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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-12-04
LIVES WITH HOLE IN HIS SKULL.
Newark, N. j., Well Digger Shows
remarkable Vitality When Hurt.

Patrick Smith, a well driller of New
ark, N. j., will probably recover despite
a hole in his skull which laid bare the
brain. Calmly removing an iron bolt
from the hole after it had fallen on him
Saturday, Smith quit work, boarded a
car and rode to St. James hospital. He
little realized the extent of his injury,
for the blow had caused a compound
fracture of the skull. leaving a hole two
inches deep. Attendants at the hospital
thought the man would die, but he show
ed such remarkable vitality that after an
operation was performed he was able to
see visitors. Smith is A years old.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-12-04
MAIL CARRIER IS SENTENCED.

r. f. Palmer Ordered to Bridevvell
for Three and Half Years.
Robert T. Palmer, seventeen years a
Joliet letter carrier, pleaded guilty to
the charge of robbing the mails and was
sentenced by Judge Bcthea in Chicago to
three and a half years imprisonment in
the house of correction. Palmer's wife
was in court and tainted when the judge
sentenced her husband. Palmer was a
Sunday school superintendent in Joliet
and president of the City Letter Car
riers' Association of Illinois. Though, be-
side his wife, two State Senators, a bank
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-12-04
STARTS FIRES TO SEE REscUEs.
Philadelphia Woman, Say Police,
COnfesScs tn MANY Crimes.

Arrested on suspicion of having start
ed several incendiary fires in dwellings
and apartment houses, in Philadelphia,
Mrs. Johanna Kelly broke down under
rigid questioning and confessed, the po-
lice say, telling the remarkable story that
she wanted not so much to see the en-
gincs as to look on when children and
women were being rescued from the burn
ing house. The mania to fire the places,
she said, seized her last December, and
try as she would. she could not resist
starting fires, and within ten days two
were started at 1895 Callowhill street, a
teDement house, Between December and
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-12-04
Doctor kills Himself.

DR.. o. s. Mills, aged 4S years, house
physician at the Columbus (Ohio) insane
asylum, left his room in q Gallipolis hotel
and going to the middle OF the city park
killed himself BY sending a bullet through
his head.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-12-04
Girl Pupils Flee for Lives.

While the forty girl pupils of ST. Chris
tina's school, Saratoga, N. Y, were at
breakfast a fire broke out in the laundry
and spread so rapidly that all were forced
to flee to ave their lives. The building
was damaged to the extent of $1,000. No
one was injured.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-12-04
life Convict Gets Pardon,

After sixteen years Imprisonment,
John Heise, a miner, aged 4S years, serv-
ing a life term for second-degree murder,
was the happy recipient of the Thanks
giving pardon at the hands of Governor
Harris of Ohio.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-12-04

April there were four fires at 252 North
Tenth street. In both placs there were a
number of dodgers, including many wom-
en- and children. The fact that the fires
at both places occurred only while Mrs.
Kelley lived there gave the fire marshal
his first clew. Mrs. Kelly has been a
hard-WOrkinc woman.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-12-04

err, a capitalist and a minister were pres
ent to plead for leniency, Palmer was
given the heaviest sentence, according to
the district attorneys record. ever melted
out to q postoffice letter thief in the fed
eral courts of Chicago. Palmer took his
.arraignment coolly, but after he had been
led from the room by court bailiffs he
broke down and wept.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-12-04

Three negroes threatened with lynch
ing at Tiptonville, TEMP. were tried i'm
mediately at a specially -alled session of
court, convicted and sentenced to death,
and the mob then executed them.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-12-04
Cation K Killed nv Train

Peter f. Hellwege of the cotton firm
of Peter e. Hellwege & Co. was run over
and killed by a railroad train at Elysian
Fields avenue and North Prior street,
New Orleans. Mr.. Hellwege was about
35 years of age.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-12-04
Bank at E1dred, Pa, su.pend.,

The Eldred Bank of Eldred, Pa, has
suspended. It is said the liabilities are
about 100000 and assets about $4,000.
Alleged overdrafts by an official of the
bank are said to have caused the suspen-
sion,
Williams news., 1908-05-16
DEATH OF WOMAN PIONEER

