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The Forrest City times., 1909-01-22
Fire Sweeninn Messina.

Messina, Italy-Fire which broke out early Tuesday is sweeping un- checked throughout the ruins of the entire city There is but little water 10 be had. and no open spaces 10 check the progress of the fire
 Among the ruins already burned are those of the city hall and the Bank Of Italy \ vast amount of treasure remaining in the wreekage will undoubtedly be lost.
The Forrest City times., 1909-01-22
100000 Acres Involved.

Washington-Over 100000 acres of public lands are involved in tue pro posed legislation in regard to the method of issuing patents to certain phosphate lands in Wyoming. Utah and Montana, to which the House Committee on Public Lands Wednes- day gave it's attention. Few patents had been issued for these lands be- fore they were withdrawn by the In- terior Department al the direction of the President pending legislation as to their disposal.
The Forrest City times., 1909-01-22
Shocks at Smyrna.

Smyrna.-Heayy earthquakes oc- cured here and i'll several neigh boring towns Tuesday. occasioning considerable loss 10 property and sev- eral deaths reported
 A report from Phocaea, about 20 miles north of here, says that several houses were knocked down and three persons were killed Menmen also is known to have suffered damage
The Forrest City times., 1909-01-22
cummins Senator Without Caucus.

Des Moines, Ia.-For the first lime in the History of Iowa. a United States senator was elected Tuesday without party cancuses and without nominating speech. The two houses of the assembly in sepa- rate session elected A. B. Cunnins, Republican, choice al the primary. The Democrats voted for Claud Por- ter. At a joint session Wednesday Cummins will be elected
The Forrest City times., 1909-01-22
w. Wrioht Not Named.

New York. N "A further in vestigation conyinces that there is ab- solutely no truth in the story connect ing the name of Wilbur Wright the American aeroplanist. with a divorce suit In justice to Mir Wright il is stated that the first publication was entirely unfounded and it is regretted that an injustice was unintentionally done him.
The Forrest City times., 1909-01-22
TO PROBE LAND CASES.
Roosevelt's Personal Attorney Arrives
 at Muskogee, Okla.

Muskogee. Okla.-The arrival here of Assistant Attorney General S. H. Rush. personal representative of President Roosevelt to take charge next week of the Federal Grand Jury investigation of alleged frauds com mitted by prominent men to obtain possession of millions of acres of In- dian lands during the past few years is attracting attention 10 the exclusion of all else
The Forrest City times., 1909-01-22
For Mississippi Improvement.

n.-Representative Taw- ney. of Minnesota, introduced bill Wednesday authorizing the appropria- ton of s20,O00,0O0 to improve the Mis- sissippi river between the mouth of the Missouri and the cisy of St Paul. Minn The bill provides that the s20000,0 shall be appropriated an- nually for this purpose.
The Forrest City times., 1909-01-22
s25.ooo Fire at Murray, Ky.

paducah. KY.-FIre Of mysteri- ous origin destroyed about $25.O00 worth of property at Murray carly Thursday Hollands restaurant where the fire started, and Asher Graham's dry goods store. were de stroyed. Both were partially insured.
The Forrest City times., 1909-01-22
12.lnch Guns on New Ships.

Washington, D. C-The navy de. partment has adopted 121nch gun. % calibers in length for use as tho main battery of the proposed 2G000- ton baltleships. This weapon will be five calibers longer than the main battery guns on the most modern yes sels of the navy. now under construe- ton.
The Forrest City times., 1909-01-22
100 Chicago NickelOdeons to Close.

Chicago.-Nearlg loo 5-cent thea ters may be closed in a day or two by the police because ef the failure of the operators managing the moving picture machines 10 take out licenses. The time limit has expired. but lit tie grace will probably be extended 10 those who did not get chance to at tnnd an examination.
The Forrest City times., 1909-01-22
eIooded Horses in Taft Line.

Lexington Ky.-Scouring the bleu grass region for the cream of saddle horses. Jacob B. Perkins. a Cleveland millionaire. Monday pur- chased twenty-four matched black horses To be used for the famous Troop A" or Black Horse Troop" of Cleveland in the Taft inaugural pa rade
The Forrest City times., 1909-01-22
Receiver Was Appointed.

The case then went to the appellate court. where the state was again vic tor oyer the Missouri corporation which appealed again
 receiver was named for the com pany in Texas while the litigation was on.
 The present decision. which fol- lowed the last appeal upholds the eonstitutionality of the Texas anti trust laws of 1901 and 1908. It also afflrms the justice of the fine of S1.G23.000
The Forrest City times., 1909-01-22
Estimate of Penalties.

