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The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-09
NEW TRUNK LINE IN STATE.
Only Two Small Gaps Left Between Fort Smith and Little Rock.

Little Rock-With the granting by the state board of railroad incorpora- tion of a charter for the extension of the Fort Smith, Subiaco & Eastern railroad another link was provided for in what it is believed will event ually be another through line from Little Rock to Fort Smith and prob ably a part of some one of the big railroad systems of the country.
 The charter just granted provides for the extension of the Fort Smith,. Subiaco & Eastern road from it's present terminus at Scranton to Oar danelle When this extension is con- pleted, there will be an almost con tinuous line of small roads extending from Little Rock to Fort Smith. There will be but two small gaps, and railroad men who are in a po-- sition to know believe that the Santa Fe, the Frisco or some other big Sys- tenn operating in Oklahoma or touch ing Fort Smith, will eventually take over all these short lines and thus gain entrance to Little Rock
 The Fort Smith, Subiaco & East ern road is now in operation from Paris to Subiaco, a distance of 5.71 miles, and is rapidly completing an extension from Subiaco to Scranton. All of the line built so far is in Lo- gan county The extension from Subiaco to Dardanelle will be 23 miles long.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-09
Allege Law Is Invalid.

Attorneys for Dr. A. s. McCrary of Little Rock, who is contesting the right of the State Medical Board to revoke his tlicense as practicing physician, have filed an abstract and brief in the case in the supreme court, setting up the grounds of un- constitutionality alleged against the taw authorizing the medical board to revoke license. The case is to be submitted to the supreme court on June 13. Dr. McCrary was charged with unprofessional conduct as a physician, and an attempt made by the medical board to revoke his li- cense, the board having this privil- ege according to statute passed two years ago. He secured a tenn porary injunction against the board in the Pulaski county circuit court, but on a hearing for a permanent injun that court sustained the law creating the boards revoking power. The case was then appealed to the supreme court
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-09
State Capitol
 News Notes
THINKERS WALK OUT AT THE
 STATE CAPITOL.
Attempt to Substitute Non-Union Men May Mean General
 Strike.

Thirteen timers emp:oyed On the state capitol building walked out Thursday afternoon, or orders from the St. Louis union, following the re- fusal of the Kaufman Heating X En- gineering Company, St. Louis firm, having the capitol contract, to grant a raise of 50 cents a day A num- Der of timers are expected from Ok lahoma to work for the St. Louis finn, and 1t is stated by the strikers that under the rules of the union the newcomers will have to join the Walkout
 The strike is entirely the result of trouble between the St. Louis firm and the St. Louis local No. 36 of the Timers Union. The twelve mem- bers of the Little Rock union who are employed on the building did not ioir in the strike. but will do so III the event that non-union timers are set to work with them. Three steam filters, who work for the Kaufman Heating & Engineering Company, sympathize with the timers in their strike, it is said and Foreman Hamil- ton says the strike is bound Jo in- clude the steamfitters, eventually. if the demand of the timers is refused.
 This is the second strike of tin ners employed on the state capitol building. Timers struck about three months ago, forcing the contractor to sign up with the union.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-09
Gov. nonaghey May Run for Senate.

That Governor George w. Donag hey will announce his candidacy for the United States senate immediate ly after the state convention is held is the report now going the rounds in state political circles. As yet, the governor has made no statement as to the truth of the reports that he will oppose the renomination of United States Senator Jeff Davis, but some of his friends openly declare that he will make the race It is be- lieved now that the governor will wait until after the state convention is held in this city next week before making any announcement as to his plans.
 Several announcements of import ance are expected during or after the state convention. Some impor. ant shifts in legislative candidates may be made during the state con- vention, it is predicted, and it is also believed that R. F Milwee of Clar- endon will announce as a candidate for speaker of the next house, either during or immediately after the state convention. There are a num- Der of candidates for speaker Of the house and other legislative positions among the members Of the next leg islature, and it is expected that some of the races will p2ss through a thinning process in caucuses and conferences slated to be held during the convention. The various new state officials who are to take office the first of next year are also ex- pected to make the announcement of their clerical forces during the con- vention. Thus far, but little interest has been displayed in the convention. although only short time off The present indications are that the con- vention will not be marked by any great strife over any question.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-09
SPECTACULAR FIRE
 AT TEXARKANA
TANKS OF INTERNATIONAL GRE
 OSoTING COMPANY EXPLODE.
The Tanks Contained 125,000 Gallons of Creosote and Explosion Shook
 Entire City-Loss, $5,oo0.

