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The Forrest City times., 1911-08-25
NEWSPAPER MAN FIGHTS MAYOR C. E. Palmer, Editor of Texar-
 kama Paper, and A. B.
 DeLoach Clash.
NO BLOOD IS SHED, HOWEVER
Frienps lnterfered Before the Two BeIIieerents Had Done Much
 Damage.

Texarkana.-A mild sensation was caused on West Broad street by a per sonal encounter between C. E. Palmer. editor of the Morning Four States Press. and A. .B. DeLoach, mayor on the Texas side.
 It appears that some recent per sonalsallusions in the paper displeased the mayor, and he sent the editor word that if there was any repetition of the same he would whip him.
 The parties met. and Palmer asked De Lofeh if he had sent such mes- sage, aud he answered in the affirma- tive.
 But you can't whip one side of me-" calmly replied the newspaper man. You are a d-d liar" retorted the mayor.
 Palnter's fist shot out, landing on De Loach's cheek. and the mayor coun- tered, lknocking Palmer's eyeglasses off. Rstanders then interfered and separated the combatants before any seriousl injury resulted to either.
 The trouble Is said to be traceable to the irecent prohibition election or matters connected herewith. Palmer Is an anti, while De Loach is one of the leaders on the pro side.
The Forrest City times., 1911-08-25
ENGLAND AVERTS
 TERRIFIC STRIKE Wave of Relief Swept Over the Country When Settlement
 Was Announced.
HOPE HAD BEEN ABANDONED
Both Sides Felt Unprecedented citua. tion Inevitable, When Govern
 ment's Efforts Succeeded.

London.-A tremendous wave of re- lief swept over England when announcement was made from the board of trade that the railway strike had been settled and that the men would return to work immediately. Teiegrams were dispatched to all i'm portant railroad towns bearing the in- formation and these crossed transit messages ao London describing strike riots in Llanelly and smaller points ill the kingdom.
 A joint committee of five members. composed of two representatives of the railway companies, two of the workmen and a Aonpartisan chairman, will be appointed to investigate the workings of the eoneiliation act of 1907, which, the men claim, is the root of all their grievances. This de to a royal commission, which they contend has been in practice a syno- nym for delay. So far as technical advantage in the compromise goes, it appears to be in the mems favor, particularly as the managers consent to meet their representatives
 The official statement concerning the agreement says the managers con- sented to this scheme in view of cer- tain representations made them by the government, including a promise of legislation to permit of an increase of railway rates. The men claim vic tory for unionism on the point of recognition of unions.
 Messages were sent to 1900 branches Of labor unions say ing: The joint committee has set. tied the strike It is a victory for trade unionism. All men must return to work immediately
 AS result of the settlement, sol diers posted at stragetic railway points about the country will be with drawn.
The Forrest City times., 1911-08-25
Many Lumber Mills Suspend.

Shreveport, La.-Twenty-two lum- her mills in west Louisiana and east Texas have closed down because of labor troubles. Several thousand en- ployes were thrown out of work. and they are likely to remain idle for some time as the mill owners declare they will never consent to accede to the demands of the Timber Workers Union, which is seeking to affiliate with the Industrial Workers Union. The operators claim that there is plenty of lumber on hand for the trade for some time 10 come and that they can afford to keep the mills closed Indefinitely.
The Forrest City times., 1911-08-25
FIFTY PERSONS
 HURT IN WRECK
Fast Passenger Train Leaves Track on a Curve Near
 Columbus, Ohio.
TWO COACHES TURN OVER
That No One Was Killed Seems Little Short of a Miracle. as the Train
 Went Over an Embankment.

