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The Nevada County picayune., 1911-07-28
FUNNY PLANT IS THIS ONE.

There is curious plant that grows in a certain county in Arkansas and is known by the name 0 f Laughing Plant. !" This name comes from the fact that anyone who eats its seeds cannot control his laughter. The natives of the district where this funny plant grows dry the seeds and reduce them to powder. A small dose of this powder makes those who eat it act very much like foolish people. The soberest person will dance, shout, and laugh like a madman and rush about cutting up the most ridic- ulous capers for an hour. At the end of this time the reaction comes. The dancer is exhaust ed and a deep sleep comes upon him. After a nap of several hours. he awakens with no rec ollection of the antics he has per. formed.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-07-28

Jones, of Cactus Creek. let a can opener slip and cut herself in the pantry. A mischievions lad threw a stone and struck MT. Pike in the alley-way Tuesday. John Doe climbed on the roof of his house last week looking for a leak, and fell striking himself on the back porch. While liar old Green was escorting Miss Violet Wise home from the church social Saturday night a savage dog bit MT. Green in the road. Isaih Trimmer of Run- ming Creek was playing with a cat Friday when it scratched him on the veranda. Mir. Long while harnessing a broncho past Saturday was kicked just south of the corn crib.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-07-28
WHY IS A FLY ANYWAY

The fly is no longer to be dis missed with a contemptuous "shoo," but an influence to be reckoned with. He is a hustler from "wayback" and he distri- butes samples of pestilence mark ed D. o. D.-"Death on Deliv- cry" We may admire him for his industry, pertinaclty and business enterprise, but we had better wipe him out of existence. Medical research teaches us that e-tenths of the disease, com mon in summer, are directly traceable to the house-fly. It is estimated that 4O0,0 900 dead chil- dren represent the work of the fly in 1910. A child, a little dirt, plenty of carelessness and flies will do the rest.
 A fly in the house Is as dan- gerous as a rattlesnake. The time will come when any modern cleanly home will feel itself shamed and disgraced by the presence of a fly. You cant hide dirt from a fly. An ounce of cleanliness is worth ton of fly paper and wire screens. One half of the money wasted on fly traps and window screens. one fifth the energy squandered in skipping and profanity would clean up the back yard and wipe out the fly. FIX.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-07-28

. While passing around the city the other day, our attention was attracted to { a pile of iron pipes being placed besides a dis mantled engine, and on inquir- ing found that the boiler of the engine consists of some 90. 0.0OO. % small pipe, and they have to be taken out and rewellded once a day. The boiler-maker certainly has a tedious job.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-07-28

Buster Green, colored, who knows the routes to the Mayors office, better than he knows him. self, was "pinched" by Officer Moon Saturday night for stump ing" his toe in the city limits and having on board a good-sized jag" that filled him right up to the rim. Upon facing the char ges before the Mayor was fined $5 and the trimmings.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-07-28

The report that the antis in- timidated the Texas negros and kept them from voting for pro- hibition, must have started at the Mexican border.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-07-28

Our article that generally ap- pear in these columns under the caption of the Sons of Rest will not make it's appearnce this week. on the account of the au- thor being called away to the beautiful city of Boughton, last Sunday, chasing up a delinquent son of his. He promises a good
 letter in the next issue. So you may look for something Spicy" "
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-07-28

Bids will be received for the construction of the Sewer for Prescott, by the Commissioners up to the 9th of August. This was decided by the Board of Commissioners for Sewer District No. 1 at meeting last week. The building of the system will begin within a short time after the bids are in.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-07-28
POWER OF THE PRESS.

A drop of ink makes thousands think,
 As you have often heard. There is, of course, lot of force
 In just one printed word. And as they gauge the sporting page
 And by the fireside dream, A drop of ink makes thousands think
 They'll have the winning team.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-07-28

How would you like to be the editor of some paper and sit at your desk six days out of the week. four weeks out of the month, and twelve months out of the year. and have such copy as this to "edit" that is sent in by your correspond Tt. Ens
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-07-28

When you see some smart aleck trying to attend to your business. and knocking" then you had better keep your eagle eye on him-He's No Good!
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-07-28

HOO Y Branches and other specials. 120 Man-hole covers.
 28 flush tank siphons.
 80 thousand brick.
 Bidding blanks and specifications may be obtained from the Engineer All bids must be accompanied by a check for at least 10 per cent of the amount bid. All checks must be certi- fled by some solvent bank, and made payable to M. w. Greeson, Secretary. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids.
 H. A. HAMILTON, CHAIRMAN
 M. w. GREEsoN, SECRETARY
 JAS. w. BEEBE, ENGINEER,
 Poteau, Oklahoma. (All material will be paid for in cash.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-07-28
TELEPHONES. The piCayune Office 2J2 (, B. Andrews Residence l<9 Jess Morris :" 2SI
sones 10 TIE Uan.

