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The Forrest City times., 1907-12-06
State Holds Cotton.

A sensation was sprung by the State Penitenuary Board when that body. in regular session, passed a resolu. tion whereby it decided that all cot ton al the state farm should be sold for not less than l5 cents. The resoIu- tion was passed after a slight till be- tween Ihe various members of the board, during which time several sim, liar resolutions to the one passed were voted upon
The Forrest City times., 1907-12-06

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 Il thank Dr. Hartman for what | has done for me-.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-05-30
Undecided About Fisher.

After close scrutiny of the case of
Henry Fisher, who was sent to the
hospital for the insane at this place by
the Northumberland county court re-
Gently, the medical staff at the nos
pital are divided in opinion as to
whether or not Fisher is insane.
1t will be remembered that Fishers
trial for murder was interrupted on
account of the mans wild rawlings in
the court room. Judge Savidge then
decided to send him to the local hos
pital until the question of his sanity
could be determined
Now Judge Savidge is in receipt of
letter from DR. II. b. Meredith
which states that Fishers sanity is
still in doubt AT the hospital Fisher
stoutly AYERS that he is insane. while
most lunatics stoutly deny that there
is anything wrong with them He has
improved considerably in personal ap-
pearance, and would not be so likely
to impress the jury that he is insane
as he did a month ago.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-05-30
ESTABLISHED IN 1866

court house and prove it if he could
that they would not let him on the
stand.
Chief-of- Police J. G. Mincemoyer.
Lewis Byerly, John Doster and DR.. r.
5. Patton were called in succession.
Their testimony had to do with Die
trlch's arrest, the revolver with which
the fatal shot was fired. Dietrich's
protestation of innocence and his high
ly excited state. The chief of police
explained that the revolver, which he
took possession of after the shooting
contained two empty shells. the three
other chambers remaining loaded
There was also another revolver,
empty, found in the bar room.
DIR. PAULES' TESTIMONY.
This brought the proceedings MP to
the point where DR.. Paules' startling
testimony was repeated. DR.. Paules
was called to the hotel after the shoot.
ing. He performed the autopsy on
Jones and described the wound, which,
he said, was of such a nature as to
cause instant death. He saw the re-
volver and identified it as produced in
court. On the night of the shooting
the revolver, which Dietrich produc
ed, contained three loads and two
empty shells. Dr. Paules also saw the
other revolver in the hotel, all the
chambers of which were empty. Die
trich declared over and over that he
was mo murderer, but that he had
shot Jones in ''self defense. "
Later the same night DR.. Paules Wis
tied Dietrich in the Jail. He was ac-
companied by DR.. Patton, whom he
introduced to Dietrich. The subject
of shooting was brought up, when
Dietrich asked DR.. Paules how it hap
pened that he shot Jones. Almost in
the same breath the defendant said:
.Oh. yes, l know howl hit him
right under the left eye where | aim
ed.''
DR.. Patton was recalled. In the Jail,
he said, he paid no attention to the
conversation between DR.. Paules and
Dietrich, as he was busy preparing to
administer to the defendant.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-05-30
BAD ROADS.

Philip Boyer, constable of Cooper
township, reported index boards down
while Charles Hollabaugh. constable
of Derry township, reported the road
leading from Washingtonville to De-
Longs bridge as in very bad condi-
tion. In each of the above cases the
court instructed the district attorney
to take up the matter with the super
visors of the respective districts. In
dex boards are required by law, at all
cross roads With respect to the sec
tion of road complained of in Derry
township, Judge Evans said he had
been informed that it has been in a
bad condition for eight years past. If
an accident were to occur there, lie
said, Derry township might be mulct-
ed in heavy damages.
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Continued on Pag >
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-05-30

There was trouble in Allentown be-
tween the trolley company and the en-,
ployes of the same. The men had de-
manded the reinstatement of two en-
ployes who had been discharged for
alleged violation of the rules and at
conference of the company officials the
action taken was upheld. Now there
is to be arbitration and pending the
result of this the men will go to work.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-05-30
AFTERNOON SESSION.

