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The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12
MEXICAN REBELS
 CAPTURE JUAREZ
6UllET-aIDoLE0 CITY IS MADE THE PROVISIONAL CAPITAL
 OF MEXICO.
Rebels Are in Complete Possession Of the Town and Genera Navarro
 Is Prisoner.

Cludad Juarez. Mex.-This little buliet-rlddled city is now the proyis. ional capital of Mexico. Francesca | Madero, provisional president, and his starr have taken complete posses slon after winning the bloodiest bat. tie of the Mexican revolution.
 General Juan Navarro. the federal commander of the city, was taken prisoner, but on giving his word not to leave the city he was paroled and allowed to choose his own quarters.
 While highly elated over his vic. tory, General Madero says he is still Willing to make peace providing Diaz glves more than vague promises of resigning.
 The town the fede7als thought im- pregnable to attack fell after a com. paratively easy effort. The house-to house advance and the same deadly lire which had driven the federals rom their trenches and outposts ou the previous day, when the skirmish. ing began, gave the rebels an en. trance to the town hardly molestea by the artillery of the federals.
 In hotel Hobbies, store fronts and railways, the improvised hospitals of the battlefield, are scores of wound ed. A conservative estimate by those Who surveyed the fighting puts the federal dead at nearly 50 and the rebel loss at about 15, with total Of nearly 250 wounded on both sides. The actual number lost probably will never be known, as deserters were many and the dead have been buried quickly. On the American side of the line five have been killed and about r wounded, many of them being in- noeently engaged at a distance from the river front.
 The insurrectos collected thou sands of rounds of ammunition from the federal barracks, and they easily have made the most valuable capture ot the revolution. They now have two mortars, three machine guns and two field pieces Their ammunition belts, somewhat depleted during the attack, are filled again. The sympa- thy of the people in the state of Chi huahua is with the rebels, and if they march southward toward Mexi- 70 City it is most certain they will recruit thousands of men The prob ahle course of action of the insu-rec tos now will be to determine whether the government is ready to make definite peace concessions. Negotia- liens for peace probably will be re- sumed in a few days, but the rebel demands will likely be much stronger than before.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12

The president made it clear that he does not propose to abandon tue presidency while his country is at war and that he would not do so at any time under compulsion.
 Although the announcement of Diaz that he would resign once his country Vas at peace will not reach the reb- els through official channels, it can De regarded by them as nothing less than compliance with their chief de- mand Officials and civilians in the capital believe that Madero will not bubble over the method and that If ha Is sincere in his desire to end the war he will at once order the cessa- tior of hostilities.
 T am naturally very glad that President Diaz has made the an- heuncement," said General Madero 10 the Associated Press. "I am going to send a telegram to him at once. congratulating him on his patriotism, tor it certainly was an act that re. qulred the highest kind of personal sacrifice and patriotism"
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12
WRECK ON THE
 MIDLAND VALLEY
A PASSENGER TRAIN EN ROUTE FROM MUSkOGEE COLLiDES
 WITH WORK TRAIN.
Passenger Train Was Running 30 Miles and Hour and the Wreck
 Occurred in a Deep Cut.

Fort Smith, Ark.-One man was in. stantly killed and five injured when an east-bound passenger train of the Midland Valley road, en route from Muskogee to Fort Smith, crashed in- to work train of the same road one mile east of Bokoshe, Okla, 27 miles west of Fort Smith. All of the in- jufed were brought to Fort Smith and are expected to recover.
 Claude Bryant of Cameron, Okla, was crushed to death in the wreck.
 All of the injured were members of track gang riding on the work train. None of the passenger crew was injured.
 The trains met on a curve in a deep cut The passenger train was running at 30 miles an hour and was coming east. The work train was going in an opposite direction. It consisted of engine, caboose and two fla. cars loaded with material. The workmen were scattered about on tho flat cars. In the center of the curve the trains met It is said that failure to see a flagman of the work train caused the wreck.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12
DENIES THEIR RIGHT TO STRIKE
Government Clerks May Quit, How
 ever, Says Postoffce Official.

