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The Nevada County picayune., 1912-07-12
State Aid Was Keynote Of Those Attending--- Several Ad-
 dresses Made.
OVER 5000 IN ATTENDANCE
Great Enthusiasm Aroused by Gather ine-Organization Made Permanent.
 Waste of Money Seen.
Western Newspaper Union News Service

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
 Monte Ne-State aid in the con- struction of an adequate system or highways, was the keynote of the con cluding sessions of the Tri-State Good Roads convention. Getting down to real work the enthusiastic delegates organized movements that are expect ed to accomplish much in highway construction the next two years. The speaking was by progression from three open air platforms in order to reach the great crowds with the good roads doctrine. In addition to their own business, the boosters joined the people of Washington and Benton counties generally in celebrating the Fourth The attendance exceeded D. GOO. At sunrise 135 charges of dyna- mite were fired from mountain top overlooking the village, the noisy ush- ering in of the nations natal day being heard in three states. State Senator r. A. Rogers of Benton coun- ty secured the adoption of a resolution reciting that as local efforts at road DUllQluS IIdu DiONtii III 0Ai1NbA'C 'NAAbA inadequate, in pointing out that Mis- souri and other states are making rap i'd progress in this work under state aid plan it was the sense of the con- vention that Arkansas should adopt similar plan. It was urged that the next general assembly should divert the state capitol tax of half a mill to modern highway building; that larg- CT nercentaEe of conviets should be employed in road work and that the legislature should create depart ment of state highways similar to that of Missouri.
 Another resolution prepared and in- troduced by W. R. Lighton was adopt ed. providing for committee to draft an adequate bill embodying a definite state aid road plan, the measure to be presented for passage at the next ses- sion of the legislature.
 Petitions embodying the text of the proposed bill are to be circulated throughout the state for t;ia signatures of those favoring the highway improve ments. In this way the good roads enthusiasts hope to enforce their de- mands before the law makers The bill will be drawn by Senator Rogers, w. R. Lighton, Leroy Palmer of Fay etteyille, A w. "Coin" Harvey of Monte Ne.
 E. c. Pritchard of Fayetteville, pres ident of the Washington County Good Roads Association, caused enthusiasm when he assured the convention that before fall work would be actively un- der way on the White Way" from the Missouri line to Fort Smith, via Monte Ne. Fayetteville Winslow and Van Buren. This is an extension of the rock road projected from Kansas City on the Arkansas line, consider able construction work on which has already been done.
 Jerome Grigg of Joplin discussed the Missouri end of the enterprise and created enthusiasm when he stated Jasper county had already built 400 miles of rock road. He blamed anti quated township organization for most of the delay in completing this cross. state pike.
 William R. Hghton, author of The Story of an Arkansas Farm" told the convention what ink could do in the
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-07-12
RHEA CASE GOES HIGHER
Appeal Taken to Supreme Court After
 United States Court Refuses to Act

Little Rock, Ark By the action of Judge Trieher of the United States District Court in denying the petition for writ of habeas corpus in the case of w s. Rhea. from which an appeal was taken to the United States Supreme Court. the execution of the death sentence upon Rhea
 which was to have taHen place at Arkansas City. has been stayed indefi-
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-07-12
Trades Day Successful.

Rogers.-The regular monthly sales. day attracted a large number of wis. 'tors to Rogers, and business was good in all lines of trade. The horse and mule STOW attracted a good deal of interest, and quite a number of en- tries were made in the premium rings.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-07-12

The new battleship Arkansas Is de rlared to have proved herself the swiftest in the world. We'll. If we nust have battleships 1t is some com fort to know we have the best-at least until somebody else builds bet Nm.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-07-12
Planter Killed In Runaway.

