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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-03-13
FOUND DEAD;
 SKULL CRUSHED Body of w. w. Orr, a Young Man, Found Dead on Floor of Barn at His Home Near Prescott.
DEATH IS A MYSTERY
Murder Theory Entertained, But Later Is Almost Abandoned-Yictim
 Formerly Lived in Little ROck-Had Been Dead Some Time When Found

Prescott, March 12.-W. w. Orr, a young man, about 25 years of age, was fond dead upon the floor of the barn at the home of his father at Mt Moria, 12 miles south- east of Prescott, late last night. Orr's skull was crushed, and he had evidently been dead some time when his body was discovered
 The manner in which Orr met his death is complete mystery, and all efforts to determine the cause of his death have failea. One theory is that he was murdered, but this idea has almost been aban- doned by the officers Sheriff Hood was notified and went to the scene immediately. He secured blood hounds from Camden, but they were unable to pick up scent.
 There are two other theories as to the cause of Orr's death. One is that he fell from a loft in the barn and the other is that he was kicked by mule. Sheriff Hood is inclined to the latter theory.
 Orr had spent the past five years in Little Rock, where he was em- ployed in an insurance office He left Little Rock about three weeks ago and returned to the home of his father.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-03-13
,onductor Edward h. Irvine of Shreyeuort
 and Fireman C. E. Persons of This City, Crushed to Death When Engine r7 and Cars Went Down Embankment.
pERAILMEN1 OCCURRED NEAR SALINE RIVER

thrown down a twenty foot em- bankment.
 Engineer J. H. McCabe and Head Brakeman F. E. Chalfant, both of this city, saved their lives by jumping down the opposite embankment, En- gineer McCabe falling into a bayou, He managed to get out of the water unaided.
 Cause of the Accident.
 The extra freight left Pine Bluff at 7:30 o'clock last night. It was run- ming at second 15 being late when it neared Poole. The train was making about thirty-fve miles an hour when the engine left the track, mile south of the Saline river bridge.
 The big iron structure swerved and shot down the embankment before the occupants of the engine hardly realiz- ed that it left the rails. Four freight cars were pulled down with it, falling upon the engine at the bottom of the embankment with a deafenilg Crash. Conductor Irvine, who was riding n the engine at the time of the acci- dent, and Fireman Persons were car ried down the embankment with the engine. They were caught underneath the box cars and crushed.
 Jumped and Were Saved.
 The force of the derailment threw W Brakeman Dollaver, who was riding in the caboose, through a window, cut ting him about the face and hands He was not seriously injured, how ever, and with Head Brakeman Chal fant, who jumped from one of the de- railed box cars and saved himself from injury, hurried to the conductor and fireman who had been pinned be- heath the wreckage. They were join ed a few minutes later by Engineer McCabe, whom they thought had also been killed, but who had jumped from the cab of the engine, as it rolled down the embankment, landing in a bayou. He was not even scratched.
 The three men after placing danger signals removed the wreckage the best they could and it was several hours before they pulled the mangled bod ies of their brother trainmen from beneath the debris.
 Bodies Brought Here.
 The bodies of Irvine and Persons
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-03-13
ID HEAR LUMBER
 COMPLAINT TODAY Arkansas Railroad Board to Determine Whether the Schedules Announced Are Excessive.
EFFECTIVE APRIL
Freight Classification to Be Settled by Adoption of the Western Freight Classification-Urged by Independ- ent Shippers.

