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The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1914-10-08
To the Taxpayers of the
Dermott Drainage District.

1t seems Jackson and Reed are circu-
lating a circular letter to the taxpay-
ers of this district in an attempt to
discredit the members of the Board of
Directors of the district or the contrac-
tor who is to do the work
We have read copy of this circular
letter and while it is to absurd to re
quire attention, at the same time, we
want any taxpayer who is Interested
to know the truth.
These parties were unsuccessful bid
ders for this drainage work, after
giving them every opportunity to make
good. and We are prepared TO show
and will take great pleasure in showing
any taxpayer in the district that we
let the contract for this work and sold
the bonds at the very best figure posi-
Bile. Our records and all bids. togeth-
er with all matters of our office, are
open to the public to be examined by
anyone interested in the payment of
drainage taxes. F. /. Gregory.
w. 2. Daniels,
W. ID. Trotter,
Directors.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1914-10-08

Last Sunday was one of the best
days we have had in our church this
year. 1t was day of advancement
and of brotherly love.
In Sunday School we observed Rally
Day and Promotion Day together.
There was an attendanc of l20 not in
Guiding number of visitors. The col
lection amounted to 50. rs. Quite a
number of Sunday School scholars were
promoted. and several new scholars
were enrolled. At the close of the
service we had a very helpful talk
from the superintendent. MIR. l.. F.
Etter. who has recently been re-elect-
ed for the ensuing Conference year. A
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1914-10-08
Hotel Opened Under
New MANAGEMENT

The Stancill Hotel was opened
to the public on Thursday. October
lst, with the serving of an excellent
four course six-o clock dinner To about
forty guests. most Of whom remained
for severe. hours to participate in the
informal reception and dance which fol
lowed. Mr. and Mrs. Stancill, assisted
by w. d, Trotter, DIR. f. Baker, and
others of the directors, very admirably
played the role of hosts and entertain
ment committee, adding much TO the
enjoyment of the occasion. A number
OF the commercial friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. Stancill came in from various
points over the state to spend Sunday
here at their new establishment.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1914-10-08
Annual Meeting Tonight.

The annual meeting and election of
officers of the Board of Trade of Der
mott will be held tonight Thursday
Some important patters pertaining to
drainage will also be discussed. Every
business man in Dermott is urged to be
present BY order of the Secretary.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1914-10-08


and at the Barnett Lumber Co.'S.
q. Berendsohn of Pine Bluff was
ott visitor Friday of last week.
md Mrs. w, P. Boal left last
II their new home in New Mexi-
c. Stinson returned Tuesday
pm Little Rock where he spent
days.
AT the Eli Dante home on
st, a daughter to Mr.. and Mrs.
snte of Grady.
RENT Store and office rooms in
y Crenshaw Building. Apply to
N. c. Crenshaw
Mamie Farrar of Pine Bluff
the week -end here with her sis
iss lone Farrar
now have car each of soft and
cite coal. Give us your order
al. Orr Hdw. Co.
j. A. Sage returned Saturday
,onway, where she spent cou-
weeks with her parents.
e unloading some freight Mon
fternoon, John Offutt fell from
lgon and broke one of his legs.
c. Burke, of the Fee Crayton
ser Co, returned this week from
mess trip to Ohio and Michigan.
our prices on lumber, shingles,
cement, and sand
Barnett Lumber Co.
Peoples Laundry coupons and
our Xmas presents below cost.
phone l.. l.. Davis for particu-
Voolfolk is reading law with
f. G.. Hammock and expects to
to practice about the first of the
y. s. e. Farrar of Pine BluH is
,cted here tomorrow to spend few
with her daughter, Miss lone
rrar.
of. and Mrs. Otto Mailing of Mon
10 came over Saturday to visit
imott relatives. He returned to
nticelIo Monday.
ourt is in session at the county seat,
Dermotters are much in evidence.
f. Moss and Henry Caster are serv-
on the grand jury.
..ANrEp Every man and woman IN
wn who does not attend Sunday
'hool TO be present at Baraca- Phila-
bile Glass next Sunday
Those attending the Fair at Monti-
lilo next week can get hot dinners on
e grounds, As meals will be served by
e church ladies of that place.
Mgr. J. C. Hoffman, of the Dermott
rocery 4 Commission Co, has a new
l5 Model Buick car, which he pur-
ased in Little Rock last week.
Our cleaning and pressing is not the
.eapest but is the BEST. Have your
=, wears suit cleaned and dyed, and
ade look like new l.. l.. Davis.
DR.. J. A. Thompson. formerly of
e Leavitt Mill, has bought the c. c.
wiling residence on School Street and
owed his family into same last week,
am prepared to remodel your last
,ars suit and save your buying a new
,e. Prices reasonable.
l.. l.. Davis, the Tailor,
II. c. Skinner is selling the $5. 900
ock of Wilkinson Hotel furniture at
st. The furniture is on display in
,e of the store rooms in the Dermott
otel building.
Dudley Crenshaw returned last week
Harvard University to continue his
udy of law. He spent his vacation
re at the home of his mother, Mrs.
c. Crenshaw.
The Current Topic Club will give a
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1914-10-08
Local and Personal

