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New-York tribune., 1909-03-08
FJRuS TO FIGHT DISEASE.
Employers of 1900 Enlist in 4nti-
Tuberculosis War.

Worcester. Mass. March More than twenty
manufacturing companies in Worcester County
employing more than twelve thousahd lheH
,yon,en. boys and girls, have enlisted their sup
mort in a campaign to stamp out tuberculosis
among the working people. To this end each
EMPLOYING firm has agreed to pay the expenses
of three months treatment at the MASSACHUSETTS,
State Sanatorium, at Rutland OF an ehlPioye
who may be found suffering from the white
nlsgue" in its early stages. Some of the hrns
have even agreed to pay TO the families OF such
nersons the wages earned ty the emPloye VINO
has been obliged TO go to Rutland for treatment
The support of the manufacturers III 'ie cam
paign against tuberculosis has been secured by
DR. Melvin G. Overlook, of this city, who Is one
Of the state health inspectors. His method OF
combining the manufacturing interests In the
fight against the disease is new. and although
he has been at work on his present plan for
only four months. already he has succeeded IN
protecting the health of 12000 factory en-
ployes.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-08
LOOKED BAD FOR VILLAIN
But He Had Kidnapped italian
Beautv for MOUing Picture.
ERy Telegraph TO The Tribune. J

Philadelphia, March Little Italy was in a
towering rage for an hour or more this morn
ing because a swarthy villain had been seen
making off with the pride OF the colony. Marie
Pssouale fifteen years old. of Sth and Catherine
streets Marie IS dark eyed and of royal car
riage She had gone for an errand for her
mother, when she was suddenly seized and car
ried off by big stranger, clad in the picturesque
garb of the sunny land Of earthquakes and
olives.
He carried her to a cellar. and as two men
had seen the kidnapping and given the alarm
there was trouble When things looked most
threatening Marie emerged from the cellar with
q merry laugh and explained that she was act
ing for a moving picture man. The explanation
came lust in time.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-08
SILENT ON APPOINTMENTS
President VIII Say Nothing PreriOus
to Official Announcements.

Washington. March president Taft. when
asked to-day regarding published predictions OF
diplomatic and federal appointments announced
that he would have nothing to add to sucn cts-
cussion, and would continue the policy OF silence
until he was prepared to make official announce
ments of appointments.
Fred w. Carpenter, secretary to the Presl-
dent, spent some time in his Office to-day, -
ranging for the disposal tomorrow of the great
mass of communications which have been re
ceived since Mr.. Taft assumed the duties Of
President
New-York tribune., 1909-03-08
DEAD NAN" SHOUS UP.
Wife Had Come to This City to At
tend Funeral.
fBy Telegraph to The Tribune. J

Brockton Mass, March Jacob Goldman,
formerly well-to-do merchant here, came home
this morning. after four months mysterious
absence. to find that his wife was in New York
attending what she supposed was his funeral
Goldman sold out his business here last fall and
went to Los Angeles. 4 month ago his wife
received a New York paper containing a notice
of his death in Los Angeles
Last night she received a telegram purporting
Ia he from Goldman's father il New York, say
ing that the body had arrived there and that
the funeral would be held to-day Mrs Gold
man started for New York on the first train this
morning About an hour after she departed
Goldman arrived He can't explain the miX-up.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-08
HIS TASTED 80 DAYS.
Cancer-SticLen MaH Has Lost fO5
Pounds.

Marlboro Mass March 7.-Adelford J. Bastien.
I'll from cancer. is trying 10 carry out a fast OF
forty DAYS n the hope OF curing himself. He
has already tasted thirty-eight days. and today
he prayed that God would give him endurance 20
fast two davs more Eight months ago he
weighed 155 pounds. To-day he weighs nifty
pounds.
For thirty-eight days Basten has taken only
a quart and half OF water Last week
c1airvovant told him that if ne lived over Sat-
urdav he would regain his health Each day he
has smoked a cigar, but has taken no food Six
months ago specialists told him he could not
live a week
New-York tribune., 1909-03-08
TR1NSV41L GETS OUTLET
Britain Takes OJer LOWenfC
Marques RniIzcay and Port.

