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The Forrest City times., 1911-12-29
EVIDENCE OF BIG PACKING COMBINE Trial of Shippers Bring Out Many Startling State
 mentS.
PLAYED HALF MILLION TRUST
Plan Fell Through on Account of Financing of the Project
 Says Witness.

Western Newspaper Union News Service
 Chicago. of the plan for a s500,000,000 merger of the Armour. Swift and Morris interests in 1902. by which. the government contends, 1t was sought to control the meat in dustry of the country, were given in the trial of the 10 indicted Chicago packers.
 The contract, which was da1ed May 31, 1902, was read to tine jury and of fered in evidence by counsel for the government.
 The oringinal agreement was pro dueed in court by Albert II. Veeder, attorney for Swift & Co, who was called by the government as it's first witness. Attorney Veeder testified that the plans for the giant merger were abandoned, and that in March of 1903 the National Packing Company was organized to operate certain in. dependent packing companies pur- chased with a view of including them In the big company.
 Unuef the terms or the agreement the three large packing corporations and their subsidiary companies, to- gether with recently acquired inde- pendent companies, were to be merged into one concern, and Armour, Swift and Morris were to receive bonds and preferred stock in the new company in payment of the value of their tgn- gible property. In addition to this the promoters were to receive $25,- 000,00 worth of the new eompany's s stock for intangible property. and a large block of common stock for their good will, this amount to be fixed by the earnings of the defendant plants during the first year Cf the new merger.
 Ire promoters planned to borrow $90, 100000 to finance the giant cor poration The appraised valuation Armour Swift and Morris and their subsidiary companies was given at $1S0, ,00o, ,000. Each of the three pro- motors deposited $1,000.000 with a Chicago bank as an evidence of good faith, but they were compelled to drop the plan because of the failure of certain New York capitalists to furnish the funds needed
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-29
PEACE SEEMS
 TO BE DISTANT
lmperialists Want to Retain Monarchy in Some
 Form.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
 Pekin.-In government circles here there seems teo be little doubt that the conference at Shanghai between the representatives of the imperial government and the reyolutionaries will prove failure.
 The belief prevails that the revolu- tionaries are preparing to advance to the north by way of Pukow, which is in their possession.
 Premier Yuan Shin Kai continues to exchange frequent telegrams. II is understood here that Yuan Shih Kai desires to have all the differences settled in advance of the formal sit tings of the peace conference, so that the sole business of the delegates of the imperial government and the revolutionary party will be to sane ton the decision already arrived at
 Government officials here insist that the throne will be retained, but there is a difference of opinion as to what form the monarchy will take in the future.
 Yuan Shin Kai has been endeavor ing to propagate the view that for eign interference will be detrimental to both parties, evidently hoping that his action will bear weight during the negotiations at Shanghai.
 Several American missionaries sta toned in the province of Honan have replied to a communication from the American legation here and they sec no reason necessitating retirement from their post, all the towns being peaceful.
 The American legation is not talk ing sucp drast'c steps as the British consulates, which are arresting Brit ish missionaries who refuse to leave the interior when ordered.
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-29
BOY KILLS HIS SISTER
PlayfuIly Points Gun at Sister and
 it Is Ace;denty Discharged.

Western Newspauer Union News seruce.
 Ilvey. Ark.-Hattie Bridewell. Il years old, daughter of well-to-do farmer, living four miles west of this place, was shot and instantly killed by her brother, Bryan Bridewell. 13 years old The children were return ing from Beifonte, where they had gone to purchase Christmas presents. Bryan was carrying loaded shot gun. He asked his sister to give him some of the Christmas candy she was eating. The girl refused to do so. Bryan told his sister if she did not give him some candy he would blow her head off The girl still refused. The boy then showed the muzzle of of the gun in her face, the hammer catching on his coat, discharging a load of shot into his sisters face. kill ing her instantly.
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-29
Buildina Given to Odd Fellows.