Immediately upon reconvening YES
terday afternoon new testimony of a
somewhat sensational nature was in
troduced. The first witness called
was Sharp NJ. Dietz, who testified
that about six weeks ago John Woll
called at his hotel on East Market
street and in conversation with David
Jones, son of 'Corky'' Jones, made
the assertion that two shots were
fired in Dietrich's saloon on the night
that Jones was killed. Quoting the
exact words Mr.. Dietz swore that
John Woll said
There were two shots fired said
it before and | will say it again. Now
go down to the court house and prove
it, if you can; they won't let You on
the stand. -
On cross ss-examination Mr.. Dietz
stated that John Woll had couple of
from July %, 1905. instead of from
September. 1905. IL the decree was not
satisfactory to the plaintiff, the opin-
ion AYERS an exception should have
been taken promptly and within the
time allowed by the law instead of
waiting thirteen months before COM
planning. 1t is, therefore, too late to
amend the decree and the rule is dis
charged.
short beers at his hotel but that he
could not say that he was under .he
influence of liquor
David Jones, son of James A. Jones.
was next sworn. He was present at
Dietz's hotel on the night when Woll
is alleged to have stated that 1.-TWO
shots" were fired. The witness fixed
the date as in the second week of APP
ril. He corroborated the testimony of
Sharp NJ. Dietz as to the declaration
of Woll that two shots" were fred
when Jones was killed, the witness
adding that Woll laughed in his face
when he told him to go down to the
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-05-30

As on the former trial Hon. II. NJ.
Hinckley is associated with the Com
monwealth Hon Fred keller. of
counsel for defense during the pre-
vious trial, did not put in an appear
ance yesterday forenoon and rumors
were started to the effect that he had
withdrawn from the case He arrived
during the afternoon, however, and
resumed his place as attorney for the
defense.
At the very outset of the trial yes
terday it was made plain that the
Commonwealth will not press for a
conviction of murder in the first de-
gree. The defendant, through his
attorney. William Kase West. put in
a plea of former jeopardy This was
demurred to by the Commonwealth.
which informed the court that under
the circumstances it would not press
for conviction of murder in the first
degree. The court sustained the de-
murrer and the case went on.
EXAMINATION OF JURORS.
At IL 80 O'Clock the examination of
jurors began. Between that hour and
1915 o'clock, when court adjourned,
two jurors. A. G. Angle, of Danville
and II. A. Tanner, of Valley:township,
were accepted. G. d. Levan, Lime
stone township; II. A. Snyder, Derry
township; Frank H. Russell, Carl
Litz and Frank Henrie, of Danville :;
David Krum, of Mahoning township
and w. J. Clarke, of Liberty town
ship, were called and all challenged
for cause with the exception of @. d.
Levan and w. j. Clarke, who were
challenged peremptorily.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Judge Evans handed down an opin-
ion in the case of Limestone township
VS.. West Hemlock township. in which
he was asked to amend the decree of
Judge Staples. The matter at issue re-
lates to the support of Eva Sees. whose
settlement was in West Hemlock town
ship, but who had become a charge on
Limestone township.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-05-30
PROCEEDINGS OF
MAY COURT
MONDAYS PROCEEDINGS.

Court convened at 10 O'Clock Mon
day morning with his Honor Judge
Evans and Associates Blee and Well
liver on the bench. Not moments
time was lost and in short time the
proceedings were in full swing for the
purpose of getting the usual routine
work out of the way so that the case
of Commonwealth VS.. Peter Dietrich
m inht he taken mn
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-05-30
COMMONWEALTH RESTS.

