GOVERNOR’S COMMISSION
KNOCKED OUT.
Supreme Court Renders Decision
in Capitol Commission Cases
in Support of Legis
lature.
In the supreme court of Arkan
sas Saturday a dicision was
handed down affirming the right
of the legislature to provide for
the selection of the state capitol
•-.commissioners in the way pointed i
► Jft by the act of 1903, and de
claring that the appointment of
a separate set of commissioners
by the governor was without any
authority in law to support it
and conferred no power whatever
upon the governor’s apyointees
to act as such commissioners.
The style of the case was Thos.
Cox et al, appellants, vs. the
State of Arkansas, ex rel, attor
ney general, appellee. Justice
J. E. Riddick delivered the opin
ion sustaining the legislative
commission.
FRUSTRATED BURGLARY.
The store of R. W. Anderson
at Jacksonport was entered last
Wednesday night by some un
known white man and would
have been burglarized had it not
been for a fortunate call made
upon the proprietor about 1
o'clock that night by Joe
Bridger.
The latter had come for medi
cine and upon going to the store
Mr. Anderson found a key in the
door from the inside. As he was
going around to the rear en
trance the burglar escaped by the
frotft'dwrr'lle^ew a revolver
on Mr. Bridger add made good
his escape by running.
SNELL SIMMONS’
HOME BURNED.
The home of Snell Simmons
near Tupelo was burned to the
ground about daylight Sunday
morning. The little son of Mr.
| and Mrs. Simmons was asleep
j when rescued by a cousin, a son
i of Mr. Ben Simmons.
A portion of the household
effects were saved and insu
rance carried was only $1 on
the house.
SHOP SOLD TO GRAHAMS.
Fred and Eph Graham, for
merly of Tuckerman but more
recently of Clarendon, who are
well known as first class barbers,
have purchased the shop of
George Sexton on’ Walnut street.
We hope that Mr. Sexton and
family may continue to make
this citv their home.
E. L. BOYCE.
In Saturday’s issue of the In
dependent E. L. Boyce an
'houi^ced himself as a candidate
for the Democratic nomination
to \'m office of county and pro
bate judge. There is hardly a
more popular man in Jackson
county than is Mr. Boyce, and he
will undoubtedly be a strong
candidate. With an efficient
record as a public official he has
an equally desirable source of
strength in an affable nature.
He has ever been accommodat
ing to and considerate of others
and his high sense of honor
ought to insure a good adminis
tration of the office he seeks in
the event of his election.
AN APPRECIATIVE
LETTER OF THANKS.
Mrs. Jim F. Watson, Newport,
Ark. Dear Madam: It is with
the greatest pleasure I endeavor
to thank you and through you
the Junior Memorial Association
for your kindness. While it has
given you great pleasure, it has
afforded much pleasure to them
to know that they are not forgot
ten, although many years have
passed since the scenes of the
sixties were enacted.
The old comrades have been
remembered by many of the
Daughters this Christmas and it
has given them many p easant
memories to treasure up.
The veterans send best wishes
to the Junior Memorial Associa
tion. Respectfully,
E. L. M’Cracken.
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THE WEEK OF PRAYER.
Monday, 7 p. m., at the Chris
tian church: “The Warrant, the
Privilege, the Power of Prayer
and the Present Need of World
wide Intercession. ’ ’
Tuesday, 7 p. m., Methodist
church: “The Church of Christ,
the Ofte Body of Believers Called
of God to Win the World to
Christ.”
Wednesday, 7 p. m., Baptist
church: “All Nations and Peo
ple, the One Human Family
Loved of God.”
Thursday, 7. p. m., Presbyte
rian church: “Missions, Home
and Foreign, Department of the
One Evangelizing Effort, Made
the One Great Commission. ”
Friday, 7 p. m., Methodist
church: “The Family, a Divine
ly Prepared Foundation of So
ciety’s Existence and Well Be
ing. ’ ’ “The School ’ ’ - Called of
God as a prime agency of moral
and intellectual training.
STOCK EXCHANGE.
Among the gaieties of the school
girl set that have filled the holi
days none have been more attrac
tive than the entertainment
given by Miss Hazel Jones Satur
day to a number of her friends.
Stock Exchange, a new and
entertaining game was played,
after which nice refreshments of
chicken salad, chocolate, cake,
pickles, candy and oranges were
served by Misses Bessie Buford
and Ruth Arnold.
Those present were: Misses
Beatrice McHugh, Laura Mosby,
Clara Meyer, Hortense Hite,
Franchelle Hooker, Kate Harder,
Irma Wolf, Lutie Mae Stephens,
Mildred Bernstein, Ethel John
son. __ ( _
SIX O’CLOCK DINNER.
Especially attractive among
the hospitalities of the holidays
was a six o’clock dinner given
Saturday by Mrs. A. D. Bailey
in honor of her daughter, Miss
Mary Bailey.
The table was made lovely by
the artistic decorations of ferns
and lilies, the place cards con
sisting of hand-painted Gibson
heads.
An elaborate menu was nicely
served by Misses Lou Minor and
Lucy Brandenburg, consisting of
tomato puree, crabs, crackers,
chicken salad, celery, turkey,
peas, asparagus on toast, claret
ice, plum pudding, coffee, dates
and nuts.
Those present were: Misses
Norene Kinman, Katie Price,
Rube Fowlkes, Esther Neill,
Messrs. Max Gregg, R. T. Ray
burn, Eugene Hirsch and Wm.
T. Parish.
The Bank of Rector, at Re/^dr,
Clay county, has filed ^certifi
cate of increase of capital stock
from $20,000 to $50,000, on ac
count of “the increased and
rapidly growing business of the
bank, which requires a larger
» of capital.”
