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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-15
PARTIALLY UNCONSTITUTIONAL.
Employers Liability Act Of 1906 So De
clared To-day.

Washington. u, q, NOV, l5.-The EN-
pIoyers' liability act of 1906 was de-
elared unconstitutional ii the territories
and the District of Columbia BY the
United States supreme eanrt to-day,
The question of its eonstitutioaality III
the states was not considered.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-15
TWO YOUTHS WERE HURT.
While Playing Foot Ball at Montpelier
On Saturday

While Thosas Lacksy and Bruce
Brooks, two Montpelier youths. were
playing foot bah on the Montpelier high
school grounds Saturday, they were IN
iured 1.aclSey he'd his nose broken and
was rendered unconscious He bled at
the nose for three quarters Of an hom,
Brooks sustained several muscle strains.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-15
Funeral j Florence Ruth Harper.

Florence Ruth. aged one year and
seven months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Alexander Harper Of q Jefferson street.
died yesterday Of castro enteritis The
funeral was held from the house at two
o'clock this afternoon, the Rev ~. j.
Mackenzie officiating. The burial was
ii the Hope cemetery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-15
NO CREDITORS APPEARED
And No Trustee Was Appointed in Case
Of Barre Town Man.

Iii bankruptcy court at Montpelier on
Saturday, the frst meeting in the case
of Donald Mcleod Of Barre Town was
held No creditors appeared, and the
case was held open. MrLeod's debts
were S206.s6 and his assets $3.50, of
which $3.50 Is claimed to be exempt
+. NJ. Harvey appeared for the man, and
Mcleod was also examined BY the court
TIE reports OF the special masters il the
ases 81 Nicholas St John and G. Dudley
erling. both Of Barre, were allowed,
na both the men were discharged from
bankruptcy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-15
NOTED MINISTER RESIGNS.
Rev. Dr. Casper w. Hiatt Of Cleveland
Ohio.

Cleveland. Ohio, Nov. l6-The Rev.
caspar Wistar Hiatt, pastor of the Eu-
cid avenue Congregational church for
II years. and known az leader in the
Congregational church ii America, an
nouneed his forthcoming retiremel It
from The pulpit yesterday He did not
make known his future plans.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-15
THREAT no SHOOT.
Reuben Peasley Alleged to Have Threat
ened Ernest Miller.

Burlington, Noy -. Reuben Peasley
was arrested on Saturday, charged Will
breach of the peace II is charged that
peasey threatened to shoot Ernest Mll.
Ter and also used threatening and abus,
i've language towards him, II is sa'd
that jealousy of his wife caused Peas
lcys actions Iii Aeust Peasley was az
raigned i'll city court, charged with
breach 81 the peace Az this time he
threatened and struck his wife. Mrs
Peasley has filed petition for divorce
Policeman John Ryan who was shot
BIZ d crazy negro IS making satistaei
tory progress toward recovery A. ne
Mary Fletcher hospital A few shfeds
of cloth, evidently from Ryan's coat
were removed from the wound Saturday
This may retard recovery TO q slight ex-
tent. but win lie No serious set hack.
Edward Riley, special policeman
was arrested on Saturday night, charged
with intoxication. Riley was found ~
the north end Of the city and in jail
his badge and twisters were taken away
from him.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-15
MEETING POSTPONED
For Formation of Barre Granite Con.
struction COMPANY.

The adjourned meeting OF those inter
ested in the formation Of the Barre Gran
ite Construction company. which was
to have been held this evening at the
rooms Of the board Of trade. has been
postponed until further notice.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-15
C0WTNG
Barre People United in Marriage Last
Saturday.

Eva A. Davis and Oscar w. Gowing,
both Of 5 Brooklyn street, were united
IN marriage BY Justice James Maclxay
at has Office in the city hall last satuf-
day. The groom is employed as a baker
BY the +. D. Ladd company, and they
win reside at the above address.
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-30
Aged Man Shoots Himself Fatally.

Bentonville-C. Graham. aged 7S years. who was formerly engaged in business here and was a highly re- speeted citizen. killed himself with a target gun at his home after having attempted 10 shoot l.. Miller. The bullet from the gun passed through the chin, mouth and on up through the brain. He was killed instantly. Worry over the moving of his bush ness and over financial troubles is SUD- posed 10 have caused the suicide. GFaaam's attempt to shoot Miller al most proved succesgul, the bullet passing through Miller's coat.
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-30
Well Known Stockman Kills Self.

