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The Forrest City times., 1902-07-11
NOT RECOGNIZED BY ROME.
Sensation Caused BY The Action
of the Vatican Towards
Princess Rospigliosi.
THE LATTER is AN AMERICAN WOMAN.
Was the Divorced Wife of Col. Fred
erick II. Parkhurst. of Bangor.
Ne, and Married the Prince. an
Alliance the Roman Church he
fuse. to Recognize.

Rome. July 10-A great sensation
has been caused here by the action
Of the vatican authorities towards
the Princess Joseph Rospigliosi. an
American. He husband is head of an
ancient family of clerical nobility,
and his brother is eommandant Of the
papal noble guard. On August %.
1901. Prince RospigGosi married here
Mrs. Marie Jennings Reid Parkhurst.
of Washington, the divorced wife of
Col. Frederick II. Parkhurst. Of Ban
gor. Me. The ceremony was civil.
and hence was not recognized by the
vatican. Princess Resp gliosi. who is
now on the point of confinement. en-
gagged an English Blue sister a a
nurse. and the latter took on her
duties. But Cardinal Maechi (secre-
tary of apostolic BRIEFS, hearing of
this. forbade the sister To fulfill her
duties. on the ground that the mar
rage was nonresident. The prince
was furious, and exerted all his in
fuence to overcome the scruples Of
the church. but without avail. Even
'NHA4f III ea7 oDiA-1A u >GIlI u LII
gland for nurse The incident is
expected to have important develop
ments.
When the news of the marriage Of
Mrs. Parkhurst to Prince Rospigliosi
reached the United States il was as
serted that At first the vatical re
fused to sanction the marriage. be
cause Mrs ParkhurSt was divorced
woman. but as the prince declared
she should be his wife with or with
out the consent Of the church, sane
ton was finally given.
Mrs. ParkhurSt is a granddaughter
Of Samuel Chester Reid. who com
manded the american privateer Brig
adier-General Asa II. Strong At the
battle of Fayal in the war of 1872.
On her mothers side She is descended
from the Rowan family Of Kentucky.
About ten years ago. in Washington.
She met Mr.. Parlthurst. who is a
member OF the Maine legislature and
Of Coy. Hills staff. with the rank of
colonel
The couple were married aud lived
happily for a time in Bangor They
had two children. Several years ago
they became estranged and Col.
Parl<hurst left the city. Vt Bar Har-
Dor she met Prince Jos phi. who fell
in love with her.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-11
HAWAIpS VOLCANOES.
Charactersistics and surroundings
of kiiauea and Mauna Ioa
Briefly Described.

