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Evening star., 1911-05-31
HOWARD UNIVERSITY
GIVES DEGREES TONIGHT
Principal Address at Com
mencement Will Be Made
by Justice Stafford.

The forty-second annual commencement
Of Howard University. at which degrees
in arts and sciences. pedagogy. theology.
medicine. dentistry. pharmacy and law
will be conferred, will be held this even
ing at s o'clock in Miner Hall. Justice
Wendell Phillips Stafford will make the
address Of the evening.
Last night the alumni banquet was at
tended by more than $50 guests, the
principal addresses being delivered by
assistant superintendent Of public schools;
High School; w. H. Lewis and Rev. b:
Webster Davis. Short speeches ALSO
were made by Benjamin C. jackson. DIR.
Greed w. Childs. Isaac w. Jenkins. Miss
Maria L. Jordan. Dr.. r. A. Logan. James
Charles 8. Syphax, Neval H. Thomas.
Rev. ]. c. Van Loo. r. w. Benton. Ray
mond H. Murray. Judge George w. At
kinson and Prof. Lewis B. Moore.
Howard University. the international uni
versity for the higher education of the
darker races Of mankind" Thomas H.
r. Clarke was toastmaster. The raising
of $4,000 to add to the fund for the erec-
ton Of gymnasium was discussed.
Athletic Meet Here.
In the afternoon an interscholastic ath-
letic meet was held. following the ad-
dress Of Prof. H. C. Scurlock at the busi-
ness session in the morning and the
luncheon to the university alumni in the
main hall at noon.
At the business session, which was
held in Rankin Memorial Chapel, Harry
w. Bass. the first colored man to be
elected to the legislature Of Pennsylvania.
made a speech against the election of
United States senator's by direct vote.
Mr.. Bass held the attention Of his au-
dience for more than an hour. At the
conclusion of his address a resolution
was adopted favoring federal control over
congressional elections, and disapproving
the direct election Of United States sena-
tors and the disfranchisement Of colored
voters of the south.
The alumni elected the following officers
for the year:
Prof. Dwight O. W. Holmes, president
Rev. Daniel e. Wiseman. George w. At
kinson. James C. Napier, H. w. Bass
and DIR. A. w. Slow, vice presidents;
James Waters. jr., secretary; Mrs. Alma
J. Scott. treasurer.
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The Forrest City times., 1911-03-31
FAIR OAKS VISITED BY A BAD FIRE
Every Business House in the Village
 Is Burned to Ground.

Wynne, Ark.-A disastrous fire vis- ited the little village of Fair Oaks, situated fourteen miles west of this city, destroying every business house in the town and the freight and pas senger depots of the Cotton Belt aud Iron Mountain railways. The fire started in the sixteen-room hotel building, spreading both ways to the freight depot on one side and J. D. Cooks store on the other. The loss to the hotel is estimated at S2,000. MT. Cook conducted saloon, general mercantile business and carried a large stock of undertaker's supplies. His loss is estimated to be between S12,000 and S15.000 Jack Spencer. another merchant carrying a line of groceries. lost his building and his entire stock; loss about s2.000. Sev- eral smaller buildings occupied as offices and a barber shop were the other buildings destroyed. A tenn porary telegraph office was installed in a small oil house belonging 10 the Cotton Belt people that was out of range of the fire. There was no. a cent of insurance In the town.
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-31
DISASTROUS FIRE
 IN FAYETTEVILLE
BLAZE, THAT IS LARGEST IN 20 YEARS, DOES DAMAGE TO
 AMOUNT OF $25,O0o.
Flames Are Confined to One District, Despite Failure to Notify Fire
 Department in Time.

Fayetteville, Ark.-Fayetteville has just been visited by one of the most disastrous fires that the city has suf- fered in 20 years, resulting in the de struction of property valued at $25,- coo. The fire was confined to the part of the business district known as "Schuler Town" which, because of it's nearness to the university, is where the students buy most of their school supplies.
 The fire was discovered in Hodge Bros cafe at 80 o'clock a. m. and alarm was immediately given. Fail ure to arouse central office from the fire district made it necessary for a messenger to run the distance of one mile to the telephone office, and from there notify the pumping sta tion. By this time the flames had gained much headway. spreading fu- riously over the frame buildings ad- jacent to the origin of the fire, and it was with difficulty that the city fire department was able to confine the fire to the limits of half a block.
 By heroic efforts the fire depart ment was able to prevent the flames from reaching the Southern hotel and the Northwest Arkansas Lumber Go, Had it reached these places. it would have been impossible for the firemen to control it, and a large part of the residence district would have been endangered.
 Among the firms that suffered to- tai loss are McAdams Drug Company Fallis Bros, confectionery; Hodge Bros, cafe; three barber shops and a bakery. As soon as adjustments are made with the insurance compan- ies. substantial buildings will be erect ed where the wooden structures burned down.
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-31
FORREST CITY ARK, AFTERNOON, MARCH 31,
Municipal Court Bill Is Passed.