School supplies at Hanchey's.
Mrs, S. B. Krisle spent one, day last
week in Portland.
Mrs. f. Schnelz was Monticello
visitor last week.
For your doors and windows go TO
the Barnett Lumber Co.
All kinds of building material on
hand at the Barnett Lumber Co.'S.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1914-10-08

Freeman. who came in last
visit his parents, Mayor snd
freeman. was called Friday
II to accept position with
Pine Lumber Co.
of Clarke & Clark. the new
h opens U" IN the new Kim
ng vii. ne r. F. Clarke &
osad OF X. F. Clarke and j,
II. A part of their large
eneral merchandise has al
ed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-15

darkened and that this trial continue under those con-
dtions? broke in the lawyer for the defense in high
keyed voice, fegning rnbeleving establishment AThat
is a most extraordinary request. We object to any
such proceeding"
II assure the court that the evidence we shall intro
duce is entirely proper and that it is essential to
the fair trial of this case said the District Attorney
at is entirely admissible evidence in rebuttal.
The court drummcd again for moment on his
desk. "Just what is the nature OF this evidence and
the purpose of darkening the room?" he asked.
"The evidence is in the form of photographs by
means of which we shall prove that the defendant
was present at the time and place charge this crime
was committed, explained the prosecutor Owing
the peculiar circumstances of the case it will be
necessary to display these photographs by projecting
enlarged images of them which intend to do using
the white wall opposite the jury The wit
the stand will identify the photographs as they
shown
1--WE object most certainly" reiterated counsel for
the defense.
why, if your Honor please" said the District At
torney, photographs everywhere admitted as per-
fectly legal evidence when introduced through compe
tent witnesses as part of their testimony.
Cannot you present these particular photographs
in the ordinary wayf' asked the Judge. = -
mo, cannot replied the District Attorney.
1They are not ordinary photographs.
@Did you take these photographs YOURSELF the
Judge asked turning the witness 3Are they actual
photographs and does the method by which it is pro-
posed present them alter their fidelity in any way?
@They are actual photographs, taken by myself, and
this method of presenting them is in my opinion the
only way in which their fidelity can be preserved
the witness replied. II the scenes they present
with my eyes,"
aWel since they are photographs, they are legal
evidence said the Judge. Il valid objection to
this method of showing them, as long it does not alter
them in any way Since this witness is prepared to
testify to this under oath, shall allow them to be
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neryousv and his wife leaned close to him. whispering
in his ear her face strained with apprehension of
the unknown His counsel sat down beside him, and
their three heads went close together in earnest
sultation.
THIS trial had been long, tense struggle, filled with
vivid clmaxes. 1t had begun at fever heat of
public excitement. The defendant at the bar
charged with the betrayal of his public trust-he, the
most popular idol in the city government trial
for bride taking member of old political regime
that had been swept into political ruin by tempest of
reform that had been ruthless in its work. he alone had
survived the wreck by the sheer force of his personality
and his reputation for incorruptibe honesty.
Not that he had escaped accusation. During the
campaign with all the fervor of partzan oratory, he
too was accused by his political enemies of being part
of the general system of corruption that had debauched
the public welfare for the profit of the ring But these
campaign accusations went further at that time than
partizan oratory which the public in its devotion to
him had refused to accept in his single He had
been carried triumphantly back into office with even
an increased majority.
His personal appearance belied all possibility that
he could be guilty of the least dishonest act. big
framed man, his features were large, almost heavy,
when in repose. But they were mob1e,-w duty
demanded strength of character they became reassur
ingy alert yet stern; and when he met his friends they
were frightened by the most genial of smiles. There
was massive size his head too accentuated by his
thick blond hair which seemed to complete his yp6ca-
ton of the ideal Of substantial public serving integrity
In city whose political ideals had been rudey broken
by series of exposures of deep corruption he seemed
the one man of his times whom could bind their
political faith amid the confusion and loss OF faith In
human motives that had overwhelmed Them
So he had been triumphantly reelected-a personal
victory and individual vndication amid the wreckage of
many minor regulations Yet despite his triumph bis
enemies had not been begued into inactivity against him.
They had continued to work secretly and unceas-
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would whet the cloyed interest Even the group
at the defendants table seemed uninterested in this
unknown man who, the prosecution had announced,
would be the last witness brought forward against
him. The prisoner and his wife, who had sat close
beside him throughout the long trial, were engaged
in a whispered consultation with counsel, and the
witness sworn unheeded by them.
what is your occupation, Mr.. Wizner?' the prose-
cutor asked the witness.
Inventor he replied in weak voice that was no
more than audible to the court stenographer sitting
close in front of him.
and now, if your Honor please said the District
Attorney, turning to the Judge and speaking in full,
resonant tones that filed the courtroom and COM
manded renewed attention from everyone, Il would
respectfully request that the lights be all turned out
and the made as dark possible by drawing the
shades down. and also that the caution everyone
particularly to remain absolutely quiet"
THE Judge raised his dropping eyelids and looked
at the District Attorney; then he sat up slightly.
u do not think l exactly understood the motion" he
said.
Il make the request that the courtroom be made
as dark as possible and that your Honor admonish
everyone keep absolutely quiet the District At
torney repeated.
@What-what is that?" the defendants counsel said
sharply rising his feet all attention now his shrewd
face drawn into questioning quicker.
The prisoner and his wife also sat up, looking in
qriringy from the District Attorney their own law
yer. The Judge drummed with his fingers for mo-
Inent his desk
This is unusual request, Mr.. District Attorney"
he said. What is the purpose of it," -
"The State has certain evidence to introduce that
be presented under other conditions he re-
piled. ave intend to introduce this evidence in
buttal of the testimony by which this defendant has
sought to establish abi.'
do understand that the learned District Attorney
has actually made the request that this be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-15
BY GURDEN EDWARDS

