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Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1912-11-01
CIRCUIT COURT
The October Term Convened on
Last Monday

The October term of the circuit
court of Carroll county convened
/ last Monday, Judge Harwood pre-
siding. The grand jury was en-
paneled and charged Monday
! morning. The charge was strong
and exhaustive, and covered the
ground thoroughly. Gen. I. G..
Rye is giving close attention to
/ the grand jury and, we understand,
some indictments are being found.
The grand jury is composed Of
the following: w. w. Hamilton,
r. w. Morse. N. A. Orr, 5. +.
Butler. John s. Laws, /. w. Black,
j. L. Reynolds, w. II. Winston,
w. H. Bilbrey, A. G. Hardy, N.
NJ. Merritt, |. r. Williams and A.
u. Douglas. w. w. Hamilton,
foreman, and Fl. X. Alden, officer
Regular jury j. d. Mccoy, w.
la. Mullins. j. NJ. Thompson,
Henry Butler, ]. T. Austin, J.
| NJ. Crawford, T. j. Landlord, I,
IL. Bouldin, N. I. Dill, J. w.
Foster and E. NJ. Moore.
The case of w. A. Pinkley VS..
Yuma Gin Co., was tried Tuesday
and resulted in a verdict for the
defendants. Pinkley was suing
for damages. He got an arm
broken while working at the gin.
In the case of 5. j. Below, ex-
ecutor, against the Yuma Gin Co.,
a Judgment was given against the
defendant for SIS. q rtep.,vA
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1912-11-01
McTyeire and Massey Tie

In one of the most holly con-
tested games of football ever wit
messed in Mckenzie. McTyeire
held Massey school of Pulaski to a
tie Saturday afternoon, score be-
inc 6 to s. The teams were well
matched and contested every inch
of ground. The visitors scored
after a few minutes of play and
thereafter the ball was carried up
and down the field with honors
about even. McTyeire and Uni
versity school play in Memphis,
November 8.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1912-11-01

opened headquarters and are max
ing things lively in that county.
In Carroll the contest is not so
warm.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1912-11-01

A house and lot on jackson
street for sale. Call on me for
particulars. Sol Bennett.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1912-11-01
THE GRAND LEADER

a houses will promise you money Some say
- 1--WE have great buying power Others say, 1--WE
IA discount bills But look for the one that says
1--WE TAKE THE LEAST PROFIT
for that's the only house that talks Sense That's the only
house that really will sell cheaper
For 80 years the Grand Leader has done business "Sma
Profit Policy and despite every market advance The Grand
Leader will deliberately mark their prices the lowest The
Grand Leader believes in making small profit and selling
Everybody rather than making big Profit and selling
only "Few."
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-25
Charges Postoffice
WithKeeping Facts
from Congress

WASHINGTON. Jan. sL.Chargcs that
the postmaster general and other postal
officials suppress facts and mlsinform
congress as to the safety Of the lives Of
clerks IN the railway mail service were
made before tine house committee on
postofflces TODAY by Urban \. Walter OF
Oenvers colo. formerly ranway mar
clerk ana editor OF q postal journal.
Specific regulation OF the postoffice
service, he sald. forbid clerk to discuss
wrecks. lie charged that the p6stmss-
ter general has not stopped short OF
m,sinforming the committee and the pub
llc'' as 10 conditions under which clerks
work.
MIR. Walter exhibited letter file, in
which he said he had 600 letters from
mail clerks reporting on unsanltary aud
unsafe mail cars. and said that the posi-
lions OF the authors would be leopard
lied " the names were published.
"lt is a remarkable situation that this
gag law OF the department should keep
the congress from getting at the facts.
said Chairman Moon I'VE can subpoenae
these men. but We cannot protect their
jobs II they testify"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-25
ParOled Man Taken
from Arms Of Bride

LACROSSE. Wis, Jan. ss.-Pursued
through five states. Robert Duncanson
Of Fond Du Lac. Wis, charged with
forgery and violation Of parole. was torn
from the arms Of his weeping bride at
st. Louis, No. and was brought here
yesterday By a Wisconsin parole officer.
who later left for waupun. with his
prisoner. Duncanson. who had bean
released from the peninieutiary on parole.
disappeared In December and eloped with
a young woman Of oshkosh. who did not
know his record. The young woman.
who comes of good family, has been
returned 10 her home
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-25
VESSELS COLLIDE
WHEN PILOT DIES
Ocean Liner Strikes United States
Armored Cruiser Colorado at
Honolulu.
ARM0RED SHIP SUFFERS DAMAGE
Gun is damned Near Cabin Occupied
by the Captain.
AMERICAN TOURISTS ABOARD
Hundreds of Travellers Going Around
World on Cleveland.
MAN IN CHARGE FALLS DEAD
Passengers Remain orderly Follow
ing Unexpected Accident Soon
After vessels Arrival at
Hawaiian Port.
Hundreds of Travellers Going Around
World on Cleveland.
MAN IN CHARGE FALLS DEAF

