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The Pulaskian., 1916-12-15
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have been quip and jest around the hospitable board. Love affairs begun, and harmless jealousy can be easily discerned. The "ancers' is the next figure A couple steals off after the set is over, secluded lounge in the hall offers opportunity for the sweet nothings" or maybe true love called forth by the propitious time and place.
 The negro servants stand around the hall door and watch with fascinated gaze the many couples they go through the dances. Happiness fairly gleams on their dark faces.
 The night is waning, already the roosters have crowed for three o'clock" From until de brek CT day" the dancing keeps up, and when the first red streak appears the horizon the violins play Home, Sweet Home." It seems that the fid- dlers fairly excel themselves they draw their bows for this the last waltz. The dancers swing to the steady rhythm of the music The music ceases The dance is over and more old-time Virginia Christmas gathering is a memory. The host and hostess speed the parting guests, and pres- ently the great house. is quiet
 The Customs Inherited
 The customs inherited from English ancestors will be forgotten in this section of "Ole Virgnny," where the plantation owner was very king where the smaller farmers had their own peculiar pleasures, and where even the negroes 7 Following the example of de wite fokes') have always made merry in the Yuletide season, fol lowing the time-honored customs which have ex- isted so long that like the common law, "the mem- ory of man runneth not to the contrary"
 Changes have taken place in this favored sec ton, many of the oldest families have sold their ancestral homes and moved to the cities. The numerous well-known estates have passed into the hands of wealthy persons from the North and West but in spite of changes, the spirit of Christ mas animates the natives of all classes and is caught by the Strangers within the gates" for the Northern and Western folks that have settled and made their homes with us in nearly every case enter into the social life of the communities in which they reside, and during the holiday son join hands with the natiyes-all in humor for the week of frolicking
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-15
RAY OF HOPE FOR COMPLETING WHITE RIVER LOCK AND
 DAM SYSTEM.
GATHERING TONNAGE DATA
For the Last Two Years a Determined Effort Has Been Made By Citizens of Upper Valley to Have This
 System Completed.
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Cotter---
 In letter received by A A. Web Der, of Cotter, secretary of the White River Development Association, from Maj D. J. Dent of the War Depart ment, in regard to a resurvey of White River, with view of completing the lock and dam system which was start ed decade ago and never finished, he states that he will make personal investigation soon.
 A report covering the tonnage ship ped yearly from the territory that would be affected by the building of the locks and dams has been mailed to the War Department, and will be considered in the final decision. The report did not cover the complete ton mage. It did not include the ship ments from Batesville as a whole, no ties, only part of the ore and none of the rock and lime. It covered only the tonnage shipped from the small towns between this place and Bates vile, mostly farm products and tim Der The total shown by this report is 100000 tons. Complete it will show approximately 500,000 tons, Addition al data on tonnage is still being gath cred by MT. Webber
 For the last two years determined effort has been made by the citizens of the upper valley to have this sys- tenn of locks and dams completed. The plans called for 10. Three have been completed These three give naviga- bic water from Batesville nearly to Calico Rock. With the additional seven, a good stage of boating water would be had to this place. A good stage of water would also be created for several miles up the Buffalo River, which would be great help to the mine operators on the lower reaches of that river.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-15

