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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-02-28

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worse the itch. Try Doan's Ointment.
1t cures piles, eczema, any skin itching
All druggists sell it.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-02-28


Another "whselk'' at Primary Question.
The Courier takes another
"whack' at the primary ques-
ton, and in it's last issue asks
the Northerner some questions
which it undoubtedly thinks are
"corkers." 1t must not be for
gotten that the Courier is dem
ocratic organ, eager for repub-
lican defeat, and if by its sophis-
try it can aid in deluding the re-
publicans of this county into
adopting a nominating system
which will weaken the party and
make it's downfall easier, then it
will certainly do so. The Courier
is not advocating primary reform
for the democrats, but seems
very solicitous about its adop-
ton by the republicans, and the
fact that it is anxious for the re-
publicans to adopt it, certainly
does not spring from a desire to
keep the republican party in
power. Now as to the COurier's
questions:
"Does the Northerner honestly believe
that an intelligent people will desert all
others and rally around one weak and
undesirable candidate aud nominate
him?"
The Northerner calls atten-
ton to the nomination and defeat
of Mr.. Wesselius for mayor of
Grand Rapids. In the republi-
can primary Mr.. Wesselius re-
ceived about so per cent of the
vote cast for candidates for
mayor An "intelligent people
were "rallying around one weak
and undesirable candidate. They
we're "rallying around number
Der of desirable candidates, and
while an ''intelligent people"
were hopelessly divided in the
primary, with no chance to make
a second choice, Mr. Wesselius
was nominated by small minor
ity- and defeated at the polls by
the democrats. This is the kind
of primary reform that the Dem
ocratic Courier desires the repub-
lican party to adopt in this
county.
The Courier further asks:
docs the Northerner distrust the
ability Of the rank and file of its own
party?
Does the Northerner consider that a
few men in county conventions have
more wisdom and better judgment than
all its party combiuedf"
Was the party wisdom" and
Judgment" combined in the
specific case just mentioned?
Was not the frank and file de-
0feated?
This is not an isolated case. 1t
is a result which SO often follows
a primary that the Courier is so
very anxious to see it adopted by
Van Buren, republicans.
"Normal republican majorities in Van
Buren county range from 1900 to 5000,
but only few years ago one of our
county officials pulled through with less
than 100 majority. tie was not a weak
or undesirable candidate"
Certainly not This paragraph
refers to w. j. Thomas, who was
elected sheriff in 1898-ten years
ago. In the spring of '97 the
democrats elected majority of
the board of supervisors, and
polled an average majority over
the republicans on township
tickets of about. 500. In the
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-02-28

New York's Theatrical Business.
In a dramatic seaton New York city
averages CTS different plays and
changes in bills.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-02-28
ADVERTISING RATES.

ADVERTISING RATES.
Display advertising, rates furnished on appii-
cation.
Classified advertising, three lines or lees, IS
cents. All over that number, cents per line
extra.
Gard of thanks 25 cents each.
Obituary. poetry and resolutions, s cents .
line.
Notices of births, deaths marriages will be
printed free as news matter
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-02-28
Another "whaek" at Primary Question.

VILLAGE REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-07

giving three months in which to finish
the assessment
The personal tax levy for the fiscal year
1909 is estimated at $4,000
Report on Public Utilities.
Under the direction of the Commissions
ers the assessors Office prepared q de-
tailed statement upon the subject OF the
taxation Of public utility corporations in
the District of Columbia. In order to de-
termine whether these corporations are
fully assessed under the law. The fol-
lowing summary OF the statement shows
the taxes assessed against such corpora
tons in the District of Columbia for the
year ended June 30 1903:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-07