Q HONOLULU, Jan. s+-In collision be-
/ tween the Hamburg gAmerican liner
Cleveland and the United States armored
cruiser Colorado. the latter suffered con-
siderable damage The collision was due
to the fact that Pilot Milton p. Sanders,
who was in charge of the Cleveland. had
dropped dead on the liners bridge.
The steamer struck the Colorado astern,
jamming a gun near the cabin occupied
by Captain William \. Gill. The gun tur-
ret was wrenched and resetting probably
will be necessary. although the extent OF
the damage could not be Immediately
.etermined- II is believed the propeller
OF the Colorado was broken. The Cieve-
land also suffered damage.
The Cleveland arrived here from New
York via China and Japan at $50 o'clock
this morning. The vessel was in command
Of Captain Dentwolf. II was on trip
around the world. on a tourists excur-
sion, and carried hundreds Of American
travellers, Many were ashore at the time
a. the collision. There was no panic or
confusion.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-25
BUYER OF INDIAN LAND
MAKES QUICK PROFIT

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 4-Luther pa'
vIes. an Oshkosh. Wis, lumoerman' tes-
tilted today in the congressional invesu-
CATION OF fraud charges in the sale OF
Indian lands that he purchased No'oeo
worth Of timber lands from the White
Earth reservation at the first day OF the
sale at Crookston in 1900 and on the Sec
ond day turned them over to Hovey T.
Clarke, said then to have been with the
Nichols Chisholm Lumber company for
$1,000.
Mr.. Davies testified that although the
land was turned over to Mr.. Clarke the
second day of the sale by quit claim the
total transfer was not made until three
years afterward.
John Lynch Of Minneapolis declared
that he had heard rumors that there was
a combine in Bidding on the timber iands'
but that he had no definite knowledge
Of such. lie said, however, that while
the aoyernment estimated the value OF
the land at approximately s7s.ooo,co' rep
resentatIves of the H. c. Akely Lnmber
company valued the lands at si3a@o"o
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-25
Roosevelt Declines
to Talk of Governor
Hadley's Statement

NEW YORK. Jan. 2L-The silence which
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt has main
tained regarding the discussion OF his
possible denomination was unbroken to-
day. He declined to comment on the
declaration OF Governor Hadley OF Mis-
souri,, except to add that he had read
what the governor had said,
Arthur +. Karb, secretary of the One
Million Population club. OF st. Louis and
Isaac Hedges called upon Colonel Roose-
welt to ask him to address the club at
Roosevelt declined the invitation.
WASHINGTON, Jan. A.-Friends Of the
administration were surprised today at
the announcement that Governor IIadley
Of Missouri had come out I'm support Of
the nomination of Colonel Roosevelt.
Governor Hadley's support had been
counted upon by political advisers Of
President Taft.
When the Missouri governor was in
Washington several weeks ago il was an
nounced that he had practically pledged
himself TO support MFR. Taft for renomin-
alton. So confident were The political adj
visers OF the president that Governor
Hadley was working In his interest. that
secretaryg Of Commerce and Labor
Nagel. who comes from St. Louis. prac-
tically surrendered state leadership to the
governor.
JEFFERSON CITY, NO.. Jan. "a
Governor Hadley today stated that he
had made no statement in Washington or
elsewhere that he favored the re-nomina-
tlon OF Mr., Taft.
The governor said that the story to the
effect that he was favorable TO Mr.. Taft
was printed during the Washington visit
referred to by the correspondent OF a
ST. Louis paper. whom he took TO task
over the matter before leaving the ma
.ional capital The correspondent he said
defended his action by saying he had not
quoted Governor Hadley. but had credited
him with being out for President Tsfts
denomination under the belief that such
was the case.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-25
Duke to Be Received
By President Like a
New Ambassador

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2L-After confer
ences lartl1g many hours. White House
and State department officials were suf-
flciently brushed up or precedents" to-
day to announce some of the details for
the reception OF the duke Of connaught
by President Taft tomorrow afternoon.
Although striving for informality, the
White House determined It best to re-
celve the duke like a new ambassador
President Taft will receive the duke
probably IN the Blue room.
Following the formal reception, Mrs.
Taft will serve tea, probably In the
state dining room Wives of the cab
inet members and possibly few friends
Of Mrs. Taft may be invited to this part
of the reception. From the White House
the royal visitor will he escorted to the
British embassy, where he will be a
dinner guest Of the ambassador.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-25
James ]. Hill Denies
Buying Gould Lines