The Arkansas Railroad Commission
 will consider a proposition to reduce
 the rates to become effective on forest
 products April 1 today, says the Lit tie Rock Gazette. The case is one If
 the most important which has been
 brought to the attention of the com
 mission recently. It involves an an- nounced material increase in the rates
 on logs, slaves, bolts, etc., which is |Of material nature. The lumber in- terests claim that should the railroads persist in their determination the in dustry would be dealt death blow in this state. An increase in the rates
 on the finished product which went into effect March 1 has greatly em- barrassed the lumber interests of this state, and it is stated rendered it im- possible to compete with foreign deal
 CTS who sell in the same markets. Freight Classification.
 Another important proposition to be settled by the commission is the mat ter of adopting the Western freight Classification. It has been customary in this state to issue a sheet in which the exceptions to the Western classi- fications were noted and to accept the Western classification as whole. The Western classification sheets are is ,ix he, kho
 mooted question now is whether or
 not the commission shall recognize the sheet which is being used or adopt the next tariff book, due in April.
 At the last meeting of the board the rulings were extremely satisfac- tory to the shippers. Among it's or ders was one which reduced the rate
 on oil and fluids in which oil was the predominating element. This reform was urged by the independent ship
 pers, while the trust showed no partic-
 ular enthusiasm in the fight. The re-
 suit of the ruling is to restore oil
 rates to practically the same scale
 which prevailed in September, when a 50 per cent cut was made. This race was raised in December, but when the independent interests showed to the satisfaction of the commission that they had reduced their rates as agreed the reduction followed. si,.. ......,,y. ....
 Local shippers. are of the opinion that the commission deserves much credit for what it has done in the past in the matter of making commod- ity rates. Arkansas now has a longer list so rated than any state in the Union perhaps, the railroads in the East having almost abolished the sys- tenn and established one of classify ing articles.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-03-13
WHO WILL BE
 THE FIRE CHIEF? ? Mayor Elect Toney Will Not Give Out Name of Ap- pointee Until Installed in Office
THREE ANNOUNCED
Sbake-Up kumor For Police Depart. ment-Maa, Applicants For City Jobs-SteWart Ma, Be Suc- ceeded.
Who will be the new fire chief?

Who will be the new fire chief? That seems to be the livest topic in official circles just now. Mayor elect Toney, who soon assumes the duties of mayor of the city, stated yesterday that although he had fully decided upon all his appoint ments, he deemed it best not to give their names out at this time.
 It developed yesterday that there are many applicants for the posi- tions of chief of police, chief of the fire department and the various minor positions in these two city departments.
 Three known aspirants are after the fire chiefs job. They are the present fire chief, Toney Briner, James A. Frazier, a local justice of the peace and James Drake, man. ager of the Elks theater. These men have been working quietly among their friends for the past several weeks to secure the fire de- partment plum. Their friends have been active in their behalf, too, but it is authoritively stated that little has been accomplished in the way O. influence, because Mayor-elect Toney fully decided some days ago who should be given the position.
 Following his nomination, Mayor elect Toney stated to Graphic rep resentative that he had made no promises to any one person, but that he would make all appoint ments according to merit and that no favoritism would be displayed. He stated yesterday that there were many applicants for the fire chiefs job besides the three mentioned. He did not feel at liberty to give their names, he said, and although it is we'll known about town, he declined to confirm the statement that Brin- CT. Frazier and Drake were three of those who sought the office. There are many applicants for as- sistant chief, too, and Judge Toney Is also visited daily by many young men who ask to be given positions at fire stations.
 In the chief of police contest there are several applicants, in- cluding the present incumbent, Al J. Stewart. It is stated authori- lively that Mayor-elect Toney has decided on this appointment, also. He will not give out the name of the man, who, it is stated, will suc- ceed Chief Stewart. Some, who are not in position to know, say that Al Stewart will be re-appoint- ed, but others, who claim to know. declare that Mayor-elect Toney will name another to succeed him when he is installed into the mayors of- flee early in April.
 A shake up in the police depart ment is also planned, it is said. There is rumor in circulation that an entirely new personnel will be recorded at police headquarters when Mayor-elect Toney takes of- flee. It is stated that some of the patrolmen now in the service are not doing as we'll on their "beats" as they should do and for this req son, it is reported, Mayor-elect Toney will make certain changes.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-03-13

When an extra through freight, en- zine No. 21S, southbound, was de- railel On the Cotton Belt road at PooleN Arkansas, twenty-seven miles south of this city last night, shortly af- ter 5 o'clock, Conductor Edward H. irvine of Shreveport, La., and Fireman C. B. Persons of this city were in- stantly killed, Brakeman William Dol laver of Little Rock painfully injured, and the engine and four frieght cars
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-03-13
Carried Insurance.