Aggregate ........................$6 Tic, 36l.u
This amount is $3.50. $500 greater than
was collected during the last fiscal year
ending June 80, 1907.
The real estate tax continues to be col.
lected with great effectiveness. the aver.
age balance of unpaid realty taxes for
the last twenty years being less than
$4,000 a year. In view Of the fact that
much of this unpaid balance charged
against the collector was levied over
twenty years ago. 1t is a question whether
the District Is not barred from its collec-
ton by lapse Of time. This seems to
have been the view taken In July, 1901.
when a revision was made which elimis
mated tax charges prior to 1880.
1t is also important that an amendment
to the tax-sale law should be enacted
which will allow the return to the COL
lector's office Of the report Of tax sales
filed with the recorder of deeds for
record.
The collection Of personal taxes in sr.
rears has been prosecuted with persist.
ence and energy. 50 that the ofioe -
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The police department of the District
of Columbia has maintained that high
standard of faithful and efficient conduct
| which has established it in the confidence
of the community and won for it high
reputation in other cities: and in this
connection the Commissioners are not I'M
mindful of the honor conferred upon the
superintendent of the department, Maj.
, Sylvester, and the government which he
represents. in his selection for the tenth
successive term as president of the Inter-
national Police Association.
The growth of the city, which has been
phenomenal during the past few years,
has entailed upon the police force much
additional labor and although compare
lively few crimes Of the higher magnitude
were recorded here during the year. the
necessity for an increased force becomes
daily more apparent. The police territory
embraces nearly seventy square miles and
includes a very large number of villages
and subdivisions outside of the cities OF
Washington and Georgetown, each Of
these localities requiring police protection
After deducting the several details and
post assignments. such as the location Of
policemen at Takoma and other villages
only los men remain available for day
patrol service and 20S for nighttime Even
10 OBTAIN TINS NUMBER It Is necessary
to utilize reserve members of the force,
who are thus required to perform con-
tinuous duty at times assigned for rest.
Under these embarrassing conditions It IL
a matter Of considerable difficulty for the
police force to perform all the work
assigned to 1t in thorough manner. It
is creditable to the force that general good
order has prevailed throughout the Dis
trict and that with the exception Of petty
thefts. there has been no epidemic Of
crime.
The results accomplished by the District
police force are presented in the COM
parative tables prepared by the census
bureau of the United States, government.
For instance, for all offenses the number
of arrests made In the District Of Column
bia for 10000 population was 1.O07.O5: in
Cleveland. 5000: Buffalo. 648.O2; Gin
cinnati, ~; Milwaukee, 217.O4; Newark,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-07
Award Of Trophy Flag.

