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The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
State Normal Board.

The State Normal Board will meet this week in the office of the state superintendent of public instruction. 1t is expected that the plans of the nor nal school will be passed upon and bids asked for its construction. It Is also stated that president of the insi- tuition will be selected and that no other name has been suggested other than that of Superintendent J. J. Doyne. The board is composed of Superintendent J. J. Doyne, State Auditor A. E. Moore. Harry L. Ponder of Walnut Ridge, Judge J. 5. Ross ot Arkansas City and Prof B. w. Tor reyson of Little Rock.
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11

Moore ieartsill Law to Be Tested.

Seeking to compel the Postal Tele- graph Company to continue It's service to their offices in this state. Logan x Bryan. the New York and Chicago grain and stock brokers, filed, through George J. Meier In the Federal Cir cult Court suit to test the constitu- tionality of the Moore Heartsill law, the creation of the last legislature. which Is said to have driven every cotton exchange out of the state. The complaint was in the form of book and consisted of 10s typewriter pages. The contents explained the difference between legitimate exchange and a bucket shop. claiming that the for mer institution deals only in the act ual commodity end contracts are for actual delivery and purchase. This action may be the forerunner of sim liar suits in other states where cot ton legislation has been effected. Georgia, Texas and Alabama come un- der this head.
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
Shot While on Train.

Detroit, Oct.-Andrew Green of New York city was the victim of mysterious shooting Wednesday night in the Wabash Railroad yards. He was in the smoker of an eastbound passenger train, which was being switched to the ear ferry. when stranger. apparently about % years old. ran through the car and shot the New York man as he slept in his seat. The man jumped from the train and escaped before the other pas sengers could realize what had hap pened. At the hospital it was found that the bullet had struck Mir. Green in the wrist and thigh. The latter wound, while serious, is not regarded as dangerous. Mir. Green said he knew of no enemies, and had no sus- pieion of the identity of his assail- ant.
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
FRENCH ATTACKED
Moors Ambush Detachment of
 French Troops.

Gran, Morocco, Oct-A French TO connoitering column, consisting of two companies of sharpshooters and a squadfon of Spanish and Algerian irregular cavalry combined. was am. pushed at Guerbol Hill, about nine miles from Oudja. Morocco, by war riors of the Ben Snassen tribe under the command of Mohammed Sazah The attack of the Moors was repuls- ed, but the French troops lost two Spahis killed and two sharpshooters wounded. In addition. a score of horses belonging to the French caval- rymen were killed. A column of French troops has been sent from Oudja to protect the Angad tribe and other tribesmen who are threatened with extermination by warriors of the Ben Snassen tribe.
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
Saves Negro's Neck.

Memphis, Oct.-For the first time within the recollection of the local po- lice officials, a negro's neck has been saved from lynchers by the pleadings or the father of white girl, the vic tim Of brutal assault. Ida May Broad way, three-year-old daughter of Leon ard Broadway, living on Highland avenue, was attacked by Henry John. Son, an 1S-year-old negro, Wednes- day afternoon. The negro was caught by a posse headed by the girls fath. CT. There was desperate attempt made to lynch the negro, which was prevented by the girls father who pleaded that the law be allowed 10 take it's course. The little girl had been left alone in the house with the negro while her parents went to the home of Broadway's father a short distance away Soon after her par ents left. the negro caught her. The lot was helpless and he half choked her into submission. When the crime had been committed Johnson allowed the babe to go and sought safety in flight. Examination showed that the little victim had been horribly mutt lated. Medical assistance was at once secured, and 1t is thought her life will he saved. While her injuries were being attended a posse was hastily organized, consisting of 30 men.
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
Annoyed By Wolves.

