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The Forrest City times., 1909-02-05
Spirit Lake Auain in Shane

Little Roek.-F R Lyman of Lew isville, who was i'll this city a few days ago, stated that the levee in La fayette county. which was so severely damaged by the overflow of the Red river last May, has been replaced by a much stronger levee, four feet high CT and nine feet broader al the base than the former one The bulkhead between the river and Spirit lake, which was also washed out during the floods last spring. has been re- stored by the government
 During the floods this bulkhead was washed away and the beautiful lake was much damaged.
The Forrest City times., 1909-02-05
BOIL WEEVll IN JEFFERSON.
Made Its Appearance in the Vicinity of Rob Roy, Where Large Plan-
 tatjons Are

Pine Bluff-The dreaded boil weey- il has made it's appearance in this county, on plantations in the vicinity of Rob Roy, which is in the heart oI one of the finest cotton producing sec tions of Arkansas. Louisiana negroes, who recently came to this city from that state because of the great de struction wrought by the troublesome insect, have identified the bugs" as the genuine boil weevil
 Government off icials at Washington, who have been and are still making every effort to stamp out the pest in the South, have been notified of the appearance of the weevils in this county. Farmers have been advised to burn all old cotton stalks, grass and other brush on their places, as this is said 10 be the only preventive at this time for the spread of the weeyil
The Forrest City times., 1909-02-05
Prize for War Essay.

Little Rock.-Through the generos- ity of Rt Rev, j. NJ. Ldcey of Pine Bluff. the Arkansas Historical Asso- citation offers a prize of $25 in gold to the student writing the best essay on a subject bearing on Arkansas dur ing the Civil War The Historical As soeiation entertains the hope that this prize may be continued indefinitely and that il may be the means of stim- ulating many important contributions 10 our history. Such productions as are of permanent value may appear in future volumes of the publication of the historical association and an effort will be made to have the pa pers ranking highest appear in some of the state papers.
The Forrest City times., 1909-02-05
Boy Devoured by Lion.

Balboa, Cal.-Her two-year-old boy killed and his body terribly mutt lated by a monster mountain lion. and the fierce beast deyouring one of the legs which il had torn from its socket is the sight that Mrs Chris Brown be- held when she entered the family tent four miles from the Hotel Delmar, af ter short walk Sunday evening When the mother realized what had taken place she screamed and almost threw herself on the lion, which growled sayagely and backed slowly out of the rear of the tent. carrying a mouthful of the human flesh in it's teeth and disappeared
The Forrest City times., 1909-02-05
TO SUE DICKINSON COMPANY.
State Penitentiary Board to Endeavor
 to Collect for Convict Labor.

Little Rock-At the meeting of the State Penitentiary Board. State Aud itor lobe introduced resolution look ing to the immediate collection by the attorney general of $1S,000. which it was said is the balance duce the state by the Arkansas Brick and Manufac- turing Company for convict labor. The motion of Auditor lobe was passed, with the amendment that the attorney general bring suit for all amounts found to be due the state from the contractors. instead of establishing a certain amount for which to bring suit.
 short discussion was caused by the motion of Commissioner Guy B. Tucker 10 the effect that the goyer- nor and attorney general be empow- cred to employ counsel to appeal the case for contempt against Superin- tendent Pitcock in case the chancery court should fine the official. Cover nor Donaghey. however, stated that he thought they were anticipating and on his suggestion the motion was withdrawn. The next meeting of the board will be on February 20, when the appointment of the remaining em- ployes of the reform school and the penitentiary will be taken up
The Forrest City times., 1909-02-05
Rescued But Too Late.

Pittsburg, Pa.-Using long pole with hook on the end, friends dragged the body of Joseph Werner from his burning home Sunday night at Point Marion, Pa Attracted by flames neighbors rushed to the house 10 find Werner lying conconscious on the floor of the burning building They did not rescue him until he was fatally burned. He died without re- gaining consciousness.
The Forrest City times., 1909-02-05
Roosevelt Refuses Gift.

Moston. Mass.-President Roose- welt in letter to attorney for the administrator declares that under no condition will he accept a legacy of s10000 left him by the last will of Benjamin Hadley, an East Somerville recluse who died December 16 1907 The will disposed of property valued at $l50,000 and provided for legacy of "$10,000 to the president of the United States"
The Forrest City times., 1909-02-05
Angry Husband Stays Rival.