Durham. South Africa. March THE Natal
Mercury announces that an arrangement was
signed at Johannesburg on Friday under which
Great Britain takes over the Lourenco Marques
Railway and port as part of the Union Railway
system thus giving the Transvaal direct access
TO the sea.
laurence MARQUES is the chief town OF the Portu-
,,es. ,,oseess,ons I'm Eastern Africa. II has the
finest natural karbor OF any port in South Africa
The Lourenco Marques Railway 20 johannesburg
runs through Swaziland.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-08
III. REID BADLY INJURED.
Lieut.. Commander ThrOzcs Himself
from Hospital WmdOIc-

Washington. March Lieutenant Conmander
James H Reid. L. 5. N leaped to-day
from second story window OF the Navy
HOSPITAL where for two weeks he had been un-
der treatment and was seriously. II not fatally.
injured The fact that the naval officer escaped
instant death is considered by the hospital sur
geons as remarkable
Lieutenant Commander Reid sent his nurse
from the room for a glass OF water The at
tendant had hardly left the ward before the Of
6cer barricaded the door tightly. Then. seizing
a heavy oak table he rarnmed II against the
window SASH tearing il from its fastening
Reid took a running jump and dived headlons
from the window his head striking the ground
thirty feet below He was picked up IN semi
conscious condition and hurried 20 the operating
room. The attending surgeon found that he
had suffered a serious fracture OF the colaroone
and concussion of the brain
Reid is thirty-hve years old. native Of Balti-
more. and received his appointment IN the naval
service from Maryland He had been on sick
leave since October. 1907
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New-York tribune., 1909-03-08
sLUsH PUT RICHMOND MILITIA OUT
Half of Virginia Capitals Light Infantry
Blues Inauguration Day Victims
TBy Telegraph TO The Tribune.

Richmond Va. March 7.-Richmonds crack MILL
.o~, orsantz,tion the Richmond Light Infantry
Blues" is to-day temporarily depleted by at least
half It's membership. who fell victims 10 exposure
during the storm of Inauguration day at Washing
ton when. in order 10 show their dazzhhg ne"
,,rtforns the men marched in sush and snow
,,Lo,,t overcoats Many OF the men are confined
n their beds suffering from severe colds, which, IL
&c boped. will develop into nothing worse Much
adverse comment is heard on the action OK the OF
acers in allowing the young men TO expose them
calves
New-York tribune., 1909-03-08
SPLINTER UNDER NAIL FATAL.

,,ororer.s Physician Schultz performed an autopsy
last night on the body of Mrs Mary . Neil'' ol
No $40 First avenue and found that the woman
had died from blood poisoning resulting from
snl,nter which lodged under her finger nail.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-08
NIGHT RIDER BRE1KS JAIL
Soldiers Hunting for One of Gang
Which Killed Rankin.

Union city Tenn. March 7s-Hirschel Hogg,
a confessed member Of the band Of Night Rid
ers who murdered Captain Quentin Rankin at
Walnut Log in October, escaped from jail at
Dresden last night and has not been recaptured.
He is supposed to be in hiding in the lake re-
gions
and the soldiers are searching for the fugitive.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-08
MIGUEL RESIGNS CLAIM.
Report That Pretender VIII lid
Portuguese King

Lisbon. March THE "Seculo' says that the
Pretender, Dom Miguel of Braganza, has de-
clared his intention to renounce all claim to the
throne of Portugal, out of sympathy for King
Manuel, who was so tragically called 10 the
crown. It is understood, according to the paper
that Dom Miguel will live in Portugal and take
part in the work Of regenerating the country
New-York tribune., 1909-03-08
POPE Plus WORSE.
Condition Causes Anriety-Interest
IN the Elections.

Rome. March THE Popes indisposition has
taken on the character Of influenza. and his
condition causes apprehension. Notwithstand-
ing his i'll health, however. his holiness showed
keen interest in the electoral struggle to-day.
insisting on seeing the dispatches giving the re-
turns.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-08
,Aurn INDIANS CHOOSING cHIEF.