On the 5th of the present month. at San Bernardino, Cal. Mrs Eliza Smoot. surviving wife of the late William H. Smoot. departed this life at the ripe old age of 73 years. She had been in poor health for some time before her death, and for the three preceding weeks was very low.
 She leaves six children to mourn her death-William m H.. Robert and John Shoot; Mrs. Dixie Cone, Mrs. Clara A Johnson and Mrs. Laura Wbaley. A of her children were present at and attended her fun eral, which took place at San Der nardino, on the the 9th of this month
 Mrs. Smoot was one of the ear Hest pioneer women of this county She came with her husband fror Fresno, Cal, to Spring valley wenty miles east of Williams, i 1875. We of the present time can rot truly realize the hardships tha' 'eset the "early timers" and thos. Hho made the frontier ha abitab Strong, patient and courageous they pore the privations of pioneer lift uncomplainingly and did thei simple duty. They were exemplars ,f honesty and fair dealing, anc the memory of the wives, who left nome and kindred to share witt the husband the hardships of bor- Ter life, testify the highest ideals pf loyalty.
 Mrs. Shoot was one of these. Peace to her ashes.
 Mrs. Shoot was model neigh DOT, and leaves hehind her onl, friends, who will be deeply grieved to learn of her decease.
Williams news., 1908-05-16
A LITTLE INFORMATION

As there seems to be much lack If information on the subject of the franchise for the water works sys- em that is to be voted on a. the coming election, the following ex- olanation of some of the points i- made for the purpose of acquaint- ing the people on the matter.
 The franchise asked for is not an exclusive franchise, as some con- tend that 1t is. The council can grant as many of this kind as there Ire persons to ask for them, pro vding the same procedure is gon. trough as is being gone through with the one on which the vote ie be taken. Some are disposed t." oe against the granting of the frar. 'hise. for the reason that no rates gre specified as to what shall b. 'harged for the water.
 The council has the authority to regulate the rates, and that matter will be taken care of if the fran chise is granted.
 At this time it would he impossi- ble to state what the rates would )e, as it is not known as to what he system will cost, but inasmuch IS the council has the right tu regulate the rates, the argument It l poor one, for if the people shoulo 'arry by their vote, and the councli would be fully set forth in the fran .hlSe. Much of the most bitter op- position is based on the argument hat Smith wants to get the fran .hise and then sell IL out and make d few dollars; and admitting this to be true, aud we do not believe l. s, how would the town suffer from ihis act2 If anyone thought enough to buy this franchise they would not put good money in it and then let it lie idle; and if they should let it lie idle, the town would still not be any worse off than it is at he present tiue, as the council could grant another franchise t. any one that would ask for it, pro vide1 the people voted for them 10 do SO.
 The town is not in any manner tied up with this franchise should it be granted. The council has the right to regulate the rates, and if he franchise should he granted the town stands better chance of having a sufficient supply of good water than they ever have had. or that they are likely to have for many years to come.
Williams news., 1908-05-16
WILLIAMS WILL CELEBRATE
 ON THE GLORIOUS FOURTH

At the mass meeting at the opera hruse Tuesday night called for the purpose of organizing for Fourth nf July celebration, it was decided 10 have big celebration in Will jams this year. and judging from 1he line up of the various commit tees. nothing will be left undore in he way of getting up attractions and in making preparations. De spite the b 2 snow storm, repre- sentative lot of business men were present at the meeting and en thuaiasm ran high.
 R, s People took the chair tenn porarily, and after making a few explanatory remarks, bri' fly out ined the general purpose of q Fourth of July celebration, and
 ointed out in very conclusive manner how celebration here this year would benefit the town. MT. i'eeple related personal expert
 nee along these lines that demon 'trated conclusively the fact that if Williams expects to make any lecided steps forward her business nen will have to take the initiative in all steps that have for their pur- pose the forwarding of the inter asts of the town, and added that now was the time to begin by get ting up Fourth of July celebra- ton that would be an advertise 'nent for the town and display the enterprise that exists here.
 Motions were then declared to be in order. and it was moved and seconded that J B Jones be made permanent chairman. and this mo- ton was carried unanimously. Mir. Jones requested that permanent secretary be elected, and George Edgar was chosen to act in that ..apacity.
 In answer to a suggestion, R. S. People read list of names com posing the various mittees. which had been previously arranged ny number of the most enthusi- astic citizens. The list proved sat lsfactory to the meeting. and it was decided to appoint the citizens named to serve on the various com nittees, as follows:
 Executive Committee-Ben. F. |weetwood, A. T. Cornish. Wm. IcCov, F. O Polson. J. s. Amund- sen, A. Miller, w E. Howard, w. r Dermont, A. Lindstrom. c. Len ,han. J Caufman, J A. Johnson, leo Barney, c. c. Hutchinson. H.
 tray, k. Perrin, H. Victor, Chas. Johnson. E. Langin, J, J Giison, John Hill, Dr, RounsevilIe. Dr. P.
Williams news., 1908-05-16
Pardoned by Acting Governor Page

