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The Nevada County picayune., 1907-10-10
Blind School Opens.

Prof T. A. Futrall, superintendent of the Arkansas School for the Blind, Is still holding the fort at that insti- tuition. He stated that he would con- tinue to do so in accordance with the orders of the State Board of Chari- table Commissioners. s. D. Lucas of Magnolia, who was elected superin- tendent of the school three months ago, and who was virtually deposed on Monday at a meeting of four mem- bers. constituting a majority of the charity board, has consulted a prom inent attorney with the view of as- certaining what legal steps might be taken to recind the action taken by the four members in instructing Prof. Futrall to remain as superintendent, on the assurance of his reelection at the next regular meeting, but no arrange ments were made to take the matter to the courts. The School for the Blind was formally opened at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning. A number of pupils from different portions of the state arrived the night before and there are now in the institution about 100 pupils. Before the close of the week it is expected there will be not less than l50 in attendance.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-10-10
Haunted House Is Sold.

Chicago by the grewsome memories of wife murder, the home of Adolph Luetgert, scene of one of the greatest murder mysteries of Chi. cago, has been sold.
 The building, which formerly stood at POT Hermitage avenue, in rear of the factory where Luetgert is said to have disposed of the remains of his wife in the sausage making vats has been moved to Diversey Boule. yard, near Paulina street, by August Blain, its purchaser. A new coat of paint and thorough renovation is believed to have so changed it that not even the ghost of Mrs Luetgert which once was said to haunt 1t, will know it again.
 For years after the murder the house was vacant, and when tenants appeared they remained only short time. Even after Luetgert died al Joliet penitentiary no one could be found who wanted to live in the house. The factory itself was partly destroyed by fire. It is now used as woodworking plant.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-10-10
Transcripts Filed.

The transcript in the case of Edward Myane, a minor, by his next friend, H. Myane, against the Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company, on appeal from the Miller Circuit Court, has been filed in the Supreme Court. The suit Is for damages al legged to have been sustained by plain tiff's horse coming in contact with a live wire of the defendant company in Texarkana, by which the animal was killed. Plaintiff sues for $50. In the lower court plaintiff secured a judgment for $156, from which judg- ment the telephone company takes an appeal.
 The transcript in the case of the State of Arkansas against Newton Turner, charged with violating the Sabbath, on appeal from Bradley coun- ty. Turner was fined s1, his alleged offense consisting in cleaning a boiler on Sunday.
 w. H. James against the Western Union Telegraph Company, on appeal from Union Circuit Court. The suit Is for $560 damages alleged to have been sustained by plaintiff on account of the failure of the defendant com pany to deliver a telegram.
 c. A. Franklin against Tom Hill and Sam Hill, on appeal from the Ashley Circuit Court. The suit is on account of an alleged breach of contract
 John Marshall against George M. Head and M. J. Head, on appeal from the St. Francis Chancery Court. The action is for the collection of note.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-10-10
MEN IN BEAUTY SHOW.
Japanese and Jamaica Negro
 Among the Competitors.

London, Eng-Folkstone has just beauty shows. Under the auspices of the town council 1,500 spectators gath cred at the Victoria Pier pavilion to vote on the handsomest man among the 60 competitors exhibited on the stage. Amolsg the GO were Japanese, Hussar and two big men of the Eff ty-fourth battery, R. H. A, two stall wart visitors from Cornwall, Isle of Man, and Norwich, and a Jamaica negro.
 The competitors regarded the situa- tion very seriously and without CO., quetry. When the curtain went up the audience beheld pale young man standing in a velvet frame. He was very serious-indeed, the more seri- ous competitor appeared the mer- rier grew the audience. Occasionally the gallery became personal and called attention to what 1t considered phys Heal shortcomings of the competitors. When all was over the prizes were awarded with much hilarity, five young women having in the mean time kept account of the votes. Tho first prize winner was Sergt. w. T. Hodgetts, Seventh Hussars, School of Musketry. Hythe. The second prize went to Bernard Fudge of Elm ter. race, Constantine road, Hampstead, and the third prize was won by Her. bert Fudell of 75 Lupus street, Pim. lico.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-10-10
HAS A MECHANICAL FACE.
French Surgeon Exhibits Subject of
 Remarkable Operation.