Little Rock. Ark-Marion D. Cross a planter who lived near this city, was thrown from his wagon and his neck was broken by the fall. The team became frightened at some un. known cause.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-07-12

The report thct prunes are selling in New York for nickel apiece re- veals the startling fact that some persons eat them deliberately and without coercion.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-07-12
Women Lose Their fls1

Baton Rouge.-The suln Louisiana have lost their ne legislature for constitu'loA ment which would permit nj, serve on school boards
 rights advocates for two s0 and fought for this half sentiment against women e litics was too strong with ls and the bill was lost | Il. 2l ayes to 12 nays A W. o is required. This measui widely discussed in Loui'
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-07-12

A California man claims 10 have caught an eight-legged fish that barks like a dog Still. they claim California wines are harmless
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-07-12

One hundred thousand caddies are kept from Sunday school by golf. says . religious convention. But there is no guarantee that they would go to Sunday school if there were no golf.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-07-12

Burglar in New York was tracked by means of the perfume on his clothes. We move that be be freed on the charge of burglary and sentenced to life imprisonment for wearing per. fume.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-07-12

The alphabet, according to a scient- Ist. is 5000 years old. And yet. a good many of us have not taken ad- vantage of the opportunity to become acquainted with it.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-07-12

Although he had committed his crime q year before. holdup man was recognized by his victim and ar. rested. The moral is that man with such face as that has no bn-.ness to go into the holdup business.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-07-12

Prescott.-Jack Marshall. l5 years old. son of MT. and Mrs. ]. w. Mar. shall of this city, was drowned while bathing iD Terre Rouge creek about six miles east of here
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-07-12

A bumper wheat crop Is promised this year. All of which goes to show that political hot air has no effect on crops
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-07-12

A Connecticut man says he has been struck by lightning every seven years Probably he means political light ming
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-07-12

A man was arrested for refusing to kiss his wife-that Is. this complaint was made along with another about his refusal to pay bills.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-07-12

Warren.-George Neely, negro, was mysteriously shot and killed on the street here Nicely was standing in front of the postoffice when the shot was fired and died without making any statement.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-07-12

A new French aeroplane has wings that can be folded. but the average aviator is satisfied If the wings only stay where they belong while he is flying.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-07-12

A New York man wants everybody to keep snake in his home. If the N Y mans happiness depends on this want he'll die unhappy.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-07-12

Naturally the Summer Girl who tans expects to have a much happier vacation that the Summer Girl who frsckles
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-07-12

Illinois boasts of laundryman poet If he can mangle verse as we'll as the average laundryman can mangle shirts. we sorrow for the English language.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-07-12

Fort Smith.-Grace, the little G. year-old daughter of J. J, Cox of this city, had an eye blown out while play ing with firecrackers.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-07-12

Judgment for s2SS2S for breach of promise. Probably the s2S Is for the Ice cream and soda water she didn't get
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-07-12

Man" says an uplift person. "is the only animal that smokes. Like wise he is the only animal that holds political campaigns. Poor man.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-07-12

The weather mans prediction for the week Is generally fair" It is characteristic of his prophecies that he always leaves room for hedging.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-07-12

Hoodlers many years ago acquired \ sxperience a strong distate for talk N Ae poodle in the form of checks. Nm now be forced by reason of
 krnce in modern methods to ha
 pa their guard against tho
 n4 ipsidious dictograph.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-07-12

Center Point.-The Elberta State bank at this place has opened its doors Tor business. This is a new enter. prise and the first of it's character for Center Point. The capital stock is S10.O0O.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-07-12

We have 1t from John l.. Sullivan that the pugilists of today are not what they used to be. but In Johns day typewriters were scarce.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-07-12
Fire Team Kills Baby.

New Britain, Conn-A baby was killed here by runaway team of fire horses which dashed into a crowd Two women were seriously injured,
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-07-12

The silk stocking girl is very much in evidence these summer days.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-07-12

Philadelphia angler claims that he caught fish with n diamond ring in its stomach This brings the number up to 1,456,7S2.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-07-12

This is a cruel world. After a col iege man Is graduated he has to hunt . job at boys wages
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-07-12

Gravette.-This city will celebrate its nineteenth birthday on August 19 next. It is probable a homecoming" will be one of the yenets of the clebra- tion.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-07-12

One by one the pennant hopes that bles as closely as 1t does the French and American airships.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-07-12

A genius comes to the front -ith the seedless apple, but the seedless raspberry Is still afar off.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-07-12