entonville.-Benton Lodge No. B, I. o. O. F., of this city has been pre- scented with a s5,000 brick building building was the property of Capt. A. J. Bates, capitalist and an enthusias- tic, Odd Fellow, who has been a mem- Der of the Bentonville lodge for Al years. The gift Is a free will offer ing" by Capt Bates. Capt. Bates, who Is Confederate veteran, pre- sented the Daughters of the Confed- eracy with handsome monument a few years ago.
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-29
NEWS BITS FROM
 OVER THE STATE
Valuable Mineral Property Is Sold---Company to
 Organize.
MAYORS FAVOR BOND ISSUE
Gift From Old Member or Organization.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
 Hot Sprngs.-The famous Potash Sulphur Springs near here have been sold, the consideration being sl00.- coo. If Is stated that million dol lar company will be organized and that the waters of these springs will be shipped to all parts of the world. It is also said that the Rock Island railroad has purchased 50 per cent of the capital stock, and the remainder will be sold to Northern capitalists. According to reports, the company is contemplating the building of street car line from here to the springs, and there is possibility that it may be extended to Little Rock.
 In addition to the valuable springs of water, the hotel and orchard on the property. according to late estt- mate by timber expert, there are walnut trees valued at S50,000.
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-29
President Takes no Action.

Washington.-Pre Taft has re ceived the report of the examining physicians in the case of Charles F. Morse, former New York banker. now in the Atlanta prison. After full con- sideration of the report as explained to him, the president was not satis- fled that immediate action was nee cessary, but directed that he be kept fully advised at frequent intervals of any changes.
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-29
HURRIBLE DEED
 BY INSANE NAN Stays Wife and Children With Poker and Then Stays
 Self.
OhLY0NE OF FAMILY ESCAPE
The Man Is Said to Have Been Acting Strangely of Late; Left
 Signed Note.
Western Newspaper Union News seryice.

Western Newspaper Union News Service
 Benton.-After writing a note de. claring he was Respondent from ill- health, ]. T. Grant, about AS years old, a farmer living at Bland, about 10 miles northwest of here, slew his wife and six children ending his own life by first cutting his throat with a razor then hanging himself in a nearby barn. Of the children there were four boys and two girls. Hugh, son IS years old. and the only sur Viying member of the family living at the Grant home, was at party in the neighborhood and discovered the tragedy upon his return home about Il o'clock. A daughter, Mrs. John Rocks, lives near Lonsdale.
 The following note was found writ ten on piece of old crumpled paper:
 On account of despondeney in health, 1 prefer death rather than life, and as there is no earthly one to care for my children, l prefer them to go to heaven rather than leave them Q suffer on earth as they would be com pelled to do. There is $50 in my trunk Bury Us decent, at most convenient place. Do not let Paw and Nav know of this until we are buried"
 Grant used as weapon a heavy oak stove poker and that he had care fully planned the murders was indl- cated by the position of the bodies when discovered.
 People who know Grant say he has been acting strangely during the last year and that he was evidently crazy.
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-29
Sailors Give Rockefeller.

New York.-The boys of the navy surprised John D. Rockefeller, Mrs Russell Sage and Miss Helen Gould with Christmas presents. in apprecia- tion of the help they had given to the Young Mems Christian Assoeia- tion In the navy A committee of four blueiaekets from ships making their home port, Norfolk. Va. came here with a handsome tablecoyer which the sailors themselves had em broidered, working out the various naval emblems with great skill, and presented it to Mir. Rockefeller while he was dining with his family at his town house.
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-29
Biq Ore Vein Found.

