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The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-10-20

BARGAN-12 H. P. Zoos gasoline en-
CINE; replaced by Electric Motor.
P. o. Box 1853, Danville, KY.
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-24

Fl Paso, Texas.-According to re- ports received from what are consid- cred unquestionable sources, vandal- ism. the communicating of food sup plies by lawless persons and interfer- ence with the free activity of business people are growing in northern Mex ico to such an extent that thousands of non-combatants, including many Americans, are leaving the country.
 Americans are allowed to leave free ly, but not without being detained by bands of armed men and in some instances being deprived of their val uables. Cattle and horses are taken without regard to ownership, and many stores have been raided and left empty. It is given out that these depredations are not countenanced by the insurrecto army, but are per formed by lawless element not act ing in accordance with the revolu- tionary movement.
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-24
INTERVENTION
 IDEA IS ADMITTED
TROOPS WERE MOBlLiZED ON REPORTS THAT CHAOS WAS
 APPROACHING IN MEXICO.
Administration Makes Plain United States Policy and Announces No
 Desire of Interference.

Washington, D. C.-The so-called bly, here on the arrival of President Taft from his trip to the South. The attitude of the United States govern ment has been made plain and there nded no longer be any doubt, it was said by administration officials, re- garding the presidents policy.
 President Taft has announced that 'Ee will do everything possible to maintain the friendly relations ex- isting between this country and Mex ico. Any rupture must come as the result of some overt act on Mexican soil The United States has no de- sire to interfere in the internal af- fairs of Mexico and President Taft will not recommend any such inter- ference to congress unless circum- stances permit of no other possible course.
 The American troops were sent to Texas and prepared for any emergen- cy on the strength of reports which indicated that conditions in Mexico were approaching such chaos that at any time American lives and property might be threatened. These reports were of such nature that President Taft felt that he could not fail to heed them. He acted quickly and hoped the threat of danger would be stayed. He believes this has been accomplished and that the presence or the army in Texas, within striking distance of the Mexican border. has had a sobering influence and that Americans and American property will be respected.
 There will be no move toward the Mexican border unless outrages so fragrant as to call for the presence of protecting force occur. Even in the event of such an outbreak, President Taft would not think of acting without the consent of con- gress, it is asserted.
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-24
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Amend the Drainage Laws.

Two important bills affecting the sysfem of land reclamation in eastern Arkansas have been passed by the house. Both amend the general drainage laws. the first being that by Senator Clerget, giving the commits sioners of drainage district or the county court the right to increase the drainage tax levy of the district i'll case 1t becomes apparent that the revenues are not sufficient without such raise to meet the demands and best interests of the district The other was by Senator Turner, and so amends the law pertaining to the cre- ation of drainage districts as to give the county court the right to form drainage district upon the petition of three or more land owners residing in the affected district. The work may then be carried on to completion, un- less stopped by counter petition of a majority of the property owners of the district protesting against it. Un- der the present law 1t requires a ma jority of the land owners of the dis trict affected to initiate the creation of district by petition to the county court. The new plan makes the ere ation of districts much easier. Sev. eral counties, including Craighead and Crittenden, were exempted from the provisions of the measure.
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-24
Wife Slayer Not to Hana.

Little Rock.-Governor Donaghey has commuted to life imprisonment the sentence of Monroe Duncan of Malvern, who was convicted March II of murder in the first degree and sen fenced to be hanged April 28. The governor acted on the petition of tWeive Jurymen, judge and prosecut HE attorney who tried the case county ofhcials and about 1000 citi zens or the county, who stated tha, puhcan mas always been more or less unsound mentally although his condi ton was not such a. to make insanity a complete defense.
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-24
PLAN A TRUCE
 IN NORTH MEXICO
THE REBEL LEADER SAYS PEACE NEGOTIATIONS WILL BE
 COMMENCED SOON.
Diaz Must Give Up Office-Madero Will Insist That Aged Dictator
 Step Down and Out.

El Paso, Texas.-An armed truce will be established in northern Mex leo as soon as. developments in Mex leo City warrant, and Francisco l. Madero, the revolutionary president, will establish himself at a point in the field to be considered neutral ground, there to receive any peace proposals that may come as a result or the visit to the Mexican capital of Jose Yves Limantour, minister of fi- nance, who recently had conferences with insurrecto leaders in New York.
 This has just been established in messages brought by courier from Madero, who is within 150 miles south Of here in camp, with ] 1000 men. It IS the first word coming direct from Madero since the beginning of the peace negotiations which are SUD- posed to have been under way in the United States for some time.
 Maderos demands, it is said, are as follows:
 President Diaz must step aside and must relinquish all the political pow CT which might result in his return to office, after peace terms are con- cluded. A new election for president must be called at once, with a free ballot for every male citizen of age. The promises for reforms in the land laws and in the administration of the states by popular vote instead of by federal control must be under such conditions that they cannot be ig- nored after peace has been declared.
 The insurrectos will not lay down their arms, but will maintain an armed truce until the reforms are so far advanced that they cannot be revoked
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-24
Many Accidents BefaIl Sailors.