Any erroneous reflection upon the character. standing or reputation of any individual, firm or corporation appear ing in The Picayune will be promptly corrected if brought to the attention of ebe publisher. Statements of facts, however will not be retracted.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-07-28

The man who whispers down a well About the goods he has to sell,
 Won't reap as many golden dollars As he who climbs tree and hollers.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-07-28

a snow furry occurred in Michi- gan. Causing the atmosphere in this section to be perfectly de- liOhtful.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-07-28
Citizens of Prescott! Do you want a City jail in the Park?

Gov. Woodrow Wilson, of New Jersey seems to be the most talk ed of man for the democratic nomination for president by the people of Arkansas. Little Rock and Black Rock have both launch ed his boom by organizing Wilson clubs.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-07-28

A "Rubber-Neck." Did you ever see one? One that twists his noodle" off looking at some thing that he thinks is funny.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-07-28

This time next week Missis- sippi, will know the worst and can simmer down to the quiet life.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-07-28
MATERIAL FOR SEWERS

Prescott, Arkansas. Sealed bids will be received by NJ. w. Greeson, Secretary Board of Con- missioners Sewer Improvement Dis trict No. l, Prescott, Arkansas, until i P. M. August 9th, 1911, and then politically opened, for the following approximate quantities of materials for constructing a sanitary sewer sys- tenn.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-07-28
PRESCOTT CAMP NO 137o7

M. w. of A. meets the 2nd and ath Friday nights in each month at W. 0. w. Hall.
 E. J. Hamilton. Consul
 Ira Gee, CleA
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-07-28

SUBSCRIPTION $1.5O PER YEAR
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-07-28

feet 1 inch sewer pipe.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-14

first degree, of Deputy Oscar Harp, In
the battle of Cameron Dam on Octo-
Der last. The jury brought in the
following verdict:
John F. Dic,z. guilty of murder in
the first degree.
Hattie e. Dietz, his wife. not guilty
of murder in the first degree.
Leslie Dietz not guilty OF murder
In the first degree"
Dietz 81 lied as the Judge read the
verdict handed up by the foreman OF
the jury. His was the first read. AS
the verdict came out frown came
over the face of Mrs. Dictz, and she
glared 1t the jurors
Leslie listened with a sickly grin
and waves Of color swept across his
face. IIij i
There was a moments silence fol-
lowing the reading of the verdict.
after which Judge Ried told Mrs. Diet
and Leslie Dietz that they were dis
charge from the allegations or III.
pending complaint. The court then
said:
MIR pictz have you anything to
say before sentence Is imposed?r
ilns Fought His Flight.
do you suppose" replied Dietz. 81
haven't known that sooner or later
Inc lumber trust. because it is big ann
a am little, would kill me or put mo
out of the way? have fought nv
ilght and defended my home ana fam
ny. ! have done nothing wrong. and
This conviction does not alter the fact
me trust has one creed, one law. one
purpose. That is rule or ruin. they
could not rule John Dietz. So tbev
tried Tor sin years 10 ruin him. This
morning IT looks AS il they have =ot
what they We're after.
- have done NOTHING wron,-
me state has. And YET II is the State
mat sends me 10 Jail IL is the St.tn
mat has come in here. in court of
Jaw and told The Jury was a BAD
''thh' when was not allowed ana
HeYer have been allowed To tclI VIA,
| started 'h!s whole trouble.
it Is the State that took ono nj
my children away to iail ana nj, .
| girl" souns
q cannot see. Sir. Die,z. that III,
| ~ ell III 'hihs to % With The killing
q oscar Harp, said Judge Ricd.
Die,z made the usual motion for !
new trial and followed /, wi,,, "a :,
| hrGument principally composed Il, !,
| dehunciation Of wha, he termed ,ho
| lumber trust lie ignored the sur,ns
| ton Of. counsel for the state sc III,
! rs Judge Ried. that he get nm ai,ornl,.
i" draw M The motion in propcr H..
| gal form. ic-
! audse iiied overruiAa the motion Nv
/ q new triai but gave D!etz ion ~ ,.t
I ~ which 70 file exceptions. TIM IA =,
! men sentenced Dict 10 prison for IN,
| toupie hetwcsn iohD T.. Dicfz .,,,
| w lumber companies. operating Il,
pa"Ser county, Wis. began in Febru.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-14
CONFESS MURDER
/ TO GAIN HER END
Whole Desire Nov OF Alta
Marhevka Is to Commit
Suicide.
WANTS 70 JOIN MASTER"
Her Attempt at self-Destruction
Convinces Authorities Latson
Was Murdered.
WANTS TO JOIN MASTER.
Especial to The Times dis pa ,ch. ]

