davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-02

St. Louis. July 31-In announc- ing the appointment of Judge w. k. Hemingway, as general agent of the Missouri Pacific and Iron Mountain system at Little Rock, Vice President c. $. Clarke today said
 ''The resident vice president of the Missouri Pacific and St. Louis Iron Mountain and South ern Railway system after five years experience has reached the conclusion that in view of the large mileage that system now operates Tn the state of Arkan- sas and the extensions and im- provements i'll contemplation as well as its growing interests and constantly increasing traffic the presence of an executive representative in the capital city and most important commercial center of the state is required to consider the many executive ques- tions arising from time to time.
 Judge Wilson F.. Hemingway of Little Rock an eminent lawyer and a longtime resident of the state who, it is believed will in his recommendations be just to the people of the state and the railway company has been select ed for the position.
 The position of general agent to which Judge Hemingway has been appointed is a new one, and has been created because the officials of the road believe that the executive department should have representative at Little Rock.
 Judge Hemingway came to Ar kansas from Mississippi in 1883 and began the practice of law at Pine Bluff. He was elected to the supreme bench in 1889 and re- signed in 1893 to enter the law firm of Rose & Rose that firm becoming Rose, Hemingway & Rose and later Rose, Hemingway Cantrell X Loughborough. The Iron Mountain has never before had in Little Rock a representa- tive of it's executive department
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-02
CAPITOL COMMlS-
 SION WILL ACT
Tomorrow the Supreme Court Will Be Asked to Issue Writ of Pr0hi bit on on Chancellor
 Martineau.

Little Rock, Aug. 2-1,13 pm- Attorneys representing the State Canitol Commission this morning notified Chancellor Martineau that they would on tomorrow af- ulv to the Supreme Court of Arr kansas for writ of prohibition nreventing his assumption of au- thority in the Capitol case or pun iShment for the violation of his injunction.
 Chancellor Martineau will hard deliver an opinion this afternoon after this notice. The motion be- fore the Supreme court will be heard by Associate Justices Hart, Wood and Frauenthal.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-02
WILL BUILD STATE HOUSE

Little Rock August 2-This af- ternoon at 2 o'clock Chancellor Martineau will decide whether or not he acted without jurisdiction in issuing the injunction to stop the work on the New State Capl
 tol whether he has authority to punish Governor Donaghey for contempt of court and whether he should punishc Commissioners Remmel and Thompson. Superin- tendent w. R Stewart and War; den Lem T. Smith for the viola tion of the injunction orders. These men claim Governor Don aghey is alone responsible, but much uneasiness was expressed by them this morning for fear they would be held responsible by Chancellor Martineau. Sheriff Roberts is said to have stated he would serve any contempt order issued to him by Chancellor Mar tineau. It is generally believed the decision by Chancellor Man. tineau will not be favorable to the Capitol Commission particu.- arily since his order was so flag rantly violated by those who have charge of the state Capitol work. Should he issue an order or punishment for contempt, the matter will be taken up in the Supreme Court immediately and the work will continue at the building until the higher court
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-02
THE COTTON CROP CR00PI IS IS
 NOW NEARLY MADE
Arkansas Among the States In Which Rain Fell During the Past Week
 Losing iu Other Places.

Memphis. August l. The Com mercial Appeal vii say tomorrow in regard to crop conditions in the cotton growing states
 Cultivation of the cotton crop has now been about completed and it's fate depends entirely up- on the weather which at present is dry.
 The only section of the cotton belt not in need of rain lies east of Alabama. Elsewhere the need with local exceptions is becom- ing insistent. The plant has reach ed the fruiting stage and being small and late needs moisture to promote both growth and fruitingt
 The cotton in central and nor- thern Texas and southern Okla nome is fast losing ground by drouth- In both weevils are on the increaseL
 In Louisiana the weather is favorable, but weevils are on the increase
 Owing to the irregular distri- button of rain fall for the past months crops are spotted. There is much cotton in all parts of the South not more than a foot high on this, the first day of August. This fact and irregular stands which are a heritage of the grassy conditions of early summer makes the average low. although there are districts with good cotton.
 The plant is stocky, healthy and in a clean state of cultivation. General rains would greatly inn prove the outlook.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-02
PADDOCK ON THE LID.