The statement that more crimes are committed in Little Rock and Argenta under the name of the law than in all the rest of the state," and others of similar nature, was the req son for the passage of the Pulaski Garland municipal court bill, common ly known as the Faucette bill, in the house. Briefly, the principal object Of the measure is to abolish the jus tiee of the peace by reducing his fees and establishing a municipal court of equal jurisdiction in municipal af- fairs. The city sustaining the entire expense of the proposed new court receives three-fourths Of the revenues accruing through it's administration: the county the remainder. In any case, change of venue may be taken from the justice to the municipal court. Jury trial is allowed in all but trials for violations of city ordi- nances.
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-31
NEW YORK CAPITOL
 IS SWEPT BY FIRE
MAGNIFICENT STRUCTURE IS DAMAGED TO EXTENT OF
 ABOUT $5,o00ooo
However, Money Cannot Replace the Old Records Which Were
 Destroyed.

Albany, N. Five million dollars probably could repair the damage done by the fire in the state capitol Wednesday, but money cannot restore the historical records which were the pride of it's state library. After exam ming the exterior walls with transit State Architect Ware declared that the massive pile of granite was as plumb and true as ever.
 The flames licked up the state li- brary. the court of claims, the assem- bly, library and document rooms, most of the offices of the excise department and the quarters of the senate com. merce committee The damage from smoke and water extends to every part of the building
 Next to the financial loss the chief effect of the fire will be inevitably delayed machinery of state govern ment Although the senate chamber stands practically untouched and a few thousand dollars can restore the meeting place of the lower house 10 it's former beauty, week or longer may intervene before legislative busi- ness can proceed in it's accustomed channels.
 It is believed the fire was started by fused electric push button becom- ing electrified. Before the firemen reached the massive structure precious documents, books and records in the assembly library had been destroyed and other departments were threaten ed. The imitation oak ceiling of the assembly chamber composed of papier piache, was partially destroyed as was also the famous million-dollar staircase in the west wing.
 Although the fire started in the northwest corner of the building, it caused the greatest havoc in the south west corner. Here the red-tiled, pointed cupalo fell, carrying down part of the carved granite work that supported it and a towering stone chimney.
 No trace has yet been found of Samuel J. Abbott, the aged night Watchman in the state library.
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-31
PEACE IN MEXICO
 MAY BE IN SIGHT
CABINET CHANGES REGARDED AS FIRST STEP TOWARD END-
 ING CONFLICT.
Numerous Reforms Are Asked by the Rebels Before Laying
 Down Arms.

San Antonio, Texas. - Explanation of recent governmental changes at the City of Mexico. the recall of Liman- tour from Paris, the arrival of Fran cisco l. Madero ST., and his son, Gus tayo, at this city; the departure of De La Barra from the ministerial mansion at Washington for his new position at the Mexican capital-all were explained In interviews with Don Francisco and Don Gustavo.
 Tentative peace proposals have been made, and on the administra- tion side have been acted upon. In the view of Don Francisco peace is assured-if not within ten days, then at the furthest within a month Diaz, 1t is reported in message to the Mexican congress, will insist that peace be concluded.
 Among the fundamental demands of the revolutionists are the follow ing
 Immediate resignation of Vice Pres ident Corral
 Moderation legally of the re-elec- ttobiot tlduSt III bit pIO- hibiting more than one term for pres ident.
 Obnoxious governors of states. ap- pointed by Diaz against the wishes of the citizens of the states affected, to be deposed
 Universal education at the cost of the state. especially for the peasant or peon class
 The basic concessions which it is believed will be ratified later include the resignation of the Diaz cabinet and the appointment of younger men to their positions, has already been accomplished The next is the resig- nation of Diaz and the holding of an election, where the suffrage shall be unconstrained and free
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-31
UPON MADERO RESTPEACE OvtRIURES
Mexican Rebels Are Preparing to
 Besicse Chihuahua.

Fl Paso, Texas.-Francisco l. Ma dero, president of the insurrectos, has not been consulted about any peace terms, and no settlement of the war in Mexico will be accepted without ms final word, which alone would be regarded as binding. At present Ma dero disregareing recent political changes at Mexico City, is arranging With his men about Chihuahua, the metropolis of northern Mexico with view possibly of besieging the city
 lhsurrecto leaders gave out this in formation with the stipulation that It was not intended to minimize the Importance of assertions made by francisco l. Madero. ST, and Gustayo A Madero at San Antonio, Texas, that tentative plans now being considered may result in peace within a month
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-31
ARKANSAS BOUNDARY IS IN DISPUTE
Suit for $1,15e,ooo Is Filed by Attorney
 General NorWood