1awton Okla. March AT an Informal meeting
today OF more than half of the Apache Indian
tt.+ ~ succeed the late Geronimo. Asa Deklugie.
son nj Whoa of the Nedni branch of the tribe,
was chosen chief a formal election will be held
soon -
New-York tribune., 1909-03-08
REPORT ON FRANCHISES
TNDETER1fTN1TE GRANT
F4VORED BY Il. S. {.
Com missioner MaItbie Urges 1t an
Preference to Perpetual Lease.
Some of Its Features.

Commissioner Naltbie. in a report TO the PUP
u. S.z-;ce Commission on The Indetermlnate
r-ancbise for Public Utilities; or, Tenure Dur
ing Good Behavior strongly advocates 'ne IN
s..err,inate form Of franchise as against I Iile
-e-ne+uaI franchise or the short term grant VI
+ba two last named forms Of franchise CoHl'iS
sioner Maltbje prefers the short term fraheIlSe
n The rerpetual grant but experience has SHOWN
that each has certain objectionable features
The indeternlinate franchise in the man,
avoids these objectfoEs,' says MI Maltoie' anu
combines The desirable features Of the siioi :
term franchise by protecting public ih'e'eS'
of the perpetual franchise by stimulating =,
initiative in one form or another II mas o'e'
--tad in roanv cities and found SATISFACTORY
The inae+ern2inate franchise, or tenure curing
.oz behavior as il is sometimes called pTleliH
sae-ad ss = franchise which may be terminated
=. .ta ,,-o,,er authorities at any time upon the
.-.o,,+ of q fair compensation for the value OF
=, ,,-,- thus taken. exclusive Of franchise
..-rhis < the only way" says the Commissioner
. -, ., oo,,r,51nitv can always and contlnu-
aa-.-of its own destinies and direct its
own growth ,-.-.,-. ,...rf
Already the Public Service commission l'Sell
enc on. record in favor Of the indeterminate
4-ancbise. for. when the subject Of rapid transit
,rislatior, was I'D in the legislature year ago.
.1,. commission recommended legislation along
-,,,s line The plan also found favor with the
,-,,izans Union and many other city organiza-
...,s ,rticTl were represented at public hearing
7,e5 nv the commission TO discuss needed leg
selotsor,
New-York tribune., 1909-03-08
wArERs-PIERcE TO ABANDON PLANT.

Mexico city. March THE Waters-Perce Oil |
Company it was reported here to-day. viii abaN- !
don its refinery Vera Cruz.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-08

HAMS RESTAURANT, PAEK ROW s'LDG-
Refined surroundings for Luncheon Dinner Music
-xAdvL
Washington telegraph., 1909-05-07
WELL ON MAIN STREET
Fixed and Now Affords Plenty
of Water.

The town council has caused the
well on Main street to be repaired
and has had larger pipe and pump
Of greater capacity put in, which
now affords plenty Of water, as fine
as could be desired, coming from a
depth Of about 785 feet, the water
being found under a strata of rock
on which the piperests. The well
has always afforded plenty of water
but the pump in Use was of such
small capacity it could not be used
to advantage.
The new we'll recently bored at
the court house by Mr. Cornelius,
who fixed the town well, IS also a
success and affords an inexaustible
supply of the pnre,t water Mr.
Cornelius says he Is at9t.a water
witch, but he certainly knows just
about where to go FOR It in this
country.
Washington telegraph., 1909-05-07
irish POTATO CROP
ADVANCING RAPIDLY
TRUCK AND FRUIT GROWERS MEET At
COURT HOUSE.
Mr.. GILBERT ADDRESSES ASSo.
alks Of Commercial Ferti1i-
zsra2Se laszsasing Crop
+
Mr.. GILBERT ADDRESSES ASSp.
7 alks of Commercial Fertili-