Auditor Sims Ely aud Citizen Member J. J. Riggs. of the terri torial board of control, this week recon mended to Acting Governo, John H. Page the parole of Carl MittelhOltz sent to the penitrntiarN from this county April 4, 1906 for Il term of six years. The parole was issued immediately. Mittel holtz will be remembered as the Hungarian, who with his brother and another Hungarian. landed here, and after drinking heavily. went outside the town limits with his companion and fought over th' possession of some money. and which resulted in charges of rob- bery being preferred against Nit seiholtz Judge Sloan and District Attorney Ashurst advised the board to recommend the parole, declaring that Mitttelholts had been amply punished.
Williams news., 1908-05-16

A. Meliek. Dr c D Ieffries pr. Baker. F. l.. Moore, John Olson. J. Blum berg.
 Finance Com mmittee-Ben Sweet wood. J. s. Amundsen. A. Miller Advertising Cnmmittee-F. l.. Moore, w. E Howard, Chas Lind Strom. J Caufman, Dr. Baker.
 Transportation Committee - H. Victor. Chas. Joh' son, Dr. Roun- seville, c. C. Hutchinson.
 Reception C"mmittee-Wm. F. Dermont. A. T Cornish. Joe Blum herg, E. Perrin. A. Lindstrom
 Grand Stand Committee-John Hill, E Lsngin, B F. Sweetwood, Joe Blumherg
 Program Committee-J. S. Am undsen. Dr Jeffriea. F. L Moore.
 Base Ball Committee-Ben F. Sweetwood. Wm Mccoy. A. Miller, ]. g. Amundsen. w. E Howard.
 Race Committee-A. Miller, w. F. Dermont, Aug Lindstrom. A. T. Cornish.
 Barbecue and Frontier Sports J. A. Johnson. Geo Barney, Jacob Caufman, w. T. Lee, w. H. Camp bell.
 Shooting Tourna ment Com mittes pr. Melick. J. H. Hudson, J. D.. Raudebaugh. H. A. Hicks.
 Street Sports-Dr. Bonneville, E. Langin, John Olson, Dr. Baker, J. s. Amundsen.
 Parade Committee-F. O. Pol son, E. Langin, J. J. Gilson. w. E. Howard, H. Gray. Dr Melick.
 Indian Committee (track and street)-Dr. Rounseville. Chae. J. Johnson, E. Lanein, Geo Edgar.
 Music and Dance-H. Victor, w. E. Howard, Dr. Baker.
 It was moved and seconded that the committees named by MT. Tee pie he appointed as a whole. The motion carried.
 Fireworks was talked over, but the matter was laid on the table.
 It was moved and seconded that we celebrate on July 8 and 4. The motion carried.
 It was moved and seconded that the secretary write to the Flagstaff board of trade inviting co-opera tion in our celebration this year and asking their help, as they may ex- pect from us should they celebrate next year.
 After few more suggestions on several questions. Mir J. B Jones called q meeting of the 6nancs committee for the evening of May p. at S:3O pm, in Judge Steeves' uffice.
 The meeting then adjourned.
Williams news., 1908-05-16
HAIR BREADTH ESCAPE

Last Sunday. by nose. the Williams base ball team saved heir reputation by one run.
 It was live ball game. Both tines pulled off some good plays md not a few doules were made This is what we want in ha Il team.
 There was great improvement in Ill players (even Adolpb) over the .ame of two weeks ago. With a little more practice they should put ID a good article of ball.
 Following was the lineup:
Williams news., 1908-05-16

even had fair support the score would have been different
 The heavy hitting of Adolph was quite puzzle to the pitcher, and Adolph did sure hit the ball, for the score keeper gave him credit for three hits; also Joe Dnvle's old time swat was great He tried hsrd 10 lay the pitcher out by knocking him down hv hatt+d hall
 Joe Pessick is pitching good ball and great things are expected of him in the game with Flagstaff tomorrow.
 The game tomorrow will be called It 2 o'clock D. m. sharp.
Williams news., 1908-05-16