Carlisle.-Constant rains throughout this section have damaged the crops. The cold nights are also injuring cot ton and rice
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-07-12

Disaster follows the German dirgi- budded in April are stricken by dry rot and disappear.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-07-12

One of the latest triumphs of mod ern science is the dried egg. In fact. you cart beat It.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-07-12

Aviators may carry the malls, but most of our postmen will prefer to walk.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-07-12

All is not gold that glitters. A New York woman wants divorce because her wedding ring is brass.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-07-12

A girl lately died from eating too much ice cream. The majority Of girls would die rather than own 1t
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-07-12

Arkansas has the greatest variety of soils Of any state In the Union.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30
GREAT BRlTAlN'S POLICY
In the Mediterranean to Be Settled at
Conference at Malta.

Malta, May ga conference which
will decide Great Britain's policy in
the Mediterranean opened here, today.
Among those participating are Premi-
err Asquith, Winston Spencer Church
Ill. first lord of the admiralty (who
arrived on board the admiralty yacht
Enchantress after calling at Naples
to consult Admiral Lord Fisher; Wis
count Kitchener, who came from
Egypt on a warship, and General Sir
Ian Hamilton. commander-in-ch in
the Mediterranean and inspector gen.
eral of oversee forces.
The conference is direct result Of
the recent action of the admiralty in
reducing the Mediterranean fleet and
concentrating the vessels taken from
it in the North Sea which has been
the cause of the keenest discussion
in England and France and has led
to the suggestion that the existing
entente cordiale between those two
countries should be replaced by an al
lance. The question of strengthen
ing the British garrison in Egypt and
other places on the route to India and
the activity of the Italian fleet in
the islands of the Aegean sea, with its
effect upon the British position. will
also be discussed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30
A DEMOCRATIC ROW
In District of Columbia Convention
Half of Delegates Leave Hall.

Washington, May 29.-The District of
Columbia Democratic convention split
today, over selecting delegation to Bal
timore and nearly half of the conven-
ton walked out.
Although the district primaries were
held, Monday, the central committee mad
failed to count the votes or issue GER
tificates to any delegates to today's con-
vention. ]. Fred Kelley, chairman of
the committee, refused to call the con-
venton to order. Walter Costello. vice
the Clark forces. called it to order, but
as soon as they attempted to proceed
with business the objecting forces de-
manded recognition and protested against
the legality of the convention.
A squad of policemen endeavored TO
restore order but proceedings could not
be continued until the protesting dele
gates voluntarily left the hall.
A poll of the convention after the op-
posing forces had left showed 46 of the
'66 delegates remaining.
The boiling delegates went to another
hall and organized separate convention
which was participated in by Chairman
Kelley and National Committeeman
Newman. The ballot boxes of Monday's
primary were produced at this copven-
ton by Mr.. Kelley The original conven-
ton was prepared to endorse delegates
for Champ Clark, while the second con-
vention proposed to send an uninstructed
delegation to Baltimore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

wireless dispatch to Paris from
Gen. Lyautey. the French resident
governor at Fee, which was sent from
that city at 730 2. NJ. Tuesday, did
not mention anything about messa-
ere of Europeans but indicated that a
fresh attack by the Moors was proba-
BILE.
Chester S. Mowrey, president of the
Great Western Sugar Co.. and de-
PENDANT in the suit in equity instituted.
by the government with the object of
causing the dissolution of the so-called
Sugar Trust continued as witness.
Wednesday. at New York. Counsel for
the government introduced a letter
written by the witness to Henry o..
Havemeyer, dated Feb. 20, 1904, in
which Morey said he was attempting
to create bigger demand for the beet
sugar i'm Colorado by selling it 10 cents
a hundred pounds cheaper than the
market price of cane sugar. The letter
also spoke of five-cent reduction at
Missouri river points.
Exposition commissioners We're the
guests of honor Wednesday, at an
imposing luncheon in the Bots De
Boulogne, Paris, given by the three
committees directing the foreign COM
merce of France. Five hundred
guests were present. Ferdinand Da-
vid. minister of commerce, Senator
Emil Dupont, Ambassador Myron I.
Herrick, John Hays Hammond and
Rear Admiral Sidney A. Staunton
made speeches dwelling on Franco
American friendship. The commits
sioners afterwards went to a recep-
ton at the American Chamber OF
Commerce.
Jewelry valued at $4,000 which was
stolen from the Monument Beach
summer hotels of George II. Gardner
and John A. Jackson of Boston ana
Fred F. Field of Brockton, has been
found by "A workman. While digging
in a post hole on the John Parkinson
estate ut Monument Beach the work
mans shovel uncovered lard pail
containing the plumber. Mr. Garuner
identified many of the gems as ms
and took them to Boston. The rop-
berry occurred, last September, and 1t
Is thought it was the plan of the TIMER
to leave the jewelry buried until
favorable opportunity to sell IL OIL
fered
F'riendless and without means, VII
liam Cusick, at dne time weli-knowh
figure about town, ended ms me-
Wednesday, by plunging from third
story window of Corning street, Bos-
ton, lodging house. Cusick's father
was at one time the proprietor OF a
successful business in Boylston street
and upon his death his fortune went
to the son. The money slipped rapidly
through the young mans fingers and
soon he was reduced to poverty. Wor-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30
Loving Cup for
Captain RostrOn.