Especial to The Times Dispatch
New York. May i3.--"Allah. pity the
living,"
Weak and for the hrst time despair
ins lest another opportunity might
not be given her to end her life, Alta
Marhevka, ardent young student OF the
mystic lore OF her dead .'Goura,'' DR..
William K. c. Latson. thus summed her
cot uPoti
As she had warned the authorities.
Miss Marhevka. who had renowned
the Jewish faith of her fathers in
order to delve with DR.. Latson into
the depths OF Oriental mysticism, al
tempted TO rid herself of her earthly
habilimcnt. of base clay
Inc attempt failed, and as she la V
upon the hospital cot the young girl
turned all the powers Of her brilliant
mind upon accomplishing the one thing
that she holds most dear-death. nm
The Interview she granted The
Times Dispa tch reporter was lucid, but
weird--weird with awful possibilities
OF strange Oriental code that bids a
human soul go out into the unknown
fcariessly and dispassionately.
Must Go tn Him.
II must go to join him soon" half
sighed the girl on the cot. "Aly soul
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-14

Dietz was shot through the body.
Clarence Dietz was wounded i'm the
forehead. and John Dietz was shot
through the hand. The shooting OF
Bert liorol. in Winter, Wisconsin,, by
Dietz, on September6 last. is declared
to he more or less closely tracea BILE To
The original trouble
The tenth armed effort to take Dlat2
was successful and he became pris-
oner the day Harp was killed.
Dietz was charged with various Of
lenses. from destruction of property
and assault and battery. te murder In
the first degree. Mrs. Dietz and her
son Leslie were co-defendants In the
murder case. They; MNra and Clarence
and John f. Dietz. are co-defendants In
other actions pending against the Dietz
family A
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-14
Is fettored. sitting within these mar,

Is fettored. sitting within these mar
row confines"
Why she murmnred. in half-sur
prise. TO the interviewer. who had seen
her before, II never expected TO zee
you again. Let me see. 1t was last
night. was TN OF that told you /
was TO join him soon? God knows /
tried hard enough. But they prevented
me-the hends. But there Inust be a
way" She turned large. appealing
eyes upon the ques,ioner. #
II have H." she pursued, excited,y.
a faint flush OF color putting a little
olive Into cheeks that are usually ruiz
b!ooded. 81 told you last night that |
did not do the deed. That was true. /
do not believe in lying. But viii lie
IN o small affair lnorder to encompass
= Ala, larger destiny. will tell them when
.hey take me 10 court Monday that /
Old the deed. Then. perhaps. they viii
send me TO death. VIII IL avail tifiI
lie and say did it?'
The girl seemed greatly d,sappoint
ed when Informed that she would most
probably be incarcerated In an insane
asylum In the event of such con
Then" she said. excitediy. II must
accomplish my end soon. Perhaps i
shall get chance tonight. and If /
do'--an expression of estheti,. fervor
overspread the Expressive countenanee
IF ! do, the master and IL will be
together once more. And this time |
know he will love me with ali his soul
Refuses Ia Answer
Then he did not love you In this
life?' put In the visitor. eagerly But
the girl turned YEARLY upon her side
and refused to reply. The hospital
authorities said care would be taken
10 guard her during the night for she
is under arrest on a charge OF attempt
cd suicide. and Will be arraigned sun
day In the Harlem Police Court
In the meantime the attempted sui
eide of the girl has partly convinced
the authorities that DR.. Latson, a di-
rect descendant OF Aaron Burr. and one
or the mostp romincnt medical icono-
clasts In the country. was murd cred
The body OF the mystic with n bullet
wound In the neck. was found on
Thursday night in his Orinctally an
pointed apartments at $50 Riverside
Drive. The girl, whose career has heen
curtously interviewer with that OF the
dead man since she was child was
the last person 10 see tile doctor alive.
and, by her own admission, the FIRST
to view his body. l
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-14

airy, 1904. through Diets refusal to
allow the companies to float logs over
me cameron dam on d quarter section
bought by Mrs Dietz, without paying
him the toll lie demanded a
Marked by HIoodshed.
Attempts TO capture Dictz had been
marked by bloodshcd. Oscar Harn. 81
deputy sheriff, was killed on October s
last. several men were wounded, Myra
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-14
son. OF vetera Ms.