universal you will hear the baying of the hounds and the cheering of the mounted hunters as they pursue the crafty fox through fields and woods on Christmas morning.
 The Christmas dinner is more less formal function and 1t is likely that the family and the guests will be in place when the blessing is asked by the host Even the allurements of the hunt will not make the men overlook the time-honored GUS tom of being in place when the stuffed gobbler is served
 The Country Dance
 In the evening all join in the old-tme country dance. The very name suggests quadrlles lan- cers two-steps, waltzes ana even, perhaps, the schottish These delightful recreations, still ob- served, come from the another country and have fiourished in east Virginia for three centuries.
 Nothing is more joyous than Christmas dance on a Virginia plantation, where observance of the season is inherited, where the servants are ne- groes the fiddlers are negroes and thoroughly fa- miliar with the dear old dance music so fondly membered by those of ante beum days Invita- tions have brought out the countryside whose social position deserves the courtesy. The great house" is decorated with all the evergreens of the season. Bright fires burning and the servants are on hand to wait on the ''wite fekes"
 The night is a starry one, and rime of frost has settled over the landscape. Outside there is rumble of vehicles over the slightly frozen road leading to the house. buggies, carriages, perhaps four-mue wagon, with it's gay crowd of young people, the black jehu guiding his team and com ing in a rapid trot. There may be one or two au- tomobiles.
 The big front door is thrown open, a blaze of genial light welcomes the incoming guests, who shake hands with the host and hostess standing within. the portals. Upstairs go the 'gyrs" to the oladies' room" while the gentlemen go to the room assigned them All is bustle and happy prepara- ton for the coming dance
 Nine o'clock chimes from the timepece on the narlor mantel. The lively bevy of madens are troopne down the broad stairs. What visions of loyeliness are these highbred Virginia girls -and they charge the very atmosphere with coquetry. Young gentlemen offer hurried requests for the dance. Then the real revelry begins with the tiddler's call of Choose yo pahdnahs fo' de fus quaddrill.'
 "Turkey in the Straw"
 There is graceful sweep of skirts across the yell-waxed floor a clasp of hands as the couples fall in place. The sclaping of yiolins to the tune of "rTurkey in the Straw and the head fiddler calls "fohwud fo," One dance follows another with short intermission, until supper Is announced at 12 o'clock Then the musicians play march for the couples as they make their way to the big dining room.
 Around the heightened mahogany table is enread feast fit for the gods. Cold turkey, tur- kav salad pickled oysters. cold ham, celery. olives beaten biscuit thin wafers. fruits cake and mack coffee At 80 dancing is resumed. There
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-15
FISHERMEN SAVED MOOSE.

bull moose was seen lately, pursued by bear, close to the town of Pinedale in the state of Wyoming Two men, fishing in Fayette lake early one morning. greatly astonished to see him emerge from the timber at high rate of speed and rush toward the water few seconds later however, they able to grasp the reason for this singular conduct, large black bear came into view at the same spot, but on behoding the men he at once took fright and made into the woods After splashng round in the lake for some time the moose came out, blew the water from his nostrils and stood only few yards away from the fishermen, eying them serenely. He was of unusual size and had q magnificent set of horns. He skirted the shore of the lake at eis- urely gait for about mile and then iarted into the woods.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-15

A record by which prospectors and geolcgists may determine at once the strata of any Arkansas field believed to contain oil or gas, is being prepared for the Bureau of Mines, Manufac- lures and Agriculture by Dr. C. L. Sand, geologist and mineralogist, who is making q personal survey of the state. Commissioner John H. Page of the bureau said that he would seek to have the next Legislature pass an act requiring all prospectors wlio may bore for oil or gas in the future to file with the bureau record of their findings
 Dr. Sand will inspect all borings that have been made, including those now in process, and compile history of the borings with a log of the wells. including a description of all strata and formations encountered. When the records are complete they will be filed in the office of Commissioner Page for reference.
 Mir Page said that such a record would be of great value to prospec- tors, as a reference to it will show at once whether oil or gas indications were encountered in previous borIngs, and the trend and incline of deposits will also be shown. MT. Page said that borings have been made in most of the counties of the state in the lasr 20 years, and that few of them had revealed profitable indications
 Dr. Sand also will do considerable mineral research work, keeping in touch with new discoveries, and pros- poets being made. The work is of such magnitude that it will probably not be completed for eight or nine months. MT. Page will be glad of in. formation from any section of the state where oil or gas wells have been sunk, in order that they may be in- yestigated.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-15
STATE HAPPENINGS.