Columbus, Ohio.-More than fifty persons were injured. only one of whom may die. when the fast Cincin- natl and New York special of tlse Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago X St Louis was partly derailed just west of this city.
 The train was running forty miles an hour, coming into Columbus. As it rounded curve the forward trucks of the second day coach climbed a switch point and the car was derailed. It went pumping along the ties, pull ing other coaches off the rails. The two front day cars toppled over, going down a 10-foot embankment. while two of the Pullmans were thrown across the tracks and partly on the bank.
 Passengers and trainmen set to work rescuing the imprisoned Tn the coaches. They were joined by men from the countryside. Some or the injured were taken to nearby houses, while others. more seriously hurt. were placed in relief train from Co, mmbus and hurried into the city.
 That no one was killed outright was remarkable. The cars were well filled. and the passengers were thrown Ill heaps in aisles and over seats, as the coaches went down the embankment Most of those injured sustained head and body bruises. but several sui fered broken limbs.
The Forrest City times., 1911-08-25
Lynchinq Lesson Fatal.

Louisville, Ky. = Fourteen-year-old Byron w. Ford, son of a farmer living lour miles south of Louisville, took ms nine-year-old brother to the barn 10 show him how lynchings work. They climbed upon the rafters and Byron tied rope to a beam, adjusted Inc moose about his own neck and was explaining what would happen next, When he lost his balance and fell. The boy's mother found the boys neck broken by a 12-foot drop.
The Forrest City times., 1911-08-25
EXTRA SESSION
 HAS ADJOURNED
Both Branches of Congress Exchange Publications on
 Work Done.
VETO GOES TO COMMITTEE
Where It Will Remain Until Congress Meets in Regular Session on
 December 4.

Washington-The first session of the Sixty-second congress ended Tues day. and immediately the exodus of members began. President Taft joined with several hundred tired legislators in the hegira. and within a few hours official Washington was comparative ly deserted Every outgoing train bore senators and representatives on their homeward journey after being together 12i days, and setting the live Hest pace of any legislative session N years.
 The adjournment was featureless, despite the strenuous activity that had gone before. The president vetoed the cotton tariff revision bill, just as he had vetoed it's two predecessors, the wool and free list bill The veto went only to the house, in accordance with custom, and there it's reception was marked by Democratic laughter and Republican applause.
 Democratic Leader Underwood, amid demonstration, formally thanked the few Republican members who voted with the Democrats to pass the revision tariff bills. Democrats ran across the aisles to shake hands with the Republican insurgents. The cheering and pounding of desks on the Democratic side was protraeted. As soon as he could be heard, Mir. Underwood announced that as the Democrats did not have the two-thirds majority necessary to pass the bill over the presidents veo, he would merely move the printing of the veto and accompanying papers and their reference to the ways and means com mittee, of which he was the chairman The house agreed to this fixed course, With the committee the matter will rest until the whole subject of tariff revision legislation is renewed at the regular session, which will convene December 4.
The Forrest City times., 1911-08-25
Havana Editors Deported.

Havana. - Jose Maria Villaverde. managing editor of the Cuba, and his nephew, Manuel Villayerde, an edito- rial writer on the Cuba. were seized at the residence of the former. placed on board steamer and deported to Spain. A presidential decree concern. ing the deportation announces the Villaverdes, who are Spaniards. as pernicious foreigners. actively hostile to the Cuban government and hence. subject of deportation. The action of President Gomez is unprecedented.
The Forrest City times., 1911-08-25
Stringent on Recruits.

Washington.-A system providing a more stringent examination of re- cruits has been adopted by the United States marine corps. Applications will no longer be enlisted by recruit ing offices, but will be provisionally accepted and sent to the recruiting depots for physical examination, which will determine rejection or enlistment
 Recruiting deports have been abolish ed at Philadelphia. Port Royal, s. C., Marstand, Cal, and Bemerton. Wash.
The Forrest City times., 1911-08-25
eonnte Is Recoanlzed.

Washington. = The United States has recognized Gen. Cincinnatus Le- conte as president of Hayti. American Minister Furness at Port au Prince was instructed by the state depart ment to enter into full relations with he Leconte administration if it is in complete possession of the machinery If government. as is indicated by all official advices received in Washing ton This action was the result of as surances from the successful revolu- tionary leaders that as president he was prepared 10 carry out the inter ratfenal obligations ef Hagt!
The Forrest City times., 1911-08-25
Will Extend Packet Line.

