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The Forrest City times., 1911-02-17
NEGRO RUN DOWN
 BY BLOODHOUNDS
SUSPECTED OF MURDER. HE IS TRAlLED FROM LONt.kE
 TO ARGENTA.
Negro Was Almost Exhausted When Taken Into Custody by the
 Officers.

Argenta, Ark.-The members of the Argenta police department had q hand in the capture of the suspects in the Williams murder case when they placed John Ward, negro. un- der arrest on suspicion. Word was received from Sheriff Fletcher, as he was on his way to Argenta with two bloodhounds on the trail of a man, and when the negro was found sneak ing about the rear of a negro dive he was placed under arrest and locked in the city jail until the ar rival of the dogs.
 The sheriff was notified of the dr- rest, and when the dogs followed the trail to the place where Ward was placed under arrest, the suspect was brought back 10 the place in order to learn if it was his trail that the dogs had followed from the scene of the murder. He was taken down the street a short way from where he was arrested, and the hounds immediate. ly took up the trail again and ran to the negro.
 He was turned over to the sheriff and taken back to Lonoke.
 The Argenta officers say that the suspected negro gave two or three stories when he was arrested, but that he was tco excited to give a good account of anything. He had been followed by the dogs all the way from near Lonoke, and was almost tired out when he was picked up by the officers.
 Ward is charged with being one oi the parties that killed Brakeman Williams near Lonoke last week.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-17
DAVlLA ADMITS DEFEAT
Loss of Honduran Customs Assures soniIia Victory, Officials Say
 Government Is "Broke."

New Orleans. Louisiana-Repre- sehtatiyes in New Orleans of the Da- Via government of Honduras admit ted that Dayila is beaten and that Manuel Bonila. the revolutionary leader, will be victorious in the war lh that country As a result, the at mosphere around the Davila head quarters in New Orleans is heavily laden with gloom
 Inc loss of all of the custom houses in Honduras has left the Da- via officials without funds, and the government is broke" Even if the bohliia forces do not fire another sno', II Is admitte by the Davila of hclals that the government will have to surrender in course of time, for it cah not run without funds.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-17
ORViILE DANIELS DENIED A PARDON
Clarksville Druggist Who Slew pr.
 Mitchell Must Serve Term.

Little Rock.-Governor Donaghey has declined to issue a pardon to Or vile Daniels, convicted in the De- cember term of the Johnson county circuit court on the charge of man. slaughter and sentenced to two years in the penitentiary Some time ago Daniels attorneys filed an appeal to the supreme court. which they with drew soon afterward. A second peti- tion was then presented to Governor Donaghey, but the governor declined to interfere with the court sentence, stating that he saw no reasons for doing so.
 Daniels was convicted December 16 of having killed Dr. J. w Mitchell, his business partner, after having inter- eepted an discriminating letter writ ten by pr. Mitchell to Daniels wife, who was then in sanatorium at Lit tie Rock. Daniels claimed that he shot Mitchell in self-defense. after the latter had attempted to draw a WeapOn
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-17
Commissioners Released.

C. F.. Bull, chairman of the board of county commissioners, who was seized at his home four miles north of ihdiahoma after his hired hand, w l. Staples. was killed was released by Sheriff Brashears on $1,500 bond and returned to his home. J. T. Arm strong, the other commissioner kid naped, and c. B. Bristow, county clerk. also were released on similar bonds
 Under duress, it is learned Chair man Bull and Commissioner Arm. strong were forced to hold meet. ing of the board of county commits sioners and 'ratify' the bond of Sher- If Brashears, which they rejected sev. e"al weeks ago at Snyder, because the sheriff refused to abide by the order of the commissioners to remove tc Snyder. This action of the commis- sioners County Clerk Bristow was forced to certify.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-17
BIG FREE BRIDGE ALMOST COMPLETED
It Will Be Ready for Traffic Some
 Time in April.

