court to state his
sccon trustee will avoid expense and trouble by having his
accounts kept in proper form.
Corr.snondence and Interviews Solicited.
UNION TRUST CO. OF NEW YORK, 80 Broadway
CaprTAI I'D SURPLUS ss30O00o
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-11-02
TOBACCO STOCKS.

Quotations furnished by l.. l.. Winkelman 4
Co, No. a. Broad street,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-11-02
HANDY REFERENCE.

Yields Of leading active stocks. based
on the present selling prices and fIed
dividend rates:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-11-02
STANDARD OIL SUBSIDIARIES.

FURNISHED By Carl II. Pforzheimer NO %
Broad street,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-11-02
NEW YORK BANK STOCKS.

FURNISHED By : Il. i. Pcll & Co. No. 81
Wall street,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-11-02
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT AND MU-
NICIPAl BONDS.

Furnished by Zimmerman & Forshay. No
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-11-02
FERRY COMPANIES.

'Interest to be added.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-11-02

additions previous bulletins
closed untn Octo e
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-11-02

PUBLIC UTILITY SECURITIES

New stock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-11-02
BOND MARKET SALES.

500 Argentine IS 80
1000 y Y Can Is
1901 ....... g97s
10000 Va ~ IS Ctts 81
1900 y Y G Igs
1863 temp
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-11-02

Total sales for the day. 1854. 900.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-01-30
PRESBYTERIAN Church Notes.

Mrs. Julius George died Tuesday
morning at o'clock after long
lingering illness. Mrs. George was
faithful Christian woman, true
wife, and a good mother. Death to
the Christian often comes as glad
release and we believe it was SO in
the case of Mrs. George. Funeral
services held at the Presbyterian
church Wednesday afternoon at z
o'clock.
SERIES OF MEETINGS.
Next Sabbath morning Rev. Rob.
S. Weinland will be with us to do the
preaching for us in the series OF
meetings. Let us greet Mr.. Vein
land with a large and prayerful
congregation next Sabbath morning
end evening. The meetings will con-
tirue throughout the week commence
ing at 1880 each evening. There
will be good singing. 1t is to be
hoped that the people of Leon ir-
respective of church aff1liation and
those of no church connection will
not let this opportunity pass of hear
ing the true gospel message. If the
weather becomes cold, we promise
you good warm comfortable
church. 80. ,. WI
All other services as usual next
Sabbath. Prayer meeting at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. McGinnis on
Thursday evening at 1880 p. m.
Sabbath school 9:45 a. M; c. E. at
$3.50 d. m. Come! -f ., A..
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-01-30
Ransom A. Hughes.

Ransom A. Hughes was born in
Sullivan county, Indiana, March -.
1913, where he grew to manhood.
He enlisted in the 31st Indiana IN
fantry, Co. d and was in many
fierce engagements until the close OF
the rebellion.
In 1869 on the 18th day of August
he was united in marriage to Miss
Martha Wier. To this union were
born seven children: Joseph A.,
Huddie E., Henry r., Mrs. Melitta
Perdue, Mrs. Lydia McKern and
Fred |. Hughes. All of whom are
living and were present at the time
of his death. They all reside in
Abba except Huddie E., of near
Leon, and Mrs. Perdue, of Rockport,
Mo.
Mr.. Hughes and family came from
Terre Haute, Indiana, to Decatur
county, Iowa, in 1881. After resid-
ing here nearly two years they went
to Mills county, where they resided
for several years and then returned
to Leon. About eight years ago ne
moved to Abba, where he has since
resided. Mr.. Hughes has been in
poor health for several years and has
suffered severely at times during the
past year, but was always so patient
end kind to those around him and
tried so hard to regain his health
that he might be spared few more
years with his loved ones, but all in
vain. All was done that loving hands
could do to relieve his suffering, but
when he found it was Gods will he
must leave them he told his loved
ones he was going to that home
above and Joined them in singing
some favorite hymns. When he
could no longer speak he motioned
to his wife to come nearer and look
ing up pointed toward Heaven, then
closed his eyes to this world and
passed so sweetly to that world
above where no farewell tears are
shed. How sad to think he will
never greet us again on earth, but
let us remember he is waiting to
welcome us to that bright home
40 more. &c..
The sorrowing widow who has
labored by his side for so many
years and shared his joys and sor-
rows has our heartfelt sympathy,
and may Gods grace be sufficient for
her in this dark hour. And may his
anu gil 10 NuO wei Q ~ uO~A w
him strive to initiate the good ex-
ample he has left them. May his
deeds of love and self sacrifice ever
be fresh in their memory. t
Mr.. Hughes had beea a member
of the United Brethren church for
over 25 years, having never trans
ferred from the North Grove Chain,
Mills county, until a few days prior
to his death.
He was at one time Sunday school
Superintendent and died in the tri--
umphs of a living faith on January
10, 1913. q
The Borrowing family have the
sympathy of a host of friends. The
funeral services were held at the
late residence on South 10th street..
conducted by the pastor of the local
church, Ira A. Holbrook, and inter
ment was in the Oakview cemetery.
Evening journal., 1913-02-06
STATE CARE FOR
FEEBLE MINDED