Persons carried policy in the Fire mems order for $1,500. He is also said to be we'll insured in an accident com pany for benefit of his family. Con- ductor Irvine was a member of the Trainmen's order and is also said 70 be member of the Order of Rail- way Conductors. Persons has a moth- CT living at Ogamaw, Ark. She will arrive in the city this afternoon.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-03-13
SENDS BULLET
 INTO HIS BRAIN

Mobile, Ala, March 12.-Uncon- scious from bullet hole in his head, and believed to have been self inflicted with suicidal intent, Ward Allen, said to be the son of prominent Knoxville, Tenn, people was found in desolate spot north of the city early Tuesday. The bullet passed through the head, tearing away part of the skull. AL len fingered for several hours. From letters found upon the body, it is believed the man committed suicide over love affairs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-03-13
SUCCUMBS TO
 MALARIAL FEVER

Dallas, Tex, March 12-Arthur Y. Tomlin, aged 36 years. treasurer of the Missouri, Kansas & Texas railway, of Texas, died Tuesday morning at private sanitarium, of malaria fever. Deceased was born in Oakland City, Ind.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-03-13

Main rink floor surface smooth as glass, no rough edges, three sessions daily, music at each session. Full brass band at night. Admis- sion 10c, skating 15c.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-03-13

: {. . [. . . 4P ' |. ' !. j. [. ] . THE DEAD, ! . Edward H. Irvine, conductor, ] ! Shreveport, La. c. E. Persons, fireman, Pine l Bluff. l THE INJURED. ] William Dollaver, rear brake !
 . man, Little Rock, cut about the I : head and face. ! ! ' + ' + t .t .t j. j. | T. !
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-03-13

City Engineer Parkes and Mayor Caldwell made trip about the city yesterday afternoon, looking after the many bad places in the streets and to devise means for the necessary re- pairs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-03-13

The Main rink gets the skaters because they have the best band and the smoothest floor. Always open, three sessions daily.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-03-13
TWO KILLED IN BAD FREIGHT WRECK

we're brought to this city this morn = Ing on the north-bound Cotton Belt passenger train. They were turned over to the Holderness-F -Fitzhue, company and are being prepared for ihterment at their parlors today. William Dallover, the injured brakeman, came to Pine Bluff and had his wounds dressed.
 The Brotherhood of Railway Con- duetors and Brotherhood of Loco motive Bremen organizations will take charge of the bodies this aft ernoon. Conductor Irvine's body will be taken to his home at Shreye- port for interment It will be ac- companied by an escort from the To- cal branch of the conductors order. Local officials of the firemen's or Samzation will have charge of the funeral arrangements for Persons.
 Track Xas Cleared.
 Immediately after the news of the accident reached the local Cot ton Belt headquarters, the wrecker and a crew of men were sent to Poole to relieve the situation. The derailed cars were cut loose from the rest of the train, an engine attached to those which remained on the track and the "extra' was taken south, several hours late. The bodies of the dead men and the in- jured brakeman were cared for and later brought to this city. The wreck train will remain at Poole throughout today and probably to- morrow lifting the big freight en- zine into position and clearing the wreckage. The damage to the Cot ton Belt will run into the thousands of dollars.
 Both Leave Families.
 Conductor Irvine's home is at Shreveport, La., although he made this city his headquarters for some months and was we'll known to railroad employees and business men. He was about 32 years old and leaves mother, two sisters and two brothers, one of whom, T. J. Irvine, Cotton Belt brakeman living at Camden, is twin brother. His relatives are: Mrs. Mary Irvine, mother, and Mrs. Moseley and Mrs. Leveritt, sisters, living at Shreve- port, and Lon Irvine, another brother, living at San Antonio, Tex.
 Fireman Persons was about 27 years old and leaves wife and two children, the youngest being only six weeks old. They live at No. 2003 East Sixth avenue. His wife is prostrated.
 Waste Gravel Responsible.
 Waste gravel, left on the rails by the gravel train, which was op- erated at the scene of the wreck yesterday, was the chief cause of the accident and solely responsible for the death of the two popular Cotton Belt trainmen.
 Engineer McCabe says when the en- zine reached the point where it left the rails it rattled along six or seven feet and went "head first" down the embankment. It never turned over. but imbedded itself in the soft earth at the foot of the roadbed. Engineer says he was so startled that he was speeches. for a second ur two and when the engine came to sudden stop he either jumped or was thrown into the bayou's water near by.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-03-13

Mrs. Tim Beasley of Memphis will arrive in the city tomorrow to be the guest of MT. and Mrs. A. w. Mills.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-03-13