Texarkana.-With a roar that fairly shook the foundations of Texarkana' a tank containing thousands of gal Ions of creosote at the plant of the International Lumber & Creosoting Company, two miles west of town, exploded shortly before midnight A total of 125,000 gallons of the val uable fluid together with IS carloads of creosoted crossties and large quantities of raw material, were de. stroyed. It was at first reported that the loss would reach nearly $S00,000, but later investigation revealed the fact that despite the spectacular fea- lures of he conflagration the actual loss will not reach above $5,000.
 There was only one man in the i'm mediate neighborhood of the plant at the time of the explosion, and he escaped injury. He was a watchman and was on the side of the building farthest away from the tank which first exploded
 The explosion is supposed to have been caused by a leak in one of the tanks. The creosote, a highly explo- sive substance, is believed to have flowed down an incline into an en- zine room, where it ignited. Burn ing with great rapidity, the stream of flame from the engine room was swiftly carried to the tank and the e.tire contents let loose with roar.
 Three tanks, containing 125,000 gallons of creosote, exploded almost simultaneously, and the glare of the burning oil lighted up the whole of Texarkana.
 The many sheds in the yards of the plant, saturated with creosote, were quickly in flames. The fire spread with great rapidity, but a lucky wind kept it away from the main building, which was saved.
 The fact that creosote had been al- lowed to flow in the yards of the plant is held responsible for the loss of the Is carloads of finished cross ties On a sidetrack near the plant. The fire was carried across the ground and quickly ran to the cars. In few minutes after the first ex- plosion they were mass of flames
 The plant was constructed only re- gently and had been in operation less than two weeks. About 150 men are employed and they will be thrown out of work temporarily.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-09
seven-MiII Tax Generally Voted.

From returns reaching the depart ment of education it appears that at the recent school election the vote for the full limit of seven-mill tax was much more general than at any preceding election. Deputy Superin- tendent Bond states that practically every city or town of any importance that has reported shows a strong ma jority for the seven-mill taxa fact which the department regards as in accord with the increased interest and standards of efficiency required Of teachers themselves. Tn many cares. too, the vote on bonds for school improvement purposes carried by overwhelming maiorities, another cause of congratulation in view of the hard work being done to arouse general interest in the school i'm provement movement.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-09
Pardon for Albert Jackson.

Albert Jackson, a 14-year-old negro boy, convicted in Independence coun- ty recently of petit larceny and sen- fenced to seven months labor on the public roads, has been granted a par gro had served three months of his time and performed his duties Nith- fully and his pardon, recommended by responsible citizens of Independ- ence county, was granted.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-09
Hurry Work on Heebe Camp Ground.

Arrangements have been made to put the new permanent encampment ground at Beebe in shape for encamp- ments at once. It has been decided that the new rifle range on the per manent camp ground should be ready by July 4, in order that that range may be used during the two weeks of rifle shooting over the state. It was further decided that all the worK mapped out at recent conference should be completed by July 1. The guard will spend $s,000 at once, get ting the ground into shape. Among other things, it has been definitely decided to build a modern 1,00O-yard rifle range on the ground, and all details in connection with the con struction of the range were decided upon. A concrete wall 3 feet hign and 100 feet long will be erected at one end of the range. The targets will be operated above this wall, ana the men operating the targets will work behind it. There will be no target pits on the range. In front of the concrete wall will be an em- bankment of dirt, A feet through at the base and six feet at the top. This embankment will be sodded later. A concrete walk will be built behind the wall for the use of the men operating the targets. The lat est pattern of targets will be secured for the range. Instead of the present revolving pattern, new shift target will be secured. While one target is up above the sky line being shot at, the other is down below the wall being dressed preparatory to replac- ing the other The entire ground consisting of nearly POO acres, is al ready fenced.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-09
LITTLE ROCK HIGHLY PRAISED.
The National Provisioner Pays Many
 Commitments to Arkansas.