Magnolia, Aug. 2--The Sunday lid in Magnolia is clamped down and padlocked every Saturday night promptly at 12 o'clock. Ev- erybody has to be on good be- havior and there is some talk Of putting a stop to cows chewing their cud on the Sabbath in or der to Joe sure that the peace is not disturbed Railroad spikes are used it is stated to keep the doors of juice joints in place and it would hardly be possible to get the door of a meat market open with a log c,ain and a span Of mules. the lid is of such an air tight variety that some people claim that medicine taken on Sun day refuses to work.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-02
TIMBER LANDS FOR SALE.

There is more timber land for sale in Arkansas this summer than ever before, according to statements of various parties in- formed on the subject. Real es- tate dealers in Prescott state that in the southeastern part of the state the best timber section large tracts of land are changing hands. Much of this land is sell ing for from fifteen to twenty dollars an acre. From an agricul- tural standpoint the move is an excellent one as the land, when cleared will be valuable for farm ing purposes.
 The fact that so much of this valuable timber land is changing hands indicates that the lum Der business is being rapidly deve,op- ed in the state. A number Ofnew mills have been contracted for the past few weeks and a number that have been idle for severa. weeks are running again. Re- ports from the Southeastern part of the state where a number of mills were forced to shut down on account of heavy rains which made it impossible to handle the logs are running full time again.
 Lumber men are feeling better at the present time than they have for several months in re- gard to trade conditions. There is an increasing demand for yellow pine, oak and ,ypress and business is int-
 proving along all lines.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-02
Abandoned the Race.

Little Rock, Aug. 2-Less than a week ago almost every turn of the road produced a candidate for governor and the woods were full of them. Today the only can- diCNate to be found is Governor G. w. Donaghey who is a candidate for reelection. The crop of mush. room politicians was excellent and the boom of each candidetd lasted on an average of three days. The candidates or those mentioned as possible candidate heard the call of those who nave been looking for some one tu oppose Governor Donaghey fbr re-election. They listened to the promises of support then began to take look at the situa tion. The more they looked the more they became convinced it would be almost an impossible job to beat a governor for second term and one D5y one they have dropped off until it is now evident Gov. DOnaghey will have a clear field in the primaries next March,
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-02
Arguments in the Dill Case.

Little Rock, Aug. 2- Instruc- tions to the jury in the Dilil tria l were argued before Judge k. J Lea this morning and the argu- ments commenced. W II Pember- ton assisting for the state, opened and Roy D. Campbell, prosecuting attorney will have the closing Frank Pittard will open for the defense and Lewis Rhoton will have the closing. There can be no limit on the argument where the punishment for the crime is death so the arguments will probably continue until tomorrow. That the arguments should be com- menced this morning was a sur prise to those who have followed the case. After the testimony of the two men from the Hot Springs jail Saturday, it was thought the defense would bring on much evidence to impeach their testimony, but the defense chose to ignore it until time for the argument and then speak free Ey of the use of men alleged to have committed fellonies, and d. waiting trial, being used as wit nesses to swear away the life of a youth. 1t was freely rumored Saturday the defense was prepar- ing to attack the reputation of Miss Burkhalter the prosecuting witness, but this rumor was evi- dently ungrounded as the defense summoned no witnesses who could have possibly testified to actions of Miss Burhkalter.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-02
PRESCOTT DEBATING SOCIETY.

