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The Forrest City times., 1905-09-22
No Change in Cotton Rates.

The Arkansas railroad commission has refused 10 change the present cot
 ton tarif or to amend its rules so that cotton might be shipped by com press. The rules were amended to such an extent. however. that by agreement between the railroads and shippers cotton can be shipped to any compress desired. but in the absence Of any such agreement it must be pressed a' the first compress ill tran sit. This decision vas reached after great deal of discussion. and is be- lieved to be the most practical solu. ton of the matter The matter was brought before the commission by a number of people engaged in the cot
 ton business. asking that the rules in reference to congresses he amended
The Forrest City times., 1905-09-22
EST CITY, ARK, FRIDAY AFTERNOON, SEPTEMBER 22 1905
Crop Summary.

FoiioIing is summary of crop conditions issued recently by the gov. ernment bureau: Cotton has deteri- orated owing to cool. wet weather in the northeastern portion and to in sects, rust and shedding in other DOT. tions. The plant is small and late. but is fruiting fairly well and is open. ing prematurely in some localities and slowly in others. Some picking has been done, but it is not yet gen eral. Early corn made good crop. late corn. potatoes. turnips and field peas are doing well. Sweet potatoes are a good crop. Very little fall blow. ing has been done and sowing of fall grain has not begun. Apples are . poor crop of inferior quality. Pas lures are good and stock is doing well except in some southeastern counties. where there is complaint of charbon among cattle.
The Forrest City times., 1905-09-22
NEWS OVER THE STA|E.
ITEMS OF INTEREST GATHERED
 FROM ALL SECTIONS.
COTTON RATES UNCHANGED.
Cotton May Be Shipped to Any Com. press Desired - Baptist General Association to Meet at Hot Springs Other State Items.
lnce Again Convicted.

James N. Ince was for the second time convicted and sentenced to be hanged for the murder of his wife and three small children. committed near Danyille the 9th of last March The first trial took place several months ago and lnce was convicted and sen fenced. However, on appeal the case was remanded for new trial by the su- preme court. who were not satisfied as to the form of the verdict involving the plea of insanity. At the second trial which was held at Danville last week an elaborate presentation of the testimony was made. including that of professional experts on insanity Ince received his sentence calmly and was apparently unmoved by any feeling of fear for the future. Twice since the first conviction lnce attempted to es- cape. Once he and three others got clear of the building. leaving the jail CT locked in cell, but they were re- captured. In the last attempt the prs- oners failed to get out of the outer door
The Forrest City times., 1905-09-22
PLUNGED OVER A BRIDGE
Serious Automobile Accident at
 Winchendon, Massachusetts.
fssr PersOns lnJsred, IncisdinK . Member of the Charlotte (N. e.
 Observer Stan.

Winchendon. Mass. Sept. 16.--An automobile containing members of the party accompanying Gov. R. E. Glenn of North Carolina plunged over bridge on the road to Royalston here. and landed at the bottom of a ditch, rinioning the occupants underneath.
 The injured are:
 J. c. McNeill. member of the staff of the Charlotte. (N. O. Observer; badly cut about the head.
 Guy Townsend, of Winchendon; seri- ously hurt.
 Selectman Henry N Raymond. of Winchendon: head cut and bruised.
 Owen Hoban, lawyer ef Winchendon: knee injured and back sprained.
 The motor car containing Gov. Glenn was directly behind the automobile which met with the accident, and only the prompt action of the chauffeur averted collision between the two cars. as the first automobile swerved from its course and crashed into the ditch causing it to capslze in its pas sage
 Ii is believed that all the injured will recover. NIT. Townsend was the most seriously hurt. having three broken ribs and badly bruised head
The Forrest City times., 1905-09-22
RUSS0-JAPANESE TREATY
Jnps Didn't Insist Upon Inde vn I { Because Not In n Position to
 Enforce Payment.

St Paul, Minn., Sept. lS-Comment- ing on the Portsmouth treaty. H. w. Dennison legal adviser to the Japanese foreign office, said while in this city on the way to Seattle with members of the Japanese peace embassy:
 We didn't insist upon indemnity, for the simple reason that our position didn't permit of insistence. If we'd had fleet in the Baltic sea or an army be- fore St Petersburg or at the gates of Moscow. We might have enjoyed the same advantage the Germans possessed when they occupied Paris.
 Russia. in refusing 10 pay an i'm demnity. simply got out of debt which her creditor was not in a position to collect. |, would have cost us millions Of yen. not to speak of loss of life, to enforcce indemnity"
The Forrest City times., 1905-09-22
charbon in Jefferson County.