Washington, D. C.-Second Assist ant Postmaster General Stewart ap- peared before the house committee on civil service in opposition to the Lloyd bill giving government em- ployes the right to affiliate With trades unions. He declared that unions such as the proposed organi- zation of railway mail clerks were projected to "coeree the department. subyert good administration and in- timidate congress-
 Do you deny the right of govern ment clerks to striker" MT. Stewart was asked by Representative Wilson of Pennsylvania, chairman of the committee on labor, who has attend ed all the hearings on the subject.
 Il do," MT. Stewart replied. The clerks have right to resign, but not to strike
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12
Arnlttth tl1f Sttttr Nn1tar
By J. H. HAND.
Antitrust Law Amended.

The5 house passed the senate bill introduced by Senator Hamp Will Hams, amending the antitrust laws of the state. Under the provisions of the law as amended. when approved by the governor, the prosecution of all violations will be under the con- trol df the attorney general. with all such power removed from prosecuting attorneys. It also provides that trustss to come within It's scope, must be formed in Arkansas. Representa- tive Hurst opposed the bill because he said it would open the way to all foreign trusts to come into the state and get a monopoly on business. Representative Wilmington said tho farmers are in favor of the bill. Representative Anderson, who is a ton from farmers back home asking him to support the bill, because they are tired of having to pay 25 per cent more for farm tools and machin- cry than they had to pay before the present antitrust law went into ef- feet He declared that the state would have been better off If no antitrust law had ever been enacted. Representative Kerwin spoke in op- position to the bill, saying he did not know whether the bill had been draft ed by the enemies of Jeff Davis or the friends of the International Har- vester Company. Word was con- yeyed to the speaker that the ene- mics of the bill would attempt to break quorum in order to accom- plish its defeat. whereupon he or dered the sergeant at arms to lock the doors and permit no one to leave the hall until after the vote was taken. On which the bill passed im- mediately following. Save the smash. ing of. chair or two by members trying to get out before roll call was over, the incident was without spec tacular. features.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12
Railroad Is Defendant in as5 Cases.

TeXarkana.-Citations in 365 cases have been served against the St Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern railway for alleged violation of Act No. 233 of the Arkansas statutes, which provides that all railroads op- erating in the state must provide shel- ter for machinists and other employees at division points. Each day of such violation constitutes a separate of thus rendering it possible that aggre- gate fines amounting to s36,500 may be assessed against the company.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12
Fox Jury Could Not Aoree.

Fayetteville, Ark.-The jury in the Fox murder case, having remained eigh. to four for conviction, with no hopes of reaching a decision, was discharged by Judge Naples. Fox will be held for the next term of court on the charge of accessory before the fact of robbery. His bail was fixed at s5.000, but it is hardly prob. able that he will be able to make the bond.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12
PRESIDENT DIAZ
 TO RESIGN SOON
1RoN-HANDED MEXICAN RULER AGREES TO STEP DOWN
 AND OUT.
Issues a Manifesto DeeIa ring He VIII Vacate Office When His Country
 Is Again Tranquil.

Mexico City.-General Porfiro Diaz has issued a manifesto to the peo- pie of Mexico declaring his intention to resign the presidency as soon as peace is restored.
 Tn this manner the president has virtually acceded to the demand of Francisco I. Madero that he make announcement of such intention.
 As to when peace is actually re- stored General Diaz reserves the right to be the judge. Tn the words of the manifesto, it will be when his conscience tells him that he will not leave his country in. anarchy"
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12
Civil War Veteran Is Dead.

Little Rock.-Word has just been received here of the death of Capt. oiem McCulloch of Cane Hill. Capt. MeCulloch was Civil war veteran and had been planning to visit Lit tie Rock during the Confederate re. union, but was stricken with appendi- GUS and was too infirm to have n operation performed. Captain Nc oulloch died on the same farm where ne was born over 70 years ago.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12
Tennessee Legislature in a Muddle.