In 1900 the Commissioner having imme-
date supervision of the fire department
offered a trophy flag to be awarded an
nually to the company making the best
appearance upon inspection and having
the best discipline record for the year.
This award has been made annually BY
committees Of citisens. chiefly composed
given much time to the personal exam
ination Of the fire stations. and It is be-
lieved that their labors have been fruitful
in stimulating the men to better service
The companies obtaining the nag up to
date are:
1900 Engine Company No. s. c.. A.
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of weights and measures deposited with
the collector of taxes. District of Column
bia, amounted to $25,5596 60; expenditures,
$14.257.35: net receipts, $11.3O2.2S an in
crease of s845.62 over the net receipts for
1907
The total collections Of the Office, In
Guiding the fees Of the inspectors of lum-
Der, wood and fiour. retained by them
for their services, amounted to $50 314 -.
A comparison Of the receipts for 1908,
amounting to $40. 559.63, with the receipts
for 1908. the first year the sealer had SUI
pervision OF the divisions hereinbefore
mentioned. shows an increase Of $61n.11
The receipts for the inspection Of scales,
weights and measures amounted to
Sc. O0692. The Inspections numbered o.
$751; exceeding the number for the previous
year by 2.283. There were condemned and
destroyed 66 spring-balance scales, IS
counter scales. 81 weights. 81 liquid meas
ures and ITS dry measures. One hun
dred and seventy-four scales were con-
demned for repair. Inspections for the
several departments Of the United States
government numbered $50, for the Dis
trict Of Columbia 81. comparison with
the report Of operations for 1907 shows q
decrease Of 20 in the number of scales
weights and measures condemned and de-
stroyed. Seventy-five cases were present
ed to the Police Court for violation of the
weights and measures law q decrease of
81 In the number for the preceding year,
and fines to the amount Of $776 were i'm
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The board makes special note Of the
growing increase Of temporary commit
ments to its care. reaffirms it's opinion
that in the best interests of the chill
dren, temporary commitments should
be made only for temporary emergen-
cies," and asks that the Congress be re-
quested to incorporate the following
provisions In acts relating to the board
viz: mo temporary commitment of
children's guardians shall be made ex-
cept in cases Of emergency nor for a
period of more than six months"
The great Importance of it's work In
providing for their adequate super
vision there is urged by the board, as
Is also its need Of an increased force of
competent placing officers sufficient to
perform this service to the extent de-
manded by its supreme Importance. In
this connection attention Is directed to
the fact that the rate of compensation
now authorized for placing officers is
insufficient and 1t Is again pointed out
that the total expenditures Of the board
might be largely diminished il more
could be paid for administrative force.
especially In the employment Of addi-
tional placing officers. Increased cleri-
cal force Is needed to keep the required
records also an accountant in relation
to maintenance funds required from
the act of March 3. 1901. and funds
arising from the assessments provided
for by the compulsory support act of
March %, 1906.
The board urges temporary provision
for the care OF colored feeble minded
children. pending the establishment by
and within the District of Columbia for
a training school for its feeble minded
persons. which is anticipated as a press
ing necessity. This humane and essen
Io1
important, as there IL now no available
place for the proper care OF colored
feeble-minded children, except such as
can be provided In private homes.
Locomotives and the Smoke Law.
The Commissioners recommend that
the smoke law be extended to cover
locomotive engines. which were omit
ted when 1t was enacted. The railroads
operating within the District Of Column
bit since the Commissioners flrst made
this recommendation considerably re-
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vance0 to the dtSburStng Onfcer on &C.
count Of the various appropriations. trust
$50 in number
The increased space and improved ia
cilities afforded by the new District build
ing, the installation of modern hreproof
vault and a burglar-proof safe to protect
funds on hand. the bonding of the entire
oflicial and clerical force together with
a close audit by the District auditor and
a final review by the United States Treas
ury ofiicials, all operate toward the com
plete protection Of the Districts inter-
ests In the disbursement Of its money.
Every effort is made by the disbursins
Office to expedite the payment of mer-
chants annd contractors bills against
the District. after the vouchers have been
approved by the District auditor. as well
as to promptly pay the salaries Of the
more than 5000 employees Of the District,
whose pay days are distributed among
thirteen days Of each month.
Increase in Taxable Property.
1911 has been completed annd shows an
increase Of 81. 265.940 over the ASSESS
ment Of 1908. The board Of review has
endeavored to adjust the inequalities of
former assessments. a. well as to comply
with the law requiring ttwo-thirds val
ne Of all property. While many inequali-
ties still exist. the board has accomplished
much toward their elimination, and hopes
to further reduce this cause Of complaint
In the next assessment. >
In connection herewith the Commission
ers renew their recommendation for a
change OF law. SO that the board Of equal
ization and review shall continue In ses-
sion from the first Monday in January
to the first Monday In April. which will
give ample time for appeals and also
allow the board to more thoroughly in
vestigate matter presented by appellants
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-07-16
KERN STRONG
CANDIDATE
Indianapolis Republican Says
Democrats Acted
" is e y.

Judge Al Wishard, a leading
lawyer and Republican politician
of Indianapolis 3eclare1 / that the
Denver convention never dis
played better judgement at any
stage of it's deliberations than
when John w. Kern of Indiana
was put on the ticket with Will
liam J. Bryan.
Il have known John ". Kern
for years, continued Judge
Wishard, "and no man in the
state is held in higher esteem by
all the people regardless of polit-
tical prejudices. He is a clear
and honest thin er, a safe coun-
cellor and always a man of his
word. Although his participa-
tions in public life are compara-
lively limited as an office-hoider,
his record is unimpeachable. His
private life is likewise beyond
reproach. He will pull up the
ticket in Indiana stronger than
any man the Democrats might
have nominated. "
Although Judge Wishard
thinks Taft and Sherman will
carry Indiana by so, 900, he pre-
diets the election Of the entire
state Democratic ticket. He
even goes so far as to predict a
Democratic Legislature. The
Democratic candidate for COVER
nor, Col. Tom Marshall, is, in
Judge Wishard's opinion, invinc-
IDLY strong and viii win beyond
a doubt. Judge Wishard has
been prominent in Indiana poll
tics for years. having twice man
aged Nice-President Fairbank' S
Senatorial campaigns.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-07-16
THE BOYS IN TAN
LEFT FOR TEXAS
Last Night at $50 in Charge
Of Captain Winslow-Will
Remain Twenty Days.