A case of charbflon has been discov- cred in Jefferson county and is causing much anxiety among stock owners in that county. The case is said to be among the livestock on farm near Pine Bluff. The party on whose farm the case is located received a ship ment of cattle from Gillett recently As the disease is prevalent in the Vi cinity of Gillett and infection was feared. an attempt was made to quar- antine the shipment. but it was unsuc- cessfal. The announcement of the discovery of the case has cuased much worry and uneasiness on the part of the farmers and business men of lief ferso1 county, who fear that the dis ease which has been destroying so many cattle in Arkansas county might get foothold among their own live stock. Every preeaution will at once be made, looking towards the stamp ing out of the disease
The Forrest City times., 1905-09-22
New Corporations.

The Rector Hoop and Lumber com pany of Rector has been incorporated. The capital stock of the company is $S,000 and the purpose is to deal in stock barrels and cooperage products. The Hickory Handle company of Rec tor, with capital stock of q, 900, has been incorporated It is the inten- tion of the concern to manufacture all kinds of wooden handles. The Wat erloo Mining and Milling company of Mount Ida has increased it's capital stock to $200,000.
The Forrest City times., 1905-09-22
TRADE AND INDUSTRY ACTIVE
Conditions in the BuSiness World as Reflected in Drndstrccts
 Weekly Review.

New York. Sept l6 6-Bradstreet's 5 weekly review says:
 Trade and industry continue remark ably active in nearly an lines. Fall distribution is in full swing and in parts of the wes. is of unprecedented volume Interior merchants are still greatly in evidence in many primary markets. three -fourths of the corn crop is out of danger of frosJ, iron and steel are in exceptionally good demand, with outputs heavily sold ahead and prices tending upward and building and building material are apparents as ac- tive as a, any preceding period this year. Labor seems Q be very well employed. though few strikes, not ably in the printing and building trades. disturb the otherwise very quiet appearance of the industrial situation
The Forrest City times., 1905-09-22
NeGR0'S AWFUL CRIME.
Assaults Woman, Murders e.Year-old
 Boy and Stabs Baby.

A Mrs. Lawrence, living on the out skirts of Conway, was vieiously as- saulted, her 6-year-old son killed and 3-year-old son cut wit ha knife by an unknown negro last week. That so awful crime had been committed was not known or even suspected by the nearest neighbor until almost Is hours afterward. All one night and until late the next day the woman lay in bed. unconscious most of the time. with her boy dead beside her. The crime was an atrocious one. The woman Is poor widow of good repu- tatior who has made precarious liy- ipx at the wash tub for herself and children and has been aided by the charitable people of the town. After the unfortunate woman's condition had been discovered prompt measures were taken for her relief. Mrs. Law renee recovered consciousness sum- gently to tell something of her terrible experience. She said that after she had retired the house was forcibly entered and she found herself confronted by
  q nude negro. Before she could make an outcry she was struck on the head and slashed about the face. The old est boy screamed and it is supposed the negro killed him to prevent hin from giving the alarm. It is also pre- sumed that the smaller child was slashed with the knife for the same reason. Whether the negro criminal ly assaulted the woman or not Is not known. She is in . serious condition from the shock. the wounds and loss of blood. One cut on the face extends to the eye and the doctors fear the sight is destroyed, but the features are so bruised and swollen that this has not been ascertained. The doctors fear she may die, and the boy is also in . critical condition. The authori- ties are using every effort to appre- hend the negro. but the fact that he had so long a time in which to effect his escape has proven . handicap.
The Forrest City times., 1905-09-22
Drinks carboiie Acid.