At , 45 o'clock the Commonwealth
rested. Hon. Fred keller explained to
the court that in the absence of any
other witnesses than those who had
appeared for the Commonwealth he
was content to rest the defendants
case ON the evidence produced by the
Commonwealth. AS there was not
sufficient time yesterday for both sides
to address the jury he asked that the
proceedings of the trial be suspended
until today, when both sides would
have ample time to finish before the
jury and neither have any advantage
over the other.
The court acted on the suggestion
and the jury was excused. The case
of Commonwealth VS. Alfred Kennedy
was attached
ALFRED KENNEDY GOES TOJAIL
Kennedy was charged with commit
ting an assault and battery on his
wife. He endeavored to excuse his
conduct, but after the testimony of
the wife was heard, Judge Evans call
ed him before the court and sentenced
himato undergo an imprisonment of
sixty days i'll tie county Jail. The
judge in passing sentence told Ken
nedy that no one but coward would
strike woman. He should be com
mitted to workhouse. he said, where
he would be obliged to live on bread
and water. Judge Evans remarked
that he was very sorry that there is no
work house here to meet the needs in
such case as the present.
SUTTON PLEADS GUILTY.
Charles Sutton, who is before court
on two charges, pleaded guilty to
breaking Jail The court withheld
sentence until the other case in which
he is defendant is disposed of.
WEDNESDAY, PROCEEDINGS.
The second trial of Peter Dietrich.
charged with killing James A. Jones,
resulted in verdict in all respects
like the first-that of murder in the
second degree.
The jury retired at l2:l5 O'Clock.
Owing to the nature of the case the
general impression was that consider
able time might be occupied by the
jury's deliberations. To the surprise of
every one, however. at 2:l5 O'Clock
the jury returned with verdict
Their early agreement, being unexpect.
ed, neither the defendant nor the at
torneys in the case were in the court
room and the jury was obliged to re-
main seated some twenty minutes be-
fore the verdict could be taken.
When Peter Dietrich entered the
court room with the sheriff he clearly
revealed in his manner and appear
ance the heavy strain and suspense
that he was under. AS soon as Mr..
Hinckley entered. the verdict was tax
en-. Deep silence prevailed while
Judge Evans scanned the paper and re
turned it to the prothonotary, who an
nounced the verdict:
Gentlemen of the jury. hearken to
your verdict as the court has recorded
it: You say that you find the defend
ant. Peter Dietrich, guilty of murder
in the second degree. -
William Kase West of counsel for
defense made motion for arrest +
Judgment and new trial, reasons -
be filed in four days. The court prnnt.
ed the motion.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-05-30

that the Commonwealth had an i'm
portant witness TO deal with whose
memory was either much at fault or
who was an adverse or hostile witness
and he cited authorities to show that
in order to prove adverse interest and
hostility Oh the part of the witness
the Commonwealth has the right to
ask leading questions as we'll as to
cross examine its own Witness. Mr.
lkeler contended that no hostility had
as yet been established in the case of
the witness and that, therefore, the
right of asking leading questions
and the cross-examining of its own
witnesses by the Commonwealth did
not apply in the present case. The
Commonwealth, he said, proposed to
prove later that the witness was hos
tile, but it had not as yet established
such fact.
Mr.. Hinckley explained that it
would be shown during the trial that
the witness since the last trial had
made statements which confiicted with
his former testimony.
'Rdge Evans announced that mas
mu3l as no hostility had as vet been
proven he would at that point sustain
the objection and would rule against
the asking of leading questions by
the Commonwealth and the cross. ex-
animation of it's own witnesses.
The jury was brought back into the
court room and the examination of the
witness was resumed. Mr.. Hinckley
Immediately pursued a line of uues-
tioning to sustain his charge of hos
tility ON the part of the witness. -r'r
The first question asked of Woll by
Mr.. Hinckley was:
How many shots were fired in Die
trich's saloon ON the night that
"Corky" Jones was killed." The
reply was lone shot. >"
Mr.. Hinckley then asked the wit
ness whether since the last trial, in
Sharp Dietz's saloon, in the presence
OF Sharp Dietz and David Jones, son
OF "Corky" Jones, he, the witness, had
not made the statement that two
shots were fired on the night that
Jones was killed WolI replied
. To the best of my knowledge |
never made such a remark-I never
made such a remark. -
Both in the direct aud the cross.ex-
animation the witness was led over
all the chain of incidents leading up
to the shooting. The facts, which at
both the first and second trials. were
fully reported in these columns, are
by this time very familiar to the read
ing public.
andrew Rogers. who along with
VOL, was with Jones the night of the
shooting, was the next witness. Rog
ers was unconsciously very dramatic
and his recital especially as it related
to the actual killing of Jones was very
impressive. 1t was he who discovered
that "Corky" was dead after the pis-
tol went off which Dietrich had in
his hand.
wasn't looking at Pete he said.
81 was looking at Jones. He was ly
ing on the bench. Whats the matter
with Corky:" l said He so quiet
Then the blood was discovered below
the eye and it was found that Jones
was dead
Rogers testimony like that of WolI.
tended to convey the impression that
Dietrich went into the adjoining room
and secured the revolver before Jones
made the taunting remark to the eff
feet that he could not hit a barn door
nc, although, like Woll, he acknow-
lodged that during the whole evening
Jones had been kidding Dietrich
about his shooting
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-05-30
Critically III.