Last night at $50 the special
train bearing the soldier boys of
the state to Leon Springs. Tex.
for a twenty days encampment,
pulled out of Prescott with SO
soldiers and three officers of Co.
M, End regiment aboard. Com
panies from Beebe, Dardanelle,
Paris, Eldorado and Little Rock
were already aboard and when
the Prescott boys entered the
train here it swelled the total to
BOG men and As officers.
This detachment of the guard
was in command of Col. R. M.
Pierson of Little Rock. The SOL
diers were very orderly when
they reached here as Col. Pier
son ordered the lights out and
men in their hunks at 9 o'clock.
The expense for carrying the
soldier boys from Prescott to
Leon Springs will reach nearly
81, 900, the railroad mileage alone
being 949.16 while the mileage
for all the companies of the state
will aggregate the neat sum of
SO, 027.
They will be two nights and
one day on the road and will no
doubt be thoroughly tired before
they reach camp. Ten pieces of
5aggage, containing the tents
and paraphanelia for making
camp was carried with the COM
pany. The boys have the assur-
ance Of being we'll fed for three
negro cooks were carried along
to look after the interests of the
inner man, chief among them be-
ing 'Rastus, who is a master in
the culinary art.
Besides the special train that
passed here there are two more
from different sections OF the
state, and today they are speed
ing through Texas. When all of
the Arkansas lads are assembled
they will number 733 men and
108 officers.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-07-16
THINKS WADE'S
AL|BI IS PROVEN
Police Now Charge Archie
Bannister With The
Crime.

Hot Springs, July 14.-Accept-
ing the belieJ that r. G. Wade's
alibi at Lawton, Okla, will re-
move him from suspicion in the
murder of Mrs. Ada Riechers,
Frank P. Riechers this afternoon
wired to Chicago, employing
Pinkerton's aid in solving the
question as to who murdered his
wife and Kidnapped the girl.
The police now believe Archie
Bannister committed the crime
but they have no defnate proof.
There is less evidence in the case
tonight than ever before.
Archie Bannister is under ar
rest at Shreveport, La. the sus-
pected murderer of Mrs. Riech-
ers. He gave the name of Mar
shall Leach and appears to be
laboring under some mental
trouble. He will be held pend
ing instructions from Hot
Springs.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-07-16
NOTICE.

The F. E. and C. u. of Amer
lea will have a speaker to address
the people of Nevada county at
the following time and places:
Holly Springs, July "a, 10 a. m.
Laneburg, 8 p. m.
Prescott, 70, III a. m.
Bushy Creek, - op. m.
Invitations are extended to all.
Each neighborhood will make
such arrangements as they think
best. w. E. marsh,
w. J. Thompson,
Elk. Committee.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-07-16
|TTLf ROCK
| NEWS BUDGET
Inns Gathered at the State
Eapital By the Picayune's
representative

Little Rock, July Is. There is
lawful dullness about the state
|lse and courts today. Attor-
\ General Kirby, Land Com
ssioner Coffman, Superintead-
! of Public Instruction Cook
4 Treasurer Yates being the
\ ones on service at the state
kse. Governor Pindall is at
kansas City; Auditor Moore
i his home in Enders; Com
Esioner Tucker and Secretary
Ewig are IN their way home
m the Denver convention. All
ges in the courts are on d va
: Jon, and even a large portion
fhe constable force have gone
(ing.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-07-16

will play a double header with
the fast Tennesseeans. Eastman
and Neuer are scheduled to do
the twirling for Little Rock and
Hess and Duggan for Nashville.
Little Rock won yesterday 4 to !.
and the game Monday was a tie
3--3 in l3 innings. Hart fannt d
nine men yesterday and allo ved
but 8 hits. Hunter was hit for
9 safeties.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-07-16

