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The Forrest City times., 1911-07-14
Board to Enlarge State Convict Farm.

By unanimous action the penitenti- ary board adopted a resolution pro- viding for the purchase of an addi- tional state farm to consist of not less than 2,500 acres and to be so located as to enable the board to employ the this plan the board hopes ultimately to make proper provisions as will per init the working of all state convicts on its own farms. It is desired to have the farm ready for the cultiva- ton Of crUp in 1912.
The Forrest City times., 1911-07-14
Bailess Gets No pamaoes.

New Orleans. The $50,OO0 damage suit filed by M W. Bailess of Wash ington, D. C.. against the Grand Lodge of Louisiana Free and Accept cd Masons was dismissed by Judge r. k. skinner ia the civil district court The suit was based upon al. legged libelous language used by tha grand master in March, 1909, warn ing the craft against receiving what are called Scottish Rite Degrees" from Bailess. TT 9 case was tried without jury.
The Forrest City times., 1911-07-14
Lightning Bolt Is Fatal.

Barboursville, Ky.-One man was killed and another probably fatally injured here when lightning struck a carryall filled with people going to [, baseball game. Tod Ballard was dead when his companions extricated them. selves from the debris of the vehicle, and Charles Macdonald was uncon- scious. Several others were bruised and shocked. Although the wagon was demolished, the horses escaped injury.
The Forrest City times., 1911-07-14
Five Iron Workers Killed.

Meyersyille, Pa.-Five men were killed and two seriously injured in an accident at Salisbury Junction, when large crane carrying a 14-ton steel girder collapsed. The accident occurred at new viaduct being con structed by the Western Maryland railroad at Salisbury Junction, one mile below here. The men were all structural iron workers and were killed or injured in the fall.
The Forrest City times., 1911-07-14
Surrender Charters.

The following companies surrender cd their charters: Union Real Estate Company and the Royal Theater Com pany Little Rock; Collins Lumber company, Fordyce; Chattanooga Brewing Company, Ghattanoeea Tenn. tArkansas charter); Hope Cot lon Oil Company, Hope; Stuttgart Aee Warehouse Company, Stuttgart; Midland Coal Company, Sebastian county Bell x ogden Milling Con- pany, Fayetteville.
The Forrest City times., 1911-07-14
Inspection Party Gets Wet.

Hot Springs, Ark.-While making an inspection of the Water & Light Company's reservoir, Secretary Leh. man and Supt Schwartz of the com pany and J. c. Higgins, editor of the inelRecord, were thrown into IA feet of water by the collapse of a board walk over the huge tank. Mayor Waters, a member of the in. spection party, saved himself a plunge by clinging to a railing. The party was rescued by employees.
The Forrest City times., 1911-07-14
Steamers Collide in a Foo.

Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.-Three lives were lost and g persons, including six women and a little boy, expe- rienced a thrilling rescue when the steamer John Mitchell of Chicago was sunk in collision with the steam CT William H. Mack of Cleveland, off Vermillion Point in Lake Superior, about 60 miles northwest of this city. < heavy fog made it impossible for the steamers crews to see each other.
The Forrest City times., 1911-07-14
Anarchists In Arqentina.

Buenos Ayres.-Wnat is believed to be an anarchist plot has been uncov- cred by the police. Two Italian an- archists have been arrested. A search of their houses reveals 1t to be regular bomb factory There have been many clashes growing out ot labor disputes between anarchists and the police of Buenos Ayres. dur. ing the past two or three years.
The Forrest City times., 1911-07-14
Pay S4,ooo Into Treasury.

By the action of the board of di- feetofs of the State Normal at Con way the treasury of the state will De sT'0o9 wealthier, that amount being turned back into the treasury by the board yesterday as unexpended bal ahees from the last appropriation for 'he support of the school. The board also reported an attendance of 26i uurlng the regular term of school and loO through the summer term.
The Forrest City times., 1911-07-14
Census Enumerator Lodqed In Jail

Fort Smith.-William Henry, a weil-known young lawyer of this city. was lodged in the federal jail on de. fault Of paying fine of s325 imposed upon him recently by United States Judge Trieber. Henry was an enum orator during the recent census hero and was indicted on charge of faI. si1ying the returns. He pleaded guilty and was given 10 days to pay his fine. The period was extended. but he could not pay and had to go to jail.
The Forrest City times., 1911-07-14
Insane Patients In Riot.