Eureka Springs. 70. C. Sullivan, a Joplin miner, has uncovered six feet of lead in shaft six miles east of this city. The ore starts at the grass roots, and at depth of six feet is still rich in lead. The lead outcrop is easily traced on the mountainside a quarter of a mile. The land on which the ore is found is owned by John c. Black. It is the opinion of Mir, Sullivan that lead in vast quan- titles in in the vicinity of this city.
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-29
rhouoht She Poisoned chIldren

Senaca Falls. N. Y-Driven frantic by the belief that she had given her two children poison by mistake for medicine. Mrs. Anna F. Curle, wife of a prominent merchant Of Waterloo, sought to save them from death of torture by slashine their wrists with a pairing knife. The distrait woman then tried to commit suicide by mak- ing ugly eashes in her owE wrists. All have a chance to recover.
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-29
OPPOSE ENGLISH SUGGESTION
American Bankers do Not See Benefit
 to Be Derived From Plan.

Western Newspaper Union News Service
 New York.-The suggestion recently made by European cotton buyers and their banking representatives that the seat of the so-ealled international clearing house and cotton bills com mittee be transferred from this city to Liverpool is meeting with determ- ined opposition in some quarters and comparative indifference elsewhere.
 American bankers profess to see in the possible transfer an attempt by foreigners 10 bring the American ship per or banker to the point where he baked last year, namely. an absolute guarantee of every bill accepted here
 "The whole thing is but another way Of asking us to pull their chest nuts out of the fire" said a leading local bank officer. They seem to be suspicious of us abroad because we are handling this business at prac- tically no cost to them.
 "The fact of the matter is that our friends on the other side could rem. edy the entire situation by simply agreeing to buy of reputable shippers and not in the cheapest markets, where chances always have to be taken.
 "The proposition advanced by Liver erpool would give greater advantage to the dishonest shipper, without the slightest extra advantage to the man whose business is being done in open and honest fashion"
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-29
Unusual Operation Performed.

Tampa, Fla.-Although his spinal cord is severed and a portion of his backbone removed, Sam Montsdeoca of St. Cloud is still alive. After a successful operation here he regained the use of his hands Montsdeoca. who is only 19 years of age. was &C., cidentally shot several days ago when showing to friends a new pistol. The ball passed through his shoulder and lodged in his backbone.
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-29
Demonstrations Over Sinister.

Teheran.-W. Morgan Shuster is still here awaiting the nomination or a successor to whom he can surrender the functions of treasurer-g general. The populace, which holds Mir. Shuster in great esteem, is much incensed against the cabinet because of it's action in dismissing him. Many writ ten protests have been sent to the authorities.
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-29
President Gives Christmas Presents

Washington The distribution of the presidents Christmas presents to the White House attaches took place before Christmas. To each of the police officers who guard the White House the president gave a big fat turkey. A little later the presi- dent himself presented each of the secret service men, whose duty it is to guard the person of the executive, with gold and jeweled scarf pins. Each of the employees of the execu- tive officers and the White House was given a s gold piece.
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-29
Watchmsn Horribly Battered.

Tampa, Fla.-Both of his eyes bat tired out and his skull broken by thugs who assaulted and robbed him, L. P. Cutting, night watchman at the Tampa Steam Ways, died in a hospital here. He never regained consciousness to tell who his assail- ants were, and the police have no clue.
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-29
Marshal Is Acquitted.

Searcy.-Marshal Marvin Sowell was discharged at preliminary hear ing Marshal Sowel shot and killed John Howle, a mail carrier, in a pis- tol duel on one of the main streets of Searcy. The hearing was before Justice Harlan, who held that Mar shal Sowell acted in self-defense.
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-29
Lea Broken By Hoa.

Okolona.-W. K. Harris Of Burtsell met with peculiar accident here which resulted in broken leg. While leisurely walking he was tripped by a running hog and fell, striking his shin on the edge of plank walk
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-29
Molasses Destroyed by Fire.

Boston.-More than 100000 gallons of molasses was destroyed in fire among the wharves and buildings of the Boston Molasses Company. The loss on the stock and property of the company, which is said to have been the biggest plant of its kind in the world, is estimated to amount to be tween s250,000 and s300,000.
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-29
Governor Addresses Farmers.