Kilauea is q volcano in the east OF
the island of Hawaii. It is pit or
sunken plain. eight miles in circum-
ference. bounded by steep or per-
pendicular walls. and varying from
500 to 900 feet in depth, as the floor
of the crater is raised or lowered by
volcanic action. Near the southwest
ern extremity of the pit is a lake OF
melted lava in state OF constant
ebullition. called by the Hawahans
the Hale-mau-mau, or house OF ever
lasting fire. and formerly regarded
as the residence Of their prlncipai
divinity. the goddess of Pele, says the
Philadelphia Press. From TINS car
dron, which is not infrequently
third or a half mile in diameter the
fusion overfows in times Of SPeelai
volcanic activity, spreading out upon
the cooled lava, which forms AT the
bottom of the crater; or ii bursts out
at new points of this nearly ie'o'
tract. The crater presents in cohse,
quence quite different appearance AZ
different times, being espeeia'is
changed by the occurrence OF efup,
tions. These are generally preeeue'
nv a rise in the floor of the crater
When the lateral pressure OF inc
accommodating lava becomes sul'ieieh,
" great. il forces its way through
the side of the mountain, ol'eh ~
companied by violent earthquakes
ana breaks to the surface at w.
lance of five. ten or twenty h'i
from the great crater, when Is us,",
ly emptied to depth of ioo iee'' -
lava continues to flow seawaiu
cessantlv for several days, weeks y
months. These eruptlons are -.
ally independent of those when tam
place from the crater upon the sun
nit of Mauna Loa. 10000 feet hs. go.
than Kilauea, though the two cia. N
are but 16 miles distant from Ca "a
other. The lavas are very nuiu'
contain much iron and augIte' -
The greatest recorded cruz a,o The
Kilauea took place in June l'' nost.
Id ii lOIEtd It's WY i'f a,urSe
~ underground, marking hs = and
by rending the rocks above - al
sometimes splitting the trunN and
large trees SO as to leave tpen lava
ing astride of the crevices' na,ly
stream showed itself oeeaSiV, ~ in
upon the surface of the gr9a snally it
the pits of old craters. ana MT, l;stless
broke from the ground in a r resi- from
food at the distance of II mics I'd.
the coast and rolled shoi'T nlan-
sweeping forests, hamlets anu mo- a
tations before it, until ieap ,iTnged
precipice of 40 or so feet it ! Pia" sea.
with loud detonations into tnt Irene
It's depth, owing to the ,sbieh
roughness of the country oNe aoo feet,
it flowed. varied from II TO ~ .hree
ana il. width from 500 feet ~
miles.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-11
HOT TIMES IN PITTSBURG
Mercury lowering In the Nineti~.
and PROSECUTIONS and Deaths
Continue Numerous

Pittsburg, Pa, July 10.-The mer-
curry is still lowering in the COS. but
thunder storms and cooler weather
are predicted for Thursday. Six
deaths from the heat and ten serious
prostrations have been reported since
Tuesday. In nearly all the prostra-
tions the condition of the patients is
said to be serious and some are in
critical shape. The mill workers are
the greatest sufferers and many have
been obliged to stop work.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-11
A VAST AMOUNT OF DAMAGE,
Cloudburst In the Upper BushkiII
District of NORTHAMPTON Coun-
ty, Pennsylvania.

Easton, Pa, July 10.-A cloudburst
in the upper Bushkill district of
Northampton county, Tuesday night,
did vast amount of damage Only
meager details are obtainable at this
time, owing to washout and the de-
struction of telegraph and telephone
lines. Charles Abel, a farmer. who.
with his wife, was returning from
the harvest field, was struck by
lightning and killed.
The Bushkill creek overhowed its
banks. and many fields of grain were
almost wholly DESTROYED.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-11
COURT HAD NO JURISDICTION
Case Against Pitcher Bernhnrdt Dis
missed In the United states
Court mt Cleveland. o.

Cleveland, O., July 10.-Judge Wing,
of the United States court, dismissed
the proceedings brought by the Phil
adelphia National League club against
Pitcher Bernhardt to compel him to
play with the Philadelphia club or
not at all. The court held that it
had no jurisdiction in the case, Bern
hardt being citizen of the state Of
New York.
The case of Lajoie was then taken
up by the court.
The court then took up the case Of
Lajoie and Flick, and, after a brief
hearing. dismissed them on the same
ground.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-11
TO ENGLAND IN A LAUNCH.
Capt. VIM. {. Newman and His SIX
teen-Aear-old SON start on
FOolhardy Voyage.

New York, July 10.-The 3s-foot
launch Abiel Abbot Low. commanded
by Capt. Vim. c. Newman, sailed from
College Point. Long Island, Wednes-
day, for Falmouth, England. Capt.
Newman's only companion on the trip
is his son, Edward youth of 10.
The launch is equipped with a ten
horse power kerosene oil engine, and
is expected to reach Falmouth in
about 20 days.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-11
OTHERWISE UNNOTICED