Gallapolis, Ohio.-Several attend ants and a number of patients were badly injured in a riot which broke out at the Ohio hospital for epilep- tics here. Five insane patients start ed the trouble. Attendant B. L. Ken- nison was terribly beaten and bitten in several places by mad patients. He is probably fatally hurt Persons in the vicinity came to the aid of the hospital guards and the riot was quelled after half hour of uproar.
The Forrest City times., 1911-07-14
Sheriff Jones Settles.

treasurer by Sheriff J. M. Jones of Calhoun county, the total amount paid in being $18.9S5.57, distributed among the following funds: General revenue, S4,713.42; common schools, SS,563.40; Confederate pensions, $4,2Sl64; state capitol, s1,42111.
The Forrest City times., 1911-07-14
Many Companies Give Up Charters.

The following corporations have just surrendered their charters: Per ry Realty Company. Benton; Malvern City Telephone Company; Tucker Hardware Company. Little Rock; Strong Mercantile Company, Strong; Pine Bluff Telephone Company, i, Warren Cotton Oil Company: Sivess- Walton Company, Pine Bluff; Home Mutual Building & Loan Association No. 3, Little Rock; Ingle Wagon Man ufacturing Company; North Yellyille Mining. Milling & Smelling Com pany, and the Ouita Anthracite Coal X Coke Company, Fort Smith; Rogers Mercantile Company; Moss Grocery Company, Dermott; Choctaw Coke & Coal Company, Fort Smith; Foster Thomas Drug Company, Clarendon.
The Forrest City times., 1911-07-14
Beebe Asks Joint Debate.

Jeff Davis and also eX-Congressman s. Brundidge of Searcy are very anx- ious to have them speak at this place some time in August. On account of the central location, Beebe is consid- cred a good point for the opening of their campaign, and 10000 people will attend the opening if they decide to meet at this place in joint debate
The Forrest City times., 1911-07-14
Pruning t're Cotton Tariff.

Washington.-Democratic members of the house ways and means commit tee have resumed work on the cotton schedule and expect to have the bill ready the coming week The duties are to be cut on all cotton goods from % to 50 per cent and are to be levied on ad yalorem basis.
The Forrest City times., 1911-07-14
Wants Prisoner From Kansas.

governor Donaghey has issued teqalsltion on the governor of Kansas 1I, lor the return of F. F. Wilson of " ""ile county, charged with obtaining money under false pretenses. Oi 1'1efs have gone after the prisoner anu m he will be brought back to Ark ansas for trial.
The Forrest City times., 1911-07-14
Loses Child; Ends Life.

Joplin, Mo.-Despondent because her husband, Ralph H. Clayton, had obtained q divorce and had been granted the custody of their only child, a boy, Mrs. Ella Josephine Clayton. 43 years old, prominent church worker of Villa Heights, a Jop- lin suburb, committed suicide.
The Forrest City times., 1911-07-14
Governor Honors Acquisitions.

hequlsitions have been honored by Governor Donaghey for the return of oonh Flnney of Tennessee, where he 's wanted on charge of murder. ana the return of Edwin L. Thacker o Illinois, where he is charged with forgery.
The Forrest City times., 1911-07-14
Lumber Company Is Chartered.

me Moline Lumber Company of "aiFern was chartered The new company is capitalized at S50,000 and tncofporated by P. l.. Thorne, W. NJ. peaty, T. J. Gauhan, W. N. Hall and J. r. Sifford.
The Forrest City times., 1911-07-14
Increases Capital Stock.

Notice has been filed with the sec retary of state showing that the Rhodes Mccain Company of Jonesbero has increased it's capital stock from Sl5.000 to S25,00O.
The Forrest City times., 1911-07-14
Pardon Is Granted.

c, Fafdon was granted to John w Me :. '1zlaaan Of Searey county. sentenced ,,' eoruary to Che year in the peni-
 NIaTy Tor grand larceny.
The Forrest City times., 1911-07-14
EiIe Transorlrt in Oamane sult.