A pack Of wolves that have been infesting the country about four miles northwest of Prairie Grove for several months, have been causing a great deal of trouble on account of their raven ous appetite for chicken, and the farm CTS Of that section are up in arms against the intruders. They have chased the wolves with dogs and gun, but so far only two or three have been Killed. There is said to be eight or ten wolves in the gang, and they are very bold in their quest for chicken meat It is not uncommon to see them during the daytime close to the farm. houses chasing the fowls. Where the wolves came from is unknown, but 1t is supposed few of them migrated from the hills of the Indian Territory last winter and have raised their young here
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
Youno Lady In Charge.

Miss Bessie Tatum, stenographer in the executive office. had absolute charge of the governors official head quarters Thursday. Gov. F1ndall and his private secretary, Paul Little, were both in Hot Springs, attending the inauguration of the encampment and Arkansas State Fair in that city. Dur ing the day she was presented with petition for a pardon by lawyer in southwest Arkansas for a client who had committed a minor offense and assessed a small fine in a justice of the peace court. which she took under adyisement pending the return of the governor.
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
Little Rocks Water Supply.

In response to a demand for a pure and unlimited supply Of water for Little Rock, Henry c. Martin an engineer, and one who. as nearly as any other man, knows every nook and cranny of Arkansas, makes the propo- sition to tap the vast sand beds from six to fifteen miles south of the city and by sinking wells therein obtain the desired supply of water He claims for such a project the virtues of economy, purity and unlimited sup ply MT. Martin does not say that the end can be gained at once, for an adequate water source Is difficult to locate. but he does say that the water Is there If Little Rock cares to take the trouble. time and money to look for 1t.
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
Gashed Husbands Throat.

Purlee Martin, wife of Warren Mar tin, of Mammoth Springs, seriously lacerated her husbands throat with a razor, having become angered at what she supposed to be an attempt on his part to chloroform her while asleep. Martin was able to be in Jus tlce Fraysher's court the following morning for preliminary examination. While his wife was on the stand, tell ing of how she used the razor and revolver she suddenly sprung to her feet, sinking to the floor unconscious in an epileptic fit, causing almost a panic among the spectators, who thought she was going to shoot some more.
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
Investigating Boil WeeviI.

A special field agent of the agricul tural department is at Ozan to secure data as to the inroads of the Mexican boil weevil in Arkansas. A few eggs of the weevil have been discovered in field near that place, and two adult weevils in the field of J. s. Con way, but so far no more discoveries have been made. The agent declares this to be the extreme northern limit of the pest this season.
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
Failed to Secure Conviction of Wife

St. Louis, Mo, Oct.-T'homas Fl. Musgrave. planter of Garfield, Ark, appeared in Police Court to prosecute his present wife, the fifth, Josephine Musgrave, whom he is suing for di- vorce, and whose arrest he caused on October 8 for assaulting him af- ter he had advertised for house keeper Musgrave told Judge Tracy she had come to his rooming house and rushed into his room like tiger" She is very bad woman, your honor,' said he. I've had much trouble with bad women, but she is the worst" What other women?" asked Judge Tracy. Well, I've di- yorced four wives" Here the wifes attorney jumped up. Haven't you had trouble with other women-your housekeepers. for instance?" the at torney asked. T don't know what you mean by trouble. They left me-" Didn't you kill man once?" Yes, but he assaulted me. l never went to jail" "The defendant is discharged" said Judge Tracy.
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
Bitten by RattIcsnake.

John Marford, while hunting near Ultima Thule, in company with Henry Wright, was bitten by rattler. They were about miles from home and before the injured man could be taken home and a doctor could arrive, he was almost dead from effects of the poison and loss of blood. There Is a possibility of his losing his leg to save life. The rattler measured 1-2 feet in length.
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
Bulletin On Asphaltum Beds.

Guy E. Tucker, commissioner of mines. manufactures and agriculture, has issued an interesting bulletin on the asphaltum deposits in Pike county. Arkansas. The commissioner states that the Arkansas beds contain the purest material of any found in any portion of the world. It can be used for paving as soon as taken from the beds, without undergoing chemical treatment, and will endure longer without attention than any other asphatum found in this or any other country.
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
S50,oOO Court House.