1he Washington Fruitand Truck
Growers Association met at the
court house Saturday att 80 O'Clock
witha fairsattendanee.
Those members present made re-
portion the potato and water melon
crops, both of which were reported
in good condition. The potato crop
was reported well advanced, and
the prospect good fora heavy yield.
No great amount of damage by the
potato bug was reported, but .ar-
rangements tavelbeen made to- give
battle to the pest should it com
mence injuring the crop,
It was decided by those present
that the potato crop woul9 be ready
for shipment about Jane 18th, and
the members will make arran ge-
ments to that end.
The melon crop was not far
enough advanced to enable the
growers tell much about the
pro poets, but so far as they were
able to determine, it was good
II. B Gilbert of Hope, placti-
cal farmer, delivered ecture on
the use of commercial fertilizers,
which was instructive and appreci-
ated by those fortunate enough to
be present. Mr.. Gilbert speaks
from years Of experience on Ark
ansas lands, which mades his-e-s-
perience Oh more wor b to our far
mers than would be that Of some
one on Il soil Of different character.
1t is safe to assume, IA if the
members viii profit by the exper
ience Of MIR Gilbert theT viii net
only say money, but make money
as well.
Washington telegraph., 1909-05-07
EXERCISES OF WASH
INGTON HIGH SCHOOL
TO Be HELD MAY 18th TO THE 2lST,
INCLUSIVE.
AMONG THE EREAKERS"
VIII be Presented by the School
Assisted by Home T 7aIcnt,
On the 10Th.

The commencement exercises of
the Washington Ili@h School will
be held at this place Mag 18th to
2lst, inclusive.
On the 18th Among the Break
ers, a comedy IN two acts will be
presented by the students, assisted
by home talent 10th, exercises by
the school, and graduating exercis
rs tie evening Of the 2lst will close
the term,
Rev w. Il. Evans of Arkadelpllia,
fnai eialagentof Henderson college
will deliver the address to the grad
uaiiag class. Rev s. L Hogan,
also Of Arkadelphia, viii also make
all address. Tie diplomas will be
presented to the graduating class by
representative L, f. Monroe.
Following are the graduates
High School Miss Emma Clark,
daughter Of John S. Clark, Esq
and Miss -Apnia Lindsay, daughter.
Of Rev. Il. D Lindsay, now o f
Nashville. Grammar school Miss
Eifie johnson ard Alfred Black and
Houston Wo e. all of this place.
..sae7-4.a 4.4s1AssesI sflssast'tss.ii = sffeHutd
success this year, under the man
agement Of Prof. + ". McGough,
who seems to have given universal
satisfaction to the patrons. Pro-.
McGough has shown great ability
as an educator, and he has taken
great Interest in the school, which,
under his management, is in a fair
way to make one of the best.schools
in this part OF the country,
1t is expected to enlarge the school
buildlng in time for the next term,
and to make arrangements IOr an
increa ed Attendance.
Washington telegraph., 1909-05-07
ADDITION MADE
10 Town of Nashville by Or
der of Court.

Ao addition has been made TO the
town Of Nashville by order of the
Howard County Court, which was
accepted -aaa adopted by the city
council at a meeting held Monday
night, The territory annexed to the
town covers much valuble residence
property and makes qaile an addition
to the town.
Nashville is one of the best towns
IN thlsEatt Of the state and continues
to grow.
Washington telegraph., 1909-05-07
ANNUAL. COMMENCEMENT
ct Haygoad Senaaae5 n
9th to tJth.-AIl In
vitcd.

The 'tweney first annual sossi Ln
of Haygood Seminary viii c.dse
May Oil, 1909. The annualsernl ION
will be preached Sunday at IL Iby
Rev. !. p, Norman Of Wynne, AK.
Monday 8 P NJ, i'll connection with
other pieces, a farcial satire, "The
Lonelyyille Social Club, I" will be
rendered; Tuesday, s P. NJ, eyer
cises of the English class, at which
time, an address viii be deliv4red
by Rev. 0. L. Mitchell, A B
Bishop E. Cottrell, D, y. of
Holly Springs, Miss viii also
speak to the public at large,
The exercises will he held at the
Court House: to which all Of our
white friends are cordially invited /;
special arrangements will be made
for their saceomodation.
Admission 10 ands15 cents,
G. IL Tyus, President.
Washington telegraph., 1909-05-07

The King of blood purifiers is DR..
Simmons 5 sarsaparilla. 1t rias the
system of the winters accumulation
Of impurities. 1t makes the young
feel well-the old feel young. Now
is the time to renovate yourself :.
simmons Sarsaparilld cannot be
excelled.
Price Soc and $1.00.
Washington telegraph., 1909-05-07
jim WEARY, co.,, PRISONER CHARGED
WITH MURDER,
HAS ARTERY CUT WITH AXE.
Prisoner Was Out Under
Guard When Accident
Occurred.
Occurred.