presented to the consideration of
the jury under the conditions
asked for by the District At
torney.' .-.
Il wish to have my objections
clearly indicated on the record,
both to the darkening of the
room and the throwing of these
alleged Photographic images on
the wall, as l understand the
District Attorney contemplates
doing" said the defendants law
yer.
4The objection is overruled,"
said the court.
Il take an exception" the law
yer said.
Eyes, you have your excep-
tion,' the Judge replied. 1Of
course if it should appear that
this evidence is improper when it
is presented, you understand,
Counselor, it can be excluded if
you are then able to show to the
satisfaction of the court that it
is improper. The officers of the
court will make the room as dark
as possible by turning out the
lights and drawing the shades,
and the court admonishes every
one present to maintain absolute
quiet"
An air Of intense expectation
had now taken the place of the
inattention that had at first
marked the appearance of this
new witness on the stand. For
the first time it seemed to strike
the crowd that he was a total
stranger to them, and they began
to wonder who he might be.
The defendants face too had
changed had become tense and
white at the seeming menace,
whose importance was yet UNI
revealed, contained in this new
situation that had suddenly
leaped out of the dullness of the
proceedings. His fingers twitched
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-15
Drawings by H. c. Townsend
DUSK crept into the court
- room in little thrusts of
darkness. as IL from the

1OrO11A al 4ACSAS SA&A s~eSo
darkness, as if from the
drawing of one silent curtain at
ter another. Then there came a
heavier deepening of the shad-
ows as the setting sun went be-
hind cloud. The Judge looked
up sharply, as though he thought
some unauthorized hand had in
deed pulled down the shades;
but he saw that it was only the
unnoticed fall of twilight that
was in such bold contempt of
court. Yet a look of displeasure
darkened his face.
Il had hoped and expected"
he said, 3that the taking of evil
dence in this case would be COM
pleted before this. Before the
next witness takes the stand the
court attendants will turn up
the lights. There will be a recess
for five minutes. Those who
wish to leave the courtroom do
SO now. This court will not adj
journ until the evidence is all in,
# it takes till midnight.
But no one left the court
room; for they were still held by
the same relentless spell that had
kept them there throughout
many long days, listening to ev-
cry word and watching every
move in that drama of justice in
which, to most of them, it was
their idol who was fighting for
his liberty and for the justihca-
ton of the faith they had in him.
The lights were Lit, and a
small, unimportant looking man
took the witness chair in response
to the District Attorneys call.
The crowd relaxed inattentively
as the routine questions were
asked him. It had judged him
as a witness by his looks as a
man, and it was apparent ex-
pected that nothing he could say
- -. o1o,aI s4@o~1-
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-05-07
ANNUAL CONVENTION
OF 7. P. A. Will Be Held In
Greensboro Tomorrow.