Harrison.-James I've. a well known farmer and stockman, residing near this city, committed suicide by shoot ing himself through the head with a revolver while lying in bed The ter rible tragedy was discovered by the mother of the unfortunate man. I've had been observed to act rather strange for the past several days, and it is believed that his mind was tenn porarily unbalanced al the time he took his life. He was about 8 years of age and was unmarried.
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-30
Division Over Church Funds.

fellville.-The Harrison district conference of the M E. Church has been holding at Yellville. has adjourn d. The only question of importance was as 10 whether the money receiv- ed for the Yellville Institute could be used in building a district parsonage at Harrison. It was contended by some that inasmuch as the money was contributed for the building of an educational institution. it could not be taken for any other purpose The presiding elder held differently and an appeal was taken from his ruling.
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-30
State Church Meeting Announeed.

Little Rock-The council of the diocese of the state of Arkansas of the Episcopal church will be held at Trinity cathedral. this city. May l4 and U. Delegates from all the par ishes and missions in the diocese will be in attendance. There are about 75 missions and stations fin the state. each ot which will be represented by one member of the clergy and three by delegates, thus making more than POO representatives in the council. The Homen's Auxiliary of the Domes- tic and Foreign Mission Society will Two delegates will be present from each of Ihe misslons and stations.
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-30
Wounded Man Recovering.

Pine Bluff.-Lynn Butler, the form CT vice president of the Leola Lum- Der Company. who was mysteriously shot at the Cotton Belt railway cross ing in the western part of the city several weeks ago, is recovering from the bullet wound in his right shoul- der. He insists that he knows who shot him, but has kept the secret well, and there is much speculation as to whether or not he will go before the grand jury or swear out warrant when he is able to do so.
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-30
IN THE HOUSE Bills Passed.

House Bill No. 432 DuLaney). in ereasing the salary of the official sic. nographer of the Ninth judicial dis. triet Opposed by Messrs. Hamilton Of Polk and Floyd of Howard sap- ported by Mir. DuLaney Vote. 50 o -.
 House Bill No. 1s4 (Whalev). .n. ereasing the salary of the Nev2da county judge Vote. 8 to ,.
 House Bill No 222 (Parksl. provid. ing for the general appropriation. Vote. Sl 10 q.
 Senate Bill No l43 CDnD. to regu. late the transportation of perishable freight Vote. 79 10 (.
 Senate Bill No. 395 (Fletcher). amending the act creating a levee district in Crawford county by pro- yiding for a sinking fund. Vote. so to 0
 Senate Bill No. 231 (KeeD. creat. ing the Bay Village special school district. Vote. Sl 10 0.
 Senate Bill No 374 tLogan). pro yiding for the relief of Mrs. $. M. Wilmington of Scott county. Rules requiring bill to be considered by committee of the whole suspended. Vote, 7S to l.
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-30
Aged Man is Cut to Pieces.

Pocahontas.-Hamp and Buford Turner. young men residing near this city, went 10 the home Of N. o. Smith. an aged citizen, and after an exchange Of friendly greetings. il is alleged Hamp Turner placed his arms around the old gentleman's waist and liter ally cut him to pieces with q rusty pocket knife. An old family feud is alleged 10 be the cause of the deed. The men charged with the cutting have been apprehended.
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-30
Accused Neuro is Insane.

Prescott.-Henry Murph, alias Bud Ellis, negro. who is being held in jail charged with murder in the first degree. has been pronounced insane by Dr. s. J. Hesterly, local physi- elan. The examination was made at the instance of County Judge A NJ. Denman. who will await further de- velopment before committing him to the Hospital for Nervous Diseases. Murph was indicted for the killing of another negro named Brooks.
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-30
Body Found in Arkansas River.

Pine Bluff.-The body of a white man was found in the Arkansas river about twenty miles south of Pine Bluff last week and the coroner of this city instructed a magistrate in that vicinity 10 hold the inquest. The body was that of white man wear ing an overcOat with watch and magnifying glass in his pocket It is not known who the man was. as TO one has been missing from this sec. ton for some time.
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-30
FARMERS MEET-
 ING SUCCESSFUL

Benton.-The Farmers Union met here recently and was we'll attended considering the busy time of year The interest was splendid and it was the opinion of all present that they be continued. Talks were made on Soil Fertility" "Dairying." Farm Management and Grasses" "Impor- tanee of Deep Flowing and Corn. " The officers of the institute say that their meetings have been better at- tended than at any other point in the state. The next institute for Saline county will be held at Benton on September l.
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-30
Expect to Have snoo -.