Van Buren.-Work on the sub structure of the big free bridge here is progressing rapidly and the contrac- tors hope to complete their task ear ly in April, and, if they succeed. will have established a new record in bridge construction. Conditions have been most favorable for such work, for they have not lost a single day since beginning work early in No. vember. Neither have they lost as much as stick or timber or been delayed an hour by the waters of the Arkansas river. The construc- ton work is now being pushed from both sides of the river with day and night forces of men and much great CT progress is now being made.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-17
SWANSON COUNTY COMMISSION. FRS FORGED TO RATlFY MU-
 TlNous st.ERiFF's SURETY.
FORCED TO HOLD MEETING
Deputy in Oklahoma Raid Said to Ad- nit Having Shot Farmhand-Gov- ernor Declares That County
 Does Not Exist.

indianoma. Ok.-That the proposal to hold intact the local government in the "de facto" county of Swanson will be dropped by it's chief support CTS. following the trouble which re- suited from the contest for county seat honors. is the announcement made by lndiahoma men, who are close to the situation. Gov. Cruces statement that no such county exists under the law. and that the officers are without authority. also has had weight.
 It is stated on good authority that the Swanson officers who have fa- yored Snyder for the county seat, and they include all but Sheriff Brashears. will mol attempt to push the appeal from Judge Johnson's decision, ren- dered in Lawton Saturday They be- lieve such course is the only meth cd of preserving peace at Mountain Park
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-17
STATE PRESS ASSOCIATION MEETS
Mid-Winter Gathering Considers Bus
 mess of Routine Nature,

Little Rock-About 40 Arkansas editors attended the meeting of the State Press Association in this city. It was the midwinter meeting, and only business pertaining to the rout- inc of newspaper work was discussed. President k. E. Bradford presided. Several papers of general interest to the profession were read. Frank Robbins of Conway read a paper on Newspaper Legislation" which was followed by an address by John P. Stafford of Springdaie on 'The Result Accomplished by Special Editions" The Relation of the Press and Rail- roads in Arkansas Development" was discussed by J. N Anderson, a rail- road immigration agent. The citizens of Little Rock rendered the editors a banquet at the Hotel Marion at night. Fl Dorado was selected as tho place where the spring meeting will be held on May 24, 25 and 26.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-17
l0RlMER WITNESS GUILTY
Detectives Offense Said to Have Oc- cured During Trial of Lee
 O'Neili Browne.

Chicago, Illinois.-Deteetive Pat rick J. Keely was found guilty of per jury by jury in Judge Clarks court. His aceuser was States Attorney Wayman, and the offense was alleged to have occurred during the trial of Lee O'Neill Browne, in which Keely assigned to Wayman's office, was as signed to protect H. J. C. Beckemeyer the legislator who confessed he re- ceived money from Browne for his vote for William Lorimer.
 Keely's testimony, which brought on the prosecution, was that Wayman had told him to take Beckemeyer out and treat him right" which he said he thought meant to get the legisla. tor drunk
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-17

10 SIRAlGHIEN ARKANSAS CHANNEL
Work Has Begun at Fort Smith With
 That End in View.

Fort Smith.-Work has begun on strengthening the channel of the Ark ansas river. All plans have heelt leompleted and arrangements Lave been made to take care of the cost of the work. 1t is planned that by ftTaighteping the channel the water in the stream will be removed from the Oklahoma side and will Dc thrown over against the Arkansas side, thus allowing launches and steamboats to make a landing at the foot of Garrison avenue and greatly Facilitating travel. The stream Is now at a low stage and the work can be done more easily at present than when the river is at it's normal stage. A ditch 2,500 feet in length will be dug. It will be 20 feet wide. The wate- will be forced through this new channel and, with the aid of an embankment. the stream will be directed to the Arkansas side. Tn this way it will be but short time before the flow washes through new course which, it Is hoped. will not be changed.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-17
CAR PLUNGES INTO RIVER
Motorman Loses Control and Trolley Runs Wild of an Open Draw
 bridae-Five Dead.

Sheboygan, Wis.-A crowded street car on the Eighth street line plowed into an open draw and plunged into the Sheboygan river, causing the death of five persons and injuring many others.
 Three bodies had been recovered within two hours after the accident took place All of the dead are said to be women.
 The motorman last control of the car and it ran wild down steep grade, plunging through an open draw into the icy water and the passengers were trapped inside. with no chance to fight for their lives.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-17
kAlSER'S ILLNESS ALARMS
herman Public Apprehensive Because or Contradictory Reports-All
 Engagements Cancelled.

perrin. Germany-So many contra. 'ctofy reports have been issued re- alulhe the nature and extent of the Aaisers Illness that the public is be- coming alarmed.
 ne general apprehension undoubt. euiy VIII continue until the kaiser re 'salnes his public appearances. All He kalser's immediate engagements nave been cancelled. It still is insist. ~ lhat the emperor is suffering from an aggravated cold.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-17
UNCLE SAM TO AID CHINA
Senate Adopts Resolution Authorizing Use of Army Transport to For
 ward Supplies.