 Compliments to Arkansas.
 Little Rock.-Lavish praise of the hospitality of Little Rock and of the treatment of the cottonseed crushers at their meeting here recently is given by the National Provisioner, a weekly trade magazine published at Chicago and New York. The maga- zine gives a complete report of the. proceedings of the convention and prints in full all the papers delivered at the meeting.
 The National Provisioner begins it's story by saying:
 If atmosphere has anything to do with it, then the Interstate Cotton seed Crushers' Association was for tunate in the selection of Little Rock, Ark, as the place for holding its fourteenth annual meeting. Little Rock, like the state of which it is the capital, appears to be entering upon a new era of enterprise and prosperity, with boundless possibili- ties ahead for development. The at mosphere is permeated with spirit OI 6ueISy anu OpIlLuloHi, HAlCu dp- pears to affect everyone coming with in it's limits. This may account in a measure for a new lease of life which the association appeared to take on with the holding of this Little Rock convention. From what visitors to Little Rock heard, there is nothing that cannot be produced in Arkansas, and nothing impossible of accomplish ment there. Absorbing this spirit of indomitable enthusiasm, men in the cottonseed products industry began to think there was nothing impossible in their own industry
 ''The hospitality of the South is proverb bial, and visitors to the con- ventions of the cottonseed crushers are sure of getting their full meas ure. But on this occasion they ex- perienced Southern hospitality of the Arkansas brand, which is triple plated and then some more! The welcome given and the good times offered the visitors were of a sort that even the Southerner used to such things will not soon forget
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-09
May Get a Union Station.

Forrest City-The overtures mace by the Forrest Club and Mayor Boyle to the superintendents of the two railroads entering this city-the Rock Island and Iron Mountain with reference to a union passenger station, is bearing good fruit. The mayor has letters from the officials of both roads stating that they are going to do something for Forrest City in the matter of improving their station facilities at the earliest pos sible date. A union station is entire ly feasible at this place
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-09
To Consolidate Lumber Concerns.

Nashville.-One of the biggest deals of the year in the lumber bus mess is being closed, it is said, through the merger of the Nashville Lumber Company of this city, sub sidiary company to the Memphis, Dallas & Gulf railroad, with the Gravson, Mcleod Lumber Company of Graysonia. The reorganized com panv is to have a capital stock of s2,000,000 and will be known as the Graysonia Lumber Company.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-09
New Digest Is Issued.

The new digest of laws relative to free schools and education in Arkan- sas has been published at the llsti- gation of the State Educational De partment in attractive form, and cop ies are now being issued so ail tne school districts of the st4-e. One copy Of the law is sent to each dIs- trict. The digest is neatly aoond ill risck and covers 124 pages out side of the index.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-09
Are Paying Franchise Tax.

Payment of the annual franchise tax is lively enough now. Nearly 5000 was paid into the state treas ury one day last week. The corpora tions doing business in Arkansas have until the first of July each year in which to make this settlement with the state and pay for their fran chise privilege; otherwise they risk the revocation of their charters.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-09
Says Laws Are TOO Adverse.

In rendering to the secretary o1 state it's charter as a corporation, the stockholders of the Occidental Land Company of Little Rock gave an un equivocal reason as follows:
 Whereas, On account Of the fact that there are no particular advan tages to be obtained by continuing as corporate organization, and on account of the many fees and taxes that are new required of corporations in this state, it is deemed advisable to liquidate the affairs of the cor, ooration."
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-09
Peach Crop Is in Good Shape.