New Orleans.-Beginn September IS, it is announced the Diamond Jo 4ine steamers, operating between St. Paul and St. Louis, will be extended southward, running two steamers reg aiarly between St. Louis and New Or leans and way points. The steamer quincy will make the first trip ar irving in New Orleans on the date mentioned.
The Forrest City times., 1911-08-25
Apple Weiohs o7 onno.s

Hardy, Ark.-What is claimed by the fruit men of this county to be the largest apple ever grown here is now on exhibition at this place. The ap- pie is on the twenty-ounce pippin va riety and was grown by Jeff Smith, farmer living five miles south of Hardy. The apple weighs twenty seven ounces, and is one ounce larger than the apple of the same variety sent to the worlds fair in St. Louis in 1904 by Mir. Sr-ith, which took second prize for the largest exhibited.
The Forrest City times., 1911-08-25
Miner Killed by cavein.

Fort Smith-Walter Nichols, aged l2, miner employed in the Banner mine near Greenwood, was killed by a cavein. Young Nichols was work ing in a room when heavy fall of coal and earth crushed him to death. His home was at Coal Gate. Okla, where his father, sister and two broth- CTS reside. He had been working in the mines of the Greenwood district three years.
The Forrest City times., 1911-08-25
Kills Peacemaker.

Appalachia, Va.-conductor Thomas Hartford of the Stonega Coal & Coke Companys road in Wise county, Va. was shot and fatally injured while acting as peacemaker in a fight be tween two men named Evans and Hall. Evans shot Hall In one thigh and was about to fire a second time when Hartford stepped in between them and received d bullet in the abdomen. Evans defied an attempt of Sheriff John Moss to arrest him, dis G- pearinS is the mountains.
The Forrest City times., 1911-08-25
Volunteer Officer Killed.

Fort Smith.-Irvin Wallace. aged 19, of DeQueen, Ark, was shot and in- stantly killed at Fort Towson, Okla, by a negro. The latter was wanted by the authorities for minor offense. Wallace volunteered to assist the city marshal in apprehending the negro. The negro resisted arrest and shot Wallace from ambush. The slayer then escaped
The Forrest City times., 1911-08-25
COTTON TARIFF
 BILL |S PASSED
Measure Passes the House After a Debate of Only
 Four Hours.
THE VOTE STOOD 18O TO 1O7
Underwood Refers to Tariff Board as Clerks and Hirelinas of the
 President"

Nashington.-After perfunctory debate for four hours, the house con. surred, 1S0 to 107, in the senate amendments to the Underwood cotton tariff revision bill and sent that mes sage to President Taft. The hill. which will be vetoed, and will De embraced in renewed tariff revision legislation next December. wonld have cut the cotton tariff on an av- craze of 2l per cent ad yalorem and bore schedules, tackled on by the sen ate, reducing duties on iron and steel. cotton machinery and chemicals and providing reciprocal free admission of bituminous coal across the Canadian border.
 The amended bill was consid- cred under rule limiting debate to four hours and barring amend. ments. This rule, reported after unan. imous consent had been refused for | a resolution to the same effect was the target for forensic broadsides from Republicans. insurgents and regulars. The Democrats We're ac- cused of returning to gag rule" which they vigorously denounced when in the minority. Mir. Under. wood replied to these attacks and said that while the amended bill was not just what the majority wanted, 1t was the best that could be secured under the circumstances. He said it was absurd to ask representatives of the people to wait on the clerks and hirelings Of the president" (tar. if board) before enacting tariff leg l islation.
The Forrest City times., 1911-08-25
Verdict Against Railroad.

Lonoke.-The case of Owen, admin istrator of the estate of Mack Apple, deceased. against the St. Louis, Iron in a verdict Of s3.00O for the plainuff. It was alleged that Apple was. killed through the negligence of the defend ant company. The suit was for S20,000.
The Forrest City times., 1911-08-25
New School at Piuoott.

Piggott.-The new school building here has been completed and turned over to the district by the contractors, and the directors of the district pur- chased the desks, seats and black boards fer the new school building. When the new furniture is received and installed it will be one of the best equipped buildings in Northeast Arkansas.
The Forrest City times., 1911-08-25
Interest In Cotton Meet.