Hail fell at Chantada, Lugo prov
ince. Spain. to a depth of S.37 inches.
The skilled metal workers of the
ST. Louis Car Co. are on strike for
nine-hour day.
The term naval cadet" has become
obsolete. Hereafter the young officers
will be known as midshipmen.
Ex-City Treasurer r. b. Huston Of
Havana. H., died at the residence of
his father. in Blandinsville, III.
July corn went To 90 cents at Chi
cage. Tuesday, and even that price
did not induce the big bulls TO IN
load.
Thomas W. Walker. a merchant Of
Fairman. H.. attempted suicide at his
home by hanging himself TO bed
post.
]. Pierpont Morgan was honored
by royal eourtesies in Berlin and at
Potsdam by order Of the Kaiser
Wilhelm.
Senator Vest. of Missouri. says that
man may be a good democrat with
out indorsing the silver plank in the
Kansas City platform.
Miss Emily Lansdown died at JET
ferson City. Mo. She was 50 years old.
She had been resident of jefferson
City for nearly half a century.
The jury at Nieksburg. Miss. in the
case of Edward Hill. charged with
the murder OF Thomas Breen, re-
turned in verdict Of acquittal.
J. \. Russ was arrested at Okla
homa City. Okla, on the charge Of
numbering a man named Cyrus Gam
bic in Taylor, Tex. four years ago.
The cotton crisis in Lancashire,
England. i growing more acute. and
the trade regards a heavy reduction
of the output as being its only sal
Walton.
The anthracite miners officials are
laying plans for a national defense
fund, to which all organized labor
and the public generally Will be asked
to contribute.
Jerre 2. Fenton shot and .mortally
wounded his wife and then killed him
self in East ST. Louis, H.. while his
children plead with their father not
TO commit the deed.
The wife of Conrad Hellmann. at
her home near Union. Mo, committed
suicide by cutting her throat with a
butcher knife. Her mind had been
deranged for some time.
James Lawrence. engineer. was
killed near Mount Vernon. Ind. He
was running a threshing engine,
~
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-11

Houston, Tex, July lO.-Patilo Hig-
gins, the man who discovered the
great Beaumont oil field, announces
that he has found oil in paying
quantities and of superior quality at
Barber's Hill, which is % miles from
Houston.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-11
GRAND SPORT At HENLEY.
Some Good Contests, In Spite of Dull,
Threatening Weather and
Some Rain.
AMERICANS AND CANADIANS IN FORCE.
The Argonauts, of Toronto. Canada,
Bcaten by Third Trinity of Cam
bridge. and Titus Dropped Heat
To r. :. Kelley of Ballot College,
oxford.

Henley. Eng, July 10.-In spite of
a duh. threatening morning. excep-
1iOnally large crowds assembled here.
Wednesday. To witness the second
| days racing of the Henley regatta.
Interest in the meeting was vastly
enhanced by the danger of the dia-
mond sculls and the grand challenge
cup crossing the Atlantic. Americans
and Canadians were present in force
TO support their respective compa-
triots. Henry White. secretary of the
United States embassy. and Mrs.
White. were present to see their son
lack" row No. in the Elton boat
in the contest for the ladies' chal-
lenge plate Several other members
OF the embassy accompanied Mr. and
Mrs White.
The wind was sufficiently strong in
the forenoon To churn the water. 1t
blew directly off the Berks shore, Civ
ing the boats on that station great
advantage.
In tie fourth heat for the grand
challenge cup Leauder Rowing club
beat London Rowing club by a
length. Time. minutes > seconds
In the fifth heat for the grand chal-
lenge cup Third Trinity, Cambridge
beat the Argonaut Rowing club, of
Toronto. by length and quarter.
Time. minutes II seconds.
In the third heat for the Thames
challenge cup, Trinity Hail, Cam
bridge. beat Trinity. Dublin, b. a
quarter Of a length. Time. minutes
= seconds
IN the 18th heat for The Thames Gun.
the ROYAL school II Mines Boat club
beat the Thames Rowing club b.
three-quarters of a length. Time,
minutes - seconds.
In the second heat for the silver
hoblets IIeTr {. Craven and !. W
Knight. London Rowing club. easily
beat pair of the Reading Rowing
club. Time. 8 minutes II seconds.
After the lunch interval. the fourth
heat for the Thames challenge cup
was rawed IN a downfall ef rain.
which sent tie summer-clad picniclz-
er> in search of shelter. The School
Of Mines got clear away at the start.
and kept the Thames oarsmen will
in hand the entire distance.
In the third heat for the ladies'
challenge plate, Eton beat Christ
Church. oxford, easily. Time. min
utes 20 seconds.
In the eighth heat Of the diamond
sculls. F. :. Kelley. Balliol college.
Oxford. beat c. s Titus. Union Boat
club, New York. Kelley won easily.
Time, ; minutes 80 seconds.
In the fourth heat for the ladies'
challenge plate, University college.
Oxford, beat Radley school by two
lengths. Time. minutes IS secon Is.
In the ninth heat for the diamonds,
T. y. Etherington-Smith, Leander
Boat Club. beat !. Beresford. Ken
sington Rowing club, easily. Time, s
minutes - seconds.
In the second heat for the WvfoId
challenge cup, Burton Rowing club
beat London Rowing club easily.
| Time. minutes Is seconds.
In the third heat for the Wyfold
challenge cup Kingston Rowing club
beat Trinity hall, Cambridge. by
three-quarters of length. Time.
minutes 6 seconds.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-11
CURRENT TOPICS.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.
FIFTY-SEvENTh CONGRESS-