Pine Bluh-The Mara, s''s
 rade. special athletic sfas 1, grand ball and banquet tSa Ssea'a | eaae, the gun club shoot e .a5 ais'' other attractive features and n, being arranged for the a. "aieh u ol Ol,,, the l t'soe Arkansaw Trsysisiia laiaa' will gather in Pine Blur Ia,s sis's D. are only a few of ,ba ~ s fractions that they are n speeia ] ne various committees ara sy d on many additional and s no,.' s@a tdlnments which will be si es..I.' s'is during the big conventio, q,fied sand visitors are expected ,o ',e i'
 ent at the meeting. '0 De Rs
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-30
Crop Brings In s1o,oco.

jsdsonia.-The Judsonia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association load ed cars of strawberries al this place during the first week of the shipping season These berries sold on the track here for about s240 a crate. bringing into the community about Sl0,06o. The association manager ex- poets 10 load at least 30 cars in a few days. which will doubtless bring good prices.
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-30
Whiskey Is Seized In Residencea

Paragould--The authorities of Par agould destroyed a case of whiskey seized in private residence at this place. The occupant of the house rom which the whiskey was taken diselaimed ownership of the stuff. 1t was the first seizure of the kind in Paragould in five years
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-30
City Will Have New SidewaIks

Dardanelle-A construction compa- ny of Conway has the contract to put down concrete sidewalks in the busi- ness portion Of the town. The side walks and streets are being overhaul. ed all over town, and will be quite an Improvement 10 the town when com pleted
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-30
Mad Dog Scare Disturbs Town

Huntington.-There was a mad dog scare al Huntington recently. when a dog that has every indication of be- ing afflicted with rabies. ran down the street. snapping at the people, who immediately cleared the stree,s. It bit several dogs during it's mad course, and as a result most of the dogs in town were sho;.
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-30
Caddy of Tobacco IS Snare.

Texarkana.-Two white boys, stran- gers in the city. were arrested Satur- lay on charge of petit larceny and were given 2l days each on the eoun- Y road chain gang Oh pleas of guilty entered iH justice court. The boys were caught in the act of making away with caddy of tobacco. which they had taken from wholesale gro cery house.
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-30
Engine Runs Away and Wrecks

Clarksyille.-The engine of mill company here ran away and the fly. wheel burst, wrecking the engine and tearing away the roof and one side of the engine room. A box car stand. ing on an adjacent track was also de. molished The plant was damaged to the extent of about sl,500.
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-30
Twenty-Five Hours to a.,.,.

Pine Bluf.-After delibera-ts, . 9 hours the jury in the case oi :, state against George Quinn, 10, charged with murder in the s,r ! gree, reached verdict Of not g5a. Quinn was indicted for the asss,g. tion of Jef Blanks. another D., who was shot down while address, the Mount Nebo negro church 7, gregation in this city one nigh. l. October.
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-30
Sewer Proposition Is Refused.

Rogers.-At meeting of citizens of Rogers the proposition for long term franchise for a private sewer system for that place was rejected. It was shown that the burden of such a plan rested entirely too heavily upon the small property owners and that il would mean sharp advances in local rents.
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-30
Resisted Arrest and is kill.s

Monticello-Roger Williams. q, gro, was shot and killed here by F- Richardson. who had been deDgs. to assist in his arrest The B.r was wanted by Sheriff CokeF n found aimed with a Winehester r. which he threatened Richardson !, the latter shot and killed hin
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-30
Walks All Around World

Little Rock-Within 1000 miles of the completion of a journey of 16.OO0 miles. in the course of which he claims he is 10 walk twice across the continent. Henry Stewart. 5s years old passed through Little Rock and visited the office of the mayor Stew art is resident of Minnesota and is bound for Long Beach. Cal. where
 he Is due 10 arrive about August 15.
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-30
Takes Very Expensive Nap

Fort Smith.-While sitting ssltey the rear Of a local liquor eompalgl place, q young mechanic nana WouHeh. living on Catholic arerz was robbed of $14.75 and a diancI ring worth so. His pocket va. ;
 with a knife and the ring was al, from his finger.
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-30
Negro Bound Over |. c...