Nashville, Tenn.-At caucus of general assembly, it was resolved to prolong the session indefinitely. Six or seven members will show up in each house each day, with one of tho regulars presiding in each house. The balance of the members, it is said, will return to their homes. This situation results from filibuster conducted by a number of members who have left the state to prevent the passage of measure over the governors veto, changing the cleo ton laws of the state.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12
Train Runs Throuah Fire.

walker. Minn.-Dangerous forest ilfes are raging north of here on the Aiihhesota & International railroad.
 AL spur, the St. Paul train was com- peiied to run through the flames. which are being swept northwest by strong wind. Many settlers have iost their homes and a large amount VI sawed lumber has been destroyed.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12
Fail to Elect Senator in Colorado

Denver, Colo.-The joint assembly or the Colorado legislature was ad- Ioorned without breaking the dead iock over the election of a United states senator which has resulted sihce the converting of the legislature III January. The result will be that colorado will be represented by only one senator, Republican, for two years. This senator is Simon Gug. genheim.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12
Settlers Flee From Forest Fires.

Winnipeg, Manitoba.-Forest fires are threatening settlements along Big river, north of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. A special train has just brought load of persons living in the danger zone to safety. At Clearwater bay. in the Lake of the Woods district. bush fires have been raging for several days. There is no settlement there. Fire rangers re- port the country to be dry. and small fires are burning along the right of way at many points which may spread to dangerous proportions.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12
Sleeps Near Dead Friend.

Poteau, Okla.-With three stab wounds in his chest, one located near his heart, Robert Johnson, residing near Somerfield, this county, was found dead in road near Somerfield. Forty or fifty feet away Jeff Hick- man was found asleep. Hickman was arrested and placed in jail, but he denies all knowledge of Johnson's death, with whom he was on the hest of terms.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12
Senate Refuses to Consider State
 wide Bill.

Senator Deaton made an effort to get a suspension of the rules for the consideration of the Milwee-Hardage statewide prohibition bill. but the senate declined to suspend the rules and permit the bill to come up. Although strong majority voted in favor of the motion. it lacked two votes of receiving the required two thirds majority on a proposition to suspend the rules. The vote stood IS in favor and II against
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12
The "Unwritten Law" Wins Again

Philadelphia, Pa.-Officially dis charged from custody because of self defense, but really freed on the ground of the .unwritten law" Frank McMahon, a saloonkeeper, was dis missed by the coroner, before whom he appeared on charge of having killed George Leary. McMahon told the police he had killed Leary be. cause he had betrayed his 18-year- old daughter.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12
Generaii Appropriation Bill Passes tho
 Senate.


 The senate passed the general ap- propriation bill to defray the ex- penses of the state government dur ing the next two years Senator Covington's amendment proposing to cut out S25,000 to maintain the rail road commission was rejected after considerable debate on that point. In defense of his amendment, he challenged anyone to show wherein the railroad commission had ever &C., complished any good for the people, in the way of reducing freight and passenger rates. He declared that their chief work had been to make or ders for the building of depots, spurs and side tracks and to make work for lawyers at fat fees. He called at- tention to the S50,000 which the state paid special counsel to prosecute the railroads in the federal court, while, he said, at the same time, a member Of the commission was riding over the state in a private car with w. !. Bryan, campaigning for the initiative and referendum. And then, he said. after the railroads have won against the commission in every controversy, notwithstanding the services of s5e,- 900 counsel, what's the use to spend money to keep up the commission any longer? Senator Jacobson of fered an amendment forbidding mem- bers of the railroad commission ac- cepting free passes, which was also lost
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12
Two Persons Are cremated.

Robstown, Texas.-Two guests at the City Hotel here were burned to death and two others so seriously in- jured that they may die. The fire started when the guests were sleep ing and its origin has not yet been determined.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12
Would Free the Filipinos.

Washington, D. C.-The independ. ence of the Philippine Islands is con- templated in joint resolution in troduced by Senator Gore of Okla homa The resolution declares it to be the purpose of the United States to surrender sovereignty of tho islands at the first practical moment
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12
Forest Fires in New EnuIand.

Boston, Mass.-Forest fires in New England have destroyed much tim Der. burned many farm houses and caused the loss of two lives. h New York state the dry weather has made difficult the fighting of fires ard considerable damage .as resulted.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12
Much Suffering in Labrador.

New York.-Between 5000 and (, 1000 settlers on the Labrador coast are suffering from food shortage and the effects of a severe winter, accord ing to advices received by the Gren- fell Association here. Funds are be- ing raised to send to the sufferers.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12
Transfer Capitol Fund.