The penalties under the antitrust laws of 1899 amount 10 $1,5a9 900 and under the antitrust laws of 1908 $74,- 100. Of the s1549.500 John N Bra dey. county attorney, will receive 9 per cent. or $3S7.375, and under the laws of 1903, 10 per cent on the first $1 .000 and . per cent on all amounts thereafter, or S3,670
 The penalties under the law of 1908 amount to S74,000. The total penal ties Mir Brady will receive are s591.- 045. Of these penalties ]. P Gruet is to receive one-third by agreement, in consideration of the evidence he fur nished in the case
 The balance is 10 he divided be tween Mr. rBady and the law firm of Gregory & Bats. who assisted the al torney-general's department in the case.
The Forrest City times., 1909-01-22
Favor Gas euoys Appropriation.

Nashington.-The senate commit tee on commerce are ordering favor able reports on a bill appropriating $l4o.000 for gas buoys in Alaskan waters and a bill requiring motor boats of all kinds 10 carry life pre- servers. The present law applies only to motor boats carrying passengers for hire.
The Forrest City times., 1909-01-22
lnauaural Ball in Pension Office.

Washing Senate Wednes- day passed a bill permitting the use of the Pension office for the inaugural ball in connection with the inaugura- ton of Mr Taft.
The Forrest City times., 1909-01-22
Millionaire Succeeds Teller.

Denver Col-The two houses of the Colorado general assembly Tuesday elected Charles c Hughes. Jr.. Denver Millionaire lawyer. United State senator He will succeed United States Senator Henry NJ. Tel Ter.
The Forrest City times., 1909-01-22
PRESIDENT STOPS
 ANTI- JAP LAWS
GOVERNOR CAUSES BILLS TO BE LAID OVER WHEN
 ROOSEVELT WIRES.
LETTER Is NOW ON ITS WAY
Chief Executive Says Contemplated Legislation Would Damage State and Nation-What the
 Bills Provide.

Sacramento, Cal.-President Roose- velt is greatly concerned over reports received in Washington on the proposed anti-Japanese legisla ton by California lawmakers this win ter. He has wired Gov Gillett. asking that steps be taken 10 have the pro posed enactment held up until he can be heard from and his request has been granted.
 In his telegram the president said: My knowledge of the international situation, particularly with reference to emigration of Japanese laborers from the United States, satisfies me hat the passage of the proposed legis- iation would be of incalculable dam age to the state of California, as well as to the whole nation
 In reply Gov Gillett wired: Have caused bills 10 be held up until can hear from you"
 A letter from the president is now on it's way to the governor, giving his views in full on the subject.
 What the Bills Provide.
 Briefly summarized, the bills to which President Roosevelt objects provide:
 No Japanese can hold lease over one year.
 No Japanese can own property.
 Separate schools shall be built for the education of the race. Whites and Japanese shall be segre gated, the latter to live in certain prescribed parts of the cities of the state.
 The Drew measure prevents owner ship of property for more than seven years by aliens This measure has been reported oat of committee favor ably and was 10 pass It was held up until Wednesday. when it was made a special order of business. and. accord ing to Gov. Gillett. probably will be postponed still further.
 Message Halts Action.
 "I received the message from Pres ident Roosevelt Saturday evening after dinner and answered after see ing Assemblyman Drew, who agreed to await the letter from the presi- dent Gov. Gillett said.
 There is this about the matter that is not fully understood: Japan does not look to any state in any settle ment of differences. but to the head of the government al Washington. In this way there is much known there of which the different communities and states of the Union are ignorant. For this reason, as stated by the president he knows so much more relative to existing conditions that his wishes are 10 be resnected
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13
THE FREEMAN MINING CO.

B. C. Curtis, who has stock in the
Freeman Mining, Milling and Develop
ment Company of Goldfield, New,
gives out the following glowing ac-
count to the Colorado Statesman:
Since | have had an interview with
the managers have come to the con-
clusion that the property is all right
and / am well pleased with the work
that has been accomplished. The as
says from the ore show up rich.
find that money is very much needed
to purchase necessary machinery for
mining purposes, and | will do all that
lies in my power to get my people to
purchase stock in this company. They
have wanted me to go east to sell the
stock, but l think that l can be more
successful by combining my efforts to
the West, where | am so well known.
predict that the mine will soon be on
a paying basis" The Colorado States
man advises it's many readers to pur-
chase stock in the Freeman Mining
Company.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13

Mr.. Merritt Duncan died last Sunday
of complication of diseases, after a
few weeks illness. He leaves one
daughter and three sons, besides a
host of friends to mourn his death
The funeral will take place from Camp
BELLS A. M. e. church, Twenty-third
and Lawrencne, tomorrow afternoon
at p. m. Mr. Duncan was an old citi-
zen of Denver and was well known
by the old-timers.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13
PEOPLES SUNDAY ALLIANCE.