A transcript was filed in the casa of the Chicago Milling X Lumber Company vs H. B. Wells from Greene county, a suit for damages.
The Forrest City times., 1911-07-14
Insurance Company Licensed.

A license to operate in Arkansas Insurance Company.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-24
THAW GETS NEW QUARTERS
Family Says He Is Prosecuted by
DR.. Lamb, Who Denies 1t.

fEy Telegraph 20 The Tribune
Poughkeepsie. n. Y. March -''-ha'i|
X Thsw has been transferred TO hh-
forent quarters at the Matteawan state
uospital. end tho usual crop Of stories II
in circulation as TO the reasons why a""
crediting the asylum authorities WIZ"
various kinds Of plans 10 make ina"
life unhaupv because OF his alleged inter
ference with the discipline and ADMIN
,stration Of the institution. ina"
friends say that he has been deprived OF
hts daily exercise. cut of from the priv
,,erc Of using n knife and fork at the
table. and installed among LOT OF 'ousn
and degraded imbeciles and paretlcs.
Or. Lamb, superintendent OF the hos
pital. stated tonight that Thaw has not
been shorn Of any particular privileges.
He still has the right Of using a knife
and fork, and his new quarters are
brighter. more cheerful and not so
crowded as the old ones
Thaw had been in Ward North. win
room off the corridor connecting
Wards I and = North. lie has been
shifted 10 a new ward in the north In
firmarv, the use OF which has been made
possible by the transfer OF women
ratients 10 new building.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-24
TO ATTACK CHIHUAHUA
General Movement of Insurgents
Reported Planned.

Juarez Mexico, March G.-Thc pNopi" of
luarez were excited to-day by knowledge
that insurgents had been seen near the CITY
in large numbers and by reports that an at
tack on tho place was to be mace part
or general revolutionary movement.
which included an attack on Chihuahua
CITY. Two hundred and twenty-five miles
south OF here.
band OF insurgents appeared a'ohs
THO Rio Grande. opposite Socorro' TEX
hfteen miles east Of .Iuarez. and then dis
npneared As soon as he heard Of IT, Cen
cral Navarro sont ont troop OF csNa'rs'
" was reported that two hundred ana
ffty insurgents were in the band.
The belief that Msdero. with '.2fi men
is encamped north of Chihuahua and that
between him and that city Is General Ra-
heco. with 600 fedcrals on the defensive
aurarentlv was confirmed to-day with IN"
arrival ot W. r. Harold, All American
Who came from chihuahua in An automo-
bile At Sauz, thirty-two miles north OF
Chihuahua he met General Rabago. VINO
vas building defences 10 prevent marci
or chihuahua. Rabago had been nlarch ,
Ing south along the Mexican Nauoha'
y ailroad over since he left .Inarez
: short distance south OF Ahumada fiar-
rold encountered Captain oscar q. treikn-
ton with an nsurgent band. creighton
told Harold that hc VAS gong 10 JON
Madero fifteen miles north of 'hlhuanua, a,
and that after other insurgents had arrived
H. was planned TO attack that CITY.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-24
DEMANDED CUSTODY OF DAVIE
American Assaults Chief Of Police
When Asked for Credentials.