The state convention of the Travel
ers' Protective association of Ameri-
ca will begin its session in Greensboro
Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock and
continue for two days. The meetings
will be held in the circuit court room.
The address of welcome will be made
by Rabbi Theodore Levy. champ
lain of Post G.. and the response will
be by j. w. Graham Of Paducah,
who islikely be elected state president
for the ensuing year.
A banquet will be rendered the
visiting T. P. A. delegates by the
members of Post G. at Rudd house.
Frieay evening at 1880 o'clock. E E.
bnrate preparations are being made.
The convention viii close Saturday.
Hopkinsville will be largely repre-
sented.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-05-07
GEN. D. E. SICKLES DEAD
Wife Long EStranged at Bedside
When the End Came.

New York. May General Daniel
E. Sickles died at his home Sunday
night aged SO. His wife was at his
bedside at the end.
Mrs. Sickles, who has been estrang-
ed from her husband for more than
a quarter of a century, went to the
generals house Friday when she
was informed he was dying and took
charge of the arrangements for his
care. She remained near his side
through the night and watched by
him until his death.
The final reconciliation was
brought about largely through the
efforts of their son, Stanton. it is
understood. the general recently
having made advances to his wife
when assured by Stanton that they
would be met half way.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-05-07
Purely Personal.

Mrs. l.. c. Flora, of Nashville, is
visiting Ms. j P. Tate.
Mrs. A. w. Pyle is visiting friends
in Nashville.
Miss Mary Crenshsw. who spent
the winter with Mrs w. C. Doherty.
in Denver. has returned home.
Mr., c. E. Woodruff will leave to-
night on a visit to Rome, Ga.
Me- John H. Bell left yesterday
for the Eastern market.
Mrs. Sam Cristil and children JOS
eph and B satrice of Hopkinsvllle. are
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Horn of
Cherry St.-Evansvile Courier.
Lem R. Davis and j. P. Wester-
field, of Crofton. left here Tuesday
afternoon for Rome. Ca, on bus
mess.
! j w. Buck has returned from a
business trip to Florida.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-05-07
7. r. is EX-
PECTED HOME
Former President Addresses
Visitors Upon Arrival At
Para, Brazil.

Para, Brazil, May 5.-Col. Theo-
dore Roosevelt. who, with his son,
Kermit, arrived here today on the
steamer Dunstan from Manaos, was
greeted on board by the representa-
tive of the Governor of the State of
Para; by the municipal authorities
and a number of other prominent
|personages.
When Col. Roosevelt leave, Para,
Brazil, Thursday on the Booth liner
Aidan, he will come direct to New
York via Barbados. The Aidan will
make the triph as an extra steam
err, and will not touch at Mobile. The
ship should reach New York about
May 20.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-05-07
BOWLING GREEN FLOODED
Heaviest Rain in Many Years
Falls in That City.

Bowling Green, KY. May 6.-The
heaviest rain in years fell here Mon
day night. The streets were flooded
in few minutes after the heavy
downpour began, and the sewers
were unable to carry off the water.
At many places in the city, the side
walks were impossible, the water
being almost a foot deep. The rain,
however, caused m u C h damage,
washing away gardens throughout
the city and county, and doing great
damage to newly-plowed land in the
country.
The rainfall from Monday morn
ing till this morning was 1856 inches,
about two inches having fallen dur
ing last night. The river is rising
rapidly, a ten-foot stage having al
ready been reached, and the rise
continuing at six inches an hour.
River men expect the largest rise
since that of January, 1918, which
was a record-breaker.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-05-07
To The Public.

take this method Of expressing
my sincere thanks to the Citizens of
Hopkinsville. for the loyal support
given me in my recent race for
School Trustee.
My success attribute not to any
influence or popularity of my own,
but to the time honored principle of
rotation in office. yet can but
be grateful for this expression Of
C )nfdence.
May bespeak the cooperation Of
all the people in my humble efforts
to serve them. trusting and hoping
that by applying the same efforts to
this new undertaking that | have 10
my business. then ! may, if possible
approximate the faithful and very
efficient work of my esteemed pred
ecessor.
Respectfully, your obedient SER
want of the people,
T. l.. METCALFE.
Advertisement,
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-05-07
The Wild Onion Pest.
(Uniontown Telegram.)