Memphis. Tenn.-The boundary line separating the states of Arkansas and tennessee is brought into issue in a chancery suit instituted at Marion, Ark, by Attorney General Hal Nor wood of Arkansas, seeking to collect Sll59,000 back taxes alleged to be dne his state by the Kansas City and Memphis Railway and Bridge Com pany.
 It Is asserted that taxes on 7S pe- cent instead of 40 per cent cent of the bridge spanning the Mississippi rlVer at Memphis, operated by the de- lendant corporation, should have been pald to Arkansas. Litigation seeking to definitely establish the state bound dry IS already pending in the SUI preme court of the United States. onderassessment of the property is also charged.
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-31
l5O PERSONS DIE
 IN NEW YORK FIRE
GIRLS IN SHIRT WAIST FACTORY LEAP TO DEATH FROM NINTH
 AND TENTH FLOORS.
No Fire Escapes to Use and the Women Leaped Before Ladders
 Could Be Placed for Them.

New York.-One hundred and fifty persons-135 of whom were girls were crushed to death on the pave ments, smothered by smoke or shriv- eled to a crisp in the worst fire New York has known since the steamship General Slocum was burned to the waters edge off North Brothers Isl and in 1904.
 Nearly all of the victims were em- ployed by shirt waist company on the western fringe of the downtown wholesale clothing and millinery dis trict How the fire started will per haps never be known. A corner on the eighth floor was it's point of ori- gin and the three upper floors only were swept. On the ninth floor 50 bodies were found 63 or more per sons were crushed to death by jump ing, and more than 30 clogged the elevator shafts
 The property loss will not exceed $10O,00O.
 Pedestrians going home were scat tered by the whiz of something rush ing through the air before them-a body struck on the flagstones. Way farers on the opposite side of the street shaded their eyes against the setting sun and saw the windows of the three upper floors of the build ing black with girls crowding the sills. There were no fire escapes.
 Don't jump! don't jump!' yelled the crowd, but the girls had no alter native. The pressure of the mad dened hundreds behind them and the urging of their own fears were too strong They began to fall to the sidewalk in a terrible rain.
 In an hour the fire was out; in half an hour it had done its worst ed in 20 minutes.
 In all, there were seven eXits-the single inside fire escape, two freight elevators at the rear, two passenger elevators in front and two stairways, All of them proved almost useless and practically all who escaped either climbed to the roof and scrambled thence to the roof of adjoining build ings, or fled in the first rush for safety before the crush and the smoke grew too thick
 Seven hundred persons, 300 of them women. were employed by the com pany. They sat in rows at their ma chimes, the tables before them piled with flimsy cloth, the floor filtered with lint, the air itself full of flying inflammable dust. The first rush oi flames was almost an explosion. Op orators died in their chairs, their lungs scared by inhaling flames. Others were crowded into the eleva- tor shafts after the cars had made their last trip. Still others were pushed off the inadequate interior fire escape.
 Such horrible stream did the bodies overflow from the windows that the fire nets. stretched by the first company to arrive. were soon gorged beyond capacity
 A monster relief fund is being raised for the benefit of the stricken families. Andrew Carnegie heads the list with s5.000.
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-31
Pass New Bridqe Bill.

The Henley bill, giving to the Ar genta Railway Company the right 70 build bridge across the river be- tween Little Rock and Argenta, was passed. The primary purpose of the bill will be to support street railway traffic between the two cities, but if satisfactory terms can be made with the county, it may also be used for a free bridge for pedestrians and wagon traffic.
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-31
Would Abolish Hanaintas.

Senator Jaeobson's bill, abolishing the method of executing the death sentence by hanging, by substituting elect-ocution, provides that all execu- tions in the state be carried out in the state penitentiary and by the su- perintendent or his deputy. For the purpose of carrying out the provis- ions of the bill for the purchase of machinery, etc., for the executions the sum of $10,0OO is appropriated.
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-31
For New Judicial District.

House bill No. POI, by Representa- tives Wilmington and Cockburn, cre- ating the Eighteenth judicial district, was passed by vote of 2l to G. The bill makes a judicial district of Gar land and Montgomery counties, elimi- hating from the Seventh district, of which Garland is a part, Hot Spring, Grant and Saline and adding to Gar. land Montgomery county, which is now part of the Ninth district
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-31
For a State Insurance Board.

Representative Hardages bill pro- viding for the creation of a state board of insurance was passed. The bill further provides that the deputy auditor shall be the state insurance commissioner. before whom all insur- ance matters shall come. Another bill relating to insurance was passed also. Representative Glover's bill fix. ing the tax of insurance companies engaged in business in this state at per cent of their net profit. The present tax is 2 1-2 per cent.
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-31
Greeks Accused of Murder.