Argenta-Alleging that Wesley P Surret, a Rock Island fireman, was responsible for the ruin of his home. George l.. Chandler, Rock Island watchman at the Ninth street cross ing in Little Rock, fatally shot Sur rett at the head of the stairway lead ing to Vogels hall Saturday night. Surrett died in St. Vincents Infrm- ary. From the best information ob tainable-for there were no witnesses to the tragedy-it appears that Chand- Ter lay in wait in the hallway for Surrett, whom he expected to attend a meeting of the Brotherhood of Fire men, which was scheduled for $ o'clock Saturday
The Forrest City times., 1909-02-05
MACHINERY FOR A POTTERY.
Equipment Purchased in Little Rock
 by Benton Men

Benton.-C. D. Hayten and Arthur Doyey of Benton purchased S3 1000 worth of pottery machinery in Little Rock for additional equipment to their pottery plant here. Mr. Hayten conducted the Eagle pottery at this place for some years. Recently the concern was reorganized with a capi tai stock of $10.000 and Mr Dovey became interested in it. The output of the old plant was of the rougher grade of pottery The new plant will turn out higher grade of goods for which the clay of Saline county is well adapted The new plant will be in operation early in March
The Forrest City times., 1909-02-05
Famous Actor Is Dead.

Paris, France.-Coquelin, the fa- nous French actor, died at St. Ger main Wednesday of angina pectoris Coquelin was 6S years old and had been seriously ill for several months He made his first stage appearance in 1860 and for 20 years had been counted the leading actor of France. He created the role of CyranO de Bergerae in Rostand's great play, and scored one of his greatest triumphs in this part, For years Coquelin ap- peared with Mme. Sarah Bernhardt
The Forrest City times., 1909-02-05
MeneIik Reported Dead.

Paris, Ffance.-From an official source comes the announcement that Emperor Menelk of Abyssinia is dead and that the Empress Taitou has been for some days directing public affairs It is feared that the death of the soy ereign may produce serious trouble. chiefly at Addis Abode. the capital of Abyssinia, and that Europeans and Americans there may be in danger.
The Forrest City times., 1909-02-05
Philippine Assembly Opens.

Manila, r. The Philippine as sembly opened Saturday with simple ceremonies. President Osmena presid- ing The first business 10 come before the body was the annual message to the assembly of governor Governor Smith deplored the growing gulf be tween the Americans and Fflipinos in the Philippines and strongly urged that they draw closer together and act in unity for the best interests Of hoth
The Forrest City times., 1909-02-05
Tn Ask for Protection.

Pine Bluff. F. Oglesby. who came here some time ago, has been arrested upon information received from the sheriff al Quincy. H., who says he is wanted there for embez- clement Oglesby. who has been so lieiting insurance here. declares that he is innocent of the charge. He gave bond in the sum of $500 and has gone to Little Rock to protest against he issuance of reauisition papers.
The Forrest City times., 1909-02-05

Weston A fire. famed by a heavy wind, destroyed the big hotel owned by the Edgar Lumber Company of this place, and the residence of w R. Elmore, which was located just across the street from the hostelry. The damage wrought by the flames is esti- mated at $l0,O00 The guests at the hotel did not have time 10 save their belongings, and many lost all Of their possessions, save the clothing which they wore.
The Forrest City times., 1909-02-05
One Exception in Seniority Rule.

With the conyenIng of new con gross, scarcely more than a month distant. the selection of the standing committees of the next house. and particularly the award of citiZenships. has become the subject of keen specu- lation and source of some anxiety. The understanding among members generally is that the rule of seniority will be followed in selecting chair men, but there may be some exeep- tions In cases in which the chair men were reelected, it is expected that they will be retained in their present places with the possible ex- ception of Mir. Fowler of New Jersey, chairman of the committee on bank ing and currency. There are. how eyer. some important committees whose chaigmen will not be members of the next house. and the selection of their successors is causing little speculation.
 Unless Col Hepburn of Iowa de- cides to contest for his seat in the house. and the chairmanshiD of the committee on interstate and foreign commerce Is left vacant on that ac- count there will be a big problem to be solved in that committee. The ranking member below MT Hepburn is James s sherman, vice president elect Next comes Messrs. Wagner of Pennsylvania and Mann of Illinois, respectively. The latters activity on the floor of the house and in this com mittee is being urged as a reason why he should be given the appointment.
 The suggestion has been made that Mr. Wagner be appointed chairman of the post office and post roads com mittee 10 succeed Chairman Over street of Indiana, retired
The Forrest City times., 1909-02-05
Auto ExpIodes, 2 Hurt.