Washington, D. CA joint res olution authorizing the secretary of war to use any army transport for the forwarding of food and medical supplies to the famine sufferers in China was adopted in the senate.
 It appropriates $50,000 to cover all expenses. The supplies have been collected by the Red Cross. The bill have already passed the house.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-17
FATAL COUNTY SEAT WAR
Posse With Bloodhounds Pursues Three Murderers Who Flee With
 Captive in Oklahoma.

Indiahoma Oklahoma-An armed posse with several bloodhounds is in pursuit of three masked men who en- tered the home of C. M. Bull, made him prisoner and shot and killed James Smith, Bulls hired man, for attempting to rescue his employer. It is believed Bull has been killed.
 The murder is the result of a bitter rivalry between Snyder and Mountain Park for the county seat in the new Swanson county.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-17
UPHOLDS JIM CROW LAW
U. S. Circuit Judges Adams and Hook Indorse Oklahoma Statute
 Against Negroes.

St. Louis. Missouri.-The Jim Crow law, under which the state of Oklahoma compels railways and sep arate waiting rooms for negro pas sengers. was upheld by an opinion handed down by the United States cir cult court of appeals in St. Louis.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-17
7,5OO ACRES LAND BRING $500, GOO
A Big Transfer of Rice Lands Near
 Forrest City.

Forrest City.-Seyenty-five hundred acres of rice lands located on the White river and Lagrue prairies has been sold for d consideration stated to be 5000 This is believed to be the biggest deal in rice lands re- corded since the new industry was started
 Several years ago John McWilhams of Odell, H., invested in the barren prairie lands against the advice O. many friends. His profits in the sale just made is in the thousands. It is said that a Memphis syndicate was the purchaser. modern rice mill and a mammoth pumping station will be built on the property.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-17
Plaque Nears Russian Border.

St. Petersburg, Russia.-The gov ernor of the territory of Anus, which consists of the three prov inces of Amur, Trans-Baikalia and the coast province, inclusive of the Island of Saghalien, has directed that the frontiers shall be closed and guarded by troops. This is owing to the appearance of suspected plague near the Russian boundary.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-17
Killed in Auto Wreck.

Detroit, Mich.-One man was in- stantly killed, one possibly fatally in jured, three men and two women were hurt and two women escaped uninjured when a touring car. going at a high rate of speed. skidded on the icy pavement and crashed into a telephone pole.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-17
Poison Mystery Solved.

Cumberland, Md.-Dr. Charles Glas CT, chemist of Baltimore, and Dr R. L. Lynch, chief chemist of the health department of Washington have reported to States Attorney Robb that they have solved the Twigg- Elosser mystery The chemists say the couple died from monoxide poisoning and not from potassium cy anide, as the investigation at first was said to have disclosed.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-17
Yesgmen Rob a Helena Restaurant.

Helena. - Yeggmen entered the store of George Etoch between mid. night and 5 o'clock In the morning and secured s200 in silver and cur rency. Entrance was secured 10 the safe. SlS0 being taken. The cash reg ister was pried open and its con tents -ifled The building was en- tered from the rear and no clue has been secured.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-17
Plot in Rate Increase?

Washington, D. C.-Samuel G. Blythe. political student and writer, makes the direct charge that the & fort to increase the postal rate on magazines is part of plot to stamp out the progressive movement in poli- tics.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-17
Six oreadnaughts for England.

London. Eng.-With reference to the reported discussion of the Liberal party over the naval estimates, it is ascertained that the admiralty wants six new super-dreadnaught laid down this year
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-17
STOPS POSTOFFlCE WORK
Federal Inspector Says Specifications of Contract Have Been Violated
 at Centralia, III.

Centralia, lll.--United States h. spector J, Wamholz stopped work on the new federal building here. He charges that lime mixed with cement is contrary to specifications.
 The building is nearly completed and may have to be rebuilt entirely. Contractor Hanson went to Chicago to meet federal officials in an effort to reach an agreement
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-17
Are Now Using Road Graders.