Jim Weary, coiored, one of the
prisonersc confined in jail at til splaee
was accidentally 'cut on the ankle
Tuesday aud came near dying from
loss Of blood before "a physician
reached him.
Jailer Beck had the negro out
under guard cutting wood, M
Beck and Jim cutting from the
san e block, when the axe used by
the jailer feA off the handle striking
the negro on the ankle, inficting "a
severe wound and severing an art
cry, The negro had tainted from
loss of bl' cd when the physician
finally reached him, but the wound
was dnessed and the physician says
he will get well, though it will be
duite.a while before he RECEIVERS
from the loss*of blood.
Jim Weary has been confined
in the jail at this place for nearly
year, charged with murder, and
two tria S have resulted in the jury
failng toagree at each, the cyl
denee all being cilcumstantial.
lhe ia ler says he has been one
of the best prisoners ever under
his charge and has never given him
the least trouble or shown any dis
position to escape.
Washington telegraph., 1909-05-07
RECENT Sold SlsAP
Damages Cotton and Other
Tender Vegetation.

The Unprecedented cold wave
followed by frost, that swept over
this section Friday and Saturday
Of last week has caused some loss
to our farmers ANA gardeners. A
great many who had tender vege-
tables out in the open ground sus
tanned a loss and in he bottom
lands quite lot of cotton that had
come up, was ki led The high
lands were not much hurt by the
frost, but in the low lands a great
many Will have to repiant, as the
stand was r,tiued in places With
manyiit issa problem to get the
oottonsseed with whiclto replant as
seed are very scarce at this season
OF the year.
Corn was not injured to amonnt
70 anything by the cold, it being
only the tender vegetation that was
affected
Washington telegraph., 1909-05-07
ARK. AND La. RAILWAY
I'D GRAVEL ROAD BED
EXTRA HANDS BEING PUT OH TO COM
MENCE BALASTlNG.
SPECIAL PASSENGER TRAIN
Will Likely be Put on Soon,
Bright Future For This
Road.

The Arkansas & Louisiana RY. is
going 10 get ON her Sunday tlothes
and have things in fine shah at an
early date. 1t IS reported th5entire
track will be reinforced with rock
ballast and fixed so there will be 10
such thing as washing it awlY by
the ordinary rains that yis this
country. Also that speeis A\ssFrss.
enger trsill.i likely-to be pat on
soon.
The Arkansas & Louisiana has
been one of the best paying pads
in the Missouri Pacific systenI nIand
no doubt will soon be again the
country through which It pass i IS
improving rapidly aud Is on Of
finest in the southwest forsthe bro
duction Of cotton.
About .50-extra hands are btng
put on the force, and tie WorE Of
is expected 70 eapS lee
at once.
Washington telegraph., 1909-05-07

Every body is likely to have kidue,
aud bladder trouble. In fact nearly
ever! body has some trouble of this
kind. Tia is the reason why you So
often have paius in tue back and
groins, scaIding sensation, uriuar,
disorders, eic.--that's your kidneys
The best thing to do is to get some
Of DeWltt's Kidney and Bladder
Pills right away. Take them for a
few days or week or 50 and you
feel alright. ] a this way, too, you
wiilswad Of dangerous. and possib,
seeioas ailments. They are perfectly
.h 'rmless, and are not only autisepuc
but allay pain quickly by their bead
ing properties. Send your name to
&. 9. Dewitt < Cos Chicago, for
a free trial box. They are sold here
,bJ all druggists.
Washington telegraph., 1909-05-07

II you expect to get the oEiginat
bolj2ed Witch HAIL SalVe, you
must b b'-sures;t isDeAVitt's C4lbol
IL d Witch Ilaz ! Salve. 1t is good
for cuts. burns and bruises, and is
especially good for piles. Refuse
Substitutes. Sold by all druggists.
Washington telegraph., 1909-05-07