The Prescott Debating Society met at the court house this af- ternoon with the officers, D. l., McRae, Pres. R, F HamDy vice. president, J. A, Bailey Sec-Treas and all members present. Consti- tuition and bylaws were cdopted; and several new members admit ted The next meeting of the so- ciety will be he'd at the court house Saturday night at s o'clock August 14th. The question for de- bate will be Should the City of Prescott Continue to Own and Operate It's Light and Water Plant" Affirmative, w P Murrah and J. w, Forester, negat tive F E. Murrah and Martin Guthrie, This society is growing rapidly, and promises to be of great ad- vantage to it's members, who desire to become debaters.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-02
MEETING CLOSES.

Daily News-Our meeting at Shady Grove Baptist church, five miles east of Prescott closed yes terday evening, at the water,s edge on the Missouri river at the McLelland shed Fifteen were buried with Christ in baptism with two others yet approved for
 baptism. We had twenty access sions in all. The church was uni- fled and given great strength. They organized Sunday school and song and prayer service. Also appointed a building committee to see about repairing their house of worship These brethren have
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-02

indeed shaken eff the,r spirit of slumber and lethargy and aim, to bring things to pass in that conn munity for God. They are wei! able to perform their undertaking for the Lord. Their faithful and fearless pastor was the main one that made our great meeting pos sibie. He labored in earnest before and during the meeting His peO- p,e trust him as Gods leader sent to them, and well they may. To God be all the glory.
 l.. M, Keeling
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-02
R. L. (. A. MEETS

The second annual meeting of the Nevada County Rural Letter Carriers Association met at Lane burg Saturday with President J T. Burns presiding, The discussion of qeustions pertaining to the association and the improvement of rural free delivery was indu.g- ed. The meeting was well attend- ed every member but two being present. Walter King a Prescott substitute was admitted to the association at the close of the business session.
 The following officers for the ensuing year were elected:
 President-J. w Hal,oway of RoSston.
 Secretary.-Lon Galloway of Emmet.
 Delegates to the State Conven- tion which meets at Little Rock August 23rd and 24th J. T Burns of Prescott and Joe Youmans of Emmet.
 The association comprises 15 members, and is Said to be the best organized county association in the State-every carrier in the county but two having joined,
 The next meeting will be held at Laneburg next July.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-02

ilas passed upon the matter. As al. of the argument will have to be made over again there, it vii. take the end of the week again before a decision can be rendar~ ed. Governor Donaghey says it was the will Of the people that he build that state house and he is going to do it without any band of politicians stopping the work
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-02
HEMINGWAY HEADS
 MO. PAC. IN STATE
Little Rock Attorney Appointed General Agent, With More Authority Than Any Other Railroad Official
 In Arkansas.

Judge W, E, Hemingway of Lit tie Rock has been appointed gent eral agent of the Missouri Pacific and St. Louis Iron Mountain and Southern sy stem. Judge fleming ways service begins on August 1 and he will report to Vice Presi- dent Clarke.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-08-02

Imboden, Aug 2-According to reliable reports which have been made more live stock is shipped from here than any other town between Springfield, Mo. and Memphis, Tenn, The large ship ments of corn will probably enti- tie Imboden to first place in that line also.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-19
MENINGITIS CURE
Noted Specialist Treated Case by
Spinal Injection.

Lynn. Mass, May 19.-What will
probably be recorded by physicians
throughout the country as the first
complete cure of the dreaded spotted
fever, or cerebral meningitis, has been
brought about here indirectly through
the munificence of John D. Rockefel-
Ter. The patient is Ralph Ward. aged
II. member of the graduating class
of Lynn high school. and a son of Mr..
and Mrs. George F. Ward.
Young Ward was stricken with the
disease Tuesday of last week, and aft
er being taken to Lynn hospital his
condition became rapidly worse. and
he lapsed into a state of unconscious
ness. Word was sent Boston assist
ant of the we'll known DR.. Fletcher of
New York. who for some time past
has been making study of the disease
with funds furnished by Mr.. Rookie
feller. ..
Upon the arrival of the specialist
Wards spine was opened ard the
serum injected. Its effect was sur
prising. for it seemed to bring about
all immediate change. and he soon re-
covered consciousness. Heretofore
persons have survived spotted fever,
but they have never been the same
afterward. The disease always leaves
its victims. if they survive. with weak
ened brain or else it takes away the
power of locomotion.
If young Wards condition continues
favorable the cure will be one Of the
first of its kind and one of the most
remarkable in the country.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-19
Great Standard Oil Capitalist
Passed to Unknown Almost
Without Warning
COMPLAINED OF nuMBMEss
AND NAUSEA After RISING
Before Medical Assistance Could Be
Given Him He Sank and Died Had
Just Returned From q Visit to His
Country Home.