Calico Rock.-Severai road graders are being brought to this county to be used in building roads. It has only been in the last year that single piece of road machinery was used in the county, but the people are beginning to realize the true val. ue of these tools.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-17
CANAL OPERATIVE IN 1913
Progress Will Then Permit Ships to Pass Through Panama-CompIe-
 tion in 1915.

Washington, D. C.-Ships will be able to pass through the Panama canal in 1913, according to Colonel Goethals. engineer-in-chief. who told the house committee on interstate and foreign commerce of the progress of the work.
 The canal will not be completed be- fore 1915, however.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-17
American to Attend Peace conferenc,

Washington. D. C.-Thomas c. Daw son, who will act as the American delegate to the peace conference in Honduras between representatives of President Davila and General Bonilla has left Washington to execute his mission.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-17
Salvador Has New President.

San Salyador.-The election of Dr. Manuel F. Araupo to the presidency and of Onefre Duran to the vicepres- idency was ratified by congress. They will assume office on March l.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-17
Monopoly Controls Timber.

Washington. D. C.-The assertion that a vast timber trust. dwartine the Standard Oil by comparison. is in the making, and startling statistics showing how the government has lost millions in disposing of timber lands. are contained in a special report sent to congress by Herbert Knox Smith commissioner of corporations.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-17
cremated in Coffin He Made.

Cincinnati, O.-In a casket made of cherry wood that had been hewn by himself more than 50 years ago. the body of William N. Whitely. million aire manufacturer of reapers. of Springfield, O.. was eremated here.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-17
s1o,ooo. .ooo Ready for Fair.

san Francisco. Cal.-The victory VI San Francisco over New Orleans when congress decided the Panama exposition should be held here, was celebrated in all parts of the city. tue slo,oOO,000 necessary to the build. w ef the exposition is practically .eaay' according to financiers in sharge of the undertaking.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-17
Gets One Year for Hoo ste.lino

Marshall-The case of the sta.c against John Mechanism. charged with hog stealing. was disposed of few days ago. the defendant being convicted and given one year in the penitentiary.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-17
Pine Bluff Unions Have ,Newspaoer

Pine Bluff.-undeG the auspices of the Central Trades Council of Pine Bluff, the Union Advocate. a weekly publication, has made it's initial ap- pearance Thomas A Wilson is ed. iter and J. L. Hines business man. agpr
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-17
cRUMptcKER APPORTioNMENT BILL PASSED AFTER 5PlR-
 TIED DEBATE.
ILLINOIS TO GAIN TWO
House of Representatives Spend More Than Five Hours in Discussing and Voting on Till and Pro-
 pesed Amer .ments.

Washington, D. C.-The house rassed the Crumpacker apportionment bi!. providing for a membership of 4s3 after March 3, 1913, and 435 when Arizona and New Mexico enter the sisrerh0od of states. This decision was reached by a majority of 30 after several hours of spirited debate and after every parliamentary device had been exhausted in the effort to have the house stand by the action of the Republican caucus and keep the mem bership at 591, where it is at present. The Missouri Republicans lost their fight for q slight reduction in the states representation. in order to make q redistricting of the state an absolute certainty. When it had be- come apparent that the house would not adopt the 391 plan, MT. Elvins of Missouri offered as an amendment his bill providing for a membership of 4Q2. which would give the state 15 instead Of l6 representatives. This motion lost by vote of 73 to 20l.
 By the adopted arrangement. no states will suffer a reduction of their delegations in the house. Nor will Missouri or Illinois be compelled to elect their congressional delegations at large
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-17
Senate Likely to Approve.


 The senate is not likely to oppose the house bill. since the subject is ere which wholly concerns the house. The only serious chance of a fight in the senate lay in the possibility that the house might have passed the measure recommended by the Repub- hean caucus, holding the house down to its present quota of 39l members. Under the new reapportionment plan the following states gain the number indicated:
 Alabama, E California, 3; Colorado, l, Florida, 1, Georgia, 1; Idaho, ]; Illinois, ?, Louisiana, l; Massachu. sets, , Michigan. Minnesota 1; Montana, 1; New Jersey. 2; New York 6; North Dakota, l: Ohio, 1; Oklahoma, 3; Oregon. l; Pennsylva- aa' l; Rhode Island. 1; South Dako- Ia l; Texas, 2; Utah, i: Washington, z' West Virginia, l.
 The house spent more than five hours III discussing and voting upon the otII and proposed amendments.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-06-25
Used Another Mans Leos.

