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The Carlisle independent., 1909-12-16
ELLIS PLEADS GUILTY
MANSLAuGHTER AGREED UPON
 BY OPPOSING COUNSEL.
Judge Lea Ordered Slayer of Willis Examined by Physicians Be-
 fore Passing Sentence.

Little Rock.-After jury had III vain voted repeatedly to convict w. Y. Ellis of manslaughter for the Kill ing of N. P. Willis in the circuit court room at this place, the defend ant appeared in court Saturday ana asked that he be sentenced to the state penitentiary on a charge Of vol untary manslaughter.
 This action on the part of Elils was prearranged by attorneys for the state and the defense, and brought little or no surprise to the general public.
 Before Ellis entered his plea, Jas. A. Gray, one of the attorneys stated that the matter had been gone into very carefully by counsel, and that it was agreed upon as the best course when all circumstances and condi- tions were considered.
 Roy D. Campbell, prosecuting at torney, said that in agreeing to ac- cept the plea he had taken into con sideration the various ballots voted by the jury, and that the additional heavy expense to the county was al so considered.
 When Ellis stated to the court that 1t was his desire to enter a plea Of guilty to a charge of voluntary man. slaughter, Judge Lea briefly discuss ed the case and called attention to the fact that the minimum punish ment is two years in the state pen itentiary, and the maximum sentence seven years. T have never intima- ted to anyone what the punishment would be, and I do not intimate it now," said Judge Lea. You are al liberty to reconsider and withdraw the plea.''
 It was then that the proceedings approached a spectacular phase, and the accused man who had wielded a revolver in the temple of justice with deadly effect but few months before, repeated to the court that it was his desire to plead guilty, and in doing so threw himself on the mercy of the court.
 After this Judge Lea announced his utmost confidence in Drs. E. r. Bledsoe and J. P. Sheppard, and sta ted that he would withhold sentence until these physicians had time to subject Ellis to a medical examina- tion to determine his condition of mind.
 As might be expected from the loy- alty of friends already manifested toward the prisoner at the bar, a petition for the pardon of Ellis will be circulated and then presented to Governor Donaghey.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-12-16
COTTON PRICES MOUNT HIGHER.
Government Estimate of Crop Sends
 Fleecy Product SI<yWard.

New York.-Not since the Sully boom of 1904 has the New York cot ton exchange witnessed more sen sational scene, nor a more spectac- ular rise in prices than occurred on Friday, immediately following the an- nouncement of the government crop report.
 With the galleries crowded with a representative lot of visitors from the South, augmented by friends and rel atives of operators and other inter- ested spectators, the market scared to a new high record for the season, with gains of over more than two dol lars over the previous day.
 Both the May and July options at once touched the high mark of 15.80, The market continued in excellent state until the close and it was esti- mated that 500,000 bales changed hands in a single hour
 It was exactly 200 o'clock when the news came from Washington that the governments estimate was only 10,0SS,000 bales. the smallest crop since 1903. Immediately there was a rush of buying orders, and prices jumped from 20 to 30 points in the first transactions.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-12-16
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Land Commissioner c. T. Coffman is at his desk after a brief vacation.
 Tax receipt blanks are being ex- pressed to the various county tax col lectors by State Printing Clerk Hod- ges, in preparation for the tax collec- tions next January.
 The annual requisition for the sup plies for the Arkansas State Guard have been made on the United States war department, and includes a re- quest for 250,000 rounds of ammu- milton, 300 blankets, 1000 uniforms and five dozen rifles.
 A certificate has been filed with the secretary of state to the effect that the Arkansas Farmers Union Warehouse and Storage Company Of Magazine has surrendered its charter. The winners in the Boys Corn Club contests inthe state are to be ,he guests of the agricultural department at Washington.
 A requisition has been issued on Governor Sanders of Louisiana for the return to the State of Sam Hop kins and Long Willie, wanted in Chi cot county on a charge of assault with intent to kill.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-12-16
State Funds Shy at Xmas Time.