Mrs. W. L. Shepperson who for the
past year has been suffering from a
complication of diseases is lying very
critically i'll, at her home in River.
side.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-05-30

At any rate their is a lingering
hope that June will at least be season.
able. The people are surely sick of
the other kind.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-05-30
ABsENTEES FINED.

One of the incidents of the first hour
that created a mild sensation occurred
when the long list of jurors was call
ed off and hale "a dozen named thereon
failed to respond; Judge Evans in or
der to show at the beginning that the
court would tolerate no trifiing,
promptly imposed "a fine of twenty five
dollars on each one of the absentees.
The unfortunate half dozen who fail
ell to respond we're: Silas Wolverton,
John Sweisfort, James Dennen, Ed
ward W. Peters, f. A. Magill and
Charles Boone. Charles Diehl, another
absentee was reported i'll. William
Wellivet and f. B. M9us, whose
names were drawn, could not be To-
Gated in the county.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-05-30

There is no excuse for deliberate
cruelty to the helpless.
The weekly Iberian., 1907-08-24
THE LAFOURCHE LOCKS

Capt. Il. L. King attended III,
meeting Of the Atchafalaya a,t
La;omrche Levee Board, held al
Donldsonville on Thursday Of las,
week, ~ . representative Of ths
New Iberia Board Of Trade. The
object Of the meeting was to d,s
cuss plans whereby the presen,
dixie across tho Lafourche at Don
atdsonville could be replaced by
locks.
Hon. Jos. A. Provost, of Ieaner.
cite, IL . member of the Atcbafa.
taya board and was in attendance
At the meeting.
The joint boards authorized the
sale Of thirty four notes aggrega
ting S6SO,0oO. These notes cover
. period Of 70 years and bear 8 per
cent interest. With the proceeds
from the sale OF these notes it ia
proposed to construct the locks.
st. Martins parish had a large
number Of representatives present
The weekly Iberian., 1907-08-24
Another View From st Martin.
I'icayunr. q:

Picayunc, IL
Interviews appeared in tho pa
pc,s last week from parties from
tho Third and Seventh Congress
sional Districts expressing the be
lief that Congressman l!r"ussard
would not be able to control u very
large vote for any other person
than himself Ex State Senator
L. j. Lahl.e, Of st Martin. enter
tanned this view, AS did Mr.. F"n
teuot, nf ST Landry Chairman
Il N. SIMS. ot the Wilkinson Com
mItter, gave out the follow in- let
To-. from Mr. a A. Morrow, Of 81
MartinviIlc, in answer to these in
terviews by supporters of Mr. San-
,lers;
The weekly Iberian., 1907-08-24
THREE IS 4 CROWD

General Jastremski proposes t
take to tho stump within the noxl
fortnight In the advocacy OF hi,
gubernatorisl aspirations. II the
last campaign the General wss !
central figure on the stage; bat n
che present one, 90 far ~ Iberis
ts concerned, the tines have been
drawn quito straight between the
interests OF the other two ss,,ir.
ants to the Office, they have be.
come the central figures, absorb.
ing the attention Of the voters
The situation seems to be another
Of those Instances where .sthree II
. crowd" The third parry die.
tracts the attention from wha,
promises to be . swarm confeet'
from now on to the Anish-.-snd
s0oms 10 b haHkerinR for
'ther amusement than that offered
y the two who are already Ct IL. !
Che General 10 alright and has !
'osts Of friends here, but IL The |
'oxt count We fear he will Be die.
ppoanted 10 the count Uf Ibeti4. |
The weekly Iberian., 1907-08-24