Sunday being business Sunday, and
very disagreeable because of the in
clement weather, only a few were out.
Various subjects were discussed and
the following program was read:
March IA: Vocal solo, Mrs ]. B. Moore;
literary selection, Mr.. Carsey Morris;
vocal solo, Miss Ruth Hoffman, paper,
Literature of Our Race" by Mr.. j. H.
Childers, who has the reputation of be-
ing the best informed man of the West
in regards to our race. His paper
will doubtless be treat to all Mr..
Childers will make you feel proud of
the race. March 21st, Temperance
Sunday" Vocal solo, Mrs. Henry Pinn;
paper. Miss Gertie Nichols of Shorter;
cornet solo, Mr.. Clyde Andrews; paper,
Mrs. Elmira Whizzar of Zion Baptist
church; music; address, Attorney John
Hipo: musical selection, Miss Bernice
Saunders of Ward chapel. March 2Sth:
dress, Essentials of American Citizen
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13
OFFICIAL CALL.

The executive board of the State
Federation of Colored Women's Clubs
of Colorado and jurisdiction will hold
their annual meeting at 2230 Curtis
street, Denver, Colo, April s, 1909;
session, 10 a. m. All state officers and
presidents of local clubs are urged to
attend Business of Importance will
be transacted
By order chairman executive board.
MRS. JULIA EMBRY,
500 N Walnut St,
Colorado Springs, Colo.
March l, 1909.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13

Owing to the inclement weather and
the quarterly meeting service, the
Young Mems Christian Brotherhood
meeting was postponed to later date.
The young men are making a strong
effort to give Denver just what is
needed, a Y. NJ. C. A. and they need
the active support of every Christian.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13
EGGS a Ia Creme.

Required: For each egg allow two
spoons of cream, a teaspoonful of
grated cheese and pinch of nutmeg.
Butter some small china cases, break
an egg into each, sprinkle with salt
and grated cheese (Parmesan), put a
dessertspoonful of cream and little
nutmeg on each. Put the cases in a
quick oven just long enough to set the
eggs Serve at once
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13
GM-Ee as,sl2.t
Worlds Oldest University.

The oldest university in the world
is at Picking, China, and is called the
School for the Sons of the Empire"
Its antiquity is very great and gran
lite register, consisting of stone col
umns, 800 in number, contains the
names of 10000 graduates.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13

Mrs. Lille Smith, general state or
ganizer of the Baptist Missionary So
ciety, returned home few days ago,
from a trip to Canon City, Florence
cess in her work.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13

Vocal solo, Mr.. Harry Gilmore; ad-
ship" Mr. John NJ Crimson, deputy at
Cora Kari; vocal solo, Mr.. Willie
Buns; literary selection, Mr.. Cornelius
Rice; and instrumental solo, Miss
Rhode Anderson.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13

Lenten musical tea will be given by
the Girls League of the Church of the
Redeemer at the residence of Mrs. G.
S. Contee, 2612 Welton street, Thurs
day evening, March 18th. Admission,
Toe.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13

Winter is now past and spring is
coming with work. The Colorado
Statesman has been carrying great
many of it's subscribers. We need the
money. We ask that you do not wait
for our collector to call. Bring in the
cash.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13

Rev. David E. Over, recently in
charge of a Baptist church at Pueblo
has been called to take charge of the
Zion Baptist church in this city. Rev.
Over is very capable young minister
and will be an earnest worker for his
church and splendid addition to the
city
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13
NOTICE - A WONDER.

