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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-01
Killed in Street Car Panic.

Terre Haute. Ind, June 27.-The
burn ng GU of the fuse in a street
car last night caused a panic which
cost the life of one woman and the
serious Injury of three other persons.
In the panic Mrs. Maud Young fell
breaking her neck. She died in
stantly. OF those injured Rev. W.
S. Martin of Danville. III. was most
seriously hurt.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-01
MOVEMENT FOR GOOD ROADS.
Improved Highways Small Compared
to the unimproved-

Improved Highways ofha' @ot'l pa :"
to the unimproved-
Under the combined influences of
the opening Of the summer motoring
season and the present legislative
actively in practically every state in
the Union, renewed attention is be
ing. given to the good roads move
ment. That a general aroUsal of
public interest in this most vital OF
present-day topics is about due goes
without saying, says the Motor
World and that the motor vehicle
is destined TO play a more import
ant part in the awakening than it
has done in the past also is evident,
For with the acquisition OF every
new name to the ranks of the mot
oring fraternity is added one more
to the list of good roads enthusi-
asts. Just how needful some sort OF
general action in the matter OF
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-01
judiciary Act Questioned

Lincoln, Neb., June 27.-District
Judge Cornish y yesterday declared the
new non-partisan judiciary act uncon-
stIUutional, basing his objections on
the fact that it is cass legislation. The
supreme court in special session next
week viii hear the appeal.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-01

highway Improvements is may be
judged from the following table
which shows the comparative mile
age Of unimproved and improved
highways in the various states OF
the Union at the present time, the
small ratio OF improved roads being
apparent at a glance
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-01
LIGHTNING HITS BED.
Bolt During storm at Albany (Wis')
Sets Fire to Covers.

Albany, Wis, June 27.-During an
electrical storm here lightning struck
the bed occupied by Mr.. and Mrs
Adolph Meinert and set fire to 1t
Mrs. Meinert was rendered uncon-
scious by the shock and was carried
from the house by her husband who
was uninjured Mr.. Meinert returned
to the bedroom and through the blaze
got his clothing from the room. Mrs
Meinert feels no i'll effects from her
unusual experience.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-01
HARRIMAN'S HEALTH.
Professor StrumpeF Will See if He
Cvf't Improve Il.

Semmering. Austria, June 27-Pro,
fessor Strumpell, the noted special
ist, arrived here last evening. He
will make an examination of E. H.
Hartman today. While the attending
physicians do not think Mr. Harri-
mans health viii be entirely restored,
they expect a great improvement in
his condition.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-01
puIIiarA Returns to Management.

New York, June 27.-Harry PuIliam
president of the national baseball
league who was granted a leave Of alb.
sence by the club owners last winter.
that he might regain his health, will
the duties of his position to-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-01
Strike co,atfnues at Ia Crosse.

La Crosse, June 27.-Last evening
the railway strikers repudiated the
agreement reached with the company
yesterday and the strike was resumed
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-01

:enced her to pay a fine Of 800 or
to spend fifty days in jail. Mrs.
kaufman paid the fine and was re-
leased. This ends the most famous
murder case South Dakota has had
Il many years.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-01

straight roads. o. .arIy so, to the
Twin cities thror=- Chippewa Falls,
TO Duluth and SuE.zator, Ashland and
Bessemer, Mich, d Intermediate
points.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-01
Robbers Set $500.

Bloomington, Ills, June 27.-The
safe in the postoff1ce at Wenona was
dynamited Friday night ana $500 was
taken. The robbers escaped.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-01
TARIFF BOOSTS CLOTHES PRICES
Mems Garments IS Per Cent. Higher
in New York-WooI Advances.

IN New York-Wool Advances.
New York, June 27.-In anticipa-
ton of the effect of the present pro-
visions of the Aldrich tariff bill, the
prices of mems clothing have been
sent sky high within week Cloth
ing dealers report that suits that
could be bought week ago for 500
now are being marked to s35. Staple
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-01

Just about the time woman realizes
that she really isn't beautiful, she be-
gins 10 think she is
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-01
GIRL BROWNS IN WELL.