"St. Mart'nviIle, La, Aug. ~
"HOn. X. N. Sims, New Orleans, La
Dear Sir Some time ago I wa.
reported by y correspondent Of til.
Times Democrat as having sald
that | was a friend and supporter
of the Hon J Y Sanders (at that
time | was)and that all the friends
Of Sheriff Pcller,n would support
him aa q candidate for Governor
Whether did say that or not is
imnaterIal now.
"The issue to day with me ~ al
together different. Then the fight
seemed to me to be between my
friends, }. Y. Sanders, and the
lIOD L. :. Wilkinson. Now It
has q different aspect. My distin
guislIed aud popular Congressman
and close personal friend bob
Broussard, has joined the Wilk,n.
son forces, and l cannot possibly
place myself in the attitude Of op-
posing any man or measures which
he supports and advocates NV
friendly relati0as to him have been
80 close and endearing, and l have
6een 40 long accustomed to follow
and be with him in all his olitlcal
views. that | am ever ready % sub
init to and recognize his right 70
advise the best course to follow.
particularly on political questions. !
"Having been a planter all my |
life, aud knowing what good Bob
Broussard has done for the agri |
cultural interests and ma aterial de. |
Of this State, I feel
IN duty bound to give such right
o his views Oh all public questions
when men and measures are being
discussed and considered, and now
hat NV fieDd. Bob BrOmssard.
'as finally decided that in his op,n.
on II was for the best interest
hat the Hon. r. $. Wilkinson
hOu'd he the next Governor cf
his great State, pledged to that
distinguished sOn OF Louisiana his
unqualified support. 1 feel that III
m morally bound in duty and in
0nor to stand with Bob Broussard
nj give my unqualified support to
'e Hon T. >. Wilkinson, Of Pla
aemines Parish. Very respect. | 1
lily.
IA. A. Morrow"
The weekly Iberian., 1907-08-24
Keep
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Your Nerve

It is nerve energy that runs
the organs OF your body. The
storage battery is tho nerve
cells in the brain and spinal
cord. and from this battery
nerve force is sent out through
the system Of nerves. TO keep
tho body healthy YOU must
have plenty of nerve force: If
you have not, the organs work
i,npcrfcctly. tho circulation is
sluggish, digestion bad, appc-
tite poor. kidneys inactive, and
aches. pains and misery are
the penalty.
You can keep the system
strong with DR.. Miles Ncrvinc.
It assists in generating nerve
energy: it strengthens the
nerves and makes the whole
system strong and vigorous.
II take pleasure in recommending
from neevous psostraticn insomnia
and melancholy. After several
months suffering from above diseases
I tried this medicine and found imme-
1late relief. It soothes and strength
ems the nerves chaseS away the
eloCmt and depressing thoughts and
gives eIlo sufferer renewed strength
and hope " " a superb nerve re-
elOrer."
Jt'pGH JACOB EEEMANN,
Madison, Wisconsin.
Or. Miles, Heart Cure 10 sold by
your dru0Ulst, who Will guarantee that
1he Nrse bottle will benefit. " u fallo
~ viii refund your money.
Miles Medical Co., Elkhart. Ind
The weekly Iberian., 1907-08-24
Beet Weighing Ten Pounds

One "f tho largest Beets thai
We have ever seen was the one
sent t" this office Friday, RAISED On
Mr.. Jerry Wimberly's place, al,os,
one mile east Vf here.
The Beet weighs ten J'omnis and
is worth seeing.
This shows what u fine country
We have The Church Point Dcm.
ucrat.
This ais" shows how young \
country that section in, around
Church Point. Why, we have
had "Beets' come to the Iberian
office weighing ~ much an 100 lbs.
aud over. Some Of them were
grown and others were TOW
raised. "W"r,h seeing"--Omrs
have TO @ seen to be apprcc,a
I'd. After the interviey yo" will
fee'"t""ched." The ] 'ria article
is no cheap thing e1hc,: and it
ion't have to be hr9hght OF sent
it just comes alOll