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The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1910-06-17
sHRlNERs HOLD INITIATION.
Class of IS Novlces Taken Into Order
at Jonesboro.

Jonesboro.-The crossing OF the
burning sands by Grass OF - noyices
was responsible, for the bringing -
Jonestoro Of 80 Mystic Shriners from
all parts Of lhe state and from omer
states Tho initiation ceremonies
were preceded by a parade Headed
by the Jonesboro band, the procession
marched down Main street TO the
Union station and then back to tho
l. O. O. f. hall, where the ceremonies
took place.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1910-06-17
WANT RAILROAD EXTENDED.
Columbus and Mineral Springs peous
Enthusiastic over Project.

Enthusiastic Over proJect'
Hope-Delegatio 2omaosea u
business men of Columbus ana As4
eral Strings were here to confer WIN
officials of the Magnolia 4 Northern
railroad relative to the proposed e.
tension of the road which was oti5
inal'y planned from Magnolia 10 fop.'
from this place to DeQueen' via ~
lumbus, Mineral Springs ana que
points. Major S. A. Sewer, f.oI
inent official of the road was -
Columbus and other points along -.
proposed line conferring Win 'us
people in reference to bonus a i.a
riGht-of way. While nothing de.ins,
was given out. it is understooa 'ua 10
much enthusiasm was Gis5laVeo, d. -.
there is prospect of the roao w y
ing extended 1t IS stated taat VIZ .ta
Of constructing that portion % /, ~
road from Magnolia to Hope WI.
commenced at once.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1910-06-17
Smallpox War Is Started.

Stuttgart.-It is expected that
smallpox viii be a thing of the pat il
Stuttgart as soon rs the board of
health has deciied TO insist on Tho
fumigation Of every house in tow
Immediately after a case Of the dis
ease is discovered There have been
cases in the city for several months
but most Of them have been of Il
mild character
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1910-06-17

The tidings brought to Seattle, by
barkentine. that cannibalism has been
revived In several of the groups of
Islands In the South Seas, are to be
received with doubt There is moth
Ing to show why there should be a
sudden resumption OF old time re.
iigious practses, and the pressure OF
civilization In the South Seas Is grow
ing heavier. year by year This barken.
tine brings a story OF the eating of
two missionaries by pagan natives on
Savage island It should be easy to
investigate this
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1910-06-17
BODY REVOLVES ON WHEEL.
Boys Leg Is Broken in Peculiar Acct.
dent at Fort Smith.

Fort Smith-John, the S-year-od
son of P, f. McShane, $40 Soutt
Eighteenth street, a member Of The
firm of Penderbast e McShane own
ers Of the Arcade. met with a serious
accident that may render him a Grip.
pie for life The boy was ridni, on
The rear Of delivery wagon. whom
his left foot became fastened in the
wheel before his cries attracted
the attention of the driver, the hoy
had rayolyed several times with tne
wheel and his left leg was bsoken
At the hip. He also received several
painful cuts in the same location.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1910-06-17
Baby Ate Morphine Tablets.

Searcy.-The 3-yearold son of Ben.
nett Pettey, while playing in the
pockets of the hired man, got some
morphine capsules, several of which
he ate. When discovered, he was
taken to the Searcy sanatorium, but
was too far overcome for medical aid,
and death ensued.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1910-06-17
Woman Holds Robber at Bay =,

Nurfreeshoro- Armed with "a 10
chester rifle, Mrs. James Hhi'e' | AZ.
OF farmer who lives sil''' ,.os
tarce north of Murfreeshoro' ,o0o
off would-be robber and saved s,vs'
which was secreted in the h'p .ho
It is alleged that Thad crane, ,rs,to
had been working on the Int.
farm, disguised himself and a''e, YRS
ed to rob the White home -,oe
White grabbed a Winchester .,,are.
and drove the man from the ,s,.ors
Crane has been arrested o ,,.h,os
found where he changed his c'o'A
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1910-06-17
A New Bank Building Planned.

Jonesboro.-The Bank af Jonesborc
is to erect a fourstory building on
the site OF the present bank. which
viii be RACED as soon as the bank
has secured temporary quarters. Tho
new building will cost $4,000.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1910-06-17
case q Pellaera at Fort Smith.