Boston. Mass.-Fully 12 persons perished in accidents which befel New England. Canadian and New foundland vessels. or other craft which met disaster in western upper north Atlantic waters during the fal and winter season now ending. It is impossible to announce the exact number of lives lost, as missing Gloucester schooner, the Ella Good win, and crew of 10 men may be yet af1oat in northern ice fields, and as statistics of lost Newfoundland fish ermen are incomplete
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-24
Unidentified Man Commits Suicide

Prescott, Ark. A white man, whose identity could not be learned. was run over and killed by freight train near the bridge crossing the Iron Mountain railway, five miles north of this city. That the man in. tended to commit suicide is gener- ally believed It is stated that when he saw the train approach he arose from beside the track, where he had heen sitting, waved his hat at the train and deliberately threw himself across the rail and was crushed to death.
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-24
Let Trusts Do Business.

Senator Hamp Williams senate bill No. BIO repeals part of the anti trust law" of 1905 and makes it pos sible for trusts to do business in Ar kansas. It repeals all of section 4, which provides that sale of any ar- ticle by any person of corporation contrary to the antitrust law shall be declared unlawful and the pur- chaser shall not be liable for the price or payment thereof. And further, that where any money has been paid to any such person or corporation the person so paying the same may re- cover back the money or the value of the thing so paid.
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-24
Vote s2,ooo for Humane Society.

The senate, with but one dissenting vote, east by Senator Christian, pass ed senate bill No. 250. by Senator oldham. appropriating S2.0O0 for the Arkansas Humane Society. The meas ure had been previously defeated. and the motion by which the bill had failed to pans had been reconsidored and amended so as to provide that re- ports of the amounts paid out by the society should be fled semi,aanusily Ailh the auditor.
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-24
Baooaoe Is Defined.

Among the bills of general interest just passed in the house is Represent ative Grants bill defining baggage" and regulating it's transportation. The bill provides that the scenery carried by theatrical companies and the trunks of commercial travellers shall come under the literal deflni- tion. Henceforth they must be car ried by express companies and rail- roads as baggage and not as excess" The bill further provides that the same train carrying the passenger must also carry his baggage, pro- vided that the baggage is delivered at the depot thirty minutes before train time, or that it must be for warded "a reasonable time there after," what constitutes a reasonable time being left to the jury. In the event of needless delay or any dam age the passenger is entitled to re- cover up to $100.
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-24
REUNION PLANS
 ARE WORKED OUT
EVERYTHING IS ABOUT READY FOR THE THINNING LINE
 OF GRAY.''
The Old Veterans Are Assured of Every Possible Comfort During
 the Coming Reunion.

Little Rock.-The plans for the great Confederate Reunion to be held here May 16-17-1S are being wrought out with greater deliberation and on a larger scale than ever before at tempted. The arrangements in de- tail, including every feature of the reunion, have been carefully consid- cred by a complete organization of leading citizens of Little Rock and Arkansas.
 The first care and consideration is the comfort and pleasure of the Con- federate veterans. This reunion is first and foremost-theirs, and for their pleasure and enjoyment. "The Thinning Line of Gray will be the honored guests of Arkansas and Lit tie Rock, and every one of the old heroes who visits this city will find thoughtful preparation for his com fort, and watchful, loving care, as- surfing his safety and pleasure during the reunion.
 The encampment of veterans will be ample, modern and complete. Nothing will be stinted in equipping quarters for the veterans. In addition to all arrangements for health and comfort, series of high-class exhibit tions and a number of amusement devices will be at the disposal of the veterans free of cost.
 Little Rock will be prepared to lodge and feed, comfortably, 50,000 visitors within walking and street 1 car distance of the encampment grounds. A system Of shuttle-trains will travel to and from Little Rock on every railroad, thus bringing within reach of reunion visitors the facili- ties of many communities. In this way Arkansas will be well prepared to care for 150,000 guests. Not only will the hotels and boarding houses of Little Rock be prepared, but the school houses, all public buildings equipped with all conveniences-and practically every home in the city will be opened to our visitors.
 complete system of assignment has been worked out so that every visitor on arrival will be promptly escorted to suitable accommodations, without possibility of extortion. The first inspiring sight to greet | the visitors will be the largest Con | federate flag ever made-a sheen ot sacred colors by day and a dazzling gleam of light by night. A million vaTi-colored pennants waving Wei come" to Dixies heroes will form a solid canopy over Main street, with symbolic arches of Southern states and Confederate orders, showing re- alistic portraitures of Southern heroes and historic scenes-all forming Dixie Promenade, covering 50 blocks, eneircling the encampment of veterans, extending from each rail- way station, and crossing free bridge.
 During the entire time of the re union there will be splendid pro grams, including many of the most eloquent orators of the nation, sweet voiced singers, grand choruses and concert bands, with entertainments and social functions on lavish scale,
 The United Sons O. Confederate Veterans will convene as a supple mentary association on Monday, May IS, with entertainments on the same elaborate scale as veterans reunion.
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-24
Refer the McFerrin Resolution.