Monroe County Quorum Court In session at Clarendon appropriated s56.000 for the purpose of erecting a new court house. This will fi.l a long-felt want in Monroe county, as the building at present in use is en- tirely inadequate for the transaction of the business of the county and preservation ol tae records. The old building will be torn down and a new one, handsome structure of modern type erected on the site.
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11

New Auditorium.

The large auditorium building which mas been in process of erection at Batesyille is now nearly completed. and its formal opening will be made october l6. The building is a large stone structure. and will have offices on the first floor. The auditorium will occupy the second floor. and will have a seating capacity of about 1000 peo- pie. Box seats and galleries have been provided in addition to the seats In the parquette, and the stock scen- cry compares fayorably with the best In the state.
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
Petition for Road District,

A petition has been circulated and numerously signed in Wynne asking the levying court, to create a special road district to comprise only the ter ritory within the limits of the city of Wynne. The object of the move is to make available all the road taxes paid in the city, which amounts to about s. 300 per year, for use on the streets. instead of applying 1t to the entire district
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
Postponed Meeting.

The State Capitol Commission met Thursday. that date being liked be- cause of the inability of the members to be here before that time. The con- mission at it's meeting transacted the usual routine business. It allowed claims for the month, as 1t has been accustomed to do, the same as though the attorney general had not rendered an opinion Tn which he held there were no available funds in the treas ury to pay them.
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
Died From Effects of Wound.

Pleas Hill, a negro, died in Nash vile from the effects of wound re- ceived on the head in fight with two other negroes, in Pages camp on the Memphis, Paris and Gulf railroad. Hill was struck on the head with an angle bar in the hands of one of the negroes. his skull being fractured.
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
Shot by Accident.

E. w. Mooney, sheriff of Baxter county, was accidently shot and in stantly killed at Holdenville, l. T., while on a train en route with pris- oner whom he was bringing to Noun tain Home. He had his prisoner hand cuffed and was seated next the win dow when the pistol fell from his pocket to the floor. The weapon was discharged and the bullet struck MT. Mooney, killing him instantly.
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
Checking List Completed.

Earle Hodges and M. A. Rhody of the auditors office completed the checking of the warrants sent out for payment of pension claims There are nearly 5000 names on the list and no errors were found In any of them. The amount available for these pen sion allowances is S293.7 .723, about two thirds of which has been paid.
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
Unable to Meet.

The Penitentiary Board was unable to meet Monday because of the ab- sence from the city of three of the members-Acting Governor X. o. Pin dall, Attorney General w. F. Kirby. and Secretary of State o. C. Ludwig. Governor Pindall was in Hot Springs, Gen. Kirby was In Washington, Hemp stead county and Secretary Ludwig was in Morrilton. The board will meet as soon as thore Is quorum. on hand.
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
Horribly Manal sd.

Walter Parks, a well-known man Of Bonneville, was horribly mangled by the band and fywheel of the engine at the Robbecke Milling Company's plant. He was fireman. and in putting resin on the pulley of the engine was caught in the machinery. He lived only about two hours.
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
SWiped Mail Pouch.

Some frolicsome individual, standing on the platform of an Iron Mountain coach, jerked a mail pouch from the crane at Homan as the train passed that station recently, and after taking it up the road half mile drop ped it by the side of the track. The postoffice department is trying to iden- tify the party
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
Region of Sponge Divers.

In many of the Green islands div ing for sponges forms a considerable part of the occupation of the inhabl- tants. The natives make 1t trade to gather these, and their income from this source is far from contemptible.
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
Paid Charter Fees.

The American Lumber and Manu- featuring Company of pittsburg. has filed a certificate of its incorpora- ton with the secret.y of state and paid it's charter fees amounting to sl ,000. The company Is capitalized at $200, 900, and deslg2ates the secretary of state as its agent in Arkansas upon whom service of process may be had.
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
Fruit Fair at BentonvilIe.