NEW YORK. Jan. 2i-Rocent reports
that important changes were to be- made
In the railroad map Of the west were
denied today by James J. Hnl insofar
as they involved the Hin lines 1t w1s
reported that the burlington snd the
Rock Island were to acquire half Of
Missouri Pacific holdings Of Denver and
Rio Grande, which controls the Western
Pacific. and that the Hill system would
thus obtain connection through to San
Francisco over the Western Pacific.
Burlington has no intention" said
Mr. IHll. of obtaining an interest ia
any read west OF Denver" lie also
characterized az rubbish the report
that Great Northern would obtain entire
control Of Burlington and that the North
ern Pacific would relinquIsh its half In
tcrcgt in the Burlington pToperty.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-25
MILLIONS FOR HIDES
Big Item in Packing Products Not
Factor in Test Cost.
AUDITOR OF NATIONAL TEsTIFIEs
W, u. weber Says Allowance for By-
Products Has No Effert On
the sciiinE price Of
beef.

CHICAGO, Jan. a,--Although no allow
ance was made for hides IL 1907 and dur.
ine part OF 1910, IN figuring the test
cost Of beef. the books Of the National
Packing company show that In that
period the corporation received from the
salc of hides sl.Ges.051gi.
The sales by months we're given by
William r. Weber, general auditor OF
the National Packing company, who
began his fourth day on the witness
stand Ia the packers trial today.
The government contends that hy not
allowing credits on hides in this period
the packers materially Increased their
test cost on beef and were enabled TO
raise the price to consumers without
showing an excessive profit on their
books.
Weber admitted that the value OF hides
during this period varied from 9. TO 4
cents a pound. according to quality.
Weber said the plant OF Rudy Bros.
at Kansas City had been continuously
operated from the time Of its purchase
by the National Packing company in iglo
until thirty days ago. when II was closed
for repairs The vlles & Robbins plant
at 81. Joseph was a subsidiary OF the
Omaha Packing company and had not
been in operation for several years at the
time the National Packing company was
organized. he said.
killing Charge Lower In PEORIA,
Before entering the employ OF the Ma
tioEal Packing company Weber said. he
was part owner OF the Peoria Packing
company, an Independent concern at
Peoria, in 1893. At that time, he said.
his company used test cost OF beef
and made killing charge OF ;Li5 a head.
Weber said he believed II would be Inn
practicable 20 conduct dressed beef
business without using test cost.
Did Edward Tllden. president Of the
National Packing company. ever give you
any Instructions in regard to the allow
aEce for by-products in figuring the test
cost Of beef" asked Attorney Crews on
Weber cross-examination.
NO" replied Weber.
Where did you get that Information %
From l., H. Patterson, vice president Of
the company
Does the allowance made for by-prod.
ucts have any effect on the price AT
which the meat is sold?' asked Attorney
Ralph Crews.
None" replied The witness.
How Is the actual selling price de.
termined?''
BY the natural law Of supply and de-
mand aud nothing else"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-25

FOREIGN WHEAT ACREAGE
LARGER THAN LAST YEAR

WASHINGTON. Jan. sL-The Interna-
tIonaI Institute Of Agriculture at Rome
Italy. has cabled the United States De-
partment Of Agriculture the following
foreign crop information;
The area soEn 10 winter wheat in Bel
ziurn this season is i4 per cent OF last
SEASONS area. in Spain 5 per cent: In
France IL per cent: in Great Britain I9i
ber cent. In Canada % PER cent. in
British India. 20 per cent. weather con-
ditIons in the countries named are fay-
orable for winter cereal crops and their
germinatiOn is regular.
The production Of lint cotton in Mexico
this season Is 5I.S0o" poundz; in British
India. i.sp.75aOco pounds: in Egypt. 80
ga0o pounds
'-The combined production OF lint cot
ton OF the three countries named this
season is ti5.s per cent Of last seasons
production.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-25
Kenyon Endorses
Cummins' Candidacy