Jonesboro.-The Farmers Union of this county held special meeting at the First district agricultural college in this city. Among the speakers was Governor Donaghey, who addressed the farmers in the interest of the union.
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-29

Clarksyille-watt Humphreys. who shot and killed Albert Taylor at Hartman several months ago was ac- quilted in the Johnson county circuit court.
Bisbee daily review., 1911-11-14
SYNOPSIS.

CHAPTER I.-Elam Harnish. known all through Alaska as Burning Day- light" celebrates his ath birthday witn 2 friendly crowd of miners at tEe Circle City Tivoh He is general favorite hero and pioneer in the new gold fields. The dance leads 10 heavy gambling in which oyer s1oeOoo Is staked. Harnish loses his money and his mine but wins the mail contract of the district.
 CHAPTER U-BuruIng Daylight starts on his trip 10 deliver the mail with dogs and sledge. He tells his friends that the big Yukon gold strike will soon be on and he intends to be Tn it at the start. With Indian attendants and dogs he dips over the bank and down the frozen Yukon and In the gray light Is gone.
 CHAPTER III.-Harnish makes a sen sationaiiy rapid run across country with ls another characteristic celebration. He has made a record against cold and eN- friends in a dash to the new gold fields.
 CHAPTER Iv.-Harnish decides where the gold will be found in the up-river dis he declares will be worth It's weight in gold before the season Is over.
 CHAPTER v.-when Daylight arrives the big flat desoiste. < eomrade dis covers gold and Harnish reaps a rich harvest. He goes to Dawson. begins .in- vesting in corner lots and stalking other miners and becomes the most prominent figure in the KioDdike.
 CHAPTER vI.-Haruish makes fortune after fortune. One lucky investment en- sbles him Co defeat a great com bination Qf capitalists in a vast mining deal He determines 10 return to civilization and gives q farewell celebration 10 his friends that is remembered as kind of blaze Of glory
 CHAPTER VII--The papers are full os "The King Of the KIoudike." and Day light Is feted by the money maEnates Of Inc country. They take him into a big copper 6eal and The Alaskan pioneer finds himself amid the bewildering com. piicstions of high finance. tt.
 CHAPTER VIII.-Daylight is buneoed by the moncyed men and finds that he has been led to invest his eleven millions Tn manipulated scheme. He goes te meet his dfsiayal business partners al their offices ia New York City. Hft
Bisbee daily review., 1911-11-14
THE DOCUMENT
 5ETRAYs FRIGHT.

The republican state platform which it was thought might be prepared last Tuesday and which it was sn- nounced later. would certainly be given out CD Wednesday night. WIS promulgated late on Saturday. The document shows signs of travail The impress of the insurgent is on it. noticeable not oHIy in the declaration Of @progressre- principles but also in the seeming reluctance with which a good word Is said for President Taft and another for Governor Sloan.
 The meaning of the platfo' ID in the reference Co the president and the governor might have been more sue o.atly but not more plainly conveyed in tue words they might have done worse"
 etIbough the name oi MT. "a ellelte lasss not appear in the resolutions, they contain an endorsement Of the principles advocated by him and tho president himself is commented only for such acts ss have not been viola tive of the doctrines laid down by Nr. La Toilette and bis associates.
Bisbee daily review., 1911-11-14