Senator Covington introduced bill providing for the transfer Of all money going into the capitol fund to the general revenue fund. He ex- plained that inasmuch as the revenue fund to meet general expenses dur ing the next two years will be short the compleiiaa of the capitol can ag- ford to wait another two years.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12
Fourteen ohioans Are Disfranc hised

Portsmouth, Ohio.-Fourteen resi- dents of the Second ward of this city, who were charged with selling their votes, were disfranchised for five years. All are laborers. and 1t is charged that they sold their votes for prices ranging from sl to 8 each.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12
Will Search for pr. Cooks Record.

New rk.-Announcement Is made that Harry Whitney. big game hunt CT, and Capt. Robert Bartlett, who commanded Peary's ship. the Roose- welt, will head another Arctic expe- dition for the double purpose of hunt ing and seeking the records which Dr. Cook says he left at Etah. The expedition will start in the latter part of June.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12
Trevathan Asks for investlaa ton.

Secretary of the Senate George Trevathan, who was charged by MT. Little as having corruptly spent the contingent fund of the senate, asked for committee to investigate his acts in the matter Senator Raney introduced resolution providing fo- the appointment of committee of three to make the investigation. At the suggestion of MT. Trevathan, Sen- ators Freidell. Logan and CarlLee, neither of whom supported him. were placed on the committed
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12
Limits Prosecuting Attorneys |
 $5,o0O a Year.

The house passed Representative Newton's bill limiting the emoluments Of the office of all prosecuting attor> neys to 5000 a year.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12
Issue Notes on Capitol Completion.

The house, in committee of the whole, adopted the section in the capitol appropriation bill authorizing the governor to issue notes upon which to secure money for the con- pletion of the building. Those who spoke in favor of the issuance of notes were Representatives Kerwin, Going and Bradham, while Represen- tatives Owens. Hurst. Davis and Me Perrin vigorously opposed it.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12
Two Are Killed in Alabama Duel

LuVerne, Ala.-In a difficulty at Leon' Ala. between Walter Merrill, d farmer, and Bob Dawson, a negro, poth were killed. Dawson formerly "ofked for the planter and the trou. Die arose over his return.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12

oah Luis Potosi, Mexico.-The reb- eis who recently occupied San Giro anu whose number is said to be 400, nave just sacked the little mining "h ot xichu, and are now said to se marching on Santa Maria. the res. 1eu's or which town are reported to oe aeserting their homes.
The Forrest City times., 1911-05-12
Plague and Smallpox Still Raeino

Annoy, China-Thirty-e deaths from the bubonic plague and six deaths from smallpox have occurred during the two weeks just ended.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-04
FIGHTING FISH.
In the Rage of Battle They Turn From
Dull to Brilliant Colors.

In the Rage of Battle They Turn From
Dull to Brilliant Colors.
In the gardens of Singapore it is the
custom to stock the ponds with all
manner of queer fishes. many Of them
OF the fighting variety so dear 10 the
heart of the OrieDtals. This species of
fish IS so combRtive that it is only nee
essary to place two of them near each
other. like lighting cocks. and perhaps
to irritate them a little TO bring on a
lively conflict
They at once charge esch other with
fms erect at the same time changing
color IN their excitement from the DUH
est Of gray greens TO brilliant reds and
blues. Indeed, confinement In close
quarters is not needed to arouse their
combative propensities.
Place two glass fairs close together,
with one OF these fighting dsh in each
and they Will at once swim round and
endeavor to charge each other through
the tnterposed glass.
Even a single fish seeing himself re-
iected in a mirror will dart at his
own image and. irritated all the more
by bis failure to reach his supposed
enemy, viii assume the most brilliant
hues. Seeing his reflected antagonist
do the same, be will redouble his ef-
forts to reach him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-04
LEGAL.
Notice of Publication.