Hiram Sigler, a white man, 54 years of age, who has been employed as . hostler at livery stable in Little Rock. attempted to kill his wife and daughter and then committed suicide by swallowing quantity of carboiic acid at the home of his daughter In that city a few days ago. Sigler attempted to force some of the acid which he drank down the throat of his wife and she is seriously burned as the result of his attempt. She did not swallow any of the fluid, however. and her condition Is not regarded as serious. He chased his daughter. but sne escaped screaming from the house. After attempting to kill his wife and daughter Sigler ran from the house. and swallowing the carbolic acid fell on the sidewalk. He died within half an hour after he had attempted to administer the same poison to his wife
 Sigler had lived in Little Rock for many years, and was well known in the city He had three sons, Clayton. Fred and Babe, the latter about years old. and one daughter, Mrs. Charles Walls, besides the daughter, Iceland. who was with her mother. Geo. Signer. another son, was drowned about year ago near the Little Rock drowned before he could be rescued. which were at the wharf. and was drowned before he could he rescued. Sigler had been drinking heavily 1t is said, since he left his wife two weeks ago, and it is thought that he was un- der the influence of liquor at the time the assault and suicide was commit ted
The Forrest City times., 1905-09-22
EXPLOSION, FIRE AND DEATH
Terrible Calamity At the Climax Fuse Co.'S Plant at AvOa, Cona.
 -Sevcn Persons CreMated.

Avon, Conn.,. Sept 16.--The explo- sion of fuse. followed by Ire in building of the Climax Fuse Co. here caused panic among 20 employees in the building and resulted in the death of seven and injuries that will doubt less prove fatal to several others. There was no way of coping with tho flames. which soon spread rapidly. and in less than an hour after the explo- sion occurred those who were unable to escape were in the clutches of . fire that eventually burned their bodies to ashes.
 The list of dead follows:
 William Burke. 40 years old; mar ried.
 James Joyce, about B: married.
 Robert Mccarthy, aged IS.
 James Wallace. married.
 Mollie Nc Carihy. N
 Miss J. Sullivan.
 Mrs. NJ E. Tucker.
 The scene at the fire was heartrend- ing. Friends and relatives of the miss ing were almost frantic with grief when it became known that the bodies of those close to them were being burned to crisp in the ruins of the factory.
The Forrest City times., 1905-09-22
Injunction Asked For.

Suits have been filed in the chan cery court at Pine Bluff by the city attorney asking an injunction to pre-. ven, the ice companies from empty ing hot water into the bayou that passes through the city. It is alleged that this hot water has become hui sance and tisturbs horses and pedes trianS
The Forrest City times., 1905-09-22
Meeting of Eac.ist5.

It has been announced that the Bap- tist General association will meet this year in Hot Springs. November , to '. Former meetings of the association have been well attended and fully 1000 persons are expected 10 attend the coming meeting. An appeal has been made for contributions to the mission fund. and it is said that g. %, must be raised for this work before November l.
The Forrest City times., 1905-09-22
SERIOUS LOSS BY FIRE
Section of Grange vile, Idaho, Bnrned-I.o.s. D25O, ,OOO.

Spokane, Wash. Sept. i5.--A large portion of the business section of Grangevilie, Idaho. was destroyed by fire, causing loss estimated at $250.- coo, Over forty buildings, mostly frame structures, were destroyed. The heaviest loser is the department store of Alexander & Fregesrich. whose loss Is placed at $i50.00O H. F.. Sacher- sons general merchandise store also was destroyed. Most of the firms are well insured
The Forrest City times., 1905-09-22
A MINISTERIAL MATINEE
over . Thoussnd Ministers Witmess . Special PerfOrmsnce of "As
 Ne Sow" In Chicago.

Chicago Sept. i5.--A ministerial matinee was held at McYicker's theater here by invitation of William A. Brady and Joseph k. Grlsmer. for the minis ters of all denominations to witness a performance of AS Ye Sow written by Rev John Snyder. and the first play written by minister ever presented on an American stage.
 There were over 1000 ministers at the matinee. which was given exclu- siyely for them. the theater being closed to the paying public, The play was warmly received
The Forrest City times., 1905-09-22
TO MAKE A TEST CASE
A Wisconsin Railroad Attorney Ar rested tnder the New Anti
 Pass Law.

Plainield. Wis, Sept. Exchanged with using his railroad pass in viola ton of the law, W. B. Angelo an at. torney for the Wisconsin Central Rail- way Co, and holding position as notary public was placed formally un- der arrest on complaint of W. H. Berry. editor of newspaper at Waus- ara. Wis. The action is for the pur- pose of testing the anti-pass law passed by ths last state legislature.
The Forrest City times., 1905-09-22
Saloonkeeper Killed.

Joe Sarlo. who for a number of years has conducted saloon at Lit. tie Rock. was shot and killed a few days ago. Robert Daughtry, former associate in business. is accused of the crime. The saloon conducted by Sarlo has been very disorderly and a number of murders have been com mitted there. Sarlo himself shot and killed J. D. Conant in this saloon in July 1905
The Forrest City times., 1905-09-22
Two Children Drowned.