In the senate. on the 1st there was a
sharp debate on the Philippine question.
The conference report on the Philippine
bill was adopted. Mr.. CockreH tMo.) Of
fered resolution thanking President pro
tenn. Frye for the impartial manner in
which he had presided over the work OF
the session. On its adoption Mr.. Frye
the senate adjourned sine die ...... IN
the house great deal Of minor business
was transacted and in al % bills and
resolutions we're passed At So Speaker
Henderson declared the house adjourned
sine die
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-11

Chicago, July 10.-At noon Wednes-
day indications were that the confer
ences arranged to take place between
the railroads and committees from
their warehouses would fail to bring
about peace in the freight handlers
strike.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-11

Washington, July 10.-A cablegram
received by the war department from
Coy. Taft brought the most encour-
aging news concerning the prospects
for a settlement of the friar lands
and other questions in the Philippines
in which the Catholic church is in
tereSted.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-11

Chairman Cooper of the house COM
mittee ON insular affairs says steps
will be taken at once to put the Phil
ippines government act in operation.
1t is understood that the president
will issue proclamation on the
Fourth of July by which the govern
ment of the islands will be trans.
ferred from the military to the civil
officials.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-11

At Chicago, on the 9th, Theodore
Oelfeuer, a laborer, through motives
of revenge, the result of an old quar-
rel, shot and killed his wife and
wounded his baby son and his step
daughter, the former probably fatal
ly.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-11

At Galveston, Tex, on the 4th, four
persons were drowned in the gulf of
Mexico. They were ]. \. Davis, night
editor of the News; +. G. Rust. of the
Dispatch Printing CO., Houston, and
W. c. Chandler, son-in-law of Rust.
These men were caught in the under
tow. Henry Nichols was drowned by
falling from a pier.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-11

The Cheyenne Indians in Oklahoma
are reported as holding council Of
war because the Indian agent pre-
vented them from indulging in the
usual tortures incident to their sun
dance.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-11
Duchess of Athou Dead

Rome. July 10.-The duchess Of
Atholl (who was the eldest daughter
OF SIR Thomas Moncrieffe) died Tues
day night while on her way from
%taly to Switzerland.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-11

Rev. DR.. w. C. Peabody, of Decatur,
Ill, committed suicide. on the 4th. by
shooting himself. He had recently
resigned as rector of st. Johns Epis-
copal church.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-11