I onol..-- 419--- VI waived preliminary haariny bound over 10 the grand i1rr s s.. Y a charge of assault with jpfan, :. !. He Is alleged 10 have choke. ,a Bertie Warren jn.o i,.ss 9s March IS in her home ar ol6 - assaulted her and robbed ,ba hs Turner was arrested the nax, s- ter the assault and brougb, ,a - N Rock 10 escape lynching
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-30
Switchman May Lose Life.

Stamps.-Alex Smith. negro switchman in the Louisiana and Ar kansas yards al this place. while rid ing on the front end of an engine in stepping of 10 throw a switch miss sd his foothold and fell. the engine and two cars passing over him, cut ting one leg off at the knee. He is in critical condition and his recov- ery is somewhat doubtful.
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-30
Making Interurban Line Survey

Bentonyille.-P H. Sachett and a corps Of assistant engineers have com. pleted the survey Of the interurban line from Bentonyille to Gentry. and are now working in the direction oi Springdale
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-30
Near Suicide Exnec,ed .oti,.

kingston.-Thomas Gage of this place attempted to kill himself re- gently. first by cutting his throat and 'hen by taking carbolic acid. It is thought he will recover. He was 22 years old and no reason is known for his actions.
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-30
Found Death and .1.

Hamburg.-While lootIrat esat
 leak in a gas pipe with 10
 match, Henry Pierce. a cler. 4s'l .l store of W. F. Combs < sa, n ! blown through the roof apd S,a |. } The store building was hss,- al' ed and the windows of adjaee,, 'l'' V ings were blown out seya.s, a' alal who were in the store at Il. n. ya' 2 were injured. but no one sa.,..'' @ Pierce leaves his wife and r.a. '.S
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-30
Bonus of s4.ooo For Oil Mill

Mansfeld.-An oil mill with a ca. paeity of 20 tons daily is 10 be es- tablished al Mansfield. Business men of Mansfield will give bonus Of 5000 10 secure the plant.
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-30
Ravenden Springs Lodge celeh7ld

Ravenden Springs The nineaa anniversary of the founding oi Independent Order of Odd Fela was celebrated by the local l0dg' this place A dispensation had Il granted and there were II eanaiaia to initiate.
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-30
Trivial Difference Causes rrao.sv

Texarkana.-Henry Simmons. charg. ed with assault with intent to mur- der Tom Johnson at a sawmill F miles east of here, was locked up in the Miller county jail 10 await the result of Johnon's injuries. which are likely to prove fatal. Both the parties are negroes
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-30
Plan to Secure Free Mail D.fs

Fl Dorado.-The city officials oi l Dorado expect to take the proq] steps soon 10 secure for the toyi free mail delivery system. The :l] walk requirement has been tHlf8l and arrangements are being made number all residences and buslla houses.
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-30
Railway Franchise is eeIoo sooob,

Eureka Springs The Valley In. provement Company. incorporated un- der the laws of South Dakota. is seek ing 10 secure a franchise to build street railway from the depot in Eu- reka Springs to Sanitarium Lake. Chi eago capitalists expect 10 finance the proposition
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-30
Want to Establish County Roads

Ozark--The road overseers of Franklin county held a convention at Ozark and adopted resolutions favor ing the construction of permanent roads throughout the country.
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-30
laroes, Water Tank eoli'pss'' {

Brinkley.-The largest ea '.,,a, of the Brinkley Ice and bo.. ,.a. a tory collapsed recently 0i ss,lsss machinery and causing 8 about $500.
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-30
Drink Supply is to Be Impros''

Marked Tree -Arrangemehs being made for an artesiah se this place. Estimates of eosl U. , will be secured and it is expee'sd work will begin soon.
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-30
Excellent Prospect For Apple (

Springdale.-The prospects for apple crop were never finer thal1 . are al present, and il is now pra8 ed that there will be a bumpe' ] this season. This will mean mud the growers of this section.
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-30
Electric Iioht Plant Propos.a

Rison.-A construction cohfs proposes to install an electric T plant at Rison to cost So'oVV' |
 citizens of the town will saosa s1, 300 to the stock of the eompsa'
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-30
Drops Dead From Heart Eaitu,.