ID. P Lawrence, who resides near Mena, caught wild cat in a trap re- gently. The trap was fastened by a chain to tree. When MT Lawrence came to get the captive he found the cat and trap gone. A few minutes later he heard a growl and looked up just in time to see the eat dart from q limb at him. He was carrying a club and he struck the cat as it plunged downward and stunned it. He beat it to death The cat was larger than the average hound.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-15

Butler Binns, a negro, who killed Wilson Wells at Monticello about year ago, and who was sentenced to serve 10 years in the penitentiary, was pardoned by the governor Thanksgiv- ing day. He returned to Monticello and was rejoicing with his friends ephone message to hurry to the east end of town in order to prevent shooting scrape. The marshal found Andrew Wells, brother of the negro Binns had killed, armed and waiting for Binns to show himself. The Wells negro has announced, 1t was said, that he will get Binns and square the fam fly account
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-15

At the beginning of the farming sea son this year lana owner near Hat field found man camping near tho roadside. He told the man that he had 40 acres of land idle and offered to allow him to go on it and work it. The man accepted the offer and made enough money to buy and pay for the 40 acres adjoining that which he worked this year
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-15

The complaint of the Pennsylvania Mining Company of Jamestown, Ark, for $600,000 damages against the Unit ed Mine Workers of America, local district and international officials, must be amended so as to give the names of the persons the company charges conspired to destroy it's busi- ness, Federal Judge Youmans held.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-15

AL the closing session of the State Baptist Convention, held at the First Baptist Church in Malvern, the report on work among the negroes was dis cussed at length by Rev. D. J. A. Mc- Kinney. He praised the negroes for their stand in connection with Act No. 2, and lauded their ministers for their decided increase in knowledge and efficiency.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-15

Deputy United States Marshal J. A. Thornton, of Mena, intercepted five gallons of Christmas cheer for resi- dents of Muse, Okla. The liquor was destroyed, but the owners declared it was for private use only and were not held.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-15

Mrs. Mary Littlefeld rendered the lard from the winter kill of hogs on her farm recently. She worked from early morning until dark over the ket- ties, and showed no signs of fatigue. She accomplished this feat on her sev- enty-seventh birthday.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-15

Chancellor J. M. Elliott held that the Pine Bluff School Board cannot carry out it's contract with Gunter &s Sawyer, bond buyers of Little Rock, to sell $100,000 bond issue without sub hitting the question to the voters of the district or securing authority from the Legislature
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-15

James N Gamble, the Cincinnati soap manufacturer, has announced that he will give s2.580 to the Arkan- sas Conference College at Siloam Springs.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-15

Chancellor Martineau dismissed the suit for an injunction filed by Dr. w. c. Green, owner of the Little Rock Sanitarium to prevent the erection of the new junior High School on the opposite side of the street from tho hospital.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-15

As soon as the present work on the levee system, which protects Newport from overflow, is completed. it is be- lieved that the city will be immune from danger from high water in White River.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-15

In Three Knob Mountain near Rus sellville is cave known as the Ice Cave. The cave is high on the noun tain side and large stream of pure water flows through it. This water freezes in winter and fills the cave with ice which remains there until July each year.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-15
carload shipment of holly for Christmas decorations has been sent from Mena to Kansas City.

The Russellville City Council has passed a vagrancy ordinance The passage of the ordinance is said to have been more especially to give To- cal authorities power to break up a gang of undesirables, who are said to make their living by gambling, and which the city officials have been un- able to rout under existing statutes.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-15

Good Fellows clubs have been or ganized at Forrest City and at Poca- hontas to take care of poor children on Christmas.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-15

T. L. Teague has sold his 320-acre farm six miles northeast of England to J. M. Cobb for $19.200 cash.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-15

Herbert Monroe, son of R. J. Mon- roe, of Sheridan, has returned from the border, where he was private in Company F, Third Indiana Regiment.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-15

Black and Spring rivers are lower than in many years. The pearlers are gathering shells from the bottom of tie river by hand.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-15

4 new bank, to be known as the Smith State Bank. will be opened soon at DeQueen-
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-15

Franklin county has new town building at the terminus of the Frisco branch, 30 miles north of Ozark. It Is called Trezno.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-15

Doc Porter, mining man of Tea garden, killed big wildcat near hero which measured five feet from tip to tip.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-15

Deposits in Sharp county banks to- tai more than s3o0,0O0, the largest in their history.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-15

The Mulberry public school has bought a paper baler and is saving all waste paper.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-15

The Fordyce Lumber Company has closed for repairs and will open again January 1.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-15

Deposits in the three state banks at Philadelphia total more than s1,0O0,000 for the first time in their history. Bankers here say this is record for the state of any city of 5000 The der posits have more than doubled since January 1. Merchants are experience ing heavy trade and every class of residents is prosperous.
The Pulaskian., 1916-12-15