Prof. Will Taylor, corn, bunions,
and ingrowing nails, specialist.
Guaranteed cure. Painless, no cut
ing. Phone, Main 1858, Oil Eight
zenith street. Clip this advertise
ment, as it may not appear again.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13

The life and works of Paul Law
renee Dunbar containing his complete
poems and best short stories. The
book is sold only by subscription at
the following prices: Morocco, $3.50;
Half Morocco, $3.50; Cloth, $1.75. j. H.
Doniphan, agent, 1886 Stout street. Ad-
dress him card and he will call and
show you the book
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13

r. w. Mosby, an old and well re-
spected citizen of Denver, is in very
feeble health, he has the sympathy
of his hosts of friends. Mrs. Mosby is
also sick.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13

The meeting held by Gypsy Smith at
They should have the hearty support
of Ill Christians and good citizens. Be
sure and go. Urge your friends to go.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13
SPRING OPENING OF MILLINERY

Thursday and Friday, March 18th and
18th, 1909. Your presence is request
ed. A beautiful hat will be given away
on that occasion. Mrs. Esther H. Nor
ris, 1858 Stout St., Denver, Colo.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13

Mrs. M l.. Froman, who is so well
known in club circles has been num-
bered among the sick but the Colo
RADIO Statesman is pleased to note that
she is improving.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13

Do you intend buying an Easter suit ?
See Clements, the tailor, 1928 Sixteenth
street (near Blake) for quality and
style, at prices not to be met by any
competitor.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13

Have you paid your subscription to
the Colorado Statesman? us the
greatest Negro paper in Colorado.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13

The Eureka Literary Society had an
interesting session Tuesday night. 1t
being a business meeting, a short pro-
gram was rendered by some young
lady talent.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13
March l, l.

Your subscription to the cleanest
family journal published in Colorado
should be paid promptly. The Colo
RADIO Statesman needs the money you
owe.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13

Shorter's A. NJ E. church, there were
twenty-nine accessions to the church.
There was much spiritual interest
manifested
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13

B. C. Curtis, one of the popular Den
ver men and heavy stakeholder IN the
Freeman Mining Company mas
turned from an extended visit TO COLO
RADIO Springs.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13

The Peoples Presbyterian Church,
Twent!-third and Washington avenues.
Sunday School, $50 a. M; preaching
at IL o'clock by Rev. David Hall, DID.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13

Mrs. j. c. Gentry and Mrs. l. H.
Hickman returned the 5th of March
from Perry, Oklahoma, whers they
went to bury their mother
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13

Anyone wishing to purchase beau
tiful home cheap, call at 1928 Clarksor
street. Easy terms.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13

Mrs. Charles Hawkins and daughter
of Topeka have arrived in the city lor
an indefinite stay.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13

Miss Pearl Thrashly has returned
home after spending several Weers
visiting friends in Lexington, Mo.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13

Fire greatly damaged the Cehtral
Baptist church on Twenty-fourth ana
California streets, on last Saturday
Rev. Beckam is pastor of the church
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13

Wellington Randolph, one OF Den
.yer's pioneers, underwent another OPP
Grafton at Mercy hospital Wednesday
\ From late reports he is doing nicely
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13

Meredith Lee, rooming over Cot
trel Drug store, is quite i'll. He will
be glad to see his friends.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13

George Lee, prominent citizen OF
Helena, Mont, was in the city Inurs-
day en- route east on a visit to rela-
tiyes and friends.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13

The meeting of the Sunshine club
with Mrs. Daniel Letcher last Tues
day was postponed and all went to the
revival
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13

Miss Myrtle Wilson, 1922 East Twen-
ty-eighth avenue, is very i'll with la
grippe.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13

There was a rousing quarterly meet
ing at Shorter chapel last sunday
Reverend Ward and Presiding Elder
J. C. C. owen conducted the services.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13

Young Peoples Christian Endeavor,
6:3O to 1880 p. m. Evening services,
s p. m.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13

For Sale-Hieh grade second hane
clothing. S. A. Bondurant, 1o77-1o7s
Broadway.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13

The mems parade on the streets OF
Denver tomorrow with Gypsy Smith.
Get in line.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13

Here's splendid opportunity for an
energetic man. The Calumet CiuD Is
on the market. This is the most popu-
lar club in Denver.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13

H. ]. Foster and W. H. Prichett ar
rived home Thursday night.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13

John Lee of Elyria is confined to his
home by an accident.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13

yToln Bell fell and severely cut his
right arm. DR.. Spratlin took twelve
stitches.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13

Mrs. Minnie Downey is numbered
among the sick f.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13

Mrs. Daniel Letcher has been very
sick at her home, 2O31 Marion street.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13

Four room house for rent. Apply at
this office, 1924 Curtis street, room %.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13

The mother of Mrs. John LEVEL is
very sick at 1885 Lafayette street.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13