Witcherville.-Mrs. Melissa McCor- mock 75 years of age. dropped dead at her home in Witcherville. Death was caused from heart trouble.
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-30
Violent Storm wrecss eull's {

Texarkana.-Marshall PurhV. ,,s painfully injured here by oeiDs v. by falling timbers in a pa'. .sa he had sought refuge from rss storm raging at the time.
 dome theater was wrecked .
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-30
Rriok Kiln ls pestroyed.

Patmos.-A kiln Of lumber a.,. % 7 mos, the property of W r. N x, was destroyed by fire, the JOSS V about $500.
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-30
New Bank Organized at w.as.

Marked Tree.-The Bank ot Nsn
 small town in the west end 0 (PoinsetD county, has been oFgaa'] with capital stock Of s2o'@2 which s10,000 is fully paid up
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-30
APPROPRIATION
 BILLS CONSIDERED
House Spends Day In Discussing FL nsncial neasures-State Guard Appropriation is Approved With
 cut Amendment.

During the "Wednesday session c: the House Mir. Newton called up his resolution limiting debate 10 l0 min utes for each member and stipulat- ing that no member speak more of ten than once on question. MT. Toler offered 8 substitute resolution providing that the House also con yene each morning at s.5o o'clock in- stead of 2 o'clock. The substitute was withdrawn. however. by the au- thor. The Newton resolution was adopted.
 h discussing the general defcien- ey appropriation the House refused 10 strike out the clause allowing Allen H. Hamiter pay while acting goyer- nor last year. MT. DuLaney offered an amendment appropriating sl.500 for the mileage Of the legislators wao came 10 attend the extra session call cd by Allen H. Hamiter when acting governor. The motion was voted down The bill was ordered 10 is third reading with the recommenda- tion that 1t pass.
 The biennial appropriation bill for the Arkansas National Guard and a substitute measure were before the House the greater part of the day. with the final result that the substi- tute bill. which entirely displaced the regular bill. was adopted in commit tee of the whcle, returned 10 the House with recommendations that 1t pass without the amendments and finally adopted by the House in regu- lar session and ordered engrossed and to its third reading without car rying single amendment. The vic tory was a marked one for the sup porters of the bill, who successfully fought of every amendment.
 The appropriation bill for the Ar kansas State Normal School was call ed up and on motion of MT. Dunaway the rules requiring the bill to be con sidered by the committee of the whole were suspended. The bill was then passed
 MT. Martin called up Senate Bill No. BPS (Bush), providing the regu- lar bienvial appropriation for the Branch Normal School al Pine Blur The bill was read twice and on mo- tion of MT Martin the House went in session as committee Of the whole. with MT. Monroe of Hampstead ii the chair. After short discussion the bill was adopted as a whole with the recommendation that 1t pass. l. was then ordered engrossed and to Q third reading.
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-30
THE SENATE.

The Wednesday session in the Sen ate served 10 perfect the Oldham state capitol bill which is expected to pass immediately Il carries a to- tai appropriation of s795,000 Of this amount s3300 is for the completion Of the building under the Caldwell & Drake contract. with notifications S175,000 to replace defective work, Sl00,000 for marble railways and scag- liola columns. S120.000 for a stone dome and s7o.o00 for water connec. tions, salary Of architect. commits sioners. incidentals. etc. The oppo- nents of the bill did not succeed in reducing any of the appropriations. All opposition amendments adopted applied 10 sections of the bill not af- fecting the appropriations
 Consideration was given the general appropriation bills and the measures taking care of the Arkansas Hospital for Nervous Diseases and the Arkan- sas Experiment Station The publi- cation of an article said 10 have ap- peared in the Arkansas Baptist of Wednesday. April 2S, in which the action of the legislature on the tenn perance question was criticised was discussed
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-30
woodmen oraanIze New Loo.s

Byler.-A Modern Woodfneh World camp has been orsaH'- Byier.
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-30
Bills ed.

House Bill No. 4s5 tCollins), pro- viding for the relief of W. B. Tomp- kins of Ola. Vote, G to O.
 House Bill No. 391 (Jones of Se- vier), providing for general fencing district for Seyier county. Vote, 67 10 0.
 House Bill No. 46l (Simmons), re- appropriating the unexpended balance Of the fund appropriated for the Ar kansas State Normal School. Vote "A to 2