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
STATE HOUSE. DOVER, Dol, Feb.
6.-B1ls given notice Of in the House
today included the following:
BY Representative Cooper 70 al
low the State Judiciary travelling ex-
penses
To regulate the business Of mer-
camille agencies
TO provide for a summer school for
teachers at Delaware College.
by Representative Smith; TO re-
new charters Of corporations that
have expired
BY Representative Hirsh TO au-
thorize Milford to borrow 100000 for
town Improvements.
BY Mr. Barnard TO incorporate
the town of Viola.
DR. Marshal's bill to name a Della
ware Commission for defective chill
dren names Dr. Harrison w Howell.
Mrs. Charles II. Miller Dr. George w.
Marshall, Mrs. James Pennewiii aud
DR. John II. Hammond, the President
OF the State Hospital Trustees and
one other as a commission. The idea
Is TO erect cottages at Farnhurst for
the care Of deaf, blind. and feeble
minded children, the State to defray
the cost.
Evening journal., 1913-02-06
WOMAN FIGHTS
THREATENING
HOUSE BLAZE

A serious fre was narrowly avert
ed at the office Of Coroner John T.
Spring, No. S14 King stret yester-
day afternoon.
While Miss Nettie Spring. daugh-
ter Of the coroner. and employed by
him as a clerk. was talking to Mrs.
William Rex, who occupies an apart
meut in the building. gas escaping
from gas stove, set fire to the rub
Der tubing. and the flames quickly
communicated to the floor The two
women were in the hallway at tho
time and the stove was in the back
room OF the coroner's office. with the
result that neither Miss Spring nor
Mrs. Rex knew what was transpiring.
Upon entering her fathers office
Miss Spring heard a cracking sound
and remarked about It 10 Mrs. Rex.
N Smoke soon began to come through
the crbcks in the closed door between
the two rooms. and upon investiga-
tion the women found the back room
filled with flames and smoke. Miss
Spring became frightened and ran
away from the fire Mrs Rex, how
ever. turned out the gas and then
began lighting the flames with what
she could lay her hands on.
She finally succeeded in beating out
the fire. The loss was not serious,
due to the timely discovery of the
blaze. A coal stove now occupies the
place where the gas stove formerly
stood.
Evening journal., 1913-02-06
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
LUNCHEON PLANNED

The first luncheon of the Chamber
of Commerce viii be held next Tues
day at y o'clock. in the drawing room
Of the Hotel DUPONT
Notices will be sent out to the
members today. Reservations will
close at noon on Monday
The Board of Directors desire to
make a report to the members re-
garding what has been done to the
present time and also discuss work
to be undertaken" said Josiah Mar
vel. president of the Chamber of Com
merce this morning. "and we are go
ing to utilize the first luncheon for
this purpose. / hope every member
Will be present, as we desire a full
and free discussion"
The members of the Chamber of
Commerce have been looking for
ward for weeks to the Inauguration OF
a series Of luncheons and il is ex-
Dected that the first luncheon will
draw very large attendance.
Evening journal., 1913-02-06
TAXATION
COMMISSION
URGES LAWS

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
STATE HOUSE. DOVER. Del. Feb.
6-The State Revenue Commission
was given a hearing by the Senate
aud House In Joint session at o'clock
this afternoon In advocacy Of many
bills pending that the Commission res
commended Colonel George w
Sparks was spokesman for the Com-
mission
Many bills given notice Of yester
day we're introduced in the Senate
this morning
Senator Fooks gave notice of bill
to allow an incoming farm tenant to
cultivate crops planted by his pre-
decessor prior TO the latter relinQuish-
ing the tenancy
Tho Senate by unanimous vote sus-
tained the Interpretation of President
Pro TEN. Marshall and Speaker Hol-
comb thar no new bills can be intro
duced after Monday
Representative Bradford gave notice
of bill conferring the right OF
search of persons or property when
game Law. violations are suspected
Senator Harris introduced his bill
to make the possession by clubs of a
Federal liquor license prima facic
evidence OF violation Of the State
liquor laws.