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The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-08
Says That Business Men Con- splred to Run H!m Out
 of the State.
NOW RESIDENT OF MISSOURI
Ben Freeman, Former Publisher of Cabot Chronicle, to Sue Business
 Men for $1o,OOo

Little Rock.-John B. Bruce. attor- ney for Ben Freeman, formerly editor of the Cabot Chronicle, published at Cabot, Ark, stated that he will file in the United States circuit court suit for his client against George P Murrell, J. w. Bowman, B. J. Gallo way and NJ. w. Bodie, all well-known residents of Cabot, asking $10,000 damages. The complaint will charge that the defendants ruined the plain tiff's business at Cabot.
 The trouble grew out of the publi- cation of an article concerning the daughter of Cabot merchant in the Chronicle. Freeman says that the defendants, all of whom are business men of Cabot, took exceptions to the article and instituted a boycott against him. He charges that as result of up his business and leave Cabot.
 The complaint will charge that the defendants, maliciously intending to bring him into disrepute. circulated and prepared to be circulated slan- derous and false stories to the effect that his personal character was such as to render him unfit to conduct a newspaper in that community. By reason of such petition, the plaintiff will allege, he was ruined In his busi- ness. He will charge that on account of the petition he was forced to leave the county in which he was born and reared. Freeman is now resident of Poplar Bluff, Mo.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-08
War.

One inevitable characteristic of modern war Is, that 1t Is associated throughout, in all particulars, with vast and most irregular formation of commercial enterprise. There Is no incentive to Mammon-worship so re- markable as that which 1t affords. The political economy of war Is now one of its most commanding aspects.
 Even apart from the fact that war suspends. ipso facto. every rule of public thrift, and tends to sap hon. esty itself in the use of the public treasury for which 1t makes such un- bounded calls. it therefore Is the greatest feeder of that lust of gold which we are told is the essence of commerce, though we had hoped 1t was only it's occasional besetting sin. W. F. Gladstone.
 Heaven and earth shall pass away. but that which thinks within me must think for ever; that which feels must feel; I am, and I can never cease to be.-James Montgomery.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-08
Will Bore for oil.

Monticello.-The Southeastern De Felopment Company, a corporation of local men, organized here about two years ago for the purpose of pros pecting for oil, has about decided to begin boring for oil ThSs section is on the direct line drawn from the oil fields of Illinois to those of Louisi- ana, and there are many. surface in- dicatons that oil can be found in the southern part of the county J. c. curran of Finley, O., an oil prospector of 5Q years experience, is now in the City conferring with the company.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-08
aroest Concrete Stack.

Philadelphia. -- In few days tho Philadelphia Milling Company will begin the erection of a 150-foot rein forced concrete stack to it's mill which. when finished, will be the tall est in the state. The one serving the Iron Mountain depot at Little Rock is the only other reinforced concrete stack in Arkansas. The mill also has the largest reinforced concrete build inc in the state. This mill handled over 600 cars of wheat last month, selling its products into IA states, and making shipments to foreign lands.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-08
Getting
 Acquainted

Scarcely had the young man seated himself when the little old woman wandered into the reception room and peeped at him over her spectacles.
 "Oh, good evening"" she said. T didn't know any one was here. l sup pose you are waiting to see Eva?"
 "Way-why, yes" admitted the sur prised young man. T came to call!"
 I'm Eva's grandmother" said the little old woman. abandoning her search for the book she had come to get and sitting down in front of him. Il don't think l ever saw you before. But l haven't visited Samuels family for moren six years. and six years makes lot of difference in a girl. A girl gets acquainted with all sorts of people. When l saw Eva last she was just a child with her hair in pig tails. She was the sweetest child. though she was overgrown for her age!
 She used to have the house full and running over with all sorts of children, and goodness knows where she picked some of them up. There were three or four boys in particular l never could abide-smeary-f faced, impertinent children with frightful voices! But she seemed to be fond of them. They lived right across the street. Did you live across from Eve six years ago?"
 No" said the young man. "I think l was no angel child in those days. but was not acquainted with Miss Burt then. I've known her only @ year"
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-08
Panic in Picture Theater.

Logansport, Ind.-Men and women smashed each others hats and tore each others clothing in stampede to get out of moving picture show in which reel of films exploded. None of those who struggled. panic stricken. to be the first to the exit, was more than slightly bruised, The explosion was caused by the operator of the machine laying a hot carbon too close to a reel of films.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-08
Free Delivery for Conway.

Conway.-Postoffice Inspector O. C. Pierce, to whom was assigned the ap- plication of the Conway postoffice for free city mail delivery, was here for the purpose of taking a census of the houses in the city that would be supplied by the carriers if the service is installed. While nothing official has been given out, it is generally be- ieyed the free mail delivery will be established here at an early date.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-08
ALL OVER ARKANSAS.
PROTEST THE CROP REPORT,
Commissioner Sloane of Arkansas
 Joins Movement.