New York, May 19.-H. H. Rogers,
the Standard Oil capitalist, died at his
residence in this city today. Rogers
died at his house, No. 8, East Seventy
eighth street, about z o'clock this
morning. He arose about o'clock
and about half an hour later he be-
gan to feel i'll, complaining of numb
ness and nausea. Before anything
could be done he sank and died. He
went on Friday last to his country
place at Fair Haven, Mass, and re-
turned yesterday.
Rogers was for many years one of
the most prominent financiers of the
country. He took leading part in
all OF the enterprises undertaken by
the Standard Oil group of capitalists.
was vice president Of the Standard OIL
company and was the active spirit in
the organization of the Amalgamated
Copper company of which he was
president up to the time of his death.
He also was interested in number
of railroads, serving as a member of
the board of directors of the Atchison,
Topeka and Santa Fe, the Chicago,
Milwaukee and st. Paul, and the Union
Pacific. The news of his death came
as a surprise to Wall street. Rogers
was at the Office of the Standard Oil
company yesterday and appeared to be
in good spirits. His health has been
failing somewhat for several months
past and he had curtailed his financial
operations to some extent on that ac-
count
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-19

Gus criminal offenses. and instead of
enjoying their ill-gotten wealth, they
deserve to be serving long terms in
our federal prisons
Mr.. Clay reviewed the establish
ment Of the so-called sugar trust
which was formed. he said, in 1887
by the consolidation of twenty Of the
leading refineries. While the actual
value of the property of the trust was
not greater than S10,000.000, accord
ing to Mr. Clay, the sugar trust stock
ed the company at $50,000,000. He
said that the concessions in the duty
on raw sugar from the Hawaiian
islands, Porto Rico. Cuba and the
Philippine islands curing the last ten
years amounted to s212,220,773, of
which, he said, the treasury of the
United States or the American people
had received no benefit. 1.-The most
grasping and unconscionable trust to
be found anywhere is the American
Sugar Refining company" added Mr..
Clay, commonly called the sugar
trust The steel trust and the Stand
ard Oil. in point of dishonesty and
INSCRIPTIONS conduct, are sucking
babes in comparison with the sugar
trust"
Mr. Clay reviewed the various cases
and claims of the government pend
ing against the sugar trust. "Off-
cials representing the government.
who have made an investigation into
these fraudulent transactions" he
continued. "believe that the American
Sugar Refining company has robbed
the treasury of more than $9,000,0O0
justly due the treasury. 1t deserves
no mercy at the hands of congress and
most assuredly no favors at the hands
of congress. The criminal and civil
laws ought to be vigorously enforced
against it. and the best way to destroy
it is to give it healthy foreign COM
petition
"If the sugar trust can find a de-
fender on the floor of the senate, then
we have reached a condition of affairs
most deplorable. If we are to continue
to legislate millions of profits into the
pockets of this class of men at the
expense of the American people, then
let us adopt the sugar schedule pro-
vided by the finance committee of the
senate" In concluding Mr. Clay de-
clared that the Payne tariff bill will
give no substantial relief to the Ameri-
can people.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-19
STOLE RAILROAD