Fort Smith ng Cr1ssw4ithc Of
Holland, Texas. no.ad authority on
pellaGra, was in this cy in confer
sEee with pr ] NJ taylor relative q
the case of c. \. Tho chill OF tie
Fort Saith Refrigerator Company.
WHO is suffering wish tie d,~ease.
D.. Crceswaithe stated that Mr.
Tho,rhH had contracted genuine
case Of lelagra. the first in This sec
ton Of tie state. NJ. 1hornhii has
been removed to an infirmary. where
he is receiving attention. He VII
probably recover his health.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1910-06-17

Again the Joy rider has left death
and sorrow behind him. and II he Is
ever caught he may be severely scold-
ed, II not. indeed. fined at least $40
and costs.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1910-06-17

The West Point cadets condemned
to walk out their punishment for
hazing will be prepared for endurance
tests in the regular service.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1910-06-17
Rush Work on New Railroad.

Banks.-The laying of steel on the
extension of the Warren & Ouachita
Valley railroad, from Banks to Hilo
a distance of 10 miles. is progressing
rapidly
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1910-06-17

London wants New York's gold,
the financial report says. And Lon
don is likely to get It, If the annual
migration does not undergo an un.
usual shrinkage.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1910-06-17

If an aviator gets $4,000 for
trip of 1S6 miles, at the same rate
he could earn some such a trifle as
ISL $4,000 by flying to the moon.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1910-06-17

Thousands of Albanian Turks are
up In arms shouting for old Abdul
to come back. There's no pleasing
some people.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1910-06-17
Two Mop.ced ~ VII. BAi9ts.

fu.t SAsh-Aa unidentified MAJ
in Ill cv.dalt atteel2J to frishten ..
pattE OF dancers Ia tle home Of Dep
UP Sheriff Edwarl Shepherd. en- tn
Texts Ioad. near the town of kaya
ntugh, fixed two bullets from TIC
darkness in front of The h8us
Shepherd and Grady Garrett. a neigh
Dor, wee wounded, tIt rot seriously
Their assa.lant escaped. The me,
were sitting on the front porch. v'hi.o
inside was a crowd Of young people
The house had Leea tuned MO az
impromptu dancing hall.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1910-06-17

II school children are opposed to
the flrecracker that leaves only the
dealer as It's friend.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1910-06-17

Darkest spots in darkest Africa are
about to be united to the world by
wireless. The colonel completed his
restful and exclusive hunt just In
time
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1910-06-17

A Frenchman has been killed In n
duel Accidents will happen, even IN
a French duel.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1910-06-17

Lord Kitchener, universally reputed
to be a woman hater, surrendered to
the American girl. His last words on
sailing were In her praise.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1910-06-17


constitutional amendment providing for
the initiative and referendum in matters
Of legislation affecting the general inter
ests of the peopIe.
! We recognize the states obligation TO
those who SO freely offered their lives
when called to service by the state, and
We pledge the Confederate veterans that
! their services will never be forgotten and
! that their declining years shall be made
! more comforta BILE.
! We believe that the University of Ar
kansas should remain forever where 1t is
I now located, and that all agitation for
4 u removal thereof Is unwise and injurious
/ to the educational interests OF the people
Of the state
We heartily commend the administration
i for its able defense of the freight and
/ passenger rates prescribed by the state.
enjoiued by the railroads in the federal
courts, and its resistance to the unreason-
able and exorbitant rates established by
the railroads thereafter.
We note with satisfaction that such ae-
/ ton has already resulted in the saving
/ OF hundreds of thousands of dollars an
nualIy to the people in freight rates and
promises to disclose the injustice OF such
injuHctions and the UNFOLDING OF the rates
made by the state
Pledges Support for Schools.
Believing our public school system forms
the greatest safeguard to our liberties.
recognizing the broadening scope of Our
public schools in effectually training the
. rising generation for practical duties Of
/ citizenship approaching the growth and
development of this system through the
faithful fulfillment of our party pledges
to be commensurate with the increased
population and wealth of our state. Civ
ing it greater political strength and i'm
portance, and knowing this institution to
be Influenced by ever-changing conditions
incident to its administration in the larg-
est and fullest sense, We renew the par
tvs pledges and protection to our educa-
tional system from district school TO UNI
ycrsity. including the normal and agrt.
cultural schools of the state and we
promise liberal support and maintenance
free from political partisan strife. and en-
Gorse the active interest OF our citizens
and practical benefits to the pupils In
our schools through school Improvement
associations. boys corn clubs and the
Department of Secondary Education
Realizing that conseorated intelligence
is the foundation stone Of Democracy. We
heartily endorse the recent action of orr
governor in appointing an Educational
Commission to study the school laws Of
tho state with a view of recommending
to tie legislature reyisians and improve
meuts Ignorance is a greater burden to
a state than taxation and we call upon
all good citizens To extend sympathetic
cooperation to the commission in its et-
forts to solve and simplify our educa-
tional problem.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1910-06-17