Helena, Ark-Much interest is man. Hested here in the coming conference oi cotton men, to be held in Memphis september II. and there is little doubt but that large delegation from this city will be in attendance. The sen 'lhent here tavors largely the organi- zation of a protective association.
The Forrest City times., 1911-08-25
Nkansan Takes Own Life.

New York.-Charles Nathan, said to be a. wealthy clothing merchant of Fort Smith, Ark, and the owner of number of stores in. other states. was found dead in closet of his room at the Hotel Cumberland, Broadway and Fifty fourth street. Near him was n new revolver. The police discovered that he had died from a bullet fired into his temple
The Forrest City times., 1911-08-25
Cotton Beina pamaaed.

Austln.-Continued rain has over- flowed the bottom land to a damaging extent to all crops. especially cotton. The creeks and sloughs in this com munity are higher than they were at any time last winter or spring at the wet season of tho year.
The Forrest City times., 1911-08-25
Employees to Be Laid Off.

Omaha. Neb.-At the office of the general manager of the Union Pacific Railroad Company information was given out that 2,5O0 employees of the road will be laid off next week. The reduction will apply to all depart ments. No time will be set for their return to work. The action is said 10 be due to a decrease in business.
The Forrest City times., 1911-08-25
Fort Smith Man Is Killed.

Evansville. Ind.-While here on visit. Hugo Graboush, broommaker of Fort Smith, Ark, was run over by a train on the Illinois Central railroad, and instantly killed, his body being badly mangled. He was walking along the tracks of the railroad when the train struck him.
The Forrest City times., 1911-08-25
swims a Mile With His Feet Tied.

Norfolk, Va-With his feet tied to- sether, E. R. Gwynn, navy yard ma chlnlst, swan more than a mile in "- l-2 minutes. He had claimed he could enyer tGe distance in half an toar.
The Forrest City times., 1911-08-25
700 Tearasters May Strike.

Chicago.-Seven hundred teamsters employed at the stock yards may strike unless the packers accede to their demands for an increase of 3 cents an hour in their wages.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-23

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hut it is only
the outer ID ar k
that rOtS ana
> o & h s off,
leaving the fine,
black inner fiber
unin.iured. When
nothing but This
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left. it is hung
over wire lines
$ TT ii L il ed be-
tween p q ! g s,
II II til perfectly
dry. Then it is
sorted roughly,
made into great
bundles, and sent
in boats L. the
city. Ninety per
cent. of the moss
ga I h cred in
Louisiana is sent
to New Orleans,
where there are
a number of fac
tories that pre-
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use of the up
hol s ( crcrs. In
[ h @ S c factories
the moss is put
through a gin"
that combs out
{ h c fiberS an Il
separates from
them all d irt.
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-23

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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-23
Strange But Useful Occupations
By JOHN L. COWAN
Illustrated with Original Photo $

ne so nucn as mentioned. the ting To
them being included in comprehensive gen
eral term.
Moss gathering for example, as "a serious oc-
cupation will seem To most people TO be rather un-
promising. Yet i'll the swamps of Florida. Texas and
Louisiana there arc hundreds of men, and
children who sain livelihood by gathering the
long gray moss that drapes the cypress live oak
and pine trees of the bayou country Most of the
moss of commerce comes from Louisiana il be-
ing Of better quality than that found in others of
the Gulf States; and in the Bayou Baratara
Sion it is found in profusion approached no.
where else in the world.
Moss is collected by many persons in their
slack seasons. when other work is scarce Farm
hands, when they have work in the fields
often take to the swamrs gather in few
tons of moss; ana hunters timber cutters and
idlers sometimes collect large quantities to bring
them little loose change But the real moss
Satherers are class by themselves They live i'm
the sNamps the year round. hardly ever seeing
anyone not connected with their peculiar industry
for the bayou country in which they labor can
he travorsed only by boat. Whole families thus
pursue the vocation the collecting tie moss
little row boats the men penetrate the smaller
rhmiica.ions OF the baNous. wadns knee deep
waist deep in the slime and water To reach the
moss bearing trees. some of the may he
gathered from the ground, OF water long poles
with stout iron hooks being used to it loose
from the limbs. More often it is necessary to
climb the trees and manipulate the pole from some
vantage point among the bougbs When the boa,
is we'll ioaded, Ihc moss is taken to ac cabin ana
piled up for curing or shipment There is quite Il
trade iii the green moss for use in pa, king crabs
for shipment; but The larger quantity is cured for
in stuing mattresses, furniture, ANA carriage
and automobile cushions. Automobile moss 'known
the trade as first grade tx" moss) is the
best and The most carefully prepared being con-
sidcrcd almost equal To hair for upholstcrinc
Ut the cabins of the moss -saiherers the green
is piled up in great heaps, ana allowed to
ana rain with only occasional turning and
stirring. 1t fer
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-23