Main rink runs three ses- sion daily; never closes. Mu- sic at each session. Prices, skating and admission. mornings, 15c;; afternoon, 25c; nights, 25c.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-03-13
GRAVEL LEFT ON RAILS BY GRAVEL
 TRAIN RESPONSIBLE
 FOR ACCIDENT.
DEAD BROUGHT HERE

Engineerand'B Brakeman, Un- injured, Went to the As sistance of Their Brother Tyanmen-Men Leave Families-Engineer J. H. McCabe and Head Brake man F. E. Chalfant Jump ed or Were Thrown From Engine and Freight Car and Escaped Injury.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-03-13

For wall paper and paint see Claud '":egg and company, 417 Min street
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1907-07-12
To Run Between LeavenwOrth, Lake WenatChee
and Red Mountain
THREE SURVEYING PARTIES IN THE FIELD
will Be Completed to the Lake this Year Runs Thru Rich
Agricultural Mining and Timber Territory and Will Make
Fifty Million Dollars Worth of Property
Tributary to this Place

"All aboard for Lake Wenatchee!"
That's what you'll hear, one of these
days; and the day is not far off, either.
Three surveying parties have been in
the field sincelast week, trying TO find the
best and most practicable route for a
railroad from Leavenworth to Wenat-
chez lake. The party working near
town run two lines from the point
where the Chumstick empties into the
Wenatchee river, where the line crosses
the Great Northern under the Chum-
stick trestle. One line follows the
bank of the river on the north side and
the other crosses the river and follows
the south bank to a point near the
Lamb-Davis Lumber company's mill.
Which route will finally be adopted
has not been decided, probably the
north bank line will be ultimately de-
cided on.
just who is behind the enterprise
has not been officially given out. 1t
is generally understood that the mem
bers OF the lumber company will be in
terested in the enterprise. 1t is puite
probable that a distinct corporation
will be organized, in which the Chelan
Consolidated Copper company will be
interested. 1t is well known that the
copper company had preliminary line
run last year and announced that they
would build a road to haul ore from their
mines on Red mountain, the line to
connect with the Great Northern rail-
way at Wood spur, sixteen miles west
of here. The mining company's line
would cross the Lake Wenatchee sur
vey in Chewawa river valley, and it
would seem that some kind OF arrange
ment could be made whereby the line
now being surveyed could be extended
to Red mountain to the advantage Of
both parties, since members of the
mill company are owners OF twenty
odd mineral claims on Red mountain
on which enough development work
has been done to show valuable body
OF ore.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1907-07-12
Fire in Wenatohee.

The editor of the Echo was in Wen
atchee last Sunday night when the fire
broke out, but was not awakened by
the alarum. The fire started in frame
building on Wenatchee avenue and
had there been any wind at the time
the town would certainly have had de-
structive fire. AS it was the Wenat-
chez fire department confined the dam
age to the building in which the fire
originated, doing most excellent work
as fire fighters. The value of such an
efficient organization was forecibly dem
onstrated and the merchants and others
have decided on a substantial donation
to the fire department.
A woman and two children had to
be taken out of second story window,
as escape by the stairway was cut off.
The following account of the losses
is taken from last Mondays World:
The building occupied by the Bank
Bar is practically total loss. 1t was
insured for $1,000, which amount will
nearly cover the value OF the building.
This building was occupied by Ole
Sands & Co. The fixtures and liquors
lost will approximate $4,000, all Of
which is covered by insurance.
The Howard hotel, owned by Mrs.
Wolfe, had property destroyed to the
amount of $500 to $4,000, covered
by insurance OF 1880.
The owners OF the Toggery, accord
ing to a quick estimate, think they
will lose $4,000 worth Of goods from
the water. This is also covered by
insurance.
John Durieux, the owner OF the
building damaged, is now in France.
His agent during his absence is the
Columbia Valley bank. Guy c. Browne,
cashier, in answer to query of the
World as to what would be done, stated
that the building would be cleared uI
as soon as the insurance had been ad.
justed, but that nothing more would
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1907-07-12