In the hall Of the house of represent.
stives there is a painting of George
Washington, He looks a moat com
handing person, with the stature Of
giant and faultless physique. But
looking at the portrait recently pub
lie man commented:
"That Is good deal of sham,
George Washington never looked like
that, though I've no doubt he would
have been proud to appear 80 magnifl.
cent
Notice the legs the speaker con.
tinued, They are perfect beauties,
but they are not Washington's. They
are the legs Of General Smith of New
Jersey, a soldier of the Revolution.
ut happened this way" he explain
ed In conclusion Washington had
quite unimpressive legs, and the artist
who painted that picture was so dis
satisfied with their shape that he per
suaded General Smith to lend HIS
faultless members as models So.
while we have the face and torso Of
our great frst president, the support
ing legs are those of one of his gen.
erals. Long may they standw--Wash.
ington Post.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-06-25
THERE Is A DIFFERENCE


Promises won't overcome hair
trouble. The manufacturers of New
bros Herpicide promise nothing
which is not justified by intelligent
use of this preparation. The desired
end ultimately becomes an accom-
plished fact. This is the reason that
Herpicide has thousands of satisfied
friends all over the world.
BY keeping the scalp clean and
healthy and destroying the dandruff
germ, Newbro's Herpicide makes
beautiful hair. Hefpicide prevents
the hair from falling and allows it to
grow unhindered and naturally ex.
cept in cases of chronic baldnes
which is incurable.
One dollar size bottles are guaran.
teed by all druggists to do these
things.
Send 10c in postage for sample and
book to The Herpicide Co., Dept. r.,
Detroit, Mich.
Applications obtained at the best
barber shops.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-06-25
Not the Answer He Expected.

One Of Lord Desborough's best anec-
dotes relates to clergyman who was
far more at home in the hunting field
than In the pulpit, says London Tit
Bits. On the morning OF meet he
was much annoyed at having to Off
ciate at funeral; but, this over, he
mounted his horse and started in pur-
suit Of his friends. On the road he
sought information of an old woman
with d donkey cart
"Well," she said, If you ride to the
top Of the hill you will come to a
'meenister. Then If you turn TO the
right you will be likely to come up
with them"
Handing her shilling. he said, "My
good woman, why did you call the
sign post a ministerT
"Why, you see, sir. it's like this:
We used to call 'em sign posts, but
since you've been In these parts we
calls 'em meenisters, eos. though they
points other folks the way. they never
goes themselves. Go on. Naddvl"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-06-25
A Frank RepIy.

Walter /. Smith, who recently be.
came judge OF the Eighth judicial cir.
cult, enjoys good story even when 1t
Is at his own expense. He had a
warm contest In the primaries when
he was candidate for reelection to
congress in 1910. his opponent being
one OF the insurgents. He had few
votes to spare for the nomination.
Before the election said Judge
Smith, Il wrote a letter to all the Re.
publicans In the district. In it I urged
them to come out and vote. saying
that 5000 Republicans failed to vote
at the primaries and that If they
failed to vote on election day it might
mean disaster to the party. asked
the person to whom the letter was ad.
dressed to vote and also to get his
heighbors to do the same. closing with
the statement that 1t would be great
help to the Republican party and |
should regard 1t as a personal favor to
myself.
Among the replies / received was
copy Of my own letter with a blue
pencil mark round the words 1900
Republicans failed to vote at the pri-
maries.' and this written at the bot
tom. It's - good thing for you
they did,"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-06-25
She Got Her Manuscript.

George Eliot was always solicitous
about her manuscripts and was afraid
she should lose them. Blackwood had
occasion 70 send her the manuscript
OF Daniel Deronda," She would not
have IL inrrnsted to the mail. and
Mr.. Blackwood said he would send it
by his footman the next day.
oh. Gon't," the author said. "He
might stop at a public house and for
get itr'
Mr.. Blackwood explained that this
footman was perfectly sober man Of
high character and went on TO praise
the mans virtues. but this did not re,
assure her az all. III he is the sort of
chiyarous Rayard that you describe"
she said. he IS just the kind thar
would stop and help at a tire.'
This was contingency that Mr.,
Blackwood could not bear to consider.
He promised that some member OF his
family would bring the manuscript.
and next day. In fact. Mr.. Blackwood
drove over with 1t.