The Goldie Construction Co.. of
Chicago. has been awarded the con-
tract for the construction of the Art
Palaces of the Louisiana Purchase eX-
position, at St. Louis, for S945, 1880.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-11

The prince of Wales. in behalf of
King Edward, received the Indian
princes in London at the India of
fee on the night of the 4th. The en-
tertainment was one of the most bril-
liant ever witnessed in London.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-11

At the funeral of Mrs. Seibert, at
Mount Morris, H., on the I'd. the
services were delayed and the hus-
band and sister of the dead woman
were taken out and tarred and feath-
cred. Unbecoming conduct on their
part was the reason given for the
action taken.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-11

A home for aged and INDECENT mem-
purchased by that body. 1t is located
at Bedford City, Va, and will accom-
modate $50 inmates.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-11

Freight handlers to the number OF
over nine thSsisand went out on a
strike in Chicago on the eth. Unless
the state board of arbitration. which
is at work, can effect a settlement
1t is feared that all the railroads en-
tering the city will be involved The
teamsters and truck drivers threaten
20 go out on a sympathetic strike.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-11

Since being liberated by the presi-
dents amnesty proclamation. Agui-
naldo is in dread of death at the
hands of friends of Luna. whom he
caused to be killed in 1899.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-11

A national convention of the Amer
ican Federation of Catholic societies
will be held at Chicago August 5, 6
and Z. 1t is estimated that million
Catholics will be represented.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-11

A terrific wind and rain storm
swept over western New York on the
morning of the 9th. The loss will
reach into hundreds of thousands of
dollars.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-11

Near Tishomingo, l. T., on the I'd,
Deputy United States Marshal
Bridges was attacked by outlaws. sup
posedly the same band that muir
dered the Oklahoma sheriffs on Mon
day, and severely handled, being left
for dead. Later the bandits were
overtaken by posse of officers and
routed.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-11

The body of August Uttwiller. who
shot and killed his roommate. James
Collins, last Sunday night, and then
escaped. was found in the Ohio river
at Cincinnati, on the I'd.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-11

The coal situation in some sections
of Illinois is so serious that railroads
are considering the use of petroleum
for their engines should the coal in
dustry of Illinois become involved in
the great strike.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-11

The Afro-American Press associa-
tion, in session at St. Paul, Mimi,
ON the 18th, adopted resolutions com
planning that their race had been
overlooked by President Mckinley
and the Worlds fair management.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-11

Mrs. Arlene OMalley. wife of Prof
O'Malley, and man named Hearin
were arrested at Philadelphia. on the
I'd, on charge of stealing jewelry.
In default Of 1920 bail they went
to Jail.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-11

King Edward passed favorable
day, on the eth, and the report was
given out that his majesty was doing
well. Tie coronation is now set for
some time between August II and Is.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-11

King Edwards progress toward Ts-
coyery continues to be in every way
satisfactory. II his improvement con-
tinues it is thought he will be well
enough to be taken to the royal yacht
at Southampton by the LIST OF August.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-11

President Roosevelt will transact
only the most immediate public bust
ness at Oyster Bay. He wants TO
make his holiday as restful as posi-
BILE.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-11
Will Hold Court Together.

London, July lo.-King Edward has
determined not TO break up the court
at buckingham palace until after the
coronation.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-09
YANWERDEH'S OPERA HOUSE,
WILLIAM OWEN
ROMEO AND JULIET.
v Wednesday,, Jan. q
New Court Cases.