It
ihe people Who are Needing R.chmond'.
this Week will probably run up against a
street. II Is not new shop: rather i. is n
.ery old ore. bul II Is in new hand. CAR
yer ennhI. e Co. are the nsw people who
are running u. and. Incorporated al they are
me! succeed one or the oldest concern. In
ne cry That i,laee has been Tor more
mar Eenera,ion Kind OF n hay. feed
u VII 'iEeiy be !it,le more up 10 date
than J, uscd 10 be. N $500.
inc Young men At The head OF the con-
Germ. and they are young men OF lnrre az
perieaee. are already ncsot!a tax for bigger
quarters. and they Will come mighty near
TO getting them. as matter OF fact they
have already made n deal with The railroad
folks by which .'Tey VIII get splendid track
nSc faci'itiea that Will enable them 10 do
business largely better than their predaees-
Hors did Good luck to these sons OF 7yete.
rans veterans In more senses than one.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-14
Pulaski Alum Springs
PULASKI, VA.
Open June 1, 1911.

Elevation, 1000 feet. Accommoda.
ton, goo guests The most delightful
Water is endorsed By the leading DIV
sicians in the State for all forms Of Stom.
ach, Blood, Liver and Kidney Troubles.
Rates reasonable. Fare excellent. Wa
ter shipped the year round. Write for
booklet. r. c. GRAHAM,
Owner and Manager
Pulaski, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-14
FATAL COUNCIL FIRE"
Hoys Playing "Indinnsr VIII Die o,
1. Their Burna.

New York. May 1.-TWO brothers
PLAYING indians In a vacant iot,
caught iirc today at their own l'coun
Gu nre ana We're fatally burned. Geo.
brother. Alexander. seven. had dresser
themselves In buckskins ana feathers
ana were prancing about the frc when
In trying 10 beat out the flames Alex
anders clothing was also set on fire.
Iheir terrified playmates fled, Int Gus
sic FRANKLIN. sixteen years old, threw
sanu on them and tore of their blazing
clothing lier own hands are badly
burned. and In vain. for doctors say
mat neither boy can possibly live.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-14
srRTBLING STRINGS, :.
SHENANDOAH MOUNTAINS. VA.

:, sulphur Alum and .Chnlybente Waters.
nent ~ l/.own By many Richmond residents
~ guarantee excellence. 9:ates. 81 $40.
61esS arriving by July Will he transport
ed roe from Staunton, r. o. Mount Solm,
Augusta county. Va.
F. CHICHESTER.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-14
MUST SPEND LIFE !.
IN PENITENT|AR
John F. Dietz Found Guilty. Of
Murder in First
Degree.
HERO Of CAMERON DAM
Pleading Own Case, He Accuses
Lumber Trust With Ruin
W ing Him.

Hayward, wis. May is.-John f.
Dietz Will spend the remainder of his
natural life nhard labor in the State
penitentiary at Waupun, by the verdict
of the jury to-day for The murder,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-14
Whit Monday Excursion
( To Washington
Via r.. +, & r. r. r..

Via r. +, & r. r. r..
MONDAY, JUNE. 5. i9li.
. Train leave, Broad and Hancock
Streets at y. NJ Returning, leaves
Washington Tuesday. Junc OH, at 8
Z. NJ Round trip fare, $2.75.
J. Nj. THOMPSON & co,
Managers.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-09-14
Crimes and Mishaps

Rodney J. Diegle, former sergeant
alarms of the Ohio Senate, who was
convicted Of aiding and abetting brib
cry, was sentenced to three years in
the penitentiary.
Labor sluggers were struck a hard
blow when Judge Kavanaugh ruled
that Edward Storgaard, Arthur O'Con-
nor, Peter Genreleman and William,
alias Red" Connors must go to
prison.
A number Of former bankers in
the federal prison at Leavenworth,
kan. including John r. Walsh, OF
Chicago, appeared before the federal
board Of pardons September IL to ask
FOR release.
Frank H. Kimball, who is alleged
by the police to have a long criminal
record in Colorado, Oregon and else
where, was sentenced at Seattle to
hard labor from three to twenty years
In prison for swindling Clarence Day.
ton Hillman, the multi-mtllionaire real
estate dealer, and three banks out OF
$4,000.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-09-14
News of Noted Persons.