Father, Trying to Rescue Her, Is
Overcome-Meets Same Fate.
Fort Smith, Ark, June 27-While
Walter Smedley, a farmer near Hunt
ingtOn, Arkansas was repairing
well curb yesterday, his five-year-old
daughter, who was watching him,
and was drowned. In trying to res
cue her, SmedIey was overcome with
grief and fell into the water and was
drowned.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-03-26
sHOOTS WIFE AND
 KILLS HIMSELF
r,,swpIl of Nashville Sends a Bullet ' into the Brain of His Helpmeet
 That VIII Prove Fatal.

Nashville. March 2o.-S. Cras- .nu today fatally shot his Vile ad wounded James Barton who a4 a4tomnted tC protect her, then '';lIod himself with the same Wea- nnn n Brooding over the fact that pon u,os about to leave him IS ssmnnosed to have been responS- ible for the act
 The tragedy occurred at the home of the couple. That it was Consolidated is evidenced by the tac+ That Craswell had left a note in which he stated that ho had more troubles than he nould bear and that he proposed to end it all. The letter was writ ion at II o'clock last night, ac- cordinr to the notation on it.
 Mrs. Craswell is lying at her home unconscious and certain to die and the first details o1 the affair are not known James Bar ton who was passing by the house heard the screams of the wife and rushed into the house to see what was the matter. He found the woman unconscious with a bullet hoe over the eye and was greeted with a shot that gave him flesh would in the shoulder. CrasWell then turn ed his gun on himself and sent a bullet through his heart and sank down dead.
 The couple are known to have had more or less trouble between themselves the cause of which is not generally known. It is said that she was to have left him to- morrow to go to the home of her parents at Philadelphia, Her mo- ther, Mrs. Hardage was at her daughters home at the time Of the fatal quarrel.
 The pair have a two-year-old child. Craswell was 80 years cd and his wife slightly younger.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-03-26
NORMAL CONDITIONS
 EXIST AT BRINKLEY
The Soldiers Have Been Dismissed, and Business is Progressing With Great
 Energy-High Winds Damage

Little Rock, March 26.-Brink- ley is now again in the hands of the citizens and peace officers of the town all military laws being revoked and in the future the town must look out for itself, as it did before the cyclone. The re- maining 15 soldiers of the Me Crory company were sent home last night, and Sheriff R. F. Mil wee, who was in command all the time, has turned the govern ment over to the town officers. He was in Little Rock last night COnferting with Bruce T. Bal lion, secretary of the State Democratic Central Committee, of which he is the chairman, re- lative to the called meeting of the committee which is to be held here Tuesday for the pur- pose of selecting rules and date for the special election for thief and Associate Jus tices of the Supreme Court, and county district and township offices Ov- CT the state wherever there is a vacancy. Chairman Milwee ex- pressed the opinion that the el- ection would be a quiet one, as no one anticipates opposition to Chief Justice McCulloCh and Associate Justice Frauenthal
The Prescott daily news., 1909-03-26

k. P. Arnold keeps the genuine Allegretti candy. A fresh ship ment just received.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-03-26

Brinkley. March, 24.-The work of abilitation is progressing rapidly in Brinkley during the last few days and the people are in a more optimistic mood to- night An additional eating house called the Central hotel was op- ened yesterday and the walls of the electric light pant were fin ished. The machinery and lines are being rushed in order to have them ready at the earliest pos sible moment.
 Gus RUsher proprietor of the Arlington hotel said yesterday that he expected to open for business in about ten days, as the walls of the building will be finished today. l. Scholem & Co. have let a contract for a CO., foot addition which they had contemplated before the cyclone and they expect to have an up- tO-date departme store. Hen ry Wolf X Co, the top story of W hose buildings was blown away expect to enlarge in the rear, in- stead of putting on another story to take the place of the one blown down.
 High winds prevailing this afternoon played havoc with such temporary coverings as tarpaulin roofs and tents. The Methodist tabernacle was blown down and the Presbyterian church partial " blown down. Mayor Jackson has established his office in a tent which was hardly able to withstand the lheavy March wind. There was a rain here this morning, but it cleared up at noon
The Prescott daily news., 1909-03-26
SITUATION IMPROVING.