Philadelphia. May 19.-Traftic on
the BELT Line" of the Reading rail-
road, two and half mile spur of
track running along the river through
the manufacturing district of Brides
burg, is tied up at present. because
practically all the spare rails and
several sections of the track have dis
appeared. For two days the line has
been vanishing piecemeal, leaving
only bare ties and few scattered
railroad spikes.
The Reading road and several manu-
featuring concerns that have sidings
along the right of way, notably the U.
G. l. company, have lost seven tons of
steel rails in two days.
The police of the Bridesburg SUBJ
station were disinclned to believe that
ghosts were carrying off the railroad.
as some of the people of Bridesburg
asserted, and Policeman Engle was
detailed to investigate.
A veteran of the civil war, who has
a little house not far fro mthe tracks.
told Engle that he had been awakened
at night by strange noises. and that he
had seen troop Of sheeted figures
working over the road bed His theory
was that troop Of raiding confeder-
ate spectres, who had somehow gone
astray from their old haunt in the
south, had been re-enacting war time
episodes.
The skeptical policeman pointed
out. however. that spoOks would
scarcely be able to carry off seven
tons of good metal and kept a careful
watch over the disappearing railroad.
Late yesterday afternoon his vigil
ance was rewarded. He came unex-
pectedly on three men. with truck
and two-horse team. who were load
ing up lengths of steel rail which had
just been pried loose from the road
bed.
He placed them under arrest. This
morning all three were given a hear
ing before Magistrate Wagner at the
Belgrade and Cleartield streets police
court. Their names, as they gave them
to the police. were William McLaugh-
lin, Fred Grummell and William
Laughlin. all residing at Sill Brown
street. They had nothing to say in
their own defense. and the magistrate
held each in 5000 bail for further
hearing next Friday. The police,
meanwhile. will look up the mems
records. From their audacity they
believe the prisoners are old hands
at the game.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-19

in every nation where the patriotism
and good sense OF the people do not
put a stop to this modern form of
madness. y:
ut is the plain duty of the friends
OF both England and Germany-and
what right minded man is not the
warm friend and admirer of both these
sple endid peoples Ito exert every pos
sfble influence to promote better un-
derstanding of each of these peoples
by the other, fuller appreciation Of
the services of each to modern civili-
zatton. and to point out the folly, not
to speak of the wickedness, Of per-
mitting the seeds of discord to be
sown between them by any element
In the population of either v
"The aim of all rational and practi-
cable activity for the permanent es-
tablishment of the worlds peace, and
for the promotion of Justice, is and
must always be the education of the
worlds public opinion. Governments.
however popular and however power
full. have ceased to dominate: every.
where public opinion dominates gov
ernments. AS never before, public
opinion is concerning itself with the
solution of grave economic and social
questions which must be solved Alright
If the great masses of the worlds
population are to share comfort and
happiness. A nations credit means
the general belief in it's ability to pay
in the future. That nation which per-
sfstently turns away from the consid-
GRAFTON of those economic and social
quetsions upon which the productive
power Of its population must in last
resort depend, limits and eventually
destroys its own credit. That nation
which insists in response to cries more
or less inarticulate and to formulas
more or less outworn, upon spending
the treasure taken from it's population
in taxes upon useless and wasteful ar
maments, hastens its day of doom, for
| it impairs its credit or ultimate bor-
rowing capacity in double way. 1t
not only expends unproductively and
wastefully vast sums of the nations
taxes. but it substitutes this unpro-
ductiye and .wasteful expenditure for
an expenditure of equal amount,
which might we'll be both productive
and uplifting. The alternative to
press upon the attention of mankind
is that of huge ornaments or social
and economic improvement. The world
cannot have both. There is limit to
mans capacity to yield up taxes for
public use. Economic consumption is
now heavily taxed everywhere Ac-
cumulated wealth is being sought out
in its hiding places, and is constantly
being loaded with "a heavier burder.
All this cannot go on forever. The
world must choose between pinning
its faith to the symbols of a splendid
barbarism and devoting its energies to
the tasks, Of an enlightened civiliza-