The fourth annual fruit fair and carnival will be held at Bentonville, October 23, 24 and 25. Fruit display and many street attractions, includ ing firemen's tournament on 24th and 25th in contests for prizes, will con- stitute the leading features of the fair
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
Fell From Train.

Walking in his sleep, s. L. West 40 years old, who lives in Dyer, Tenn, a passenger on an Iron Mountain train, fell from the steps of coach. 40 miles from Bad Knob, and when he awoke he was lying on a pier of bridge He sustained serious injuries about the head and arms. He was dreaming at the time that he had left his grip in another car and went to get 1t.
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
Accidentally Killed.

Barney Myers. aged 15 years, was accidentally shot while hunting with his brother, near their home, two mics below Morrison Bluff Barney was standing under bluff. and his brother who was on top, loaded his gun and when he threw the breech into position it was discharged, the contents enter ing his brothers abdomen.
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
rn Restore cItlzenshlp.

Acting Governor X. o. Pindall has granted a pardon to Anderson Cor don to restore his citizenship. Cor don was convicted at the March, 1881. term of the Conway Circuit Court on the charge of larceny and sentenced to one year in the penitendary.
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
White Boy Stabbed.

Ernest Worden, the 12-year-old son Of Frank Worden, of Clarendon. was stabbed by an unknown negro, at merry goroaad. It is said the trouble grew out of some trivial matter which finally eliminated in the negro Plung ing his knife into the boys body near the heart. The negro then made his escape in the crowd before anyone full ly realized what had taken place.
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
Boy Was Drowned.

Frank Teague, 12 years old, son of J. w. Teague. an engineer in the em- ploy of the Cotton Belt at Pine Bluff, fell into a big pond near the Saw yer & Austin Lumber Company's plant and was drowned. The body was shortly afterward recovered.
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
Fireman Is Killed.

James Attaway, a fireman on the Prescott and Northwestern Railroad, was accidentally killed near Prescott. Attaway stepped off the switch, think ing he was stepping on sclid ground, but fell of a 25-foot trestlc
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
Four Murder Cases,

The Hampstead circuit court is in session, for the regular October term with light docket. There are four murder cases on the criminal docket, two of them having been continued over for a number of times on account of absence of witnesses, and several other felony cases, as well as a num- Der of misdem eanor cases.
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
Sidewalks Ordered.

At the meeting of the De Queen City Council recently. 55 additional blocks were paced in the sidewalk district and the walks ordered con- structed, and it is stipulated they shall be completed by January 1.
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
Collecting Displays.

l.. Loughridge of Cotter, who is the Baxter county corresponding secre tary of the Marion-Baxter Immigration and Industrial Association, is engaged in collecting a display of the farm, garden and fruit products, together with a mineral exhibit of the two coun- ties, to be put on exhibition at some point in the North.
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
AlIened Murderer Arrested.

Former Marshal Lassiter of stamps was arrested recently on a charge oi intimidating a witness. also the gray CT charge of murdering his son. Ef' nest Lassiter, who was murdered on the night of June l9 last.
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
Feast for Buzzards.

The dead body of an unknown man was discovered by a party of hunters near Rockdale a few days ago, sur rounded by buzkards, which had devoured about one-third of the body.
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
hoIds Wingo Act Unconstitutional.


