The Green Forest tribune., 1907-01-18

llS HCeuSeS anu CudTtefS or tue fd- cific Express Co.,, the American Re- frigerator Transit Co.,, the Western Coal and Mining Co.,, the Rich Hill Coal Mining Co.,, and the Kansas-Mis- souri Elevator Co. have been filed in the supreme court of Missouri by At torney General Hadley. The petitions allege that the stock of all the con- panies named is owned by the same interests, the Goulds, in violation of the constitution and laws of Missouri
 January 19 the one-hundredth ami versary of the birth of Gen. Robert E. Lee will be celebrated throughout the entire South.
 A resolution providing for sweep ing investigation of the conduct of United States Senator J. w. Bailey, of Texas, has been introduced in the house of representatives of the state. The resolution also provides for the investigation of R. V. Davidson, attor- ney general, on the ground that it has been charged that he conspired with Standard Oil against Bailey.
 By an explosion of gas in furnace
  tally injured, one escaped, three were found dead, and six are missing, and are believed to have been covered under six fec of molten iron. MT. Harry New, now acting chair man of the republican national con- mittee, Is quoted: If Vice-President Fairbanks allows his name to be pre- fa1 tn hn nal convention as candidate for the pres idency, and I take it for granted that he will, he will receive the hearty and unanimous support of the Indiana delegation"
 In his biennial message to the legis- lature Gov. Deneen appeals to Illinois to do all ill her power to obtain deep waterway from the lakes to the gulf. Gov B. B. Brooks of Wyoming, in his message to the legislature said that the railroads are not paying their just share of the taxes in that state. The South Carolina senate has adopted a resolution endorsing the ac- tion of President Roosevelt in the Brownsville (TeX) matter, and re- questing the South Carolina deSega- tion in congress to support this course.
 At the Arbeau theater, in the City Of Mexico, David R. Francis, of Mis- souri, accompanied by four directors of the Louisiana Purchase exposition, presented President Diaz gold medal in recognition of his service Presi- dent Diaz then presented medals to exhibitors. A large throng witnessed the ceremony, and recipients were loudly cheered.
 The British ship Pengwern, Capt. Williams, from Taltal, Chilli, October 6, for Falmouth, with cargo of salt peter, grounded off Scarporn, about 10 miles northwest of Cuxhaven, Ger many. Twenty-four men, comprising the crew, were drowned, and the cargo totally lost.
 The Michigan Stove Works at De- troit were destroyed by fire; loss, $750,OL). Fifteen thousand stoves were destroyed
 Gov. Magoon has issued a treaty of eytradition between the republics of Cuba and Santo Domingo. It Is con- sidered important as possibly prevent ing the organization in Santo Domingo of insurrection expeditions destined for Cuba.
 During the examination of Corporal Knowles, colored charged with shoot ing Captain Macklin, on the night of December 21, at Fort Reno Okla, it developed that there was a plot to murder every white officer at the post All of the officers now go heavily armed and protected throughout the night.
 The British battleship Dreadnaught is about to make cruise across the Atlantic, which will take her to West Indian waters at about the time of Rear Admiral Evans squadron will be in he same vicinity, thus affording the American officers a possible opportu- nit to see the latest marvel of naval architecture.
 The French Canadian newspaper La Presse announces that the islands of St. Pierre and Miquelon, in the gulf of Ol. LdW lSACS, VIII De SOIu Gy EIduCS to Japan. The papers authority for the statement is "A distinguished Ital- ian, who is visiting in Canada"
 It is stated that the German govern ment has authorized Gov. Solf of Ger man Samoa, to purchase the former home of Robert Louis Stevenson, at Vailima, for a government residence.
 In the house MT. Gaines, of Ten nessee, and MT. Mahon, of Pennsyl- vania. almost came to blows. The lie was passed but 1rends brought about a reconciliation and the would be belligerents shook hands and be- came friends again. The trouble oc- e ,rred when MT. Gaines asserted that MT. Mahon was absent about 95 per cent of the time.
 The two Japanese arrested at Port land, Ore, on suspicion of Dr. John son murder, released.
 The Japanese government, says dispatch from Tokio, has decided that, on account of anti-Japanese agitation on the Pacific coast, the Japanese training squadron will not visit the Pacific coast, but will go as far as Honolulu only.
 Gov. Cummins of Iowa was deeply affected by the lynching at Charles City, in that state. Not in twenty years have we had similar disgrace in Iowa." said the governor. Judge Kelly, at Charles City, instructed the prand iury to make a thorough in. vestigation, and denounced the mem