State of Illinois. Rock Island coun-
ty-ss:
In the Circuit Court OF the Fourteenth
Judicial Circuit of the State OF Illinois.
held in and for the County OF Rock Is
land. To the September term, A ID.
1911. No. 6464. Bill for Divorce.
Elsie Tubbs. complainant VS.. Law
renee, Tubbs. defendant.
Affidavit Of non-residence OF the above
named defendant Lawrence Tubbs, haV-
ing been filed in the above entitled
cause in the clerks office of the circuit
court of said county, notice is therefore
hereby given to the said non-resident
bill Of complaint in said court. on the
chancerY side thereof on the 10th day
Of November. A. ID. 1910, and that there
upon a Summons in chanCery in said
cause issued out of said court. wherein
said suit is now pending, returnable on
the third Monday in the month OF Sep
TENDER next. as is By law required.
Now. unless you, the said non-resi-
dent defendant above named. shall per-
sonally be and appear before said cir
cult court, on the first day OF the next
term thereof, to be holden at Rock Is
land. in ana for said county. on the
third Monday in September, 1911. next,
and plead answer or dctnur to the said
cOmplainanJ;s bill of complaint. the sumo
and the matters and things therein
charged and stated viii be taken as con-
fessed, and Il decree entered against you
according to the prayer OF said bill.
GEORGE ". GAMBLE. Clerk.
Rock Island, III. Aug. D, 1911.
John X. Scott, mplainantS solicitor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-04

State of Illinois. Rock Island Coun-
ty-ss.
In the Circuit Court of said county.
September term, 1911. In Chancery.
The Leuning Brewing Company vs..
John Kay and Jennie Kay
AFFIDAVIT OF non-residence OF John
Kay AMI Jennie Kay, the above defend
ants, having been filed in the clerk 8
oflice ia the circuit court OF said c0un-
~ notice is therefore hereby given 10
the SAID nonresident defendants. John
Kay and Jennie Kay. that the complain
court on the chauccry side thereof. on
the eighth day Of November, 1903, and
that thcreupOn a summons issued out OF
said court, rCturnabIc on the first Mon
day IN January, A. -. 1910. OF said
court as was by law required, and that
an alias summons was issued out or
said court, returnable to the third Mon
day IA September. A y. 1911. OF said
court a. IS by law required, wherein
said suit Is now pending.
Now, unless you, the said nOn-resi-
dent defendants above named. John
Kay and Jennie Kay, shall personally
be and appear before said circuit court,
on the first day Of the next term there
OF, TO be holden in Rock Island, In and
September next, and plead, answer or
demur 20 the said Ompiainant'B bill Of
complaint, the same and the matters
and Things therein charged and stated
will be taken as confessed, and a de-
cree entered against you. and each or
b BIZ avn '' " " @'' " ''''
Dated at Rock Island. H., this 18th
day Of August. 1911.
GEORGE ." GAMBLE. Clerk.
McEniry q McEniry, compliments
solicitors
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-04
LEGAL
Notice OF PubIIcttion.

State of Illinois. Rock Island Coun-
ty-ss:
In the Circuit Court Of the Fourteenth
Judicial Circuit of the state or LIMOS
held in and for the county OF ROCK IS
land. To the September term. A. y
1911. No. $500. In Chancery. BlI TO
Annul Marriage.
John Craig, complainant, vs. Char1oIte
Mau6e Craig, defendant.
Afidavit of the non-resldence OF the
above named defendant Charlotte Maude
Craig. having been fled in the above
entitled cause, in the clerks ONCE or the
circuit court OF said county, notlce Is
therefor hereby given to the said nom
resident defendant that the complainant
fled his bill of complaint in said court
on the chancery side thereon, on the
eth day OF August. 1911. and that
thereupon a summons in chancery IN
said cause issued out OF said court
wherein said suit is now pending re
turnable on the third Monday IN the
month OF September next as - Dy law
required
Now, unless you. the said non-resi-
dent defendant above named shall per-
sonaily be and appear before said cir
cult court. on the first day of the next
term thereof, to be holden at Rock Is
Monday in September. 1911, next, ana
plead answer or demur to the said COM
piainant's bill OF complaint the same
and the matters and things therein
charged and stated will be taken as
confessed. and a decree entered against
you according TO the prayer Of said Dill.
GEORGE W. GAMBLE, Clerk
Rock Island. Ill, Aug. Z. 1911.
John K. Scott. comDlafnants solicitor