Rio de Janeiro, March 2}.-An American
giving the name of Mercury, who says he
IS from Boston. arrived on tho steamer
byron to-day. and. appearing al the police
depa ~tnnent. said that he had been sent to
bring back Robert y Dsyie. the Boston
broker who vas arrested here charged
with snbezzlement. When asked 20 show
his credentials Mercury struck the chief
Of police and was arrested and held for
trial in $500 bail.
Mercury is apparently Of good family and
g slightly known 10 the American Ambas
ssdor. Irving p. Dudley. Tie ambassador
however. declined 10 supply any informa-
ton about the man. Mercury is without
money, and was advised 10 plead intoXica-
lion.
Da,ie will return 10 the United States
in he custody OF the Boston police Off
Gals.
Boston. March 23.-No person b. the name
Of Mercury IS known I'm Boston In connec-
,ion with tho DaVie onbezzlement case.
The only Bostonians who are in Rio de
.saneiro in connection with the Davie case
are Police Inspectors William H. Pellon
and Loyi ". Burr. who 1t iS understood
roscbCd there Yesterday armed with legul-
sition papers for Dave signed 10y inc Soc
retarv Of state.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-24
KING CONSULTS SOCIALIST
Emmanuel Seeks BissoIat1s Ad'
vice on Ministerial Crises.
AN UNPRECEDENTED ACTION
Never Before Has a Sociallst
Deputy Entered the Italian Pal
ace to Speak with Sovereign.

Rome. March 23.-The visit of Deputy
Rissoloti. leader Of the Socialist par'ia-
mentarv group. at the Quirinal to-day,
whore King Victor Emmanuel consulted
with him regarding the ministerial
crisis. is considered a political event OF
great importance.
Rissolati was dressed In his usua'
shabby suit Of gray wore soft biacK
rat and looked the true type o' fhe
proletariat. His conversation with the
King lasted an hour. and he expresseh
the opinion that ex-Premier Giol!tti was
best adapted to solve the serious prob
Iems arising through the resignation OF
Premier Luzzatti
Deputy Bissolati presented arguments
TO his majesty on the advisa biity of con-
coding universal suffrage. and he out
lined the best means to bring about this
reform.
Later the King received Slgnor Gio-
litti in audience. and II IL believed that
his ma ajesty intrustcd to the ex-Premier
the task Of forming a Cabinet, Accord
ing to the custom here. however. no o'n-
cial announcement Will be made unti
the organization Of the Cabinet has heen
completed. IT is thought to he the IN
tention Of Signor Giolitti 10 bring TO-
gether all tho Liberal forces including
the Radicals and Socialists.
The move upon the part OF his Majesty
in receiving Deput,- Bissolati is unprece-
dented. il being tho first occasion on
which a Socialist Deputy has entered the
Italian royal palace to speak with the
King.
But beyond this the audience was
notable for the reason that it was BIS
solati who during one Of the stormiest
sittings of the Chamber of Deputies. in
1900. when obstructonists were block
ing the proceedings, shouted loudly three
times. Death to tho King" A few
months later King Humbert vas assassi-
mated by the anarchist Gaetano Breschi
al BonZa.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-24
$4,000 AWARD FOR HARDEN
Quick Verdict in Alienation Suit
Against Hoops.

Percival l.. Harden editor Of The club
fellow" who sued William T. Hoops.
broker. for aliena ting the affections Of his
wife, recovered verdict for $1,000 in the
Supreme Court yesterday. The amount de-
manded was $ljO00.
The jury was ont about an hour and a
half Wales s. Severance counsel for
Uoops. moved 10 set aside the verdict as
against tho weight Of evidence, and Justice
Pendle,on asked for briefs for and against
this motion. 20 ne submitted on Wodnesdav
IIoops caused some excitement in court
earlier in the day during the summing mp
Of I n Jacobson counsel for the plaintiff
who did not spare the feelings Of tho dc
fendant II was during this eItoriation
that Hoops arose from his seat and shout
Cd: You're a liar. liar
Justice Pendleton raped his Cavel and
said: "If YOU make another utterance 7
will commit YOU for contempt" Hoops
hold hi. peace from that time. The out
hurst came while the lawyer was reading
q letter from Mrs Harden 10 her husband,
in which she said that she wanted di-
vorce and 5000. Pointing a finger at
Hoops. jacobson said that he was the au-
thor Of that lc;t-".
The stormy matrimonial career OF Mr..
and Mrs. Harden was largely due 10 the at
tentions tha. Hoops showed hor. Tho
oo,,,,In had many separations and reconcil-
iations. the wife finally gonG away ana
obtaining a divorce i'm Chicago. after which
She married Hoops the defendant. Harden
maintained that tho decree Which Ms vic
obtained in Illinois was not valid. The de-
fence ,ried 10 show that Hoops could not
have alienated the affections OF Mrs. iiar-
den' because in the last wears OF her mar
ried life with Harden she had n" ahection
for him Mrs. Hoops. who was CLOAK
model before she became the wife OF Har-
den did not testify in the case.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-24
PRUSSIA MUST EXPLAIN
Germany TO Inquire Into Alsace
Lorraine Constitution.