Greenwood, March 26.-There is an improveemnt in the mining situation which will enable a number of miners to remain here It appeared for a time that many would have to move away for lack of work. The Branner mines are running again on part time. Their operation will pay the min CTS enough to warrant their re- maining until the situation i'm proves further
The Prescott daily news., 1909-03-26
INVESTIGATION OF
 THE DREW FARM
Germany and Russia Make Complaint of Mlstreatment of Subjects Con-
 plicatiOns Threatened.

Little Rock, March 26.-Twice during the past month foreign governments have taken Occa- sion through their consuls in the United States, to investigate conditions on the Tillar farm in Drew County. United States Dis trict Attorney yesterday receiv- ed from the Imperial German Consul in St. Louis letter ask ing him to investigate the con ditions of George Scharmer, a German citizen who is held on the farm. The consul said in his letter her had written to the prosecuting attorney in that district and head nothing, though Scharmer had Written three times complaining of the treat ment which he classified as bordering upon peonage. The let ter also stated the Russian con sul in New York had received such serious charges GrOm a Rus sian on the farm that an nttor- ney had been sent there to in- investigate.
 District Attorney Whipple re- piled to the letter of the consul by saying his court had no juris- diction over the case, and Schar- mer allowed his rights to pass when he did not avail himself of an appeal.
 In his letter to the St. Louis Consul, Scharmer says he was rid ing on locomotive through Nal vern assisting the fireman, when he got off to get something to eat and was arrested for train riding,' or beating, his way on a ! train. ScharmeH says he denied the charge, but was given a S2O fine to work out on the Tillar farm. When all the costs were added Scharmer wrote he had S1OO to work out, at the rate of 7J cents per day He com plains of the condition on the farm, claiming to be cruelty treat ed and forced to sleep in ia small room with about 40 others black and white, many of whom are suffering with disease. Sch armer claims to have been mak- ing his way to New Orleans to ship for Germany, when arrested.
 k. P. Arnold keeps the genuine Allegretti candy A fresh ship ment just received
The Prescott daily news., 1909-03-26
WILL RECEIVE MONEY SOON.

Little Rock, March 26.-Blanks giving power of attorney to some one in Little Rock to sign the rolls herel for members of the First anu Second Regiments who volunteered in the Spanish-Amer- ican war have been prepared, and by Monday if the old soldiers are located, the disbursing of the money due them for service from the time of enlistment to the
The Prescott daily news., 1909-03-26

time of signing the muster rolls the military officials of the state can begin paying out the money. The pay of the privates guns from S1.33 ito $15 while the off ficers have from abOnt the same amount up to nearly $500 com ing. The officers are expecting much trouble in locating the old soldiers however, as many Oi them are dead and others have moved frOm the state Those who send in their names and ad- dresses will receive the.r money before the close Of next week.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-03-26

of names sometimes long list, of those to whom packages known to contain liquor are consigned Then the liquor is held for six hours after which time the con- slgnee might call at the express office and get it, providing night hasn't arrived in the meantime. After dark no liquor may be de livered
 Users of liquor are grumb!ing about the order of the Chancery Court which occasions them all of this trouble, but they are O. blidged to submit.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-03-26
HARD TO GET WHISKY.

Fayetteville, March 26.-Ear.y next month an additional Opin- lon will be delivered by the Chan cellor in the case of the railroad and express companies which were recently enjoined from delivering packages containing whlSkey to fictitious consignees.
 After the arrival of each train dally the express agent is seen going toward the sheriff's office. To this official he delivers a list
The Prescott daily news., 1909-03-26
STRENUOUS DAY
 IN MILITARY AFFAIRS
Inspection Officer Views COmpany's fianOuvers and Compliments It-
 Dinner for Maj. Thompson.