A high wind with somewhat of twist to it visited this section Fri day afternoon of last week. A big pine tree over near the saw mill was blown down on to small house, smashing it. Fortunately. the house was vacant. The south end of the new round house was also considerably dama ged, and the skyIight torn off the bank building, at the same time.
Williams news., 1908-05-16
For Alderman

hereby announce myself candidate for the office of Alderman of the Town of Williams, Arizona. subject to the will of the voters at the town election to be held Monday, May g, 1908.
 J. c. SIMMONS.
Williams news., 1908-05-16
For Supervisor of Streets

hereby announce myself as candidate for Supervisor of Streets of the Town of Williams Arizona, subject to the will of the voters at tn, town election to be held Monday, May 25, 1908.
 HENRY D. RITTER.
Williams news., 1908-05-16
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS Town Election, Monday, May 5, 1908
For Town rIarshaI

Thereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Marshal of the Town of Williams Arizona, subject to the will of the voters at the town election to be held Monday, May g, 1908.
 CHAS. $. PATTERSON.
Williams news., 1908-05-16
For Town Marshal

hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Marshal of the Town of Williams, Arizona, subject to the will of the voters al the town election to be held Monday, May 25 1c0S
 ORIE T. SMITH.
Williams news., 1908-05-16
For Town Clerk

I hereby announce myself as candidate foI the office of Clerk of the Town of Williams subject to the will of the voters at the tow election to be held Monday May 25, 190S
 H. A. HICKS
Williams news., 1908-05-16
For Town Clerk.

hereby announce myself as a candidate foI the office of Clerk of the Town of Williams, subject to the will of the voters at the towi' election to be held Monday, May 9, 1908.
 HENRY L. APHOLD.
Williams news., 1908-05-16
For Town narshaI

I hereby announce myself as candidate for the office of marshal of the Town of Williams, Arizona subject to tn. will of the voters at the town election to be held Monday, May 18th, 1908.
 JI VANZANDT
Williams news., 1908-05-16
For Town Marshal

l hereby announce myself as candidate for the office of Marshal of the Town of Williams, Arizona, subject to the will of the voters at the town election to be held Monday, May g. 1908.
 ALLEN STRICKLIN.
Williams news., 1908-05-16
For Supervisor of Streets

I hereby announce myself as a candidate foI Supervisor of Streets of the Town of Williams. subject to the will of the voters at the town election to be held Monday, May 18th. 1908
 ESAU LAMB
Williams news., 1908-05-16
For Town r1arshaI

I hereby announce myself candidate for the office of Marshal of the Town of Williams Arizona subject to the will of the voters at tn town election to be held Monday, May 9, 1908
 J. E.. GILSON.
Williams news., 1908-05-16
For Town Harshal

hereby announce myself as candidate fo' the office of marshal of the Town of Williams. Arizona, subject to the will of the voters at tn. town election to be held Monday, May 9, 1908. IRWIN L. SANDERS
Williams news., 1908-05-16

The score was 12 toll. and would nave been much sualler but for the gale of wind that was. blowing all through the game, which made it very hard to throw ball.
 The game was arranged. hv player of the regular team. Fly pick ing up few base ball spirants and taking catcher from. the reg ular team they made an, excellent showing Great credit is due to the battery of the losinj, team for the fine work they did. Had they
Williams news., 1908-05-16

"Pat" Doupherty, of Ash Fork. has been appointed to take charge of the Santa Fe reading room at Seligman. to fill the vacancy caused by the death of John Sugars.
Williams news., 1908-05-16

RESOURCES Lumbering Stockraising ....Mining....
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-06-19
TWICKENHAM.

Famous as the Abode of Many
English Literary Giants.
The place to which the lover of Eng
his steps Is Twickenham. No other
small town can boast of having been
the residence and beloved abode OF so
many famous literary lights. With it
are associated the immortal names OF
Pope, Horace Walpole, Swift, Gay,
Lady Wortley Montagu, Gibson, Bos-
we'll, johnson, Tennyson and Dickens.
Surely this is enough to make any
place doubly immortal! Twickenham
was we'll nicknamed by Horace Wal
pole the Baiae, or Tivoli, Of England,
for it has truly been to London what
Baiae was to ancient Rome indeed, in
a far higher degree. The big red brick
house in Montpelier road where Alfred
Tennyson lived for so many years Of
his earlier married life was the one in
which many of his earlier poems were
written. There his son Lionel, the Sec
ond Lord Tennyson, was born, and
there the author Of "Idylls" entertained
many of his literary friends and &C.
quaintances. That house should surely
be sacred to all lovers of English lit
erature, which saw the dawn of I'm Me-
moriam," which witnessed those de-
lightful gatherings graced by Tenny-
son, Hallan and kindred spirits within
it's walls. It is to-day called "Tenny-
son House" -Westminster Gazette.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-06-19
An Ant Comparison.