Davenport, lowa.-Mrs Ignatz Huber, wife of a wealthy Rock Island Ill, brewer and her daughter. Miss Monday when the gasoline tank in their limousine exploded as they were crossing the government bridge. which spans the Mississippi river at this point.
The Forrest City times., 1909-02-05
Girl Gets One Thousand Proposals

Chippewa Falls. Wis. - Miss Fran ces Livingston. who after adver- tising for husband, received 1000 proposal by mail, is married to Louis StruyneZ of Dorchester Since the couples engagement proposals have been coming to the woman by the score. Mr. Struvnez says that if any more come they will be returned un- read to the sender.
The Forrest City times., 1909-02-05
Theatre Destroyed by Fire.

Fort Dodge, Iowa-Fire Monday night destroyed he Midland theatre block causing s5O,00O damage There was no performance in the the atre at the time but a number of families living on the fourth floor had narrow escapes from death.
The Forrest City times., 1909-02-05
Anti-Lewis Faction Lose.

Indianapolis, Ind - The cause of the anti-Lewis faction in the United Mine workers convention has been lost. John Walker. who op- posed President Lewis for reelection. announced that he would not contest Lewis election.
The Forrest City times., 1909-02-05
Oldest Postmistress Resions.

Greenyille Pa.-Mrs. Mary Me Coy. aged eighty-six years, said to be the oldest women postmistress in the United States. has resigned her position at Sheakleyville. Pa. which she filled for forty years. Mrs Mccoy was appointed by President Johnson.
The Forrest City times., 1909-02-05
Attempts Triple kiIlina.

Sun Dance. Wyoming.-As result of domestic quarrels, John Pax ton. Kara Creek ranchman, shot his wife and son Cecil and then sent q bullet into his own head. His son will die. Paxon and his wife probably will recover.
The Forrest City times., 1909-02-05
Globe Trotters Rescn PIttsbura.

Pittsburg. Pa.-Facing the worst worst storm of the winter for two days of their journey across the Allegheny mountains, Karl Moeller. his wife and two little daughters, aged and 10 years. tramped into Pittsburg Sunday night They left Philadelphia. Jan. uary 15. on walking trip around the world on a wager.
The Forrest City times., 1909-02-05
Killed in Wreck.

Hayana-A telegram was received here telling of the death in a wreck ay Wilburn Tenn. of photographer named Brewer, who was formerly in business here.
The Forrest City times., 1909-02-05
HOUSE EULOG|zEs POWELL
TRIBUTE TO FORMER MAINE REF
 RESENTATlVE
Rule of Seniority to Be Followed In Make-U2 of Committees For the
 New Congress, Save One.

representatives convened in special session Sunday to hear eulogies on the life, character and public services of the late representative. Llewellyn Powers. of the Fourth Maine con- gressional district. who died on July 2S. The speakers paid high tribute to the accomplishments of Mr. Powers as public servant. Among those speaking were Representative Guern- sey of Maine, who succeeded Mir. Pow CTS MT. Hayes of California, MT, Lloyd of Missouri, and Mir. Waldo of New York
The Forrest City times., 1909-02-05
Quake Was in Far East.

London, Eng-From the record English scientists are agreed that the violent disturbance of last Saturday was in Chinese Turkestan.
The Forrest City times., 1909-02-05
LIABILITY ACT AMENDMENT
MEASURE MEETS THE APPROVAL
 OF ROOSEVELT AND TAFT.
Foraker VIII Call Up His Bill for the Reinstatement of Discharged
 Negro Soldiers.

Nashington.-Sena Beyeridge in- trodueed a bill to amend the employ CTS. liability act to meet objections raised against if by labor organiza- tions. l. is understood that the meas ure in large part meets the approval or President Roosevelt and President elect Taft. It is not the intention of Mir Beyeridge to press the bill for passage at the present session, but it Is understood that labor organizations will ask MT. Taft to endorse the bill in his first presidential message.
 The omnibus claims bill was before the senate during most of the session Thursday. Various amendments were offered to the measure and acted upon, the vote on the amend ment to repeal the Tucker act un- der which war claims are sent t0 the court of claims being postponed until Friday
 Senator Foraker gave notice that Friday he would call up his bill for the reinstatement of the discharged soldiers of the Twenty-fifth regiment. who were discharged without honor on account of the Brownsville, Tex, shooting up" August 13 and If, 1906.
The Forrest City times., 1909-02-05
Former AIderman Shoots Himself.