Paris, France-In consequence of the bursting of gun while out shoot ing, a man had his chin the lower part os his jaw, a portion of his tongue and the whole of his upper jaw and nose blown away. Dr. Delaire of the French Academy of Medicine, has replaced the missing organs by artificial parts, and his work, which Is considered marvel of mechamcal ingenuity, has been exhibited bofore the academy.
 From 10 to 15 feet distance even In a well-lighted room, tho mechan- ical face appears quite natural, and the man Is able to masticate his food and speak with comparative ease Every day he takes of his artificial face and washes 1t with snap and wa ter. This face consists of four parts. The first is silver groove, into which some of tho lower teeth arc fixed. This is attached 10 Q dental apparatus of tin, into which arc fixed the remain ing teeth. The second piece consists a dental apparatus in vulcanite and Soiu ioi tHe upper NiAC lSCth hA" is fitted in two small protuberances, which fit into the nasal cavities. This also fills up the right sinus, which was smashed in. At the back is piece of gold mechanism with hooks, used to fasten on the face pieces. The third piece of the mechanical face consists Of the chin and lower lip. This is of india rubber, painted to re- semble nature
 Over the chin false beard is fixed. At the back are a couple of small bolts, which pass through holes of of the teeth and fix the lip to the ar tifcial lower jaw. The fourth and last piece of the apparatus consists of the upper lip and goose. also in india rubber. and painted. to which is attached a false mustache. At the back are two small clasps, to which the upper piece and jaw are fixed.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-10-10
State Capital Notes
Supreme Court Docket,

The Supreme Court met Monday and after the rendition of opinions and the call of the docket listened to oral arguments in the cases of c. D. Boyton and others against the Chicago Mill and Lumber Company, on appeal from the Mississippi Chancery Court, and the Fourche Planting Company against T. c. Brown and others, on appeal from the Pulaski Chancery Court. In the cases of Bayne Pugh against the Texarkana Light and Trac- ton Company, on appeal from the Mill Ter Circuit Court, and James Land against the State, on appeal from the Cleveland Circuit Court, motions are pending for continuances.
 The case of the State of Arkansas against J. B. Black of Miller county, convicted of murder in the second de- gree, will be called for submission. The following civil cases will come up for submission:
 WatersPierce Oil Company against J. Van Elderen and others; appeal from the Garland Circuit Court.
 WatersPierce Oil Company against J. w. Eggner and others; appeal from the Garland Circuit Court.
 Board of Improvement District No. 5 against A. J. Offenhauser and others. appeal from the Miller Chancery Court.
 St. Louis, Iron Mountain and South ern Railway Company against the State of Arkansas; appeal from the lzard Circuit Court.
 Cleveland Mcleod Lumber Company against Wes Piggee; appeal from the Sevier Circuit Court.
 II. J. Hanson against w. l.. Come vey; appeal from the Lafayette Circuit Court
 J. H. Buckley against S. P. Williams administrator; appeal from the Wash ington Circuit Court.
 Arkansas Mutual Fire Insurance Company against M. A. Clark; appeal from the Lee Circuit Court
 D. l.. Gebhart against w. B. Merch- ant; appeal from the Garland Circuit Court.
 T. E. and R. D. Townsend against William Penrose; appeal from the Woodruff Chancery Court
 John F. Park, trustee, and others. against l.. C. Smith and others; appeal from the Arkansas Chancery Court.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-10-10
Eiaht Suffer for Boys Fault.

Norfolk, Va.-Blazing away with a shotgun at a boy who was robbing his melon patch, R. T. Powell, a farmer near here, injured eight employees of the Jamestown exposition, who were en route for the fair grounds on a trolley car.
 The boy jumped from the car when 1t halted on switch to wait for sig, nals. In the fusilade which followed his raid on the melon patch he es. capped uninjured.
 The victims were shot about the face, one of them, a young woman, is in a serious condition. The farmer will be arrested.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-10-10
Assaulted at Hot Springs.