Yesterday was a strenous day for the members of Company M" of the Second Regiment of the Arkansas National Guards, and especially so for the officers, who must shoulder the responsibility Of any short cOmings that might crop out in their manOuvers be- fore Inspecting Officer Maj. J. K. Thompson of the 16th Infantry U.E.Al
 But there was but few, if any short comings. The boys did well, and were highly compli- mented by Maj. Thompson, who publicly stated that it was the best drilled company he had so far inspected on the present tour, which embraces about half the regiment. And when the or deal was over and the command to dismiss given. there was d s;gh of relief, as well as a feeling of pride, in the hearts of the men who were endeavoring to build up a reputation for the company and it's state.
 The inspection took place on West Third street, near the school house and lasted about 40 minutes, during which time the company went through a series of difficult military movements which were quite interesting to the spectators, and gratifying to the inspecting officer. Captain WinSlOW commanded the cOm- pany and was assisted by 1st and 2nd Lieutenants Ellsworth and McCuner.
 At seven o'clock in the evening Major Thompson was the guest of the officers of the company at a dinner at the Park Hotel, to which a few friends were in vited, and menu of most appe- tiZing dishes was served. The af- fair was a most pleasant one, and being entirely of military nature, conversation dwelt close ly on shop talk" that gave a new spirit of endeavOr to the lO cal officersa who will continue, with renewed energy their ef- forts to make Company 'M" the best one in the state.
 After dinner cigars in the ho- tel lobby were indu.ged, after which the officers, as well as the entire military company, were guests of Manager Jean of the Theatorium. and Manager Smith of the Crescent, for an hours show at each of these places of amusement.
 The military company of Pres colt is possibly in better cond,- tion just now than it has ever been. New equipments have re- gently replaced the old ones, the Armory is fitted up in a most convenient and comfortable man ner, proper receptacles for guns, and other necessaries, have been provided and an interest created that makes the boys anX- ious to meet
 It has not yet been announced when the encampment will be held this year. but at any time Company M will share in what ever glory comes to the Second Arkansas Regiment,
The Prescott daily news., 1909-03-26
MAY DRILL FOR OIL.

Gurdon, March 26.-It is pos sible that the oil prospec tors now working at Hope will driI well here. D. r. Dyke who is in charge of the Hope prospect ing operations is firm in the tbe- lief that there is oil and gas un- deriving this country. A number Of citizens are considering organ Klng a company to drill a wei here under Mr. Dykes supervi- sion.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-03-26
NO MISAPPROPR!ATION,
 OF BRINKLEY FUND
Governor Donashey Says None of the Money Has Been Released, and
 Could Be No Misuse.
Special to the News.

Special to the News
 Little Rock, March 26.-1.O D. m.-Governor Donaghey today sent a. special message to the house, replying to the charges made by Representative Ard, of Jackson county, yesterday, when he made the statement that he had been reliably informed that the money appropria ted by the legislature for the relief of the Brinkley sufferers had been misused. Governor Donaghey in his message today states that not one cent Of the money has been released, That he is at work now evolving a systematic me thod of distributing the funds, and consequently there could be no miSapprOpriatiOn.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-03-26
TO LET CONTRACT

Harrison, March 2S.-Contracts will be let this week for grad ing the Harrison Mineral Belt railway. Col. Squires has purchas ed steel rails for nine miles of the road.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-03-26

Yesterday MT. Ard took the floor in opposition to House Bill No. 279, appropriating money for the relief of tornado sufferers throughout the state, outside of Brinkley and announced his in tention to vote against it unless proviSo be inserted to the ef- feet that the money be given ito actual sufferers. He referred to the relief money sent to Brink ley and declared that he had been reliably informed that some of the more wealthy citi- zens of Brinkley had taken part of the money given for the relief of sufferers there, while other poor people went without any money. He stated that he had been informed that one of those people who accepted and took money was a banker and that another was an editor and and that both were financially able to get along. whereas a Rock Island railroad emp.oye whose wifa had broken her leg during the storm and who earned but S1.7o a day was unable to get any money. Mr. Ard declared that he chased such as steal ing"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-21
ANTi-sALooN LEAGUES STATE
MENT.