When Alb del Hakk was poor he was
one day travelling across a weary plain,
SAYS the author Of Life in Morocco
and was very hungry. So he came to
the house Of the Widow Zaidah, who
was also poor; but when he made
known his want she set before him two
hard-boiled eggs, all the food there was
in her house.
Later, when Alb del Hakk lived in
Marakesh and was very rich. Meludi,
the lawyer, disliking him, persuaded
the Widow Zaidah to sue him for the
eggs; but not for the eggs alone, for
they would have become two chickens,
which in time would have so multiplied
that the whole fortune Of Alb del Hakk
would not now pay for them. When
the case came to trial the rich man was
not in court.
"Why is the defendant not herew
demanded the judge.
''My lord" said his attorney, "he Is
gone to SOW boiled BEANS"
Boiled beans?"
Boiled beans, my lord"
SIS he mad"'
''He is very wise, my lord"
''Thou mockest"
Surely, my lord, If hard-boiled eggs
can be Matched, boiled beans will
grow"
The suit was promptly dismissed,
with costs to the plaintiff.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-06-19
FIRE LOSS IS HEAVY.
Two Plants in Layton Park Attacked
by Flames-Damage Is
$4,000,

MILWAUKEE,, Wis, June 10, 1908.
Fire in the manufacturing district at
Layton park destroyed two frame build
ings Sunday afternoon at 4:3O o'clock,
the pattern shop Of the Nortmann-Duff-
Ike Foundry company, and the adjacent
enameling plant of the Rumble Manufac-
turing company. The fire loss is placed
covered by insurance.
The fire started. it is thought, from
an explosion in the enameling plant,
one-story frame structure, 200 feet long
and SO feet wide. The watchmen start
ed a stream of water on the fire, but
with little effect The city fire depart
ment was telephoned to and soon had
stream directed on the fire, but the
pressure was low, and by the time they
had arrived the Rumble building was in
ruins
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-06-19

lain against the wood. The realization
was instantaneous that no common hand
had wrought this work.
The figure was that of a grown girl
Soronia-and the attitude of expectancy
brought out queerly the graceful and ar
dent lines of her figure. A wreath of
blossoms was entwined in her hair, ano
an old French urn hung from her hand.
The sketch seemed to be series of happy
after-thoughts, with not line too much.
AS he studied it, with interest and Curl
osity, Constable became conscious of low
voices in the court behind. He arose,
with no idea of stealth, and stepped to
the rear door.
Soronia and Hayden Breen were stand
ing close together in the denser shade at
the far end of the court. The song birds
were stilled in the torrid noon. The
girls profile, bewitching thing wrought
of animated gold, was upturned to the
eyes of Breen, and she was listening with
soulful intent. Shy Soronia, mistress Of
the shadows, was called from her hiding
place at last to hearken unto the whis-
perings of an American. Her heart SEEM
ed to wait upon his words.
watcher. His feelings were strange in
deed There was nobility in the figure
of Breen, standing there among the huge
banana leaves The watcher withdrew.
The sketch upon the table reminded him
that Soronia had revived the art, long
buried. Perhaps the vivid maiden had
revived as we'll the lost youth of the
world-jaded one Constable departed.
The sky had become overcast. Pelee's
cone was not visible from the streets. A
sharp detonation cleaved the darkening
air, and from the shut houses the answer
issued, an answer partly stifed, but vib-
rant with fright--the quavering cries of
age and childhood, sharp, low screams
from the mothers, the sullen undertone Of
men. A subdued drumming came from
the north now, completing the tossing
currents of sound in the streets. All this
was rubbed out instantaneously by Sc
ries of thunder crashes. A deluge of ash
complicated the shroud of monday, and
the curse of sulphur pressed down. The
highways filled magically with crying.
crouching, gray-lipped throng.
The American was running through the
burned, poisoned air. A woman stretched
out her hands to him as he passed. A
mulatto youth fell in at his heels. Others
followed. The white man was the sub
limation of fight. Down the terraces to
the Rue Victor Hugo the runners made
their way, augmented as an avalanche
gains weight and impetus. At the main
thoroughfare, the seemingly maddened
leader turned toward the Morne dOrange,
and staggered up the slope toward the
plantation house.
Ito be continued.)