However, lemonade colored with
poisonous dyes and Ice cream stiff
ened with gum arabic are not properly
parts of a perfectly sane Fourth.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1910-06-17

Birmingham, England with popu-
lation of 100000. has only six fire en-
gines, and the fire loss there last year
was S222,00 They do not build fire.
traps in Birmingham
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1910-06-17

Students of bird life who trudge
through the parks before breakfast
should note that the birds generally
bring their lunches 10 class.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1910-06-17

Even the kaiser can't call students
.'boozefighters" and get away with the
remark.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1910-06-17

A Boston man claims to have bred
n blue rabbit. Other gentlemen have
announced green, pink and purple
ones, but have not made much de
mand for scientific recognition.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1910-06-17

Crop reports are so favorable that
the man with the hoe is expected to
tickle the soil this year for a total OF
eight billion or nine billion dollars.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1910-06-17

All the signs point to a skyful OF fly
ing machines before long
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1910-06-17

Paper money may be made smaller
In which case 1t will be just as hard
to get.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1910-06-17

A Brussels surgeon wants $4,000
for an operation on King Leopold.
Considering the results, is 1t worth
the money?
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1910-06-17

A slap on the wrist is worth two
on the face.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1910-06-17

What's your score-on flies?
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1910-06-17

Make the flies fee.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1910-06-17

Abdul Hauid cz altan of Turkey.
has s3,o0o,ooo en- DEPOSIT IN Ger
nan bank which the Turkish govern
ment IS trying 20 get Bat the bank
refuses to honor an order signed h
Abdul, alleging that the order was Is
sued under compulsion The courts
sustain the bank and there the matter
stands for the present 1t seems to be
a case where the eX-soyereign can
neither get the money himself nor
transfer 1t TO any che else. But the
striking fact is the manner in which
the money was soaked away while
collections were good
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1910-06-17

We favor the enactment and enforce
ment of laws to suppress gambling in ag-
ricuitural commodities
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-07-15
C0ACEJALES De ARE
C|BO QUE REAURCAA.
Sc prepara un explendido
bale en- el casino espanol
Es esperado el gobernador para
preceder a la organization de
la Association de Puerto Rico.
FL 10. de agosto entra en- Pc
riodo de vacaciones la corte
de distritO.
De nuestro corresponsal

Julio 14.-El proximo viernes es
esperado en- esta ciudad Ell Hon. 60
bernador y comisionado del interior
Uno de los prop6sitos de Mr.. Cotton
en- SUI vista esta ciudad es dejar Or
ganizada la Association de Puerto
Rico en- esta ciudad donde hay gran
n1mero de socios.
Para ell domingo "a del actual
anuncia el casino espafol un esplen-
dido bale en- sus salones, para ell cual
reina gran animation entire el ele-
mento joven.
Han saido para San Juan
con objeto de asistir a la reunion con
vocada por Ell Hon. gobernador, ell
Alcalde Sr. Perez Aviles, conceiales
Sres. Suliveres y Boneta y el inge-
Micro Sr. Ramos.
Ell dia l de Agosto entra en- perio-
do de vacaciones esta corte de Dis
trito que durarA desde Agosto a Sep
tiembre.
Los Sres. Lorenzo Oliver, Fran
cisco Perello y Jose Estades embar-
caran dentro de breves dias para Es-
pana en- viaje derecreo.
Ha fallecido en- Mayaguez la dis
tinguida sonora Maria Rodriguez
de Diaz, hija amantisima del Sr. D.
Juan Zacarias Rodriguez. Reciban
este y demas familiares nuestro mas
sentido pesame. R. I. P.
Ha entado la renuncia del car
go de concejal de este municipio el
Lcdo. D. Julio Perez Aviles.
Para el sabado y domingo anun-
cia el cine dos variadas exhibiciones
de pelfculas. Pronto exhibiran unas
muy interesantes de la Guerra de
Cuba.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-07-15
VIDA REL|GI0sA
| En- BAYAM0N =.
Con motive del novenario
del Carmen. el temple
catolico Sc We muy con =
currido.
Fl orador sagrado Sr. Mitjan
hiZo anoche un elocuente
sermon.
Preguntas que hace ell pdbli-
co referentes al local que
ocupa la corte municipal.
De nuestro corresponsal