Berlin. March 22-The Conservatives in
,te Imperial Diet announce in energetic
terms their intention 10 demand that tho
TruSsiau government give the reasons
which Ied il 10 consent 90 tic proposed
constitution for Asace-Lorraino.
Herr Heydchrand. voiclng the pariys
,iewroint. declared to-day that tho ques-
ton of tho institutional position Of Alsace-
Lorraine was Of the greatest importanc. 10
the security Of the empire and mistakes
made ip connection Herewith eventually
must 10 corrected by Prussian blood. Prus-
sis's relf-donial in weakening her own in
ruonce IN the Federal Council was not 10
ho commended. IIc added that in political
life Pruesia'5 power vas not founded on
self-dcnial. bat on order. a strong army
and the monarchy.
TIE onepryativc attack. which precipi-
,ated A series Of assaults upon the govern
rnent from various quarters. evoked re-
PLY from Chancellor Won Betnmann- Holl-
veg who vigorously defended the present
form OF tho Alsace-Lorraine constitution.
lie said that from tho first he had favored
the representation of AlsaCe-LOrraine in
the Bundesrath and believed. with other
governments represented in the Bundles
rath. the development OF autonomous con-
ditione in Alsacc-Lorraine was necessary
70 the interests OF both tho empire and the
rfOvince. They had been conquered not 20
serve az q bulwark against France In the
event of war. which God forbid but 10
10 Incorporated as closely as possible In
the empire. There was no question Of the
weakening OF the influence of Prussia IN
tho Federal Council. which was not based
on a-ithnetical tables. but on historic deeds
end a historic mission.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-24
HOW CANAL WAS STARTED
Mr.. Roosevelt Says Work and
Debate Go on Together.

Berkeley. Cal. March cS.-Spesk'ng az
tho annual charter dav exercises IN 'hs
Creek Theatre AT the University Of 'aii-
fornia to-day. Theodore Roosevelt made q
n,ea for higher education and told no"
he started The Panama Canal.
II am interested in the )anama canal
he said. because ! started II. hdn
followed traditional. conservative metnodS
would have submitted dignied state
paper Of probably two hundred pages 70
congress. and the debate on IL would have
hecn going on yet. but ] took the Canai
zone and let Congress debate. aud "hii"
the debate goes on. the canal docs also.
After speaking at a student rally IN liar
mon gymnasium tonight and attending
smoker given by the Faculty Ciuo' MI
Roosevelt crossed III" bay I" san fran
cisco 10 spend the night AZ the nome OF
his son. Theodore Roosevelt. u.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-24
POSED AS MRS. ROOSEVELT
pennsylyania Woman Lets Mistaken
Hotel Clerk Attend Her.

Santa Barbara. Cal. March g. Mrs. r.
r Clemens. Of Pottsvie Penn, as the re-
sult ~ mistaken identity. yHsternny re-
cn,yod attentions Intended Cor Mrs Ih"o-
dore Roosevelt.
A clerk from tho hotel here where Mrs.
poosevelt had enga ged accommodations was
assigned TO go 20 Los Angeles TO attend
Nre Roosevelt and her daughter. MISS
Ethel. on the trip north.
When the clerk greeted Mrs, Clemens aa
Mrs Roosevelt she Immediately assumed
,h. mart in a spirlt Of fun. and during the
hundred mile journey the clerk was eH-
tremely attentive
The hotel management lad arranged for
special carriage TO meet the distinguished
guests at the station ana Mrs. Clemens and
hcr two daughters rode In it 70 tho hotel.
uhil. Mrs Roosevelt and her daughter oc-
cupied the ordinary hotel bus. Mrs. Roose-
Welt and Miss Ethel were much amused
when Informed OF the blundcr.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-24
CORRECTION BY LIMAETOUR
He Modifes Some Of the Statements
Attributed to Him.