In the general revenue fund at the state house Friday morning the in dicator pointed to the figures $6,500, with anything but pleasant outlook for the days to follow. Those on the state payroll are beginning to look forward to a gloomy Christmas, and if the expected happens Santa Claus may as well take a vacation along with Dr. Cook and a few more of the mysterious. There is possibil- ity that the penitentiary board will pay about S10,000 into the general revenue fund, and hopes are high that at least portion of it will be forthcoming before the holiday sea- son is over.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-12-16
BUSCH LINE EXTENDS
WILL BUILD MIDLAND PACIFIC
 ST. LOUIS TO FIT. SMITH.
New Trunk Line WiH Develop Entire Western Section Of State Ey
 in Natural Resources.

Ft. Smith.-The commercial Club of this city has lost no time in hailing with delight the news that the St. Louis Manufacturers Railway, more generally known as the Busch road, has decided to build trunk line from St. Louis to Ft. Smith, develop ing a rich section of country enroute, and making this city one of the best distributing points in the entiie coun- try.
 The plan has been evolved by G. F. Moore, president of the Busch road, who is enthusiastic over the projected line, which is to be known as the Midland Pacific, and will bring three roads now in operation into rail connection with St. Louis. These are the Fort Smith and Western, the Midland Valley and the Missouri and Oklahoma and Gulf; and in addition connection will be made with the Kan sas City, Mexico and Orient Railway in Oklahoma.
 The Midland Pacific, with it's sys- tenn of independent terminals and passenger station, it's East Side belt line and the free bridge, will afford an entrance to the city of St Louis of many small independent lines like the Houck road, extending from Cape Girardeau to Perryville in Missouri, the Illinois Southern which extends from Ste. Genevieve to Bismark, Mo, and many other good feeders.
 The building of this trunk line will develop the northwestern section of the state, which is rich in minerals and heavily wooded forests. The inn mense beds of coal and large bodies the Ozark country will then be mark eted
The Carlisle independent., 1909-12-16
INTERESTING SCHOOL REPORT.
State Superintendent Shows Details
 Of Educational Work.

The twentieth biennial report of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, George B. Cook, has beer tributed to those interested in educa- tional affairs in Arkansas.
 The book is handsomely bound, and is replete with statistics, illustrations and charts, which together with other information affords very clear idea of everything that pertains to the educational system of the state.
 This is conceded to be the best report ever furnished the public, and represents the careful work of many months by Superintendent Cook and his corps of assistants.
 The report includes a list of all the superitnendents of the depart ment since it's establishment, the f. nanciaI condition of the schools of great importance pertaining to the teaching of agriculture in the high schools, the consolidation of school | districts, compulsory education, teach CTS institutes, teachers course in the high schools, medical inspection, and
 brief but complete history of the educational system and it's develop
 ment in Arkansas.
 The charts show the comparative | school population of the states of the Union, the value of school property, the length of the school year, the amount raised per capita of school population, teachers salaries, per centage of illiterates, value of school
 property and school expenditures. The report contains all informa- ton one would care to know concern ing the schools of Arkansas, and will serve a good purpose, as intended
The Carlisle independent., 1909-12-16
SNYDER PosToFFlcE ROBBED.
Three Men Fired Upon as They Were
 Gathering Up the Coin.

Snyder.-Three burglars entered the postoffice at this place and blew open the safe with nitro-glycerine. Two charges of the explosive were used. One blew off the outer door. and it required a second blast to gain entrance to the inner steel vault.
 The postoffice is located in the gen eral store of J. J. Cone, end Charles Camplin, clerk, who was sleeping in apartments over the store was at- tracted by the noise of the explosion and rushed down stairs. He saw the three men at work on the safe in the postoffice and fired. The robers fled precipitately and did not return the fire.
 There was about $500 in cash in the safe, but the men in their haste secured less than ten dollars in cur rency, and the money orders and the stamps were intact.
 The explosions and firing of the revolver at the fleeing men aroused the town, and Sheriff Walker and a posse of citizens gave pursuit.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-12-16
CONTRACT FOR CONNECTS.
Experience Prompts Board to Adopt
 Rules Governing Same.

