The log cabin Democrat., 1907-03-14

Va. a second cousin of Harry Ken dall Thaw, who is now on trial in New York, for the murder of Stan- ford White, was run over on the principal thoroughfare of Hot Springs, by team and wagon driven by a man named Charles Snyder, and will be a helpless cripple the balance of her life, if she survives her injuries. After running down Mrs. Thaw, Snyder did not attempt to stop his horses, but whipped them up in an effort to escape, but was finally captured after an exciting chase in which two officers took part. After the occurrence there was great excitement among the people who had witnessed it, and much talk of lynching was indulged in, but there has been no move in that di- rection.
 The Arkansas Railroad Commis- sion has restored the rates on oil to the basis in effect prior to last September, when a reduction was made. The new rates which will be- come effective March IS, amount to an increase of 25 per cent over the present rate. The rate now preva- lent was increased 25 per cent at the December meeting, having been re- duced 50 per cent at the September meeting. The increase was fought vigorously by the independent oil interests, which protested that the rates on oil were discriminatory when compared with the rates on sugar, flour, meat and other sta- pies.
 Miss Katherine Riley, was arrest ed at Fort Smith, charged with ad- dressing abusive letters to the wife and mother-in-law of D. B. Trow- bridge, chief of the fire department, by whom she was formerly employed at the Model Laundry, and has been placed under a $500 peace bond. Mrs. Trowbridge was former ly forewoman of the laundry and is said to have discharged Miss Riley. The letters were offensive only in that they warned Mrs. Trowbridge and her mother that to save their lives they must leave the city.
 New Edinburg, which is located seven miles south of Fordyce, wants a branch road established between New Edinburg and Ellisville, and is making every effort to get it. The Ellis Lumber Company will build half of the road and the town of New Edinburg will furnish the right of way for the remainder of the distance, provided railway con- pany will build and operate the line.
 James G. Garfield, brakeman on a through freight train, was run over at Wynne, and both of his legs were crushed off just above the knees, and he died a few hours later. He was sitting on the pilot of the engine and jumped off to open a switch and fell under the engine. He was about 28 years of age.
 Albert Beson and James Allen engaged in a pistol duel at point five miles north of Oden. Twelve shot were exchanged, but although the men were standing only eight feet apart, neither one was injur- ed. There was a rail fence between the men and this caused the bullets to go wide of the mark.
 Texas parties are sinking nine prospect holes for zinc on Blowout Mountain near Mena. The holes will be sunk to depth of from 125 to 175 feet. Several years ago number of holes were sunk in that locality, but after several months the prospecting was abandoned.
 Mrs. Caroline Bromberger, 51 years old, one of the oldest and most highly respected residents of Pine Bluff, died at her home in that city recently, after an illness of two weeks duration.
 A new county jail for Arkansas county is to be built at De Witt. It is to be modelled after the Pulaski or Y