The Lamb-Davis Lumber company
has over sixty sections of valuable tim
Der in the vicinity of the lake, much
of which can only be logged off sue
cessfully by means of logging road
For the present the traffic, for the
most part, will consist of logs. Tho
if the road prepares for passenger and
freight traffic there is no doubt that
considerable business could be worked
up. During the summer months the
passenger travel to the lake, which is
quite large and handled largely by
stage from Chiwaukum, would all go
from Leavenworth. While in Wenat-
chez this week the writer was assured
that at least fifty people would go to
Wenatchee lake every Saturday and re
turn Monday, if a convenient way is
provided. 1t is more than likely that
towns would spring up in the Chewawa
valley and on Lake Wenatchee.
The lumber company owns several
thousand acres Of land in the Chewawa
and other valleys that can be irrigated
at slight cost and made as productive
as any land in the Wenatchee river
valley. When logged of there is no
reason why this land should not come
onto the market and furnish home
making opportunities for 1000 people.
When the road is extended to Red
mountain, as it may be next year, and
is sure to be inside OF two years, it
will do large freight and passenger
traffic.
Construction work on the line will
begin in thirty days. The company
already has one engine on the grounds,
mention OF the arrival of which was
made in the Echo two weeks ago.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1907-07-12
Cascade Orchards Celebrates the Fourth

Patriotism certainly lies in the hearts
of the residents OF Cascade Orchards.
Beginning in the wee small hours
of the morning, the report of dynamite
and cannon fire crackers was heard, to
awaken the people to the fact that the
glorious independence day had dawned
again on the land OF the free and the
home Of the brave"
Picnic parties were seen, scattered
along Peters avenue from the bridge
to far up the beautiful Icicle canyon.
Everyone seemed bent on celebrat-
ing the day that gave the American
people the liberty to serve their Crea-
tor as they willed.
In the evening a small party gather
ed at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Hartshorn. Among the number were
Mr.. D. w. Felt, the Seattle contractor
with wife and daughter, who have their
summer home here; Mrs. w. F. Pres
tere and daughter, of Seattle; Mr.. and
Mrs. w. c. Dreitzler, of Seattle, who
also are fortunate owners of Cascade
Orchards property; Mr.. John Truax, of
Okanogan valley; Mr.. George Meyers,
Of El Paso, Tex; Mr.. James Which,
of Portland, Ore; Mr.. A. E. Frost and
family, residents, and Mr.. Jacob Sny-
der Meyers, of El Paso, Tex.
The evening was spent enjoying the
display Of fireworks by F. A. Drebis,
superintendent Cascade Orchards.
Everyone pronounced it huge sue
cess. And the people Of Cascade Or
cnards do not have to go to Wenat-
chee or any other place to find enjoy
ment on the Fourth of July. This
goes to show that great future is in
store for the residents of the Orchard
tricts. F. A. Drebis.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1907-07-12
WATERVILLf WANTS A RAILROAD
Tired of Waiting for Other People tC
Build It She is Going to Do It
Herself.

An interview published in the Seat
tie Post -Intelligencer of Wednesday
morning concerning the railroad pros
poets for the western half Of the Big
Bend country is particularly interest
ing on account Of the many rumors that
have been current lately in the section
OF country lying west OF Coulee City.
The statement is as follows:
Because the Great Northern rail
road ignored Waterville and its posi-
bilities in surveying their Big Bend
line" says J. w. Scott, wealthy Big
Bend rancher, "Waterville residents
are up in arms and declare their inten-
ton of building an electric line nearly
paralleling the Great Northern in their
section Of the country.
1t is the intention OF the men be-
hind the road to connect at Columbia
river with the Red Apple electric line
projected through the Wenatchee val
ley from Leavenworth to Wenatchee
and thence beyond to the Columbia
river.
The power for the Big Bend road
is to be derived from the Entiat, a
swift mountain stream emptying into
the Columbia few miles above Wen
atchee. The power generated by the
river is sufficient to operate heavy
freight and passenger line through the
Big Bend and to supply light and pow
er to farmers living along the right Of
way"
The feasibility of the proposition has
been definitely settled by the surveys
already made and still under way un-
der the personal supervision Of A. L.
Rogers, a capitalist OF Waterville.
This is not the only railroad propo-
sition that is up to the people Of west
ern Douglas county. Charles A. Bar
ron. an engineer connected with a
Snohomish electric line, was in the
Waterville country this spring with a
from the proposed electric road con-
Meeting Spokane, Bellingham, Snoho-
mish and Everett. This line would
come south from Chelan Falls and
would, doubtless, eventually become
part OF the system to connect with the
Red Apple route from Wenatchee
mentioned in the above interview.