John Mariot, a Saline county farm Q, was dragged from street car, at Hot Springs by three men. in front of the Arlington hotel, and shamefully assaulted, being kicked and stamped upon while down, receiving many bru- tal kicks in the head. Several teeth were knocked out, and it is believed that he sustained internal injuries. Two men are under arrest, charged with assault and battery. One is a member of the City Fire Department. John Akin Jr., and the other is Will Howard, a motorman. A third man, Button Akin, is also said to be impli- cated. The original cause of the trou- bit is said to be feud of long stand ing between John Akin and Mariot.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-10-10
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Annoyed By Wolves.

mack of wolves that have been ,.,asting the country about four miles nrtsvest of Prairie Grove for several partbs u have been causing a great deal I ,. trouble on account of their raven 0ns appetite for chicken. and the farms ", of that section are up in arms snoinst the intruders. They have sSosed the wolves with dogs and gun, m sut so far only two or three have been ti,led. There is said to be eight or ,on wolves in the gang. and they are s.rr hold in their quest for chicken moat It is not uncommon to see them dnripg the daytime close to the farm houses chasing the fowls. Where the volves came from is unknown, but |, is supposed a few of them migrated from n the hills of the Indian Territory last winter and have raised their young here.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-10-10
Gashed Husbands Throat

Purlee Martin, wife of Warren Mar tin, of Mammoth Springs, seriously lacerated her husbands throat with a razor, having become angered at what she supposed to be all attempt on his part to chloroform her while asleep Martin was able to be in Jus tice Fraysher's court the following morning for preliminary examination. While his wife was on the stand, tell ing of how she used the razor and revolver she suddenly sprung to her feet sinking to the floor unconscious in an epileptic fit, causing almost a panic among the spectators, who thought she was going to shoot some more.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-10-10
Larqe Plant at Alma.

The Ozark Preserving Company will establish a large plant, consisting of group of six buildings, at Alma, The company will manufacture from Crawford county fruit all kinds of pre- serves, jelly jam, apple and peach butter and cider vinegar. It's initial capacity will be the consumption of 200 to 300 bushels per day. all of which will seek the Northern markets. Some idea of the magnitude of the business may be gathered from the fact that their first order for cans, when the plant is located will be for 7O.O0O.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-10-10
Bulletin On AsphaItum Beds.

Guy B. Tucker, commissioner of mines, manufactures and agriculture, has issued an interesting bulletin on the asphaltum deposits in Pike county, Arkansas. The commissioner states that the Arkansas beds contain the purest material of any found in any portion of the world. It can be used for paving as soon as taken from the beds, without undergoing chemical treatment, and will endure longer without attention than any other asphaltum found in this or any other country.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-10-10
Ex.SIave Dead at 113 Years.

Elkton, Md.-George w. Harris, a former slave, died near Rowlandsville at the age of 113 year. 1 month and 14 days The birth record of the Harris family is said to have been accurately kept by the owners of those colored people who lived in Hartford County, Md. According to the record, Harris maternal grand mother was IF years old when she died. while his mother died at the age of 12l years.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-10-10
Bitten by RattIesnake.

John Marford, while hunting near Ultima Thule, in company with Henry Wright, was bitten by rattler. They were about } miles from home and before the injured man could be taken home and doctor could arrive, he was almost dead from effects of the poison and loss of blood. There is a possibility of his losing his leg to save hfe' The rattler measured 1-2 feet in length.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-10-10
Curse of Indecjsion.

The man who Is always asking ad- vice from everybody never takes 1t from anybody. He is much too weak minded even to make up his mind as to which advice suits his mind the best, and he lives in a perpetual state of indecision which the earnestly ex- pressed opinions of his friends and acquaintances only serve to aggra- vate. The end of such a man is con- fusion. and disaster, which are really all that he deserves.-London Week ly Dispatch.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-10-10
Investigating Boil Weevil.