State Auditor lobe, Superintendent Piteock and Secretary Page were ap- pointed a committee to confer with R. l.. Raleigh in reference to his failure to pay about S1,0O0, the pal ance due on his contract to hire the state convicts.
 Chris. Ledwidge explained to the Penitentiary Board that some of the conyicts were not able bodied men, as the contract specified, and that It was for this reason alone that the amount was withheld from payment. The bond of MT. Raleigh, said MT. Led widge, is ample to protect the board.
 At the suggestion of Gov. Dona- ghey, the superintendent was instrue- ted, when rendering convicts herea1- ter to the contractor, to make the tender in writing and file a copy or the same with the secretary or the board. It was also decided to form ulate a set of rules in conformity with those of the best prisons in the country for the governing of convict labor by contract.
 John A. Boswell submitted bid to purchase the deadened and down timebr on the state farm, and want ed to obtain ash and hickory to the amount of 100000 feet, agreeing to pay S4.00 per thousand for the clear timber and $200 for the balance, or, if delivered at Warner, s1O for the clear, and sS for the balance.
 The secretary of the board was ordered to scale the timber, and contract covering the proposition is to be submitted to the Attorney Gen eral
The Carlisle independent., 1909-12-16
TO MOVE CAPITAL"
SEAT OF GOVERNMENT TO BE
 TRANSFERRER SOON.
Governor Donaghey Will be First to Occupy Imposing New Cap
 itol Building.
Little Rock, Ark.
(By a Staff Correspondent)


 The State Legislature of 1911, from all indications, will sit in the new capitol building, but the legislative branch of the state government Will not be first to occupy the new and imposing structure.
 Governor DoRaghey has announced that he will establish headquartrs at the new state capitol soon after the first of the coming year, or as soon as the roof is built, ana, if possible, will install ais office outfit and nee essary paraphernalia in the govern or's suite of offices at the extreme north wing on the first floor proper.
 The Governor stated that he was anxious to get into the new building in order to be in close touch with the work of completion which is being rushed on the new capitol building, and he expects to give the 1ninhing of the structure a great deal of his personal attention.
 It will not be necessary to notify members of the legislature that the next session vii be held n the new House and Senate Halls, as the new capital will be generally recognized as the seat of state government long before that time.
 It is the intention of the Governor to have all the state departments es- tablished at the new capitol by the time the next Legislature meets.
 Both the state officers and the gen. eral assembly will have to put up with rather crude lighting and heat ing facilities and shop worn" fur niture, until the legislature can ap- propriate funds with which to in stall regular heating plant and the proper lighting system, and purchase new and suitable furniture, which is to be in harmony with the new quar- ters. has been suggested that a number of lanterns will be used to furnish light, and that stoves Wal be installed to heat the offices.
 This condition may develop, as the last legislature made no provision whatever for lighting and heating the ry arr etaoi ttaoin aoin aoinoino new building. Not even an arrange ment for temporary service was pro- vided, and it is certain that the tur- niture in the old statehouse will be used.
 The construction work on the cap itol building is progressing nicely, and as no serious obstacles are now likely to arise there is every reason to believe that the structure will "at last" reach a satisfactory completion
The Carlisle independent., 1909-12-16
Poll Tax Receipts Ready.

The poll tax receipt books for the various counties of Arkansas, and the record receipt books have been pre- pared for shipment to the county clerks. Some of the sheriffs of the state seem to think that the counties are required to pay for the printing of these books. but this is not the case. The state pays all expenses incident to the preparation of these books. and the counties pay only for the printing of the blank tax receipts wIich they furnish property owners upon the payment of their taxes.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-12-16
Railroad Employs Convicts.

The Rock Island railroad has put to work a gang of one hundred con victs on the road between Little Rock and Hot Springs. The entire line between the two central cities of the state is to be ballasted, and contrac- tor w. L. Reaves has been given the job The workmen who were em- ployed to perform the work would not remain at work and the necessity for an early completion of the grad ing prompted the officials to use con vict labor.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-12-16
Big Tracts in Chicot Sold.