Wild onions or garlic is causing
the farming elements of this section
and county more or less uneasiness
of late. 1t is Of a wonderful quick
growth and spreads rapidly and is of
no value whatever and in everyway
a decided nuisance. 1t is root, Kill
of destroy it in anyway. Over in
Posey county. Inniana, whole fl Ids
and farms are covered with the OBJ
noxious growth. and the progressive
agriculturist had an expert botanist
from the state University to come to
Mt. Vernon and make an exhibit OF
a preparation that is said to be the
only sure cure and preventive. A
general teot of its value to do away
with the stuff was made Tuesday Of
this week on some of the land affect
ed. The results obtained were graft
flying and pleasing,
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-05-07
Mexican Names.

Americans can't pronounce those
Mexican names. They can't do it
even when they know the pronunci-
alton unless they first exercise their
tongues to the necessary twisting.
1t is really as hard to get the right
pronunciation of the Mexican names
as it is to persuade the Mexicans to
be good. Some American newspa-
per genius, who claims to be familiar
with these Mexican jaw-twisters, has
undertaken to tell us how to do it,
and here are some of the names of
both towns and individuals:
Huerta -OO-ER- tab.
Villa-VEE-yah.
Zacatecas -Zac-ah-TAY- cas.
Tamaulipas -Tahy-mo-LEE-pas.
Queretaro-Kay-RET-a-r
Jalisco-Hah-LEES-co.
Guanajuato-Gwah- nah-HWAH to
Oaxaca-Wah- HAH- kah..
TeXcoco-res-CO-co.
Tehauntepec - Tay- VAIN -tay-
pee.
Tampico-Tam- PEE-co.
Torreon-Tor-ray-OWN.
Hidalgo-Ee-DAHL-go
San Luis Sahn-LOO-EFS-
Po-to-SEE..
Coahuila -Co-a-WEE-lah.
Aguas Calientes-AH-gwas Cah-
leh-EN-tess.
Guerrero -Gher-RARE-o.
Tlaxcala-Tlas-KAH lah.
TuXpam -TOOS-pa
Chihuahua -Chee-WAh. wah.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-05-07
To Wed In June at Madrid.

Richmond, Va. May 6.-The mar
risge of Miss Belle Willard to Ker-
nit Roosevelt will take place in
Madrid, June IL. according to a
definite announcement contained in
a cablegram from Ambassador Will
lard to friends here.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-05-07
THREE COUPLES
Are Granted Licenses To Wed
This Week.

R. c. Nave and Ola Parsons were
granted license to wed last Satur-
day. No return Of the marriage has
yet been made.
Yesterday John Young and
Ermine Dickerson we're granted
license and were married by Judge
Knight in the courthouse.
Isaac Alexander was granted
license to wed Miss Ethel Lacy. Toe
bride lives at Pod and the groom at
st. Charles. Ky. They will be mar
ried Tuesday by Rev, P. P. Glad
dish.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-05-07
ParOled Convict Arrested.

c. s. Glenn. Deputy Warden Of
the Eddyville penitentisry, was here
Wedre 'day in charge of Tom Worth.
en-. a parolled convict. who was ar
rested at Hopkinsville. Worthen
had jumped his contract to work the
stipulated time required by the Pa
role Law. He ives returned to Ed
dyville and will have to serve out
his full term. -Princet Leader.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-05-07
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that upon
May 18th, 1914. there will be filed in
the Christian County Court q petit
ion to open public road beginning
at the Hord place on the Greenyille
Road and running in northwest
course by the West Schoo'house and
the Simpson Burying Ground and
intersectin9 the Johnson Mill Road
at Dave Croft's corner. being about
two miles in length and thirty feet
wide. i'~ -
\ i9 J.tH. DHLMAN.
advertisement. Road Engineer.