New York May 29.-Gaptain Arthur
II. Rostron, commander of the Gun
ard Liner Carpathia, the ship that sped
to the rescue of the passengers on the
sinking Titanic, was, today. presented
with handsome silver loving cup by
a committee of Titanic survivors. who
boarded the liner on her arrival here.
The presentation was made before the
Carpathia's passengers. who cheered
loudly when Captain Rostron ac-
knowledged the tribute in a modest
manner This was the first return of
brought back the cargo of survivors
four days after the tragedy.
Among the members of the commit
tee present were Bjornstrom Steffen
son of the Swedish legation; Mrs. J.
Brown of Denver; Karl Der, Freder-
lex X. Seward. Frederick O. Stedden
and George 4. Harder.
Not only was a silver loving cup pre-
scented to Captain Rostron, but gold sill
yer and bronze medals together with a
framed set of engrossed resolutions,
We're presented to the officers and entire
crew, which had been mustered in the
saloon after the trip. Captain Rostron,
responding, said:
Il do not know how to express my
thanks for this tribute, for the honor you
have accorded me, for the many compli-
ments you have paid me and for the
kind things you have said in presenting
me with this cup of good fellowship. All
i can say is that. first, ! tried to do my
duty as sailor; second. 1 tried TO do it
toward suffering humanity. But l will
not take the credit for the achievement
of that night when we went to the aid
of the people of the Titanic. do not
deserve this credit. But my crew does
deserve it. and to them | want to give
my heartfelt thanks for their loyalty,
valor and fidelity to the trust that was
imposed. l cannot think of them too
highly, for they have brought this honor
to me and to themselves"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30
Archibald Given
A European Trip.

Washington, May 29.Members of
the bar who praeticed before Judge
Robert w. Archibald of the court OF
commerce when he was United States
district judge at Scranton, Pa, con-
tributed to a fund for a vacation trip
to Europe for the judge, according to
testimony given the House committee
on judiciary, today. by John 4. Lani-
han, of Wilkes Barre. former mem
Der of Congress. Mr. Lanihan con-
tributed $40 or SIS. he could not re-
member which, at the solicitation Of
L. w. Scarf, clerk of Judge Arch
bald's court. Another law firm in
wilkes Barre, he said, did likewise.
That Judge Archibald received the
money Mr. Lanihan was convinced.
He said he received letter from
the Judge from Europe thanking him
for his contribution.
Another phase of the inquiry was
brought out through Helm Bruce of
Louisville, Ky, counsel for the LOUIS
Vile & Nashville Railroad. Mr.. Bruce
produced letters which showed that
Judge Archibald sought information
from the attorney ard permitted him
to fila with what was conceded an ''ad-
ditional brief" after an important case
had been submitted to- the ceugt for
decision and to Judge Archibald for tue
written opinion.
Mr.. Bruce wrote q letter to Judge
Archibald thanking him after the de-
c:sion in the case was rendered. rms
decision was favorable to the railroad
and against the Interstate Commits
sion. He also produced Judge Arch
hald's reply which was highly compii-
mentary to the attorney. Former Rep.
Laninan also told the committee OF an
effort by w w. Kissinger, whom he
represented in a case before Judge
Archibald. to get him to discount note
for $250U.
Il asked him what he wanted with
the money" said Mr.. Lanihan. He
told me he was Interested with Judge
Archibald in a Honduras gold mine,
and wanted to use the money there. |
would not grant his request, because
] did not think the directors of my
bank would lend the money for such
an investment"
Albert ii. Walker an attorney tets
titled to his part in the proceedings
in New York when Judge Archibald
accepted the pleas OF nolo contendere
by officials OF the so-called wire trust
and fined each of them $1,000.
Mr., Walker said he wrote to Judge
Archibald after this decision warning
his against such small fines for big
offenders. He also said he declined
appointment as an attorney to instti-
tute impeachment proceedings against
Judge Archibald at that time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30