All of abe daily newspapers In the
State seem to agree with The Daily
Press in tho opinion that the official
statement Of the headquarters commit
tee OF the AntilSalccn League. in con-
nectGon with the primary gubernator-
ial race. has no place In the columns
of anS publication other than an or.
gan Of the Anti-salOon league or a
paper that Is so much Interested in the
cause OF one of the candidates for
governor that II Is willing 10 sacrifice
a large part of dts daily news for that
cause. No paper, as far as can be
learned. published the leagues state
ment In fall, though the document OBJ
viously was prepared for the purpose
of having Il printed in the newspapers.
A brief synopsis OF the statement
was published in IN s paper yesterday
morning. after careful readin and cen
sideration, vi can see TO reason tor pub
fishing more. As stated yesterday, any
enc who cares to see the eieht-thousand
word statement in full will have no,
trouble in obtaining copy oil the doc
umen; from the leagues headquarters
In issuing this statement, the head
quarters committee officially approved
the support given Judge Mann by Its
members personally. No doubt the
believed they were act.
ing officially. without partizan feeling.
but the most careful editing on the
part Ct Judge Mann could net have
made that statement moro of n, Mann
cam. a.en document than it is at pres
ent.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-21
SAFE DENTISTS MEET
AT OLD POINT COMFORT
Chamberlin Hotel This Morning
loca, Dentists Attend.
Especial to the Daily Press,)

Especial to the Daily Press.)
OLD POINT COMFORT. VA. July
20.-The Virginia state Dental AS
scciation will meet in fortieth annual
convention at $50 O'Clock this morn
ing ut the Chamberlin hotel and VIII
remain In session until Friday morn
ing. Between fifty and sixty dele
gates are expected TO attend, many OF
theuS coming from Newport News.
Hampton. Norfolk. Portsmouth, Rich
mond and other OF the larger cities of
the state
DIR. +. A. Lee. Of Lynchburg. presi-
dent OF the association. will call the
convention to order at $3.50 O'Clock to-
morrow morning and later will deliver
his annual address ether routine
business will be transacted IN the m0rs-
ing The election of officers for the
ensuing year viii take pace Friday
morning
At the session tomorrow afternoon
at O'Clock. a number of papers will
be read by the delegates. Among
these who viii speak and their sub
lects are: Dr. ]. l. Walker. Norfolk
~Asncher's Artificial Enamel Dr. q
=. Bird. Portsmouth. Contour Comb.
nation Gold Filing DR.. W. r. o
McGehee. Richmond. Physical dag
noSis and Anaesthetics. d.. r W
Stiff. Petersburg. ~Anaesthetsia b,
High Pressure Syringe and Dr. {
a. Havley. Washington. ID. C.. Clinic
-Orthodontia-
Three sessions viii be held Thurs
Gay and one Friday morning
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-07-21
SoUTHROUND RAILWAY.
Officers Elected and Contracts Let for
Extension of Road.
Try Associated Press.l

WINSTON SALEM. N. N, July 20
The Southbound Railroad Company
was feorganized here today by the
ell cticn of the following officers:
Henry b. Fries. president: t. NJ
Emerson. vicepresident; w. F. Shalt
ner. treasurer: NJ. H. Willis. auditor;
Foster Wilkinson. secreeary: o. =
Cornell. chief engineer; f. T. Burnett
purchasing agent.
1 The new board of directors is as FOL
lows: L. F. johnson, T. NJ. Emerson
Alex. Hamilton, Joseph !. Doran anc
H. 4. Fries.
Contracts for the extension OF the
road to Wadesborc, \. C.. Will ot
awarded August 2. The read VIII DC
operated as a through line from the
Virginia coal fields TO the seaboard-