WASHINGTON, Jan. Ex-senator Ken
kon OF Iowa today issued a statement
announcing his endorsement Of the presi-
dentlaI candidacy Of his colleague. SEN
stor Albert h. Cummins.
Senator ,Kenkon In formal statement,
declared he had been earnestly for the
denomination OF President Taft, espe-
clalIy because az the attack Of men con-
nected with big business" who. the SEN
ator said. So: 10 destroy the president
because Gi ...- courageous efforts TO
enforce the Sherman act.
Had no more suitable candidate from
my own state been presenter" he said,
Il should have continued TO advocate his
nomination"
Mr.. Kenyon closed with warm tribute
to the public career Of Senator Cummins.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-25
WILL ATTEMPT TO GROW
SUGAR BEET SEED AT HOME

WASHINGTON, Jan. AIN order that
the United States may not be dependent
upon Germany. Russia, France and other
foreign countries for sugar beet seed. as
Is the case at present, strenuous efforts
are to be made TO raise 1t In this country.
W. X winteriraiter Of san Francisco.
an expert on sugar. beet culture. called
on Secretary OF Agriculture Wilson and
Dr. B. 7. Galloway. chief OF the bureau
OF plant industry, today to discuss the
subject. They told him the department
would do all It could through its inves-
tigation work to aid IN having the seed
raised here. PrA Ii ally all the sugar beet
seed from abroad, about Si.eon00o year.
Is going into the pockets Of foreign pro-
ducers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-25
PRESBYTERIANS STUDY
HOME MISSION PROBLEMS

KANSAS CITY. Jan. IA national
gathering Of picked men Of the Presby-
terrain church met here today for two
days convention TO study the problem OF
home missions and plan for successful
prosecution Of the work throughout the
country. Among the La delegates arc
Rev. Charles L. Thompson. general home
mission secTetsry': Dr. John Dickson and
Dr. Joseph Ernst MeAfee, associate sec
retsries. all Of New York City; Dr. Bax-
ter l. Fullerton, field secretary OF St.
Louis.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-25
Americans in Peking
Called to Legation
by Minister Calhoun

LONDON, Jan. 2L-The American min
lister at Peking has called in all Ameri-
cans living in outlying parts Of the city.
according to a news agency dispatch from
Tien Tsln today. The friction between
the Manehu Troops Of the imperial army
and Yuan shf Kars force Of Chinese
serious conflict may be precipitatsd at
any moment
Information obtained from an authori-
tative source confirms the report Of the
intention OF Premier Yuan Shi Kai to
leave Peking at the first favorable oppor-
tunity. Yuan Shi Kal intends TO take up
his residence in the British concession in
that city.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-25
HOUSE REPUBLICANS WILL
OPPOSE CAUCUS STEEL BILL

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2I-After con-
ference between President Taft and Rep
resentatiyes Payne and Dalzeli, minority
members of the house ways and means
committee. Mr.. Payne declared the min
oriiy would oppose the bill indorsed by
the democratic house caucus reducing
iron and steel duties. According to Mr..
PAYNE. the minority would not agree to
reductions on the iron and steel schedules
until based on information from the tariff
hoard. President Taft was Understood
10 share the view of republican leaders.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-25
GRAND JURY IS TRACING
DYNAMITE ALARM CLOCKS

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. I-Purchascs
Of alarm clocks made by Ort.e MeManl-
gal. the confessed dynamlteT. at Roches-
ter, " Y, and at 5ther places were in
yestigat,d by The federal grand jury to-
dsy Several jewellers said 10 have sold
clocks to J. J. McNamara's "dynlmiting
crew we're questioned in the govern
ment's efforts to find out who besides
MECHANICAL paid for the cocks used in
the time bombs, McManisal said Nc
Nsmara called the ciOcks "A new in
vention."
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-25
Smoot Reports Bill
to Liberalize the
Public Land Laws

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2L-In the hope
Of checking emigration Of American
farmers to the Canadian northwest i'm
portant attempts to llberslize the public
land laws were favorably reported today
by Senator smoot from the public lands
committee.
The enforced term Of residence ON n
homestead would be reduced from iive
years TO three and a homesteader would
be permitted to absent himself from his
claim six months every year
Senator Borah and others who stand
for liberalizlng the laws have declared
In the senate that very desirable class
OF American citizens were being driven
TO Canada at the rate of 10000 a year by
the stringent land laws.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-25
TRAINMEN FAIL
TODD THEIR DUTY
Committee Fixes Responsibility for
Wreck in Which Three Railroad
Officials Were Killed.
THREE MEN ARE NEGLIGENT
Engineer, Flagman and Conductor
Are Named.
TRAINS WERE RUNNING CLOSE
Men Named Knew it and Did Not
Take Sufficient Care.
OTHER INVESTIGATIONS BEGUN
Inspectors for Interstate Commerce
Commission and Illinois Railroad
Commission Visit Scene
of Disaster.
THREE MEN ARE NEGLIGENT
Engineer, Flagman and Conductor
Are Named.
TRAINS WERE RUNNING CLOSE
Men Named Knew it and Did Not
Take Sufficient Care.
OTHER INVESTIGATIONS BEGUN