Harrison.-The Elberta peach crop in this county is looking fine, ac- cOrding to growers. Several cars will be shipped soon from a point just west of Harrison This locality has not failed to produce good peach es for several years, and there is a demand for fruit lands. One man during the last three years has re- ceived about $4,00O from 12 acres of Elbertas.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-09
Bar Association Elects Officers.

Pine Bluff.-A banquet concluded the affairs of the present session of the Arkansas State Bar Association. Officers for next year were elected as follows: President, w. " Tomp- kins, Prescott; vice president, Ash ley Cockrill, Little Rock; secretary, Roscoe Lynn, Little Rock; treasurer, P. c. Dooley, Little Rock.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-09
No Rifle Range at Jonesboro.

From the headquarters of the ad- tutant general it is announced that the rifle range will not be at Jones' boro. Another range will be estab- lished somewhere else in northern Arkansas. The range is said to be too short. The equipment that re- mains at old Camp Pindall, which was abandoned a year ago because 'the walking wasn't good" will be taken to Russellville, it is announced.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-09
Jonesboro to Celebrate the Fourth.

Jonesboro.-The Retail Merchants Association here has decided to cele- brate the Fourth of July with a pa rade in the morning and athletic events in the afternoon In the even- ing fireworks display will be given. A free dinner for all visitors will he one of the features of the celebration
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-09
WILD REPORTS OF SMALLPOX.
Stuttgart Credited With 30 Cases,
 Whereas 1t Has Only Six.

StuttgaN.-For the past few days wild rumors have been circulated in this section concerning the extent of smallpox in this city, and story was generally credited that there were 80 cases here. The city board of health, after a thorough canvass of the town, announces that only six persons are actually afflicted with the dis ease, and they have been placed un- der quarantine.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-09
A New Station at Ashdown.

Ashdown.-Contracto Crane of Kansas City has begun work on the new passenger depot for the Kansas City Southern railway, to replace the old one destroyed by fire about two months ago. 1t will be a concrete building, the best between Mena and Texarkana, and will cost. about $1O,- 900 when completed.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-09
SherriII Qeclines to Run.

Calico Rock.-W. E. Sherrill has concluded not to enter the race for representative from this county as an independent candidate. The Republi- cans had endorsed his candidacy, and it is said that some Democrats had pledged their support The Democratic nominee, J. D. Lackey, will now have the field all to him. self
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-09
Blacksmith Badly Burned

Booneville.-Will Marley, an en- ploye in a local blacksmith shop, is. in critical condition as the result of being severely burned While hand ling gasoline, Marley had saturated his clothes, and in some way they had become ignited When found, he was veritable mass of flames.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-09
Grant Lumber Company DissoIves.

Among the important dissolutions certified to the secretary of state is that of the Grant Land & Lumber Company of Texarkana, one of the largest in that section of the state It has decided to cease it's corporate existence and has named T. H. Gar rett, w R. Grim and " M Mason as commissioners to close up the af- fairs of the corporation. William Buchanan, the millionaire lumber king and railroad man. was president of the company. with J. M. Der nardino secretary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-09
OBITUARY