James w. Brown and Marvine /.
Brown by James w. Brown his next
best friend VS.. G. F. Shriver. James w.
Brown is the father of Marvine l.. Brown
and brings suit to recover balance al
$4,000 due him as wages for work nor.
formed during period of six months
for the defendant V. X. McGinnjs NJ
torney for plaintiff.
DR.. j b. Horner VS.. f. Sutherland and
wife. Plaintiff sues to recover Sllo.75
due him for medical services and n1edi.
cine. Frank j. Horton attorney for
plaintiff.
Peter shambo VS.. John Shields. The
plaintiff states that on Dec. !. 1901 he
purchased Jenney corn shredder and
husker from defendant for $500. which
was warranted to shuck 1000 bushels of
corn ard shred the fodder per dav,
out that there is a complete failure of
the machine as the best it will do is liz
bushels in day. He has offered to re.
turn the machine and demanded his
notes given III payment of it, but de-
lehdant refuses to accept it or return
the notes. Plaintiff asks for the cancel.
iatlon OF the notes and mortgage and an
injunction restraining defendant from
dlsposing OF them. Geo. w. Baker al.
torney for plaintiff.
D. W. hily eft al, VS.. Lloyd FIidv ct
al. The parties are the heirs of E.rcin-
da =. Hidy deceased and suit is brought
to nave her estate sold and the proceeds
divided among the legal heirs. TaIiman
Y Cfist attorneys for plaintiff.
| Nj. A. Gammill VS.. Charles MIerrvn,an
and wife. Plaintiff brings SUIT for $3.50.
% amount of rent due on lease for
rent Of farm owned by him in Center
township, and asking for landlords
zen to secure the amount. S. Varga
attorney for plainliH After the case
was filed settlement was made between
the parties and he case dismissed.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-09
Leon Public Library.

The public meeting of the trustees and
patrons of the Leon Free Library was
held at the court house Monday even
ing. On account of being the week of
prayer and the fact that many desired
to attend the church services the meet
ing was not held until after the church
services and as this made the hour late
the attendance WAS not as large as was
desired.
President j. III. Drake made a brief
statement of the condition of the
library and as a number of new books
are to be ordered at once slips were
passed around to those present and
they were requested to mark their pref.
erences of rev books. The library has
volumes and $50 of them are in circula-
ton.
A statement of the finances were read
showing the collection by the librarian of
$1l.66 in fines for keeping books out
oyer time. The treasurer re ported $222, %
on hand not counting the proceeds of
the Bowsher & Biddison auction sale
which will net about 2l520, making
the total available funds $437 .43.
A vote of thanks to Bowsner & Biddi-
son for their efforts in behalf of the
library was adopted by a unanimous
vote.
The board of trustees consisting of
Mrs. Marion f. Stookey, Mrs. w. P.
Clark, Mrs. II. r.. Layton, Mrs. ]. A.
Caster, Mrs. G. M. Hyatt, Miss Char
lotte Vogt and Mr.. Fred Teale were re
elected for the ensuing year. The other
officers will be elected at the next regu.
lar meeting.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-09

If you want a farm sold or want a
farm loan at lowest rate of interest and
best terms 60 to E. j. Sankey, south
east corner Main and Commercial SITS.
Leon. Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-09
Our attention was attracted yesterda,

Our attention was attracted yesterday
to a magnificent span of coal black
roadsters and on inqulring we learned
they were the property of our livery
man Carl S. Eals. He purchased them
at Bethany the first of the week and
they are beauties which VIII attract at.
tention anywhere. Mr.. Esls is great
lover of good horses and by The way is
one of the best judges of good horse
flesh IN the west.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-09
Sometimes the candidate on the fence
inds his fences down.

Ed Beck had the misfortune to lose
lis fine Jersey COW last week, one Of the
'est in the county, the animal only be-
ng sick few hours.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-09

We have an adv. man who looks
after your wants. If you don't know
what you want, ring up 90 on the
phone and he will be there soon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-09

The Decatur County Medical Society
will meet at Weldon Friday, Jan. II,
1902, for an afternoon and evening ses.
sion. A good program has been ar
ranged and full attendance IS desired.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-09

Ask your grocer for Russ Bleaching
blne' do not be deceived " fraudulent
see that the name Russ an
pears on all packages.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-09

w. w. Craig is raising and remodeling
his residence on south Main street which
will greatly improve the appearance OF
the property.