Mexico city, March 23-sefc- IArantorr
to-day commented on the interview WIN
him published this morning and modified
few Of the statements made
He saws he refused 20 talk about ths
plans OF the government. stating that ss
Minister OF Finance il was no, fitting for
Kim 70 make declarations on this subject.
and also that ne lacked authority 90 do 80.
Referring 10 changes In the electoral
laws. he said. IF / referred to the desira-
bNity of reforming our electoral legislation
1, was as 10 one OF the various measUres
which in my opinion. II would be advisable
TO adopt. and not as one of the things that
is at present being considered oy The gov
ernment."
lie denied that ne spoke Of antssonisn
between the people and tho administration
and lack of accord between the governing
element and the governed.
when I was asked" lie said, what was
the truth respecting the alleged nego'ia-
tions with the rebels and the concessions
that the government was disposed 10 make
them 7 said that there had not been any
negotiations with them, so far as ! knew
and that the only determinations reached
10 10 date have been Of military 'har-
acter I did not exclude tho possipihtE
that pacific measures might he employer
10 effect a termination Of The revolt, po-
cause from the heginnn. ! nave had me
conviction. and so I have SAID puohcIN'
that Ne should not fail to take adFanta@'
of measures and opportunities. however 70
mote might appear the prohaoilines or sue
c.s, r-hich might resn.t I'm a union or al
Meyicans. especially in the present p'cuni'
stances. when such union rs so nec"ssai.
70 avert danger Of disorders growing ont ~
the revolt threatening the dignity ana Sl-
rremacy OF the nation.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-24
MADERO ORDERS RETALIATION
Decree in Reply to Suspension Of Con-
stitutional Guarantees.

Washington. March 23.--AU persons in
any wav connected with the PRONUNCIATION
or enforcement OF the recent suspension or
constitutional guarantees by the MeNlcan
s,vnrrrcnt cill he held personally respon-
sihIe "a homIcdcs by Tho insurgent gov
.,nn,ent according 10 a decree OF Fran
ois,o 7 Nadero issued to-day through his
ronroscn,ative here Or. Nasqucz Come.
Tho suspension NJ constitutional guar
an,ees ae affecting the safety Of human
,ifo is declared unlawful. according 10 Artl-
Gle XXX OF tho Mexican constitution
which nrovides for the suspension Of guar
,n,.e il, all cases except wher" human NE
ia a. stake. The decree contends that no
authority or power in Mexico can suspend
,be constitutional guarantees. which assure
IN. lives III men. natives or foreigners
u,hatever be their nationality.
"V'nen tho revolution shall have tri-
u,,phod and the constitution is again in
force the authors of this act Of General
Diaz will be brought 10 Justice in con
formitv with these same laws. All pubic
officers who have boon concerned III inc
formation end approval ~ this suspension
uill ne held responsible for all acts done
under II.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-24
BRITISH CABINET CHANGES
Haldane a Peer-Chancellor
Ilovd George Not to Retire.

London. March 2s.-king George to-day
created War Secretary Haldane V'sconn'
Tho elevation Of tho Secretary TO tho peer
oee had been anticipated as NOV" m
tended 10 strengthen the government IN inc
House % Lords.
! T. Seeiy Parliamentary secretary ol
tho Colonial Ofhcc. has lcen appointed IN
dor Secretary for War and LORD Lucas
Parliamentary Secretary of the War once
has been made Under Secretary Tor inc
Colonies.
This exchange Of Offices is consequent on
the elevation of Secretary Hs'dane, whch
would place both representatives OIL 'he
War Ohlce I'm the House Of Lords, II peins
customary 10 have representative OF tne
chief government departments in csch
house.
Tho rumor that David Loyd-6eoree
would retire as Chancellor OF the fH-
choqucr is now officially denied. Secretary
Haldanes promotion is merely intended 10
relieve Lord Morley OF the heavy task ~
leadership n the House OF Lords during
the Earl of Crewe's absence