Many sorowing friends and relatives attended the funeral services this morning over the remains of Annie, wife of William H. Woodruff. helo from her late home. 445 William street. at 9:3O o'clock and thence to s. Charles, church where Rev. James B. Huss1on sang a high mass of requirem- Ine remains were taken on the 12:30 F. M. train to Portland. Conn.,. for inter ment.
 The funeral of Lawrence G.. 2O years old son of John and Mary French, was held this morning from the nome of his parents at 8:30 o'clock and thence to Trinity Church where reQuiem mass was celebrated by Rev. Fatner LaField, the priest in charge. The re- mains were taken to Patterson. IN; J., on the 1:30 train for interment. The bearers were Arthur E. Bakers, Arthur E Ferguson, Carroll T. Hogue and George Wass.
 wilbur H. Sherman, former resi- dent of this city. employed with the railroad company as a trainmen. died, Saturday evening, at his home in Stamford. of heart trouble. At one time he waS a pupil in the Prospect street school. When he left Bridgeport he went to Winsted and late to Stam- ford. He is survived by a widow. one sister. Mrs c. S. Baldwin of Milford, his parents, MT. and Mrs. Wilbur Sher- man of Winsted, and an aunt. Mrs. John Benedict of 769 Iranistan avenue.
 Mary E. Burr, died. yesterday. in Stepney at the age of 79 years. at the home of her nephew, Lester l.. Burr. She was the daughter of the late David and Dacey Burr.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-09
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Mrs. w. D. Bishop having as guests. Miss Natalie Bishop, and Mr. and Mrs w F. Haviland, is motoring over the Shore line route to Cape Cod, where the party will rest for short period.
 Attorney J. H. O'Rourke, accompan- fed by his daughters. the Missen Az nes, Irene, Lillian and Edith, left the city yesterday in their touring car. for a trip through the Berkshires.
 Col and Mrs. M H. Rogers. are en- tertaining their young nephew, Master Arthur Rogers. of Waterbury Conn.,
 Mrs. Georgiana Husted, and daught- CT Edith. have returned from a three weeks visit with friends in New Ha- ven.
 Mr. and Mrs. William Chew, are in Pittsfield for few days, where they motored yesterday in their Reo touring car, having as guests Mrs. w E. Grant and Miss Marion Chew
 Mrs. J. B. Stevenson, of Norman street. entertained a few friends in a charming manner. at her new summer Rose Bower" on Saturday afternoon.
 Miss Mary Belle Stevenson, of Gold en Hill street left the city yesterday, for a months visit with friends in Chicago.
 Miss Edith Wheeler, of Golden Hill, has returned from a months sojourn at Walnut Beach.
 Among the passengers booked to sail on the express steamship Bar barOssa of the North German Lloyd line, from New York to Bremen, via Plymouth and Cherbourg, on Aug. II, is MT. Augustus Potter of this city,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-09
CROUCH NECKS" KEEP EXCURSION MANAGERS
 BUSY ON SYLVESTER

The John Sylvester failed to mount a bar last evening, and as a result the 500 or more who tried to enjoy the moonlight sail" of the Elite club were landed at the city dock at an early hour this morning, but not in time to make connections with all cars as those who had charge of the af- fair had advertised. It was last summer, about this time, that the same club ran an excursion. All went we'll at that time, but on the entrance to the harbor, the old scow went upon a sand bar, being stuck good and fast. It was not till day light that the party landed and then only after additional expense to themselves as owners of small craft received harvest in carrying the stranded from the boat to dry land.
 Last evening sail was started in the rain which came at such a time that many decided to remain in Bridgeport. The going came off at 8:30, Roton Point, South Norwalk, was reached at 1O:15, where most of the young peo- pie indulged in dancing. The trip back was started at about 1:15, while the boat docked in Bridgeport exactly two hours later.
 The committee in charge are to be complimented in the order maintained considering the number of rough necks" who managed to get aboard. There were only a few good fights. It Is safe to say that moonlight ex- cursions in the future will not be as popular as they might be, unless steps are taken to prevent discrim- mate selling of tickets.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-09
STUDY ACCOUNTS OF
 FIRE LOSERS
Authorities Looking Care fully Into Bazes in Kara name Restaurant and
 Gram Bros. Store.

All thought of observance of speed laws was thrown to the winds, this noon, when with motorcycle and auto mobile. the police shot through the center of the city trying to run down an bicycle thief.
 George Colestros. 19. of 199 Water street, came out of Woolworth's store just in time to see young man about 20 clad in light suit, leaping astride his wheel.
 The owner raised such cry that De- tective Sergeant Hackett came run. ming down from Fairfield avenue and Main street. Hackett leaped into ar automobile belonging to the Mitchell garage. and the driver sent him speed ing to Fairfield avenue. expecting te either encounter the man should he turn back towards the center of the city, or to overhaul him if he continued out westward. And a few minutes later Motor Cycle Policeman Gorgas was sent out from police headquarters in the opposite direction. But the thief made good his escape