CHICAGO, Jan. 2i.-Negigence on the
part Of three trainmen contributed TO
the Illinois Central wreck at Kinmundy,
ILL.,. Sunday night in which ]. T. Hara-
han. former president OF that line. and
three other railroad officials were killed,
It was held by an investigating commit
tee here today The trainmen are:
Engineer r. J. Stuart. who was run
ming train No. .. which crashed into
train No. -
John II. Brainand. conductor OF train
No. 2l
Harry J. Boecker, a fiagman on train
No. 2S.
Just what steps will be taken in the
trainmen's cases has not yet been deter
mined" said W. l.. Park, vice president
of the Illinois Central, and a member of
the investigating committee,
All Accused Testified.
The report was given out following yes
terday's investigation. The committee
convened in Champaign and later went
over the scene OF the wreck. Al Of the
accused trainmen were witnesses.
Regarding the alleged negligence Of the
trainmen the committee said In part:
"'rhe board Of inquiry finds that the
conductor and the flagman OF train No.
Is. knowing that train No. 9 was follow
ing closely. gwere negligent In not using
the means they had at their disposal.
The board also finds that the engineer
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-25
The House.
Mel al moon.

Net al noon.
r. p. Gray. a San Francisco dealer. al
legged before Steel trust investigating
committee that steel corporation sub
sidiaTy concerns stifled independents.
A recess until next week was decided
upon.
II was charged before postOffice COM
mittee that postal officials n.sinformed
congress as TO the safety OF clerks in
railway mail cars.
George W. FairchiId chosen New York
member Of republican congressional COM
mlttee.
President Dearborn OF American-Ha-
waiian Steamship company before Inter
state Commerce committee opposed gov
ernment ownership OF proposed steam
ship line through Panama canal.
Appropriations committee gave hearing
on recommendations Of President Taft's
economy commission.
Republican Leader Mann proposed the
increase OF all district Judges salaries
from $500 TO t1.0oa
Passed a bill abolishing the Chicago
circuit judgeship and replacing II with
an additipaal district Judge. The bill
would require publication Of all endorse
ments Of FEDERAL Judges prior TO appoint
ment,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-25
REPUBLICANS IN CONGRESS
WILL CAUCUS FEBRUARY 5

WASHINGTON. Jan. "A joint caucus
Of republican senators and representa-
tives will be held February in the hall
o. the house to ratify selections of mem
bers of the republican congressional
campaign committee. The caucus is pre-
liminary TO the organization Of The con-
gressional committee in February for the
coming campaigl. Representative VIII
liam B. Mckinley of Illinois probably will
be reelected chairman.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-25
Actor Shoots Wife,
Then Kills Himself

ST. JOSEPH. Mo, Jan. ga special
to the News-Press from ChlIlicothe. No,
says Thomas Caldwell shot his wife.
Bettie Caldwell. leading woman Of a
travelling theatrical company. in a hotel
at Marshall No. today and then COM
mitted suicide with the same weapon. The
woman will recover. Their home is in
New York. The tragedy was due to
Jealousy of the husband. e
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-25
THREATENS TO
BREAK WITH PARAGUAY

BUENoS AYREs. Jan. 2L-DipIomatlc
relations between Argentina and Para
quay will be broken off tomoFrow unless
in the interim the Parasuayan govern
ment satisfies Argentina's demands for
compensation for the attack on shipping
and other property belonging to its clti-
zcns.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-25
J. 3. SNEED RELEASED ON
THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND BOND

FORT WORTH Tex. Jan. a.-After
proceedings in which the 'unwritten law
was involved by frequent Inference J. b.
sneed. slayer Of Captain A. G. Boyoe,
was released on 5000 bond today.
sneed's lawyers attempted TO show that
the elder Boyce had consp,red TO help
his son during the time the latteS and
sneed's wife were away together.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-25
The National Capital
Wednesday, January "a, 1912.
The Senate.

In session at : p. m.
Lorimer senatorial election inquiry post
poned.
Foreign relations committee agreed TO
recommend adoption OF the general trade
mark treaty.
Public lands committee fayorably re-
ported a bill making 100000 acres Of
public oil lands available for agricul-
tural entry.
Bill TO create child labor bureau was
discussed by Senators Borah. Bailey and
others.
An agreement was reached for vote
on the child labor bureau bin next Tues
day.