Bloomington, In-Despondent be- cause of financial reverses Les ter Green, former alderman and leading coal dealer, shot himself through the head Wednesday morn ing.
The Forrest City times., 1909-02-05
To Make Paper From Corn Stalks.

The secretary of agriculture will be enabled to conduct experiments to determine the practieability of mak- ing paper material from corn stalks, if bill favorably acted on by the house committee on agriculture Thursday becomes law The bill, which was introduced by Represents tive Stanley. of Kentucky. appro- priates $3O.00O
 Almost the entire session of the house was taken up Thursday with . discussion of the conference report on the bill providing for the taking of the next census
 Army Appropriation Bill Discussed
 The army appropriation bill was called up and had been but briefly discussed when the house adjourned
 By far the largest specific allow ance of reparation ever ordered by the interstate commission was made Thursday when that body approved a settlement agreed on of slG5. GOO in satisfaction of the claims on account of unreasonable rates on lumber shipped from Southern mills, involv- ing about 125 cases and II defend ant railroads of the south.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-09-09
The Whole World Eager To Hear Cooks O1un Story

a letter to Upernavik by Ramus-
sen during this month, and l must
hasten to report our progress to
the present. | have 100 dogs.
and as many more as | desire, with
IS OF the men of the tribe assemb-
led here for the attack over the
new route across Ellsmere Land
out by way of Nansen sound and
back by Kennedy channel (the
channel between Greenland and
kllsmere Land, thus using to
good advantage the drift and the
musk oxen, so abundant in Els
mere Land.
All OF my equipment is ready,
and we hope to start for the goal
late IN January. With men and
dogs well fed and under normal
conditions, like my predecessors,
l teel confident, as our equipment
means, perfection. When we re-
turn we will push southwark at
once to Cape York and Upernavik.
The first news that the members
OF the Explorers Club received of
Cook 5 determination to make a
dash for the pole reached them in
the fall of 1907 in letter from the
explorer himself. This letter was
written at Annortok on August
20, 1908, the day before the Brad
ley party sailed south, and was as
follows:
l find I have good opportunity
to try for the pole, and therefore
will stay here for a year. I hope
to get to the Explorers Club in
September, 1908, with the record
OF the pole. I plan to cross Els
mere Land and reach the Polar
sea by Nansen strait. l hope YOU
can induce some of the members
of the Club to come and meet me
at Cape York. Here's for the pole
with the flag.
AT the time Rudolph FRANKIE
came back here in October, 1908,
with the last news from DR.. Cook,
Anthony Fiala, a friend of the
Brooklyn explorer and who head
ed the William Ziegler expedition
to find the Pole, said:
This letter of March II, 1908,
from DR.. Cook places him on the
Polar ice north of Cape Hubbard
and on his way to the Pole. If
Croker Land is where it is sup
posed to be aud turns out to be a
chain of islands, as has been sug-
gested, than DR.. Cook will have
the advantage of a high northern
base .and next summer we may
receive the news of his successful
reaching of the Pole.
"Dr. Cook march from Etah
to Cape Hubbard, across Ellsmere
Land and up to Nansen strait in
"A days was splendid achieve
ment in itself"
Two months ago the members
OF the Explorers Club satisfied
themselves that DR.. Cook had
found the Pole. They worked
out this conclusion with charts and
deduction and taking into consid-
Grafton his long absence.
Notwithstanding the confidence,
the members Of the Club raised a
fund to finance relief expedition.
Two weeks ago the auxiliary
schooner Jeanne sailed from St.
Johns, Newfoundland, bound for
Etah, Greenland, which is 20
miles south or Annortok. The
Jeanne will arrive there the middle
of the month and will probably
remain North all winter in ignor-
ance of the return of DR.. Cook.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-09-09