Julio 15,-Anoche estuvo ell tenn
plo cat6lico de esta ciudad muy con-
currido con motive del novenario de
la vlrgen del Carmen, que Sc viene
celebrando con mucha lucidez.
Predico ell padre Mitjan ell que de-
sarroll6 con suma elocuencia y faci-
lidad de palabras, ell tema del "Mis-
terlo" demostrando el orador sagra-
da elocuencia y fuerza de magma
clon POGO comunes.
Ell bello sexo dignamehte repre-
sentado, asi como tambien infinid ad
de jovenes y caballeros asistieron al
temple, para OR al padre Mitjan que.
dando altamente satisfecho de las
eondieionesj oratorias de nuestro sa.
cerdote.
6Porque la corte municipal dc
esta ciudad ocupa un local tan pesi-
mo, dejando ell que tenia tan apro-
posito y adecuado?
Esta pregunta Sc haces todo ell pd-
bllco. A la verdad, no Sc explica este.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-07-15
la corte de dis,rito sus-
pende sus sesiones.
En- Agosto Sc vera ante ell jura-
do IN importante juicio por
aSeSinato.
Lo ocurrido en- eli barrio de
"Anonn.
DE nuestro corresponsal.

De nuestro corresponsal.
Julio l3.- Aver por la manan'
al terminar sus seslones Ia Cor
te de Distrito, el juez Sr. Foot
manifesto que quedaba clausura
da las sesiones de la Corte
hasta Ell dia Is a las 9 de la ma
mana. Tambien clausuro sus sesione
para Ell mismo dia la Corte munici
pal reanudando sus seslones el di;
Is tambien.
Ell Lcdo. Jaime G. SEX, iuez d
paz de esta ciudad, por delegation
del actual fiscal, esta actuando COM
fiscal de este Distrito, habiendo sid'
Ell que esta instruyendo la causa con
I ira Ramon Coto, matador de Marcos
Collazo, hecho que sucedio antiel
por la tarde en- Ell barrio del "Anon'
de esta Jurisdiction.
Ell fiscal, ha senalado fianza de
cinco mil dollars, al Sr. Andres To-
rres, acusado de atentado contra
vida en- la persona de Santos
Rosa, hecho que tuvo lugar en- el
barrio de "Salsipuedes", de la pla-
va de esta ciudad, de cuyo cuceso
informamos a nuestros lectores
en- su oportunidad.
Ell Sr. Luis Milan, jefe de la po-
licia del distrito de Penuelas, ha tral-
do 5 testigos a declarar ante el fiscal,
sobre la causa del asesinato sucedido
en- un canaveral ultimamente, en-
dicho pueblo.
Ell individuo Sixto Cruz, cum
pi6 80 dias de carcel, por 10 cual ha
sido puesto en- libertad.
-Nuestro distinguido compatrio-
ia y correligionario, ell joven CUTLER
mo Vivas Valdivieso, presidente del
conc ejo municipal de esta ciudad, ha
quedado de alcalde INFERNO, mien-
tras permanezca el actual alcalde Sr.
Morell, en- San Juan.
-Faustino Sanchez. trabajador
de la finca del Sr. Felipe Salazar
sufri6 una tremenda herida en- el bra
20 izquierdo, con un maehete ests
manana estando trabajando. Fut
conducido por el Sr. Salazar en- CO.
che q la sala de socorro, donde fue
curado por Ell practicante Guarionex
Cruz. Este hecho ocurrio en- ell barrio
de las "Balla" donde tiene su propie
dad Ell Sr. Salazar.
Para los dfas dos y tres del pro-
ximo mes de Agosto, esta senalado
ell juicio por asesinato en- primer gra-
do contra Juan Almestic preesunto
autor segdn Sc desprende de la acusa
ci6n fiscal de la muerte del corso
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-07-15
TRAGED|A EN- Los AIRES,
FL dirigble Ordsoch hizo explosion en- Ia travesia.
pereciendo ell propetario cuatro trpulantes.
gobeDo epaho aga tenees de una probable revolucion
var's reVolueonarios So propnen penetrar en- 81 pss
FL expresdente Zelaya encuentra New York. ira.
(De nuestro servicio cablegrafco.)