Little Rock.-Agricultural commis. sioners from all the Southern states are strongly protesting against the crop reports sent out from various points, including the last government crop report, and don't believe the conditions anywhere justify the es- inmates being made as to the cotton crop.
 Commissioner Kold of Alabama. who has called a meeting of the con- mlssloners for September 12, at Mont gomery, urges the commissioner from Arkansas and those from the other states to attend and to bring a large delegation of planters and business men with tEem, we'll posted on the crop prospect.
 Let's show that the facts do not warrant this talk about a 15.OO0, ,000- bale crop, or anything like that" says MT. kolb in his letter 10 Com missioner Sloane. Unless we get the real facts out and offset these exag- gerated reports, there is bound to be a price condition adverse to the farm er,' he says.
 Commissioner Sloane is heartily in sympathy with this movement, and has already gone on record against these exaggerated crop reports.
 Various Farmers Union locals throughout the state are also urging that something be done to meet the reports of big cotton crop, as they do not believe the conditions warrant these reports.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-08
Pulaski County Assessor Re- fuses to Recognize the
 Tax Commission.
THE LATTER WILL BRING SUIT
leosIlty of the Turner-Jacobson Act Will Be Given the First
 Test.

little Rock.-The first step to test the legality of the Turner-Jacobson reyenue act, passed during the special session of the legislature, has been taken by the stat. tax commission. The commission, as provided by the revenue act, certified to County As sessor Moore the assessments of the three public utility corporations of tbe city. the street railway company, gas and water companies. The as- easements fixed by the tax commis- sion are from two to four times larger than the assessments fixed by the assessor. Assessor Moore declin- ed to recognize the authority of the tax commission, claiming that the Turner-Jacobson act is not yet eff fectiye and will not be in force until September s, or until after the refer endum vote is taken by the people of the state in the event it is referred, which now seems probable.
 The tax commission has filed suit in the chancery court to settle the dispute The commissioners claim that the act is effective now because the legislative enabling act putting the initiative and referendum amendment to the state constitution in force was not approved by the governor until after the governor had signed the Turner-Jacobson revenue bill.
 Prior to the passage of the revenue bill the assessor was required to fix the valuation of the public untility corporations.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-08
Business Men Organize.

Imboden-The complete oTganiza- tion of the Black Rock Business Mems League has been effected and officers chosen. The league was organized for the immediate purpose of securing a number of manufacturing enterprises, and will be continued for the good of the town and county. The league has good prospects of securing hard wood flooring plant. and a barrel stave and excelsior plant within the next few months.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-08
TelIinu the Age of Eels.

The scales of the eel tell it's age On each may be observed at inter vals several more or less clearly marked lines parallel to the margin These mark lines of growth, one for each year of the life of the fish. Three years, however, must be allowed for the innermost ring. as the eel has no scales until the third year. The scales do not overlay to any extent, and are arranged in series of small groups at right angles to each other so as to resemble what is known as herring bone brickwork. Conger eels' however, are said to have no scales.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-08
One Lad Shoots Another.

TeXarkana - Ray Bracket a 13- year old boy, was fooling with a rifle which he didn't think was loaded in a store on Rose Hill when the weapon was discharged. The bullet, a .22 caliber, passed out through a glass window and struck Roy Bailey, a 12- year-old lad who chanced to be pass ing, in the right eye. inflicting an ugly and very painful wound. The boy will probably lose the sight of the injured member.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-08
Crops Need Sunshine.

Melbourne.-The crop prospects in this section of the state is not as promising as it was two weeks ago. Excessive rains the past week or so Is causing the cotton to shed large percent of its crop. However, if there IS some sunshine within the next few days there will yet be very good cotton yield. Corn is fine, especially the late corn. but was damaged some by the recent overflowS.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-08
Hoke Smith Will Reslon.

Atlanta, Ga.-Hoke Smith will re- sign as governor between November 1 and 15, and be ready to assume his duties as United States senator when congress convenes. Two candidates for the goyernorship already are in the field, and prohibition will be one of the vital issues
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-08
$40 an Acre in Apples.

Rogers.-E. C. Downer, who owns a hill farm near Rogers, says he will realize a gross return of $40 an acre off his apple crop this year. Mir. Downer has given his trees the best of care, and figures that the cost Of the first year of taking care of his orchard has been about 3S cents per tree.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-08
go Reported Killed,

Mexico City. - Juan Salgado. the head of the new revolt of the state of Guerrero, was captured after two hours battle near the town of Aguajo by Federico Morales, commanding the federals. Ninety-nine men are report ed to have been killed on both sides during the engagement.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-08
Minstrel Is Auto Victim.