February 27, the sun appeared for
the first time in 40 days. Cape
/ Sabine was reached late that even
ing and the next day the party was
stormbOund. The next March
brought the party to Rice Strait,
10 miles northwest of Greely's
memorable winter quarters of
1884. Finally Flagler bay was
reached. There the rigors of the
march exhausted FRANKIE, and on
March 5, 1908, DR.. Cook, not wish
ing to be encountered with sick
man, ordered him back to Amor
tok to watch the supplies.
FRANKIE went South to Annortok
and DR.. Cook went North. More
than a month later FRANKIE, at An
norfolk, received a letter from DR..
Cook dated March n. The
Polar sea, north Of c. Hubbard -
This letter said:
Dear Rudolph-Thus tar it has
gone very well, but the weather
has been awful cold. We got no
musk OK until we crossed Ellsmere
Land, but since we have secured
Io2 musk OK, five bears and about
$50 haers.
The Esquimaux will probably
return slowly, for they like this
land very well. I did not expect
them to reach you until about the
middle Of May. If we are lucky
we will take a short cut back and
get to Annortok by the end of
May.
When the natives get back give
them all one block of tobacco and
nothing more till I get back, ex-
cept those who 60 away. Picod-
lima and Egingwah will 60 away.
Give them a knife and a Ratchet
each and anything else which we
can spare that they want. If you
get chance send to Igloodohom-
ing and also to the Island of
North Star box of biscuit and a
can of alcohol
To the present we have seen
nothing of Crookerland, and I an:
taking "a straight course for the
pole. The boys are doing5well,
and I have plenty of dogs. hope
to succeed. At any rate, I will
make a desperate attempt.
While I expect to get back to
you by the end of May, still l wish
you to be ready to go to Acponie,
the island off North Star, where
the whalers' steamers come, by
June IS, and if l am not back 60
home with the whalers. | think
however, we will be back.
Gather all the blue fox skins
you can. These must be our money
on the return trip. If you can get
a few bear skins, take them, also
norwhal and walrus tusks, but do
not give too much for them,
The dogs that come back that
belongs to us turn over to Ponicpa
to feed and work. If Kudnu the
Dance is still there. urge him to
wait for our return either at An
norfolk or at North Star, for am
anxious to go to Upernivik at once
on our return, and he can be of
much use to us.
There is likely to be much open
water between you and Etah, 50
you had better send the trunk with
norwhal tusks and all things for
the return to Etah at least, if not
farther, as soon as you can.
| have regretted many time that
you are not with us, but at the
moment it seemed to best to send
you back, and, on the whole, YOU
are more assistance to me at the
house to guard and care for
our things than here in the field in
this awful cold and wind. | trust
you are of the same opinion. So
goodbye, and now to the pole.
Yours cordially,
FREDERICK A. Cook.
When FRANKIE got back to New
York in October, 1908, and
brought this letter with him he
also brought sealed letter from
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-09-09

FREDERICK ~. COOK.
When FRANKIE got back to New
York in October, 1908, and
brought this letter with him he
also brought sealed letter from
DR., Cook to his wife. The con,
tents of this letter Mrs. Cook
would never reveal.
DR.. Cook, while in winter quar-.
tiers at Annortok with FRANKIE,
wrote his wife letter on Decem.
Der 8, 1907. This letter was in
part, as follows
have this opportunity to send
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1909-01-22

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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1909-01-22

the returns from individual ANIMALS.
The Bab;ock test and the scales
must become necessities in every
well-regulated dairy.
An increased yield of 1000 pounds
of milk-often the 5000 notch is
reached-means an increase in the
net income of at least $40 per year.
This pays 10 per cent on 5000 capi-
tai invested.
The time has arrived when, to
protect the dairy interests of Idaho,
we should have law requiring the
inspection of dairy herds by COM
petent veterinarian who is also fitted
to give adyice regarding sanitation
and cleanliness.
Certified milk is just as impor-
tant as to require other food pro-
ducts TO be labeled properly.
We ought to have man in the
field all the time to give the farmers
advice In the handling of dairy cows
and dairy products.
1t is the unanimous opinion Of the
dairy and pure food commission thai
we have reached stage in food IL
spection when it can be carried on
better by the state board of bealth.
Therefore the health board has re-
commended to the governor such a
change IN the present law as will
bring this about, and that a board
of agriculture should be created to
stimulate and assist the great agrl.
cultural interests of the state, among
which dairies shall receive especial
attention.
The next decade will see greater
changes and greater strides in agrl
culthSl development all over thu
land than in any like period of th'
worlds history. Without her agri
cultural products for export, th'
balance of trade would be advers
to the United States at the presen
time. To keep up this supply, bet
ter farm methods must prevail. Th
great natural resources found i
soil, water and forest must b
: managed wisely to serve our da
and generation and then be hande
D down, unimpaired to those VIII
come after US, that they may ''rii
n up and call us blessed"