Two small children were drowned last week in Archey Creek near Clin- ton. The Hays family. of which the children were members. attempted to ford the creek i ma wagon, which was overturned by the high water. the creek being much swollen by water spout. Mir and Mrs. Hays were res cued an dthe bodies of the unfortu nate children were recovered.
The Forrest City times., 1905-09-22
Younq Man kit,ed.

killed by Robert Long, aged IS years. near Des Arc few days ago. The affray occurred after the boys had at tended church meeting Long was also wounded and will be placed in jail as soon as he recovers from his wounds
The Forrest City times., 1905-09-22
Brothers Fatal Quarrel.

George and Albert Craddock. broth CTS, living al Silver City. are reported to have had a fatal encounter q that place a few days ago. The Craddock brothers were conducting mercan tile business at Silver City. and it Is supposed that the trouble originated over business matters
The Forrest City times., 1905-09-22
ouarantlnc omcer Assaulted.

Sergeant Frederick was assaulted at Texa.kana last week by an unknown white man. The man at first refused to take the oath necessary to pass the II. After making the oath he assault cd the quarantine officer and made his escape. The quarantine guard was badly hurt. but will recover.
The Forrest City times., 1905-09-22
Wealthy Man Dead.

Edgar A. Carleton. who for num- Der of years was one of the wealthiest and most prominent citizens of Missis altercation with man named Sam Wade. at Carleton's sawmill. near Vance, August 26. died in Mem. phis recently from the effects of the wound
The Forrest City times., 1905-09-22
CARRIES A MONSTER CARGO
A Cargo of 3,7s0,OOO Feet of Oregon Fine for Reconstruction Work in
 Manehuria and Korea.

Portland Ore, Sept 1s.-Carrying 3,7So. GOO feet of Oregon pine. one Of the largest lumber cargoes that ever left this port. the British steamer Tot tenham, Capt. Mann. sailed for Takn, China The lumber Is intended fer the work of reconstruction ir Manchuria and Korea that is expected to follow tho making Of peace between Russia aud Japan.
The Forrest City times., 1905-09-22
Will Establish Stations.

R. E. l.. Giles. special field agent of the bureau of plant industry of the de partment of agriculture al Washing ton, says that demonstration farms will be established at Nashville in the near future.
The Forrest City times., 1905-09-22
Home Grown Pineapple.

A pineapple which was grown in Lit. tie Rock has been placed in the agri- cultural bureau at that place. The fruit appears to be fully developed and perfect in every way. It K said that very few pineapples have ever been raised in the state.
The Forrest City times., 1905-09-22
Destructive Fire.

A two-story blaming mill at Rogers was destroyed by fire recently. The total loss Will be upwards of s7,000. including the building and machinery. When the plant was installed fifteen years ago. it was one of the largest in the northwestern part of the state.
The Forrest City times., 1905-09-22
Fatal Accificnt.

Carl Cockmon. aged 13 years. was killed by falling from the roof of a house at Little Rock last week The lad was walking the rafters on tine second story and missing his footing struck head first on the first floor. Death resulted in few minutes.
The Forrest City times., 1905-09-22
Contractor Killed.

D. w. Gaskill a well known Little Rock contractor and builder, is dead as the result of falling from a building at that city a few days ago Gaskiil fell from the second story and struck the floor head first. Death resulted ia few hours after the fall
The Forrest City times., 1905-09-22
After liouor Sellers.

The circuit court has adjourned at Nashville after bringing 135 indiet- ments. The large number of indict- ments brought would indicate that crime is on the increase. but the jury in their report say that this is not the case. except so far as liquor-selfing and the carrying of concealed weapons are concerned. A large number of cases against liquor sellers were made on the evidence of negroes whom they used in making their deliveries.
The Forrest City times., 1905-09-22
Shot Three Doqs.

John Frazier has been fined $50 and costs for shooting three fox hounds at Hot Springs The dogs were part of famous pack Of hounds that have taken q great many prizes over the state.
The Forrest City times., 1905-09-22
Firebuo's Work.