A. j. Yarber of Florence, Colo, was
in Denver this week.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13

Samuel E. Cook went to Fort Worth
last week. He is expected home to-
day.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13

Mr.. and Mrs. William Gibson have
moved to 1890 Gilpin street.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13

A. l.. Rice of Florence, Colo, vas in
the city Saturday visiting friends.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13

Robert Miles, one of our well known
railroad men, is on the sick list.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13

R. L. Boyd and C. H. Christian OF
Chicago were in the city Tuesday.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13

Four room brick house for rent.
Apply at 1924 Curtis ST, room 25.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13

l.. E. Stuart of Pueblo was in the
city this week on business.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13

l.. H. Rolfe has gone to Omaha on a
visit with friends.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13

Gussie Travers of Fowler spent sew
eral days in the city this week.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13
LOCAL NOTICES.

Hair cut, 15c, 1S47 Blake street.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13

Rondurant will please you in CLOTH
ing. Prices right.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13

Furnished Room to Rent at 921 9th st.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13
DUN BARS

Picture already framed for sale cheap.
Inquire at this office.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13

During the two weeks revival at
The Colorado statesman., 1909-03-13

Picket Myers is on the sick list. He
has la grippe.
Twice-a-week plain dealer., 1909-01-08
DUST CHINESE OFFICIAL
AS RESULT OF A PLOT
Grand Councillor Observation-Disclosures
tism Is Fake Reason-Called an
"Unexpected Disgrace"

Peking, Jan. Am edict issued Sat
urday dismisses from Office Yuan Shi-
Kai, grand councillor and commander
in-chief Of the forces. The reason
for this action is that he has rheuma-
tism of the leg. The edict orders Yuan
Shi-Kai to vacate all his Offices and to
return to his home, adding:
Thus our clemency toward him is
manifested"
A second edict appoints Na-Tung,
comptroller of customs and ex-gov-
ernor of Peking, grand councillor, pre-
sumably in Yuan Shi-Kai's place.
The members of the diplomatic corps
at Peking are well-nigh thunderstruck
at the sudden dismissal of Yuan Shi-
Kai. The step is believed to be the
outcome of Manchu plot, and there
are indications that the Japanese rep.
resentatives alone had any inkling OF
what was on foot.
Two hours after the foreign minis
ters became cognizant of the edict of
dismissal the American, German and
British ministers were in conference
at the British legation.
In accordance with the regulations
of the new regency, the decree of dis
missal was marked and sealed by the
prince regent and bore the signatures
of the grand councillors, excepting that
of Prince Ching. This is evidence that
Prince Ching dissented
There are grave apprehensions here
of revolutionary outbreaks in such
centers as Canton, and some of the
most conservative diplomats already
are suggesting the return of foreign
troops to the line of communication
between Peking and Tientsin.
1t is no eXaggeration to say that
the foreigners of Peking are overcome
! with astonishment at this evidence Of
China's capacity to take such a reac
tionary step.
! Washington, Jan. Administer Rock
hill at Peking has telegraphed the
state department confirming the press
reports concerning the dismissal OF
Yuan Shai-Kai, but making no com
ment on the matter except to refer tc
1T as ''an unexpected disgrace"
Twice-a-week plain dealer., 1909-01-08
RAILROAD MEN ARRESTED.
Charged With Having Robbed Freight
Trains.

Conductor A. ]. Greer and Brake
man Charles Cutting. two well known
trainmen who have freight runs be-
tween Iowa Falls and Cedar Rapids,
were arrested on warrant issued by
Justice Nugent at Cedar Rapids charg
ing them with grand larceny, and
were taken TO Iowa Falls to stand
trial on the charge. The charge
against them was really fled at Iowa
Falls, the warrant being issued in Ce-
dar Rapids in order to hold them.
During the past few months the Rock
island officials have been put to a
great deal of trouble and expense be-
cause of thefts that have been made
from freight cars on the trains be.
tween Cedar Rapids and Iowa Falls.
Greer and Cutting have been suspect.
ed for some time, and it is said have
been warned repeatedly by people who
knew what they were doing that they
would get caught Special Agents
Moreweiser and Cunningham of Ceda,
Rapids. have had them under survei'
lance for some time. and they eountl
a quantity of alleged stolen goods at
the home of Greer They are accuse
of having taken long list of articles
consisting mostly of cigars and 2rn
ceries, and il is said that the officers
have very clear case against them,