DeWits's Little Early Risers, the
famous little liver pills, small, goutle
and SURE. Sold by all druggists.
Washington telegraph., 1909-05-07

Th re is one remedy, olly on
have ever found, to euae without
fail such uoublos in my family as
Eczema, Rngworm, and all otbecs
of itching character That remedy
is Hunts Cure. We always use it
and it never fails.
W. NJ CHRISTIAN,
soc per tox Rdh,ilord, Tenn.
Washington telegraph., 1909-05-07
SARATOGA SCHOOL
SELECTS TEACHERS
FOR COMING SCHOLASTIC YEAR,. NJ
AEATBERLY PRINCIPAL.
HEAVY DAMAGE FROM FROST
To Cotton Having been Work
ed.-Personal Items Of
Saratoga.
HEAVY DAMAGE FROM FROST

Special to tie TR1seRAFp.
Saratoga, May, G-hir Ben fiifI,
of Fulton, was here Saturday and
Sunday to see Ais-Hen 1T wasn't
his sister
Miss Pen Blasingame attended
the singing at Ye Glow Creek church
last Sunday.
j. w. Ellis attended church at
Ozan last Sabbath.
Mr. Lee, a fomer citizen [
Washington, visited his place
Tuesday, talking insurance to our
people.
Unrle Jim Chamberlain has re
signed his Off e as governor o {
Black Gum street and says he'll
recommend Uncle Tom Blosingame
for the "posish".
Mr.. George Allen, of Texas ,Visi
ted his little daughter and Other
friends and relatives here Sunday
and Monday.
The irost hurt The cotton badly
where it bad been ploweasg goesZds!.l! ,,es u
not XII any where it q
! Tie sehooI Board bf t is place
has chosen Prof a. N Weoiherlg
Of Weldon, ARK. ,as PriaicipaL and
Miss Newman of this town as as
sistant teacher for the next scholas
tic year.
Henry Clyde, the little 8 year
old son of Mr. and Mrs. V. l..
Price of Ozan died last week from
septicema induced by a fall which
fractured the skull. He was buried
in the st. Paul cemetaly. We ex
tend coincidence to the young ftther
and mother, those bereft of bright
little, darling boy.
y. H. Wallace left for Mineial
Wells.Texas last Sunday, where he
will resnain for a week or more.
SeveraLaases of the blind stag
gers among horses Is it feeding
imported corn is it?
w. l.. and D. ], Ellis were at
the big singing at NJ ow Creek
church Sunday and enjoyed q
p'easent time.
Messrs. Book and Levi Jones
have returned to their home i'll
Texas, after the funeral OF their
mother, Mrs, Paulln6 Jones, who
died here last week.
You ought to see Mrs Drab's
garden. | think it is just us nice
as it was when Drab worked it and
the little Sennegambian is happy
He is sure q good worker-when
mldeto do it-and Mrs. Drab has
the garden attended TO-
Peas and pe&atoss. now ripe and
beans coming oa-zwhew! Dab is
going to see hex every time he gets
off from his work, you bet,
Gray Conwayyisited his father,
brothers.aAd 81 ters in Texmkapa
Sunday, returning to the Mcdaniel
plantation Monday. G ray is.a
mode farmer and has splendid crop
prospects
Crowds Of the good people OF
Calambps spent several days this
week On Beard lake and had fine
time
Messrs. jim Ford and julius
Johps II, old friends Of ous called
on US Monday. DRAb
Washington telegraph., 1909-05-07
HEAVY HAIL STORM
Passed Over Country Between Shep>
pard and Fulton Tuesday.-All
Crops Destroyed.

One of the severe,t hail storms
f recent years passed between
Sheppard an d Fulton Tuesday,
laying in waste all crops in the
ricken territory. Hail is reported
to have stood ON the g ound to a
a depth Of ten inches in places; /;
the trees were stripped Of their
leaves, aud in some places bark
WAS .pelted f,omthe trees. A great
many cattle,and other stock was
injured by the hail chickens and
birds were Kill ed, and other damage
done All crops in the wake Of the
storm will have to be replanted.
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