Lake Village.-Eight sales of farm land in Chicot county within the past few weeks have involved more than S20O,000, and options are held on oth. CT property worth double this im- mense sum.
 The eight purchases were nearly all made by parties from Illinois and New Hampshire. and it is reported that many more New Fnglanders will settle here
 Among the prominent sales men. toned is that of the Paepcke-L Leicht Lumber Company, containing more than 5000 acres, the Grittman prop. erty, containing 1920 acres, sold for $1,90O. The Sam Burgie property, consisting of 32O acres, sold for even s15.000.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-12-16
New Construction Company.

Articles of incorporation have been issued by the secretary of state to the Garrigan Construction Company, of which the following are the in corporators: P. H. Garrigan, Presi- dent; H. H. Boker, Vice President; and F. H. Garrigan, Jr., Secretary. The company is capitalized at $25,- 900, with main headquarters in Little Rock, but with authority to establish branch offices anywhere in the state. The concern is backed by construc- tion men of wide experience.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-12-16
Jail at eentonviIIe Rurns.

entonville.-Eleven prisoners mar rowly escaped death in the burning jail at this place. Sheriff A. J. Rus sell rushed into the building to re- lease the prisoners as soon as the fire was discovered and it was with difficulty that he groped his way to the doors of the steel cells which held eleven men captive. Citizens of the town responded to the call for help in guarding the prisoners on the outside, and the local fire company battled with the flames.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-12-16
"DEATH TO AMERICANS"
Pesdent Zelaya Issued Fatal Orders
 to Nicaraguan Troops.

New Orleans.-A cable gram to the New Orleans Picayune says that the order issued to the Nicaraguan sol diers by President Zelaya was Death to Americans, and that the execution of Groce and Cannon was the obeyance of that order.
 Positive information has been ob- tained to the effect that President Zelaya issued instructions to his mil itary commanders to shoot every Am erican caught fighting in the army of the revolutionists. Some of Ze- laya's officers objected to the order and warned him that trouble with the United States would result.
 ITO hell with the grigoes," ze- lava replied, shoot every one you can capture"
The Carlisle independent., 1909-12-16
Gin Company Refuses Offer.

Fort Smith.-T. H. Hutchinson, a. representative of. the Modern Gin and Compress Go. of Little Rock, has. held a conference with the Directors. of the Commercial League of this. city in reference to moving their i'm. mense plant to this place. The of fer made was refused. This serves to, illustrate the progressive manner in which the commercial league Of F.. Smith endeavors to secure the loca- tion of factories in this great and growing town.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-12-16
New Lighting System Planned.

The question of lighting the state charitable institutions, the electric current for which is furnished by the state electrical plant operated at the new penitentiary, is one which the State Charity Board proposes to take up with the Penitentiary Board at it's first meting in Janeuary The charity board contends that it is pay ing to high for it's lights. The charge is based on the operating expenses of the plant.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-12-16
ELLIS MAY TAKE PLEA.
Compromise Suggested Because Jury
 Practically Reached Verdict.

Little Rock.-It is generally be- lieved that a compromise will be ef- fected between the attorneys for the defense and the state in the case of w. Y. Ellis, whose trial for the murder of N. P. Willis resulted in a miStrial.
 The compromise, it is reported. calls for plea of gully to volunta- ry manslaughter, with the lowest pun ishment of two years in the peniten- tlary. This is what eleven members or the jury voted for repeatedly in trying to reach a verdict, but one member of the panel held out for acquittal. It is also said that Gov. Donaghey will be asked to grant pardon to Ellis in the event he is sentenced to the state penitentiary.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-12-16
Destructive Fire at Dardane,i.