After considerable discussion, the McFerrin resolution changing the system of distributing the school tax was called up, the vote by which 1t failed being reconsidered, and with amendments referred to the judiciary committee. The resolution provides that special school tax collected from railroads shall be pro rated among the various school districts in the same manner as is employed with the general school tax
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-24
Serves One-Minute ssnt.nc.

Fort Smith.-The shortest jan sen tence ever imposed by a court in Ar kansas was made by Circuit Judge lion in the case of Charles Douglas, convicted in police court of stealing pair of gloves, and fined $50. Doug las appealed his case. The higher court sustained the conviction and sentenced him to serve one minute in jail and to pay the costs in the case. The costs amount to S75. The gloves were worth 20 cents.
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-24
Gov. Patterson's Name Is Hissed.

That former Governor Patterson Of Tennessee lacks friends and admirers in the lower branch of the Arkansas general assembly was evidenced when tribute to him by Representative Ker- win brought forth prolonged hisses- the first that have been heard against any measure yet brought before the house. The discussion was upon the Thweatt amendment to the Nunn pro- hibition bill. exempting certain coun- ties from its provisions.
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-24
No More Free lunches.

Senator Covington's bill prohibiting saloon keepers giving away free lunches was passed, under penalty of fine up to $10o and thirty days in the county jail. The bill also penal izes the sale of liquor to intoxicated persons. Both bills had already passed the senate, and are now up to the governor for his signature.
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-24
Signs "erandfather Clause Measur.

Among the important measures signed by Governor Donaghey was the Hardage grandfather clause" amendment to the constitution. The measure is now up to the people, who will vote on 1t at the next general election, and, if 1t passes, the fran chise system of the state will be radically changed in the manner all ready adopted by many Southern states.
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-24
Night Riders Burn a Tobacco B

Paris, Twilight riders of the mounted and masked variety that struck terror to the hearts of tobacco growers during the big tobacco war ot four years ago have reappeared near here, burning bis tobacco barn and destroying 15.O00 pounds of to- oacco. The victim of the visit was wealthy farmer who opposed the movement for an elimination of the white hurley crop this year.
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-24
Confederate Veteran Dies.

Wynne. Ark.-Reddick HaTrel, aged o9, Confederate veteran, died at his nome near this city. Mr Harrel was one of the three members left in thls part of the state of the famous flith Arkansas regiment that was raised and equipped by Colonel Cross, TOT whom this county was named.
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-24
Resurrect the Whippinu Post

Purcell, Ok,a.-For the first time ,he whipping post has been used in Oklahoma. Jim Morgan, negro charged with insulting a white wom. an, was taken from deputy sheriffs here by angry cllizens, tied up and gwen 40 lashes on the bare back. He was then instructed to leave the heighborhood, which he did.
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-24
SAYS LIMANTOUR
 WILL SUCCEED DIAZ
MADERO'S BROTHER BELIEVES THIS WILL PAVE WAY FOR A
 PEACEABlE SETTLEMENT.
Wanda lism Is Said to Be Growing in North Mexico, Although Insurrec-
 tionists Are Not to Blame.

.A New York-Senor Jose Yves : Limantour is on his way to Mex ico City to assume the presiden- cy of the Mexican government, for a time, at least, according to Gustavo A. Madero, brother of the Mexican revolutionist leader. The retirement of Diaz, Madero says, will pave the way to peaceable settlement of the revo- lution. This declaration was la ' ter published and confirmed by g Madero.
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-24
Let People Elect Senators.