 United States District Judge Jacob Trieber held Saturday that the Wingo act was unconstitutional in the hear ing on the injunction suit brought by the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company against o. C. Lud- wig as secretary of state. This decis- ion also effects the actions brought by the St Louis, San Francisco Rail- road Company and the Southwestern Railway Company against the State of Arkansas. Judge Trieber overruled the demurrer of Attorney General Kir- by as to the jurisdiction of the federal court, and granted the injunction prayed for by the railroad corporation. The case will be Immediately appealed by the state to the Supreme Court or the United States. Attorney General Kirby is absent from the city, but BIS intentions in this respect have already been stated. Judge Trieber holds that the suit against the secretary of state, who is merely acting in this matter as A ministerial officer. Is not suit against the state within the meaning of the Eleventh amendment of the constitution and, therefore. Is cognl- gable in a court of the United States as the right claimed by the railroad company is one arising under the con stitution of the United States. It IS held that while the state has the right to exclude foreign corporations from doing business within it's borders with or without any reason, this power of the state is subject to the constitu- tional provision that no state shall pass any law impairing the obliga- lions of a contract, which is point mentioned in recent opinion py Judge Winfield.
The Forrest City times., 1907-10-11
State Capital Notes
Supreme Court Docket.

The Supreme Court met Monday and after the rendition of opinions and the call of the docket listened to oral arguments in the cases of C. D, Boyten and others against the Chicago Mill and Lumber Company. on appeal from the Mississippi Chaneery Court, and the Fourche Planting Company against T. c. Brown and others. on appeal from the Pulaski GhanceTy Court. In the cases of Bayne Pugh against the Texarkana Light and Trac ton Company, on appeal from the Mil Ter Circuit Court, and James Land against the State, on appeal from the pending for continuances.
 The case of the State of Arkansas against J. B. Black of Miller county. convicted of murder in the second de gree. will be called for submission. The following civil cases will come up for submission:
 Waters-Pierce Oil Company against J. Van Elderen and others; appeal from the Garland Circuit Court.
 Waters Pierce Oil Company against J. w. Eggner and others; appeal from the Garland Circuit Court.
 Board of Improvement District No. 5 against A. J. Offenhauser and others, appeal from the Miller Chancery Court.
 St Louis, Iron Mountain and South ern Railway Company against the State of Arkansas; appeal from the lzard Circuit Court.
 Cleveland Mcleod Lumber Company against Wes Piggee; appeal from the Sevier Circuit Court.
 H. J. Hanson against w. l.. Come. vey; appeal from the Lafayette Circuit Court.
 J II. Buckley against s. P. Williams administrator; appeal from the Wash ington Circuit Court.
 Arkansas Mutual Fire Insurance Company against M. A. Clark; appeal from the Lee Circuit Court.
 D. l.. Gebhart against w. B. Merch- ant; appeal from the Garland Circuit Court.
 T. E. and R. D. Townsend against William Penrose; appeal from ths Woodruff Chancery Court. John F. Park. trustee, and others against L. c. Smith and others; appeal from the Arkansas Chancery Court.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-24
WONDERFUL HARVESTING MA
CHINE.
INTERSTATE NEWS BRIEFS

Bingham Lady Run Ovcr-Friday
morning Mrs. Cecilia Nelson, an
old lady of 70. was badly injured in the
from her home to that of her son, she
found string of empty cars blocking
her way. Not wishing TO make a long
journey around the cars, she attempted
to pass under them, as there was no
engine in sight. But just as she was
emerging on the other side a number
of cars were Kicked against the emp
ties and the cars were moved so rapid
ly that the wheels caught her crush
ing her righth leg below the knee.
Her left ankle was broken. She
was taken to the L. ID. s. hospital,
where the injured leg was amputated.
She rallied nicely, but her age is against
her recovery.
Boy Drowned at Garrison--While
bathing in the reservoir. situated three
miles south of Garrison, Willard county,
last Sunday, Edwin Clay, the 15-year-
old son of Mr. and Mrs. e. w. Clay. was
drowned. He and his companion. young
Sydney Burbank. got beyond their
depth, and as neither could swim both
were drowning. Richard Russell, who
happened nearby, rescued young Bur
bank, but before he could reach the
other boy he had gone down the last
time. His body was not recovered for
seven hours. Miss Lizzie Robi-
son of this place and Frank Parker of
Trout Creek were married at the home
OF the brides parents on Wednesday.