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MUSICAL COUTERIE.
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The musical coterie met with
Mrs. C. E. Crook Friday after
noon, January 1st. Quite a
number were present, including
three invited guests. A delight
ful program was rendered as
follows:
A duet by Mrs. Beard and
Mrs. Simpson.
A piano solo by Mrs. Sink.
A recitation by Mrs. Bragg.
A duet by Mrs. McHugh and
Mrs. Crook,
Miss Mae Whitaker delighted
the coterie with several^ fine se
lections.
Beethoven wTas the composer
i chosen for the afternoon, so the
main features of his sad and
lonely life were brought before
the club and talked over by each
member.
After all business was sus
pended dainty refreshments were
served by the hostess assisted by
Miss Jago. The napkins used
were especially appropriate, hav
ing the popular old air of “Auld
Lange Syne” printed upon their
border.
The coterie adjourned, voting
the afternoon a great success as
wrell as a great pleasure, but it
: could not have been otherwise as
Mrs. Crook is such an admirable
hostess.
The coterie meets January 14
j with Mrs. A. D. Holland.
EQUALITY OF WOMEN.
A writer in a New York paper
I commends the absence of a
woman’s building at the World’s
Fair. “It encourages a hope on
! the part of women that a time
will come when they will not be
denied deserved honors merely
| on account of their sex. ’ ’
This is the position held by ad
vanced supporters of a complete
equality, says the St. Louis Post
Dispatch. But how manyjwomen
when brought face to face with
the fact adhere to it?
When a woman runs a sawmill
or a limekiln the fact is displayed
; as an extraordinary evidence of
! woman’s capability. If a man
i runs the mill or kiln he never
gets credit for more than hum
drum virtues.
A few weeks agoM. and Mme,
! Curie were awarded equal prizes
by the English Royal Society for
their work in chemistry. Mme
Curie took it as a matter of
course. Nobody knows just
what share belongs to her in re
cent discoveries, but it is ac
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siderable. Women exult because
one of their sex discovered a new
element. Just why is not clear,
if they believe equality is a fact.
The exultation should be for the
discovery, not the sex of the dis
coverer.
It is a bigger question than is
commonly supposed. The move
ment is all towards equality, but
there are some things in the de
sired ointment not to the taste
of the most masculine woman.
NOTICE.
Parties desiring to take advan
tage of the reduced rates to
points North and to the South
east during the holidays will
oblige us if they will notify us a
day or two before they intend
leaving, so that in case we do
| not have the ticket on hand that
we can procure them. 98btd
Thos. II. Reamey, Agt.
1 fokTsale.
Frame store house of two good
rooms good location for mercan
tile business at Jacksonport,
Ark. b30d J. M. Grubbs.
GET THE HABIT
SARTORIAL SORROWS. LU
Any man may be merry, though lacking in wealth,
And fear not the frowning of Fate, Q j
If he has a clear conscience, exuberant health,
And can have his goods charged on the slate. HI
But he can’t face the world with a smile quite serene rtj
And an air like a Spanish grandee, piv
If the back of his coat has a mirror-like sheen, LM
And his pantaloons bag at the knee. cl |
New York Times. j^j
Moral:—Wear Benjamin “Correct Clothes for M
Men.”
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CVAPl^llN VJ are uniformly per- fy
..— feet because of the
Benjamin System of Specializing. Their 3,000 Q,
tailors are divided into little groups, each of whom K*
produces but one portion of the garment. Day in 2Mg
and day out the year round each artisan does but
one thing, and that expertly. Therefore, when h*
the parts are assembled and the finished garment
given a final pressing, it is manifestly superior to (X
that of the average custom tailor who must make
the whole garment, and all kinds of garments.
If you could visit New York and go through
the three great Benjamin factories, it would be a
revelation to you and a revolution of all your ,
former ideas about ready-to-wear clothes. i
BET THE HABIT
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74 pair3 Men’B cap toe lace shoes
(every pair guaranteed) <fc f A CZ
$2.00 value.
87 pairs Ladies’ patent tip lace shoes
(every pair guaranteed) f CT C
$2.25 value. p >
45 Men’s all wool suits <£'*7 'J ^
$12.00 value. “P
One lot Boy’s $3.75 over- $*.95
One lot Men’s heavy mixed pants
$1.50 value.‘ ^
Patent Flour worth $4.85 A A ft
barrel.
2\ pounds sugar $1.
6 oz. snuff 12c bottle.
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jXj This Sale Lasts Till January 1st. ^ |j
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LIVERYMEN
FARMERS
DRAYMEN
And all users of axle grease
that want the best grease on the
market and that recognize a good
thing when shown its merits, we
recommend our Golden and Cas
| tor Oil brands of Axle Grease.
It is put up in 1 pound tin boxes
and 3 pound tin buckets. Fo1'
j sale by all up-to-date merchants.
! Ask for it and take no substitute.
| it is guaranteed to have no equal
! for quality on the market.
WATERS-PIERCE
OIL COMPANY.
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With Abundant Capital $
and with every faculty for good service, we solicit 2
the patronage of those who are in need of a banker 2
Arkansas Bank and Trust Co. \
Capital, $100,000. \
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS. 2
J. W. Grubbs, President. Nathan Graham, V.-Pres. J
Chas. G. Henry, Cashier. 2
B. B. Bond, R. F. Drummond, VV. D. McLain 5
M. D. Campbell, F. D. Fulkerson, C. J. Saenger, #
S. D. Campbell, Abe Heiligers, L. E. Willis,
G. D. Clements, L. Minor, J. S. Wilmans. J (