Reading, Pa.-Lew Simmons, one of the oldest and best known minstrels on the American stage. who was ap- bearing in vaudeville here, was killed by an automobile delivery van in PannSYlYania snnare.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-08
3O,ooO Cholera Deaths,

Chiasso, Switzerland.-Since the be ginning of the present year the total number of deaths from cholera in Italy has passed the 30,OO0 mark Ter TOT and superstition are causing out breaks of violence among the inhabi- tants, who consider the authorities responsible for the scourge.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-08

Dear me-" murmured the little old woman She polished her glasses and took another look at him. "A year Is short time. Young folks are so nasty nowadays-girls particularly. They are never willing to wait till a man proves himself. They get be- witched over eyes or shoulders-l never could see why no girl ever gets fascinated by pair of ears. but you never hear of 1t, do you? I suppose you come real often to see Eva?"
 Not as often as I wish" said the young man. gracefully.
 Dear mel" said Eva's grandmoth- CT. T used to tell Samuel's wife when Eva was a baby that she'd have her hands full when Eva grew up. I could tell then that she'd have all the boys crazy about her. She's a smart girl. She can trim hat or bake a cake with the best of them and, goodness knows, with millinery sky high and cooks more precious than diamonds. those are accomplishments worth hay ing. Unless a man has a heap of money he ought to consider such things. And very few young men are rich unless they inherited money from their fathers, and l cant say that I've much use for that kind. They seem to run to red automobiles and cigarettes. Do you smoke?"
 The young man laughed. I'm not rich enough to smoke cigarettes" he said. Far from it. I'm in the stogie class when 1t comes to that"
 Dear mel" said the little old wom- an. Anyhow. I'm glad you don't take to cigarettes. Something about you reminds me of Samuel when he was young Samuel was a fine boy. Eva takes after him. Not that she doesn't favor her mother a trifle. too. but she's her father all over.
 Some young men are so reckless and extravagant nowadays" went on the little old woman They never seem to think that some day they may be married and that a little sav- ings account would come fin mighty handy to furnish the fiat instead of depending on the girls relatives to give them those things for wedding presents. l don't know anything ad mire In young man more than being thrifty and saving. l don't see why all of them don't do 1t. They would If they had any sense. And you look as though you had sense!"
 Thank you!" said the young man. "Yes, l agree with you."
 I'm glad you do. said the little old woman. quickly, Did you begin when you were a small boy?"
 The young man looked trife be- wildered for a moment. "Oh." he said at last. You mean savings account I'm sorry to say that started one only about a year ago"
 Dear mel" said the little old wom- an. That's just as long as you've known Eva, isn't 1t? We'll better late than never. Are you In business downtown?"
 I'm with a manufacturing firm" explained the young man. Some day I'm going in for myself"
 "I like independence, said the little old woman. "I hope you go to church regularly"
 The young man coughed. Not as often as l should. I fear" he mur. mured.
 q must tell Eva to take you," said Evas grandmother. It's every young woman's duty to see that those she has an interest in go to church."
 why" broke fin Eva's voice as she entered the room, how do you do.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-08
Farm Declares Dividend.

Murfreesboro.-The declaration of dividends on the Johnson 2000-acre peach orchard near tnls place for the season just closed shows a net profit of upward of $125 per acre. Seven years ago this land was virgin timber
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-08
McDanleI Released on Bond.

Conway. - George Mcdaniel, who was arrested at Rison last week on indictments charging him with two felonies and four misdemeanors in this county, has made bonds aggre. gating sl,S00 for his appearance at the January term of the Faulkner circuit court and been released from iaiL
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-08
Almost as Slow as Nature.

Glbbs-I noticed you were late at the theater last night. suppose your wife spent the deuce of 8, time put ting on her hat.
 Dibbs-No; putting on her hair.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-08
Prosperous Times.

"All you farmers out this way must be prosperous l see ten automobiles to one horse"
 Yes, the farmers all use automo- piles themselves. but they have 10 keep a horse for the hired man. {.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-08
Cholera Raqina in Turkey.