HE visitor to an old plantation in tide
 water Virginia, at Christmas time will no doubt be agreeably surprised to find
 that many of the old customs survive l and are regularly observed, not only ] on the large plantations, but on the
 smaller farms, and even in the negro quarters. So all get their full measure of gifts and turkey.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-10-14

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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-10-14

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Aiiss kathryn EistnU, daughter nE
!5e mte Charles Elston Of Rerkatsy,
granddaughter IS Che late Judge vii
liam Hart OF Honolulu and Necc Of
Mrs Francis Cay. whose husband is
tne.5t the Tho Hawaiian islands. veal
.th{esf siiEar planters, arrived on tire
AIatsuHia Yesterday. chaperOuCd by
Harja ka Aldlith OF grand opera fame
The TriuIa douua Says shc-has fallen
in love with Hawaiian music and pre-
diets a singing career for her proteEe
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series III uncbeons at her Burlfneau"
home She viii entertain Tuesday IL
honor OF Mrs Edward Cenney and
Mrs Helen Nounan OF Honolulu Mrs
Irwin will also be hostess at a lunch.
con tomorrow afternoon. san Fran
cisco Chronicle
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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-10-14

du ROi. Mrs. r. Kyre, Mrs. John l-eck-
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AIRS. F. NiemanH, Mrs, Fl Lempke,
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Miss Florence Hoffman was. the
guust Of ho1p6r at an informal tea on
Thursday afternoon, given by Miss
Marie Ballcntynes a dainty gift in
the shape of a weekend bag was Civ
en- the honored guest A very pleas
ant afternoon vas enjoyed About a
dozen guests enjoyed Miss BalFen-
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THE AMBROSE PATTERSON EN.
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this week is most pleasing one, His
pictures displaying island life and
street scenes are realistic and strong
types that go to make up this cos.
n0pOlitan city The life and hustle IN
his Chinatown pictures are very real.
His pastels are pretty soft misty. hits.
10 appreciate these .iictures one. must
sec them. Since. the exhibit opened
on Thursday AFTERNOON a steady
stream Of interested people has come
and en- ioyed the first view. The first
afternuCn" three We're sold. one to Mrs,
.C.M. Cooke. Jr., and two to Nrs.#J, A..
NortCn Of New York Cit. The por,
trait picture Of Miss Edith Williams
IS most striking and fanciful:' IL rep.
resents Miss Williams in futurist cos.
tuue..a bewildering. mass Of. color and
action. The frame carries out the fan.
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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-10-14

Ing single blooms. and the silver
eandlestick were shaded in silk OF
the American Beauty tones. Bridge
was the diversion after dinner
MIR and Mrs. Halves guests we're
Mrs Catherine Bodrero, Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard Ivers. Mr. and Mrs. George
Potter. Miss Helen Alexander, Mrs:
Isabelle novel Clinton. Mr. William
Levers and Mr Leslie Scott.
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KAMEIAH FHh FRIDGE CLUB
MEETS
The kamehameha Bridge Club met
on Thursday at the Country Club.
First enjoying luncheon together, the
afternoon was spent at bridge. which
seems 70 have as Strong hold upon
its deyotees as ever EonolutlI may
easily be called bridge city, SO many
people here play Mrs Charles J. Tay-
lor and Mrs. L. T. Richardson were
hostesses to the other members OF the
club. Who arc Mrs Alfred NJ Hunter.
Miss Hunter. Mrs. Norris Stavton,
Mrs Russell p .Reeder Mrs Guy l..
Gearharf. Mrs cliff Andrus Mrs. IIar.
old De r. Burdiak. Mrs Otto H. Schra-
der. Mrs John ~ HQlcombe and Mrs
Gissen >.>
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MRS. h. soft "a,>N GIVES A 3.
KATIE
Mrs II Alderman Of Hananau'ua
was fle guest Of honor at a kaffe
Klatch' given }w Mrs, r Sohlmann ON
Wednesday afternoon The rooms
were prettiiy decorated with golden
core opsis and lace fern. AIRS Sohl-
mann's guests were Mrs Fl AndeT.
mann. the guest of honor Mrs Carl