A special field agent of the agricul- tural department is at Ozan to secure data as to the inroads of the Mexican boil weeyil in Arkansas. A few eggs Of the weevil have been discovered in field near that place, and two adult weevils in the field of J. s. Con- way, but so far no more discoveries have been made. The agent declares this to be the extreme northern limit of the pest this season.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-10-10
Stanley Is Released.

Thomas Stanley, the government prisoner in the county jail who walked 75 miles to give himself up when he ascertained he was wanted for selling liquor without a revenue license, was released from custody, his friends at Eglantine. Van Buren county, having qualified on his bond for s25O fixed by the federal authorities at Fort Smith, in which district he is alleged to have committed the offense and where he was indicted. His trial is set for the second Monday in January.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-10-10
Judqe Overrules Demurrer.

Judge E. w. Winfield of the Second Division Pulaski Circuit Court has overruled the demurrer of the State to the answer of the defendant in the case of State of Arkansas vs. the Pacific Express Company. He holds that companies in the State at the time the "Wingo law" was passed can not be legally forced to pay further. It is understood that the State will ap- peal from the decision of the Circuit Court.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-10-10
White Boy Stabbed.

Ernest WOrden, the 12-year-old son of Frank Worden, of Clarendon, was stabbed by an unknown negro, at a merry -go-round. IL is said the trouble grew out of some trivial matter which finally eliminated in the negro plung ing his knife into the boys body near the heart The negro then made his escape in the crowd before anyone full ly realized what had taken place.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-10-10
Fell From Train.

Walking in his sleep, s. l.. West, 40 years old, who lives in Dyer, Tenn, fell from the steps of a coach, 40 miles from Bald Knob, and when he awoke he was lying on a pier of bridge. He sustained serious injuries about the head and arms. He was dreaming at the time that he had left his grip in another car and went to get it.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-10-10
Died From Effects of Wound.

Pleas Hill. a negro, died in Nash vile from the effects of a wound re ceiyed on the head in fight with two other negroes, in Pages camp on the Memphis, Paris and Gulf railroad Hill was struck on the head with an angle bar in the hands of one of the negroes, his skull being fractured.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-10-10
Normal School Plans Ordered.

The State Normal School Board at l.. Thompson, architect, to prepare plans for the new normal building and fixed November 14th as a date for the election of president of the institution. It is also intended to at that time and if approved bids may be invited for construction.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-10-10
Shot by Accident.

E. W. Mooney, sheriff of Baxter county, was accidently shot and in stantly killed at Holdenyille, l. T., While on a train en route with a pris- oner whom he was bringing to Noun tain Home. He had his prisoner hand cufed and was seated next the win dow when the pistol fell from his pocket to the floor. The weapon was discharged and the bullet struck MT. Mooney, killing him instantly.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-10-10
Hefty Girls.

MT. and Mrs. Speer of Green coun- ty claim to have the two largest girls in the world for their age. They were raised on a farm near Paragould. The older one of the sisters is IA years or age and weighs 396 pounds. The other is years old and weighs 112 pounds.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-10-10
New Auditorium.

The large auditorium building which nas been In process of erection at na.esVliie Is now nearly completed and its formal opening will be made oc'oDer 16. The building is a large stone structure, and will have offices oh the hrst floor. The auditorium will occupy the second floor and will have seating capacity of about 1000 peo. pie Box seats and galleries have been provided in addition to the seats Ill the parquette, and the stock seen. cry compares fayorably with the best in the state.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-10-10
Holds Wingo Act Unconstitutional.