Dardanelle.-Fire completely des- troyed a row of frame buildings on the west side of Front street between South Main and Pecan streets, entail ing loss of between $7,OOO and $1O.. GOO, with but very little insurance
The Carlisle independent., 1909-12-16

elry.
 James GaHagher-"Big Jim"-re- ported to have been the go-between aide at San Francisco, has disap- peared. He was the main witness of the prosecution in the graft trials and was granted immunity for his evil dence. District Attorney Mangdon has asked the police throughout the country to look for Gallagher.
 Former Congressman and Lieuten- ant-Governor George C. Pendleton, a leading orator of the anti-prohibition- ists of Texas, tried to make an anti prohibition speech at Clyde in Cal lahan county, Texas, where a bitter county campaign for local option is in progress. He was not permitted to use any building in the town, or even the sidewalk. He finally obtained permission from a railroad agent to speak from the railroad right of way
 Gilbert Lindshold, the s-year-old son of John Lindshold, was shot and instantly killed by his 13-year-old brother, Lawrence, near Selma, Kas. Gilbert did not get up when called and the elder brother threatened to shoot if he didn't get out of bed immediately. He carried out his threat.
 T. A. Maxwell, sheriff of Murray county, Okla, and three of his depu- ties have been indicted by a special grand jury in connection with the alleged failure of the sheriff to en, force the prohibition law.
Bisbee daily review., 1909-02-06
WARREN AND BiS6EE
 LINE TIC HAVE NEW CARS

Two new cars of the latest make will be seen on the streets of Bisbee within the next few days. One of these arrived yesterday for w. H. Long, be- ing a Mitchell 1909 model. costing nearly s3.000. The other. expected by Cashier NJ. J. Cunningham of the Bank of Bisbee within a few days, is a 1909 White Steamer. and will replace the car of the same make he now owns.
 The White Steamer has all of the advantages Of Improvements recently added to their car by the White peo- .ple, and Is far ahead of the 1906 model he has driven previous to this time. as his favorite make is ahead of al! others, Mir. Cunningham enthus iasti. |cally ayers. The car is equipped with an engine developing 20 horsepower equivalent to a 40 h. D. gasoline en. zine. It can make a speed of fifty miles an hour on good roads. The car is expected Saturday
 The Mitchell model is a very grace. ful one with long dark green body, carrying seven passengers. The en- zines are 40 h. D., four cylinder. On the tryout yesterday the engines be haved we'll, only bucking once or twice during the run. The car will be put in the Bisbe9-Courtland service.
Bisbee daily review., 1909-02-06
CASE OF OIPTHER|A FOUND AT WARREN
Little Marie Rooney, il Years Old, Is Victim-Quarantine
 Established.

A case of diphtheria has developed in the district, the sufferer being little Marie Rooney. aged II years, who is dangerously i'll at the home of her sister. Mrs. John Olsen at Warren.
 Several days since the child was taken i'll, but 1t was not until Wednes- day that a physician was summoned to attend the case which had not ap- peared alarming until that time. Since then constant attendance of a physi- clan and trained nurse have been had. As a result it is thought that the crisis of the disease has been success fully passed and last night the little patient was reported to b esomewhat improved in condition.
 While there was some chance of q spread of contagion before the nature of the malady from which the child was suffering was discovered precau- tionary measures have since been taken which practically eliminate fur ther danger.
Bisbee daily review., 1909-02-06
RIFLE CLUB HAS
 INTERESTING SHOOT

Tae first practice tryout of the ceus try club rife team on Thursday when an ideal day was had for the sport. little wind was stirring during the lime Of the 200 yard range shoot. The treeze increased however. and dur ns the shooting al the longer dls- tance range 1t was blowing hard. mak- ls accurate sh2eiing rataer difficult,
 Ihis Uas especially noticeable when .ho 800 and 500 yard targets were shot at in variable twenty-mile wind from o'clock. Hurst and Cunning ham led all competitors on the Iona range shooting. their scores in detail being.
 Hurst-200 yards. 2I: 500 yards, 2f; eco yards. 25. Total. 70.
 Cunningham-200 yards. 16; 500 yards. 24: GOO yards. 26; total. 64.
 The scores made by other contest ants were:
 Hawley-200 yards. 21; 500 yards, 2i: GOO yards. 20.
 McMinn-20. 21. g.
 Matkins-20. 22, 2i.
 Apgar-2l. 22. 20.
 Nichols-2l, q, 14.