A resolution will be introduced in the legislature by Representative Garland Brickey of Lee county urg- ing the adoption of an amendment to the United States constitution provid- ing for the election of United States senators by direct vote of the peo- ple
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-24
Wine Makers Not Affected.

According to an opinion rendered by Attorney General Norwood. the Raney bill, repeating section 5093 Of Kirby's Digest. regarding the sale of liquor in original packages in Ark ansas will not affect the homegrown wine interests of the state. It is re- ported that a number of wine growers had petitioned the governor not to sign the bill
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-24
Make Returns to comm,ssio,

Representative Stokes introduced a bill amending the digest to make compulsory the return of the votes on an election to change or establish a county seat to the county election commissioners instead of the county clerk, as is now provided by law.
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-24
Civil War Wound Just Proves Fatal

Webbers Falls, Okla-William Vann. for eight years sheriff in the Canadian district of the Cherokee nation, and one of the best known residents of eastern Oklahoma, has just died at his home in Woodville from a bullet wound received in the breast during the Civil war.
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-24
Provide. for Hunters, License

With the passage of the senate bill regulating hunting and fishing in Crittenden county. advocates of the measure declare that the road and bridge fund of the county will be materially increased. The bill pro yides for a license of s15 per year. to be paid by nonresident sportsmen for hunting and fishing. or Sl0 rz-' either.
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-24
Make Dayliqht Robbery Felony.

Senate bill No. 322, by Senator Wat sor, was called up by the author and passed by a unanimous vote. Sena- tor Watson explained that the bill amended the existing law relating to burglary by making 1t felony for any person to attempt to break into sny premises during the day, the pres- ent law making burglary felony only when the act is committed at night.
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-24
Asks for oovernment Land.

A memorial to congress by Repre- sentative Davis of Columbia county asks that the government lands in this state be given to the state to be sold for school purposes.
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-24
Freedom Is Denied kickapoo Men

Oklahoma City.-Judge Cotteral in the federal court here refused a writ of habeas corpus to N. l.. Chapman and associates. wanted in Mexico in connection with the Kickapoo land deals,
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-24
Cholera Outbreak at Honolulu Ended

Honolulu. The cholera outbreak here is officially declared te be end ed. Tnsre were 27 cases of cholera In the present outbreak, of which 2l proved fatal.
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-24
No Votes for Iowa Women.

Des Moines. Ia.-The Iowa senate Siled the woman suffrage bill by vote od 2Y to q.
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-24
Would Permit School Fraternities.

Would Permit School Fraternities.
 After spirited debate, which con- tinued for more than an hour, the senate passed Senator Jacobson's bill which repeals the four sections of the statute. approved May g, 1901, suppressing Greek letter societies in the University of Arkansas, by a vote of IT to H. Before the an rouncement of the result of the bal lot, Senator Martin, who spoke against the bill, changed his vote for the purpose of reconsidering the vote by which the bill passed, but he was forestalled by Senator Gov ington, who moved to reconsider and to table that motion, which was carried.
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-24

With inc Legislators

Curb Rights of Charitable Boards.
 The house took exception to clause in the appropriation bill for the maintenance of the State Blind School, whereby it was sought to give the state charitable board power to transfer any unexpended balance i'll one fund 10 other purposes, within the discretion of the board, in the administration of the affairs of the institution, resulted in such persist ent hammering by opponents of the clause as 10 have it stricken from tue bill. Not satisfied with this success, the legislature gave notice that they would later move to reconsider the vote by which the appropriation bill, carrying $127000 for the Deaf Mute Institute, had passed the clause that transferred this right 10 the board.
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-24
To Change Disbursement System.


 A measure which will radically change the system of disbursing the contingent funds of the general as- sembly will be introduced by Repre- sentatives Newton of Lonoke and Davis of Lafayette. The bill provides for an amendment to certain sections of the digest covering the expenditure of the contingent funds, and provides that no item may be paid out of the fund except by authority of the house from which the expense em- anates. The roll shall be called on question of making an expenditure and unless a majority answers fa- vorably the item will not be allowed. A fine of from $50 to $100 is attached as penalty for violation by speaker, president or chief clerk
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-24

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Receiver C. NJ. White did not sell
country last Saturday as he had ex-
pected to do. Only one bid was re
eeived for the property and Mr.. White
decided to continue the sale indefinite
ly. He thinks there will be better
chance to sell this property after the
crops have been harvested this fall
The bid received was by H. C. Jessup
and was for $500.