Iexarkana, Ark. = Antonio Cacas ana Gus Paulins. Greeks. were lodged Ill 1ail and will be held for preliminary nearing without bail on a charge Of murder. It is claimed they are re- spohslole for the death of w. P. Mor- iis' who was picked up by the police hith a fractured skull and died of ms injuries. There were no eye wit nesses. The accused men assert their innocence
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-31
To Secure Muster Rolls.

Senator Miles introduced two bills curing of the names of the officers and men of the various commands of Arkansas troops enlisted in the Con federate army during the Civil war. One of the bills provides for a com mission to secure the lists through the officials of the various counties. the other bill making an appropria- tion of s10,000 for paying the ex- penses of securing the lists.
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-31
To Settle Capitol euiidino Row.

A bill introduced in the house by Representative Bradham provides for the settlement of the Caldwell & Drake affair. The bill provides that the settlement shall be made through board consisting of J. w House of Little Rock, J. w. Walker of Fay etteville and W. H. Arnold of Texar- kama. Provision Is also made for the payment of George R. Mann If the board selected finds that he is due any balance from the state
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-31
Change Levee Offices.

Senate Bill No. 3S9, by Senator Me Bee. for the removal of the offices of the St. Frances levee district board from Memphis to Marion. Crittenden county, was passed by the senate, only two votes being against 1t. those of Senators Keel and Robertson.
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-31
Highway Bill Is Introduced.

The first state highway bill to be introduced at this session of the leg islature was presented to the senate by President Toney. creating State Highway District No. I, for the pur- pose of improving the highway be- tween Little Rock and Pine Bluff
 The bill provides for the creation of commission to carry out the pro- visions of the act The proposed highway is to begin at a point on the Sweet Home pike and will be con structed through portions of Pulaski, Saline, Grant and Jefferson counties.
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-31
Election Bill Is Lost for This Session

By a vote of 12 to 10, the senate prevented the possibility of the pas sage by that body of bill during the present session of the legislature providing for the consolidation of state and federal elections, by tabling the measure introduced early in the, session for this purpose by Senator Rodgers of Benton. The vote by which the bill failed to pass was re- considered and the motion to recon sider tabled
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-31
To Move St. Francis Levee District

Senator McBee of Crittenden coun- ty introduced bill providing for the removal of the St. Francis levee dis trict from Memphis, Tenn, to Ma rion, CTittenden county. The senator says he introduced ,ne bill at the urgent request of a number of the members of the legislature, who believed that the headquarters of the levee board should be in Arkansas
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-31
To Collect Back Taxes.

The Covington bill for the collec- tion of back taxes from insurance companies was passed No limitation is given to the number of years back for which taxes may be collected, and $50.000 is estimated to be the amount that may be collected.
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-31
Warnock Banking Bill Passes House.

Entirely without debate, the War mock banking bill passed in the house with but six dissenting votes. The bill had been explained at length the day before. That it leaves optional with the banks whether they shall assume the protection of the guaran- ty fund was held by many members to be pleasing feature of the bill
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-31
Ask Congress for overfIowed Land.

Senator Robertson introduced a joint resolution asking congress to turn over to the St. Francis levee district certain overflowed lands in eastern Arkansas that have been re- deemed by the levee. and making this land subject to homestead as other state land now is.
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-31
With inc Legislators
Consolidation Of Schools Approved.

Consolidation Of Schools Approved.
 Governor Donaghey has approved the bill by Senator Hughes, providing for the consolidation of rural or sim gle school districts, as advocated by the state educational department, and which. it is stated by Superintendent of Education Cook, will enable 2,000 or more districts to profit under it's provisions. The governor also ap- proved the bill by Senator Hughes requiring owners of automobiles to register their machines annually with the secretary of state. paying a fee of s thereafter for each machine. The bill also provides for the opera tion of automobiles on public high ways, speeding, etc. being a very comprehensive measure. Other bills approved include the Henderson franchise tax bill, repeating the Win go act and taxing foreign corporations on the amount of capital invested in the state instead of their entire cap ital stock. The Confederate pension bill, carrying si.50O.000 for the next two years, was also approved.
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-31
To Exempt Short Railroads.

An effort was made to amend the senate bill, which requires railroads to employ qualified engineers and firemen. by having the roads exempt from the operation of the law during strikes and riots. This failed, but an amendment was adopted exempting from the law entirely all roads less than 100 miles long.
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-31
Aged Slayer Is Convicted.

independence, Kan.-A. A. Trusket. ~ years of age. a wealthy business man of Caney, Kan, was found guilty VI murdering J. D. s. Medley. a mil Aonaire oil man of Lima, Ohio.
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-31
Piow Makers to Combine

Moline, Ill.-A merger of 22 blow manufacturing concerns into one cor poration with a capitalization of s50.- 100000. has just been announced at the offices of Deere & Co.