batio y nego aver en- la camara de di
putados la amnistia a los profugos
de Barcelona. Sc asegura que Sc con-
tinda conspirando para derribar al
gobierno.
New York, julio 49, Diez perso-
mas han sido arrestadas en- relacion
con ell linchamiento ocurrido en- Ne
wark, Ohio.
New York, julio 15.- Sc informa
que los disturbios de Cuba han sido
preparados en- ell interior de la isla
para comprometer los que Sc opu-
sieron al proyecto de ley traspasan-
do el arsenal, cuyo proyecto fue apro
bado aver en- la camara.
New York, julio l5.- Sc van re-
concentrando tropas en- Valencia
Espaha para impedir el movimiento
reyolucionario que Sc aviso al gobier-
mo SCI prepara allf. Revolucionarias
que ahora Sc encuentran fuera de Ia
peninsula Sc preparan entrar en- el
territorio.
New Yor, Julio 15.-El globo di-
rigible "Ordsloch" preparado recien
temente para Ell servicio de pasajeros
quedo destruido en- ell aire a causa d.
una explosion de servicio. Ell cons
tructor, Oscar Erdsloch y 4 tripu-
lantes, perecieron en- la catastrofe.
Sc ha declarado la febre amarillo
en- Nicaragua y los Estados Unidos
estableceran las correspondence cua
rentenas
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-07-15
Ganotazos en- IA Marina.
Antonio con TODD ell calor de Ia
estaci0n acometio con un palo
de fOete a Juan.

Aver a las 2 p m. en- la avenlda
Daban, de esta ciudad el indivlduo
Antonio Diaz acometio y agredlo
con un palo de foete Juan Fe lcla-
no produciendole una herida en- la
cabeza, de la cual fue curado en- la
sala de socorro. Ell agresor fue arres-
tado.
Los siguientes servicios han sido
prestados por la policia:
Infraccion de las ordenanzas mu-
nicipales 13; Acometimiento y agre-
sion 2; Infracci6n de la ley de sanl-
dad /; Alterar la paz 2; Crueldad con
animales l Total 10.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-07-15
Este acusado fu6 ell que en-
la Ultima quincena de Ma
20 lie quemo los pies al nj
no Ramon Alexandra Mar
quez.
La defensa 80 esfaerza en- lie.
var al ceAFencimiente del
tribunal de que Martinez co.
meti6 su delito no por per.
versidad sine con el PROPOSE
to d. amedrentar al andarie-
60 Alexandra.

A las 81 de la mahana de hoy, en
la session "a. de la Corte del distritc
Sc VIC por Ell tribunal, la causa qu-
el pueblo de Pto Rico, sigue a Fran
cisco Martinez por Ell delito de mutt
lacion que segdn la acusacion fiscal
sostenido por el Lcdo. Campillo
cometi6 el acusado en- la per-
soma del nino Ramon Alexandra
Marquee.
| Ell hecho es como sigue
En- uno de los dias de la Ultima
quincena del mes de Mayo en- San
Juan, y en- Ell sitio comprendido Ell la
IONA martina, ell acusado Francisco
Martinez lie quemo los pies y piernas
al niho, Ramon Alexandra Marquee,
/ Ell Sr. fiscal sostiene la acusacion
| y presenta sus testigos entire los
que figuran ell doctor Aviles, ell Sr.
Pedro Goico reporter de La Demo
cracia el Sr. Vicente Mascara re-
porter de La Correspondence.
Ell abogado defensor, Lcdo. Tizol
presenta como prueba al acusado.
Terminada las pruebas. Ell Lcdo.
Tizol, informa
"Es dificil-dice-para esta defensa
el querer llevar a vuestro ammo la
inculpabilidad del acusado, pero no
me es dificil ell llevar a vuestro con-
vencimiento de que el acusado no ha
cometido el delito que el ministerlo
fiscal lie imputa criminalmente. Veo
senior que no ha habido crimina-
idad alguna, sino el deseo de
corregir a un nifo, que continuamen
tie estaba huyendo del hogar, en- dom
de Gl 10 tenia recogido ,un medic de
castigo muy cruel en- verdad, pero HI
10 no de un corazon pervertido Y 81
lleno de los mejores deseos MARTINEZ,
con unas pajas encendidas las arrl-
mo a los pies va lasipiernas del niho
mas blen con la lntenclon de anne
drentarlo.
"A mi mismo me ha podi 10 ocurrir
un caso parecldo.
"Yo era muy perverso-dice-y cada
momsnto me escapaha a mis- padres
y mi papa muy furioso un dfa CO.
rriendo detras de mi Sac6 un revol-
Yer para intimidarme, Y Sc lie escape
un tiro y habia que verlo luego 10
apurado que estaba".
Concluy6 no solicitando la obsolu-
cion, pero 81, clemeneia para su de
fendido.
FL Sr. fiscal sostiene SUI acusacion.
II Sr. iuez declare culpable al acu
sado y el lunes proximo dictara sen
tencia.