United States District Judge Jacob Trieber held Saturday that the Wingo act was unconstitutional in the hear ing on the injunction suit brought by the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company against O. C. Lud- wig as secretary of state. This decis- ion also effects the actions brought by the St Louis, San Francisco Rail- road Company and the Southwestern Railway Company against the State of Arkansas. Judge Trieber overruled the demurrer of Attorney General Kir- by as to the jurisdiction of the federal court, and granted the injunction prayed for by the railroad corporation. The case will be immediately appealed by the state to the Supreme Court Of the United States. Attorney General Kirby is absent from the city, but his intentions in this respect have already been stated. Judge Trieber holds that the suit against the secretary of state, who is merely acting in this matter as ministerial officer, is not suit against the state within the meaning of the Eleventh amendment of the constitution and, therefore is cogni- zable in a court of the United States, as the right claimed by the railroad company is one arising under the con- stitution of the United States. It is held that while the state has the right to exclude foreign corporations from doing business within it's borders, with or without any reason, this power of the state is subject to the constitu- tional provision that no state shall pass any law impairing the obliga- tions of contract, which is a point mentioned in recent opinion by Judge Winfield
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-10-10
E. J. Gosiqer Shot.

F. j. Gosiger. a travelling freight agent of the Chicago and Alton Rail- road was shot and killed by Nathaniel Mulholland, a nineteen-year old boy, in Little Rock The trouble arose over calf belonging to the Mulhol- lands straying into the Gosiger yard, and which led to quarrel between the two families. The boy claims that ne fired 10 protect his mother and in selfdefense.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-10-10
Horribly Manqled.

Walter Parks, a well-known man or Bonneville, was horribly mangled by the band and hywheel of the engine at the Robbecke Milling Companys plant. He was fireman, and in putting resin on the pulley of the engine was caught in the machinery, He lived only about two hours.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-10-10
New Court House.

The Logan County Quorum Court ID considering the question of build rug new county court house to cost aoout $5O,000 The accommodations of sue present building are insufficient soi the transaction of the county's af-
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-10-10
Fruit Fair at Bentonville.

The fourth annual fruit fair and carnival will be held at Bentonville. october 2&, 24 and 20. Fruit display and many street attractions, includ- Ing fremen's tournament on 24th and 10th in contests for prizes, will con s'itute the leading features of the fair.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-10-10
Will Build Calaboose.

For fear that their present jail, which Is boxcar, may be removed oy the railroad company. arrange ments arc being made for the erec- uoh Of calaboose at Melbourne. II Will be made of 2x4s, spiked to- sether, and will have two cells and nall where a stove will be placed.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-10-10
Biq Storaoe Plant.

The Border City Ice and Cold Stor- age Company of Fort Smith have com menced operations for the erection in that city of one of the most modern cold storage plants in the Southwest. The building will be G0xl30 feet. will be constructed of brick and will be three stories in height. It will have a storage capacity of 6),OOO barrels.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-10-10
SWiped Mail Pouch.

Some frolicsome individual standing on the platform of an Iron Mountain coach, jerked mail pouch from the crane at Homan as the train passed that station recently. and after taking t up the road a half mile drop ped it by the side of the track. The postoflice department is trying 10 iden- tify the party.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-10-10
Fell Down Stairway.

J. C, Davis. 65 years old, a we'll AhoWh citizen of Jefferson county, aied recently from the effects of injuries received in falling down a 9s,altway at Pine Bluff. He fell upon HIS mead and sustained an injury that resulted in concussion of the brain
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-10-10
Region of Sponue Divers.

Ill many of the Green islands div 'ns Tor sponges forms a considerable patt or the occupation of the inhabi- .""tS' The natives make it trade .o gather these, and their income from
 'N's source is far from contemptible.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-10-10
AccidentallX Killed.

Barney Myers, aged 15 years, was accidentally shot while hunting with his brother, near their home, two miles standing under bluff, and his brother who was on top, loaded his gun and when he threw the breech into position it was discharged. the contents enter ing his brothers abdomen.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-10-10
Feast for Buzzards.

The dead body of an unknown man was discovered by party of hunters near Rockdale a few days ago. sur rounded by buzzards, which had deyoured about one-third of the body
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-10-10
Will Bore For Oil.

e Al mass meeting of citizens at s'oam Springs recently it was decided W organize company to bore for oil "Nu gas in that locality.