An attempt was made to burn the livery stable of Tom Jackson at Para gould recently. but the flames were ex tinguishet before any damage was done.
The Forrest City times., 1905-09-22

The Helena Water company is sx- tending it's pipe lines to the suburbs of the city.
The Forrest City times., 1905-09-22

The lines of the Southwestern Teis- graph and Telephone company at Vaa Buren are being rebuilt.
The Forrest City times., 1905-09-22

The Arkansas Synod of Presbyterian churches will meet at Philadelphia dur. ing the month of November.
The Forrest City times., 1905-09-22

Two hundred Sunday school workers are planning religious canvass of Lit tie Rock.
The Forrest City times., 1905-09-22

Miss Emma Williams of Forgy was painfully injured by being throwr from a horse and kicked under tha eye by the animal
The Forrest City times., 1905-09-22

Ed Griffith of Little Rock. who was Injured in the train wreck that oe cured at Ozark last July. has brought suit against the railway company for t50.ose.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-22
NEGROES 10 DIG CANAL
Unions Protected Against For
eign Laborers
NEGROES WORK CHEAPLY

Health Conditions on the Isthmus
Continue to Improve--Cold Stor-
age Plants MISREPRESENTATION of
Publicity Burean--Paid 75 Cents
Daily--Less Than Europeans.
The Panama Canal will be built by
the labor OF West Indian negroes.
Chiefly because of the objection OF
labor unions, Chairman Shonts has
abandoned the proposed experiment
with foreign laborers. and will make
no contract for the delivery on the
isthmus of large numbers of Chinese.
Japanese and italian workmen, as
was contemplated in the beginning.
1t has been found that enough
strong, husky West Indian negroes
voluntarily drift into Panama In
search of work to provide all the lab
orers required on the canal and for
any length of time.
The steamship companies that ply
among the islands to the south of us
have relieved the Canal Commission
from a great deal OF worry and bother
One of the biggest problems that
faced the commission was the ques-
ton of securing laborers to dig the
ditch. 1t was made the subject of
several essays by the learned experts
employed by Admiral Walker. I'M
der the old regime, and was thor
oughly discussed by Mr.. Shonts and
his advisers when they took hold OF
the canal management. 1t was con-
sidered out OF the question to hire
Americans for this heavy work, al
though 1t was thought that some OF
the hardy negroes of the Southern
States might be able to survive the
ordeal of working all day In the
trenches OF the tropics. At any rate
II was not deemed advisable to try
the experiment
After mature deliberaticn 1t was
decided to try the experiment OF
Asiatic and European labor. Core
spondence was entered into with the
passenger agents of certain foreign
steamship companies whose business
1t Is to transport large numbers of
laborers. These men guaranteed to
furnish any number of workingmen
of several different nationalties. II
their price we're paid. they said they
could deliver on the isthmus as many
as 900 Chinese coolies, or the same
number Of Japs. The commission
considered the matter at some length
and decided to hire 1900 foreigners,
taking $500 of each of the naionali-
ties recommended. All the details
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-22
The On istmas Table

The table on Christmas should sug-
gest In special manner the day that
nature usually gives out-of-doors. The
same snow and Ice, the same glitter
and sparkle, the same Christmas
green's, ought TO have place within as
without. To carry out the idea, drape
the dining room with grouud-pine ard
holly, and festoon the chandelier. Lay
the table with the snowiest of dinner.
cloths, and ON it arrange large can
trail wreath OF holly and if the table is
round and large enough to bear IL, an
other wreath just inside the covers.
Within the smaller wreath place a
mall white image of Santa Claus In a
sleigh drawn by reindeer, and fill the
sleigh with small candy balls. II
you do not find a white toy of the
kind, take what you can get aud with
a tube OF oil-paint or can of enamel
cover the whole. Then sprinkle the
holly and the sleigh and driver with a
quantity of diamond dust, such as you
can buy for tritle ina paint shop. II
the Santa Claus il still wet with the
paint the dust will stick all the bet
ter.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-22
Engine on the way

Mr.. Max Robinson, member of the
Joint fire committee, and one of the
foremost citizens in urging and per-
fecting the plan for better fire equip
ment in this city, states that the
chemical engine and hose and ladder,
wagon had been ordered from Chicago
by wire, and are due to arrive her
within day or two. II Is also the In
tention OF the committee to purchase
1000 feet OF first class hose, which to-
gether with the engine, horses, harness
&c, will constitute handsome Xmas
gift from business men to the city, and
form All efficient fire equipment. NJ
Robinson Is treasurer Of the joint com
mittee, and is authorized to receive all
contributions for the above purpose,
which he requests shall be paid in at
the earliest possible dat