The wife of George H. Primrose
the veteran minstrel, who now makes
his home in Portland, Ore, has
brought suit for a divorce.
John Mcnamara, in Jail at Los An
geles. is afflicted with failing eyesight,
the result of too much reading and
studying in the poor light of his cell
Miss Matilda Moissant, sister of the
dead aviator. John B. Moissant, as
cended in her monoplane to a height
of nearly 1000 feet 1t is believed to
be the greatest altitude ever reached
by a woman aviator.
The word that comes to Washing
ton and on such authority that it has
to be given respect, is that William
J. Bryan is going to support Governor
Woodrow Wilson for the Democratic
nomination for president.
Jack Lester, of Gle Elum. Wash,
defeated bill" Lang, the Australian
heavyweight. for the championship of
Australasia The battle went the full
20 rounds scheduled and Lester was
awarded the decision on points.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-09-14
Brief News of the Week.

The Morocco situation causes unrest
to pervade the money market of Ger
many and runs on banks are many.
A short crop of wheat in the Orient
has resulted in the millers of the
Northwest getting more export flour
business than they have enjoyed for
years.
Many of the politicians are now
agreed in the opinion that the ma
tional democratic convention next
year will meet in Baltimore and the
Republican convention in Chicago.
Improper and Anticipated methods
OF handling eggs in the United States
results in losses that reach an esti-
mated total of 100000 annually
according to the Department of Agri-
culture.
Approximately 1000 second-class
postoffices will have been designated
as postal savings banks, effective be-
fore September 20. in addition to the
large number OF hrst-class Offices al
ready SO designated.
California is in the throes of cam
paign for woman suffrage, which is to
be voted upon at a special constitu-
tional amendment election. October
10, when the initiative, referendum
and recall, including the judiciary,
are to be passed upon by the voters of
the state.
The annual conference of the gov
errors of the states of the Union as
sembled Tuesday at Spring Lake, N.
j., for a session of five days. The
chief executives of at least 30 states
attended. Employers liability, in
heritance tax, fixing of interstate
rates. public utilities and prison labor
were the principal topics discussed.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-09-14
B N G!COINC FANT?

$1,000 to St Louis
and return.
$500 to Denver,
Colorado Springs,
Pueblo and return.
S72.50 to Chicago
and return.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-09-14

$4,000 to St. Paul
Minneapolis. Duluth.
Winnipeg. Kansas,
City, St. Joseph,
Omaha, Council
Bluffs and return.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-09-14
From Lynden and all points on B. B. & B. C. Ry.
On sale July 9th and frequent other dates thereafter unit
Sept Return limit October 81.

me oRlENAL LMTEDThru Chicago without change Complete
equipment consisting Standard
tourist Seeers Dining Cars
cleaned telephone principal
ed daily telegraph ne VS.
he FAST MAll-Th St Paul without Tour
sepers and
ed Throughout Thru the Cascades n day
SOUTHEAST EXPRESS Kansas without change Com
y Electric Lighted
Before arranging descriptive
full
Telephone
VA. PRNsEN, GENERAL AGENT, BullrnasAm, WAS.
Phones NJ iii, A 1853 Docks
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-09-14

B. B. e B. G. RAILROAD
TINE CARD
Effective May LIST, 1911
BELLINGHAM TO LYNDEN
7:3O A. M. daily except Sunday.
1880 p. M. daily except Sunday.
4:30 2. NJ. daily.
500 A. NJ. Sunday only.
LINDEN TO BELLINGHAM
$40 A. NJ. daily except Sunday.
Hos A. M. daily except Sunday.
5;4l P. M. daily except Sunday.
9:ll A. M. Sunday only.
$40 P. III. Sunday only.
LYNDEN TO SUMAS
$40 A. NJ. daily except Sunday.
HOS A. NJ. daily except Sunday
$40 P. NJ. daily except Sunday.
$40 P. NJ. Sunday only.
B. w. Loring. Agent
". II. Somers. Traffic Mgr.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-05-05

CLickasha chamber OF commerce, is
one Of those hale fellows well met,
drilled in the art of town building and
who has focused his energies toward
the welfare OF the merchants here
and the advancement Of the commu
nifty. He is a broad, CAPABLE man and
the Chickasha people We're indeed foI
tunate in acquiring his services.
I'm Chickashas selection over Ard
more for the location of the I. !. c.,
Ardmore lost one OF the best state in
stitutions. The boys OF the state have
been well taken came of in the a. and
VI. college and when the l. l. C., IS
completed the girls will likewise be
looked after. In this school all fhe
arts OF domestic science will be in
cluded in the curriulum, presided
over by an able corps of instructors,
in charge of Prof. J. Alex Moore, a
man OF fine personal appearance and
magnetism. This, a state institution,
will be attended by a representative
young lady from each county and at
the opening of the coming fall term
there will be enrolled approximately
seventy five young ladies from over
the state.