Belgrade. Seryia.-Cholera which is now raging in Turkey, has crossed the Turkish frontier. Twelve cases of the disease are reported at the Seryian town of Rashka.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-09-08

why" broke in Eva's voice as she entered the room. how do you do, Mir. Lane. I'm awfully glad to see YOU have become acquainted with grandmother while you were walt ing!"
 T hope 10 In the near future" said the young man as he got to his feet. ITO tell the truth. l think that just at present 1t Is your grandmother who has got acquainted with mel
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-07-14
Aged Couple Married

Gerhard Rilken, a retired
wealthy farmer of So years of age
was married last Friday at the
home of the brides daughter Mrs.
Katharine Schmidt. She is 80
years oldnnd was married for the
thirdFtimeI Rev. Drlele of Bismarck
performed the ceremony. The
couple left on the afternoon train
for Baldwin. Il small town twenty
five miles south of Washbnrn
where the groom has a comfortable
home that has been a lonesome
place since last fall when his wife
died. All citizens Of the town met
the newly weds at the depot ut
Baldwin and gave them Il ride
around townsonia Il stone sled. They
are now receiving the congratn-
lations IF their many friends.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-07-14
Sounds Too Warm

1t seems as though the coal bust
ness is being rushed this season of
the wear when all one can think of
is ice. If coal was used in place
of wood, many of the housewives
would find that they could keep
a more even fire and their kitchen
would not get as warm on ironing
and baking days. Try coal from
the Bitumina mine.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-07-14
New Town on 500

The new town of Makoti on the
500 between Ryder and Plaza is
only a half mile from the reserva.
ton. The 500 company has a
crew of men there now putting in
the grade for the. sidetrack and
making preparations for the cree.
ton Of a depot. It will no doubt
be a popular. place for prospective
settlers and homesteaders altho it
will not help the other towns near
there to progress.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-07-14
Grow Trees Successfully

Herman Hanson, IL prosperous
farmer living about eighteen miles
north of Washburn, has a beautiful
farm. He has a large grove that
people do not expect to see in this
country. He has a good garden
and the fields show no ill effect of
the dry weather. He is a farmer
who knows how to farm.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-07-14
Prospects Are Poor

j. III. Johnson, who was section
boss here for some time, but now
lives on a farm near Jamestown,
was in Washburn Saturday to see
about his farm near here. He
said last year his crop on his James,
town farm was very poor but this
year they do not expect to get any,
thing. His fields here are in good
condition but need a little rain.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-07-14
win Preach at Turtle Lake

Rev. w. c. Hume left for Turtle
Lake this morning where he. will
fill the pulpit in the Methodist
church.during the special meetings
there.
William Peterson will preach
both morning and evening at the
local NJ. f church on the coming
Sabbath. Miss Jennie Rudd will
sing a solo at the evening service.
All are cordially invited to be
present ut these services.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-07-14
Jury Departed

Last Saturday noon Judge Win.
chester allowed the jurors to go
home. Court however is held
open until such a time rs the
judge sees fit to again call the jury
together. A great many cases are
still on the calendar but it is
thought by some of the attorneys
that no cases win be tried until
November, the time set By the
last Legislature for the fall term Of
court in this county.
G. A. Wells was given his SEN
tence Friday morning. He vas
fined 500 with costs not to exceed
500 and TO I've confined in the
county Jail until it il paid. 1t WAS
paid and the WATSON vs. Haw+s
case dropped from history.
The case of ~. u. Heck. ct al VI.
" G. Dunn brought u verdict for
the plaintiff. The case was 10
settle Il thresh bill. Motion to SIT
aside verdict was given.
The Bickford case was the only
criminal case tried this term of
court.
The court case OF Myren We
Larsen was not finished. It was
continued over until such time az
the parties interested will bring in
the balance Of the testimony.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-07-14

The commissioners were in SEES.
sion again looking after the county
roads that need repairing.
Mrs. Tracy and son returned to
Bismarck Monday after spending
a week with her sister, Mrs. Aug.
E. johnson.
The Ladies', Aid of the Congre-
gational church will meet with
Mrs. Macomber July Goth. An
invitation is extended to all.
In this issue Of the Leader the
city council is having published
two new ordinances pertaining to
water works. Read them on page
six.
A picnic will lie held by the
Conkling s. S. July 20, one mile
south and one mile east of the
ConkIiug school house. Every
body cordially invited to attend.
A couple of young men from
near Washburn went to Judith
basin, Mont, early this spring.
They are now to be congratulated
in picking out SO prosperous a
country in which to locate. It is
said that they began harvesting
winter wheat in that vicinity this
week. The average yield will be
the largest ever known in the
basin.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-07-14
Applicants Are Few

There we're six applicants for
state hail insurance in this county.
All assessors have turned in tn cir
books and the equalization board
have been at work for several days.
They expect to be through this
week.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-07-14
May Allow Surface Filings

Many complaints. have been
heard since 1851 3 acres Of thu,
Fort Berthold reservation was : !.
served for coal lands. A bill ,a>
now been introduced in cong,ess
which will allow surface filings on
the coal lands: II this is pass. 4.
those who register this fail will
have ansopportunity to file on c.al
lands If they 50 desire.