There have been fishermen
and there have been fishermen
who have gone out from tow n
but it was left to Master Harris
Bryant to take the premium. He
went fishing yesterday on Gar
land Creek and landed a trout
that weighed Z pounds. His
father, J. A. Bryan, exhibited
the head in town this morning
and he could put his closed fist
in it's mouth.
A. w. Newth and wife return
ed last night from a weeks trip
through Clark and Pike coun-
ties.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-07-16

j, H. Harrod, one of the Big
Four delegates from Arkansas to
the Denver convention, has re-
turned and says Arkansas held
its head as high and voted as
hard for Bryan as any delegation
present. He i as convinced that
Bryan will win as he was Of the
nomination of George w. Dona-
ghey for governor.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-07-16

bke Miller, charged with
|bting ". L, Smink, a young
} Of the city some months
and dangerously >wounding
may not live to be tried for
crime, Several of the Miller
fhers have died of consump-
and yesterday afternoon
( Miller had a hemorrhage of
lungs. 1t was his first one
very severe. Miller became
respondent after it was
and expressed a belief that
phi go rapidly, as his brothers
done. Miller has been in
ole for his hardness with a
or several different occas-
He was one of the leaders
Ne Jail delivery at the Pulas-
penty Jail several weeks ago.
was recaptured at Boone
after being out four weeks.
now out on bond.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-07-16
GALE.

Farmers are needing rain.
Miss Kate Greer and her two
bothers of DeLeon, Tex. ARE Wis.,
iting relatives around Gale this
week.
Will Irwin and family of Bluff
City, visited Saturday and Sun.
day at Will Honea's.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. p. Westmore-
land of this place will leave fol
Weatherford, Tex, on Wednes.
day.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-07-16
YNU WILL NEVER REGRET

Helping others.
Living a clean life.
Paying your debts.
Keeping your promises.
Being courteous always.
Apologizing for wrongdoing.
Speaking sympathetic word.
Putting a bride on your tongue
Treating competitors gener-
ously.
Doing what you know to be
right.
Thinking about the cleanest
things.
Refusing 20 do questionable
thing
Giving a lift to the fellow that s
down.
Keeping the cleanest yard in
in town.
Being ION the square" with
everyone.
Having patience with cranky
customers.
Shutting your ears to smutty
stories.
Yielding to the impulse to dc
a good deed.
Declining to do foolish thing
because competitors do it.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-07-16
s:s.W.C.T T.U.
~ ffrS. Jennie Cdrr ptiman,
Editor.
REV. ]. N. JESSUP is CONING.

Friday evening, the 18th, the
above named gentleman and lee
turer, will occupy the Methodist
church.
The man and his work merit
a large attendance and we ap-
peal to the citizenship of Pres
colt to extend to him the cordial
greeting he so justly deserves.
Let us give him a full attend
ance.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-07-16
NOVEL CASE BEFORE
SUPREME COURT
Des Moines Life Insurance
Company Contests
2 a y m e n t.

Little Rock, July, l5.-Should
a man be barred from the bene-
fits of a life insurance policy if
he likes his toddy. yet disclaims
the use af liquor W. en- answer
ing the questions propounded to
him by the examiners, is the
question the Supreme court is
now called upon to solve. H. P.
Clay. as administrator of the es-
tate of w. E. Vinson, brought
suit against the Des Moines Life
Insurance Co., to collect policy
of 81. 600 carried by the deceased.
The insurance company answer
ed that in securing the policy,
Vinson had informed the exam
iner that he did not drink, had
never been addicted to the habit
and never expedited to be any
thing else but a teetotler as long
as he lived; which statement was
untrue, for Vinson drank freely
and often to excess. The case
was tried in the Pulaski circuit
court, and a judgement for the
full amount was rendered in fav-
or Of the plaintiff. The appeal
was lodged in the Supreme court
yesterday.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-07-16
Pen.
-
Pa ste and
Scissors.

Teacher" Mary, if my given
age is thirty years, how would
you find my birthday?'
Mary, promptly Add five to
the given age, and subtract the
result from 1908.
Pride is moral insanity. "
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-07-16

e officials of the State Nor
Board are today in Conway
ctlng the new normal school
erected there. Those who
from Little Rock were G.
ook. Treasurer Yates and D.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-07-16

For Picnic Lunches, cakes,
fruits, sandwiches and canned
goods at Howard Terry's. Phone
200.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-07-16
10 The PUBLIC.

The singing school will begin
at Blevins August 3 and will
continue 20 days. Tuition $500.
Pro-. Erwin, Teacher.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1908-07-16
LITTLE ROCK 4, NASHVILLE /.

THE Travellers meeting
Nashville, a team high
er up the ladder than
they are, continue their
journey upward just the
same. and this afternoon