ern New jersey and in the thickly set
tied towns ana cities populated largely
by voters who work in New York. His
preference vote in Essex county. next
to the largest in the state was 1888,
compared with 916S for Taft and $40
for La Toilette.
Governor Wilson won his most strik-
ing victory in his home county, Mer-
Ger. which also contains Trenton the
state capital. The total vote for the
Wilson delegates at large in Mercer
was 2674 compared with 81 for the
anti Wilson nominees. The Republic
can vote in this county was Roosevelt
3371; Taft 2465.
The vote in Newark. the largest city
in the state. with one district missing
gave Roosevelt 1906; Taft 5402: La
Toilette 455; Democrats, Wilson 1859
anti Wilson, $40.
Former L. S. Senator James Smith,
Jr.. and Former Democratic State
Chairman James r. Nugent, who led
the fight against Wilson, reside in
Newark and both were among the
four anti-Wilson delegates chosen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30
WatervilIe To-
Coburn c. |. 3.

In game consisting of both good and
poor baseball. Waterville High triumph
ed over Coburn Classical Institute the
pride of prep school circles. and last
years State championship team. to the
tune of 10 to 8, Wednesday afternoon, on
Alumni field. The game was only of
seven innings duration, for twice rain
delayed the game and the second time.
when the diamond became literally flood
ed, hostilities ceased. Had not the rain
nterfered in favor of Coburn she would
have probably been trimmed by larger
score.
Although younger and, for the most
part, less experienced. Matervile High
played rings around her opponents both
in the field and at the bat In the first
inning after Coburn had tailed once the
local boys, on combinations of hits and
errors, brought three scores across the
plate. From this time on they were
never headed.
Coburn scored again in the fourth and
sixth innings. High school scored once
again in the third and fourth Innings,
while in the seventh, on five hits, one
good three-sacker by Wallace, they came
across with five more runs.
Cunningham and Good played the best
for the Coburn team. For Waterville
High, Estes, Simpson and Vaughan put
up fine exhibitions, vaughan's hitting
featuring, getting three hits in three
times up.
Coburn was noticeaby weakened by
the absence of Capt Hackett. thus caus-
ing the placing of inexperienced men at
short and first, whose errors were very
costly.
Waterville High will meet Brunswick
High on Alumni field. next Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-30
NEARLY 500 MiLLERS
Assembly at Kansas City to See How
to Improve Their Business.

Kansas City, Mo. May 29.-"To lift
the floor industry out of the slough
of despond into which it has dropped
during the last few years and give 1t
the place among the industries which
by reason of capital invested, brains
employed and effort expended, II
should by right occupy" is the purpose
of the conference of the Millers Fed
GRAFTON which began a three days ses-
sion here, today. as outlined by A. ].
Hunt of Wichita, president, in his
opening address.
Nearly 500 millers from all parts of
the country are attending the meet
ing, which viii close with days in
spection of Kansas wheat fields.
THE last year has not been pros
porous one for the flour millers.'' Mr.
Hunt said. Contrary to custom mills
have been unable to book shipments
in advance. Export trade has deelin
ed to almost nothing and thus the
entire domestic production has been
forced into the home market