See f Can Hold Them Four Aces" you ain't a-gofng to die Tyou can E5. J t."
 'TlI see you hanged" was Dow sets retort.
 Not by a damned sight. When the fun starts, you're the first ! plug. I'll hang all right, but you-all won't live 10 see it. You-aIl die here and now while I'll die subject to the laws delay --savvee? Being dead. with grass growing out of your carcasses. you won't know when ' hang. but I'll sure have the pleasure long time os Knowing you-all beat me to it."
 You surely won't kill us?" Lettou asked in queer. thin voice.
 Daylight shook his head.
 Its sure too expensive. You-au ain't worth it I'd sooner have my chips back. And I guess you-an d sooner give my chips back than go to the dead-house"
 A long silence followed
 Well, I've done dealt. It's LID to you-all to play. But while you're de- 4ANIi t-'AhAs q want AB give gDu-dll WdIU- ing: if that door opens and any one of you cusses lets on there's anything unusual, right here and then sure start plugging They ain't a soul II get out of the room except feet first"
 A long session of three hours follow ed. The deciding factor was not the big automatic pistol, but the certitude that Daylight would use 1t. Not alone were the three men convinced of this. but Daylight himself was convinced. He was firmly resolved to kin the men if bis money was not forthcoming. Tt was not an easy matter, on the spur Of the moment. 10 raise ten mil Hons in paper currency. and there were vexatious delays A dozen times Mir. Howison and the head clerk were summoned into the room. On these oc- casions the pistol lay on Daylights lap. covered careiessly by a newspaper, while he was usually engaged in roll ing or lighting his brown-psper cig. arctic. But in the end the thing Sas accomplished. 4 suitcase was brought up by one of the clerks from the wait ing motor-csr. and Daylight snapped fE shut on the last package of bills. He paused at the door to make his final remarks,
Bisbee daily review., 1911-11-14
THE lNTERPRETATIoN OF NEW JERSEY DISASTER

The lately expressed opinion of The Review as .o the effect of the New Jersey election upon the presidential aspirations Of Governor Woodrow VII son. seems to be pretty generally en- tertained. Commenting on the New Jersey disaster the New York Times says
 When Gov Wilson, in New Jcr- sey, practically siaked his politicsl fortunes on the election of a legisla twe friendly to him. he doubtless thought that he was safe, and that his earnest appeal would be listened to
 It has. been rejected. Had he eoii- fined his attention to state matters. and to specific measures of state pol icy. the result mieht have been dif. ferent. Had the result been ths same, it's effect would surely have been different. SF. Wilson chose not only to make the appeal. but to embark on long journey throughout the country almost profcssedly in the interest of his nomination for te presidency. and left his fellow-citi. zens in bis own state to draw their own conclusions They have, in the laaguage of the politicians, turned him down." and with painful hard ness. The influence upon his person al prestige must be considerable"
 It vas the further opinion of The Review that the voters of New Jer- sey intended their Judgment to be rebuks to Governor Wilson for his yaeillatlon and his acceptance. as a candidate for the presidency, Of prin eiples which he had as a calm polit. ical student disavcwed. Here again the Times takes a similar view
 Many who rejoiced in his election a year ago will endure his present chec!. with a certain degree Of phil osOphy. for he has greatly disappoint- ed them He has found it necessary for his purposes to join with danger ous clements in the political life of The nation and 10 indulge in what has seemed to some oi his former admir- CTS perilousIy like demagogy. Tn re- gard to the financial system OF the country, and the vital question Of the currency, he has shown either incon- ceiyabie ignorance or Unaccountable perversity. If he was persuaded that he had struck a popular note. he has been deluded. Ills failure to secure the support in his own state which he so earnestly asked for may open his eyes to the extent and nature Of his deIusion, and Of the disaster which yesterday hefeII his presiden- tisl ambition"
 In the opinion or the Times the New Jersey governor was not jared alone. The ohio election returns must have been enlightening to an- other gentleman of national reputa- tion
 Neither the voice nor the vote of the president iH Cincinnati has seTv- cd 10 save Boss Cox and his ma- chine from such castigation as Mir Taft himself Recommended not bong ago The sacrifice made in the open recantation of that recommendation was bad enough st best. It will not seem less. or less bitter, now that it is shown to have been vain.
Bisbee daily review., 1911-11-14
To be contlnued).
REFLECTIONS OF 4 BACHELOR
laye~ YorE Piess,

tNe~ YoIE PiessS
 What would be the use sf a bad temper to a man if he didn't have 2 family Co vent it on?
 A girl never gets tired of dancing So that she can get tired of helping her mother The higher the opinion you have of yourself the better 1t would be for You. if some of it were deserved.
 The only thing that seems to cost more than following somebody else's advice is following your own judge. ment.