@OMPLErE as Uncle Sans statisti-
4 cal tables are designed to be, when
~ all the facts and figures gathered
by the census takers are published
IN their classified and tabulated form.
there Will be many vocations and avoca-
tons for which one VIII look in vain iii
the long list of "gainful occupations" The
hcld covered is SO vast that it is neces-
sarY 10 deal in generalitics. and many in
teresting ways of making a living Will not
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-12-23
BUMPER GROWTH OF WHEAT

James S. Fike of Colby, 1.-The what
king of Kansas says that North
western Kansas, despite the drouth
of last summer, has sown as great an
acreage of wheat as last year, and
that the wheat is in as good a
condition as ever it was in that ter
ritory. He reports fine prospects, and
that people are feeling good over their
chances for fine wheat crop.
Mr.. Fike says the September and
October rains over that territory put
the ground in good shape, and the un-
usually cold fall weather conserved
the moisture so that the sub-soil is
wet from ten to thirty inches. Early
sown wheat in Northwest Kansas,
reports Mr. Fike, looks better than
valley wheat.
zs'In the early seeding time in Sept
ember," says Mr.. Fike, ''north-wes-
tern. Kansas got from one to four in
ches of rain, and it extended gener-
ally over that territory. That en-
couraged the farmers.
1--WE got more rain in October and
couple of light SHOWS have come
since which have been of value. The
cold weather of October and Novem-
ember did US good turn. 1t served
to save all of the moisture. Warm
weather has a drying effect on the
soil.
Il have been observing the wheat
in Eastern Kansas, in the parts
through which L have travelled, par
ticularly to see how it compares with
our prospects, and l think our wheat
| looks better. The high altitude of
our territory produces a particularly
fine Turkey wheat for milling needs.
ssThe frst-half of our seeding is up
and looks hardy and green and covers
the drill rows rankly this time of the
year. The later sowing is rooted
well and strongly sprouted.
I'VE are greatly benefited in our
acreage by nonresident land owners
furnishing seed wheat to residents of
the counties, and renting on shares.
The people out in my country have
planted just as bravely as ever before
and the acreage is just as great as
last year.
II shall have over 5000 acres in
wheat this year.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-12-23
BETS $4,000 ON RAIN

Jim Fike has bet $50, 900 that rain
will fall in Thomas county between
March 1 and May of next year. If
the rain comes '.Jim" F'ike will clear
up $780, 900 next summer, go to Eur
ope, wear patent leather shoes and a
silk hat.
A year ago Fike bet $50, 900 it
would rain in his county between
those dates. He lost. If rain had
come he would have cleaned up over
half a million dollars. Fike is the
wheat king of Kansas and has lived
in Western Kansas many years.
''I'n clean up yet," he said the
other day. ''The rainll come some
and Europe or any place else where
there are things to see and do. I'll
come back and take another chance
on the weather"
Gambling on the weather has been
Fixes hobby for years. He made a
killing in 1908, and is waiting for
another big year Since 1908 he has
bet S1T5;OO0 that it would rain at the
proper time He never lost entirely
tdSS yCdA, WICn GAC mCdOf1CI
soaked up $40, 600 Each year he has
gotten his wager back and three
years ago he was able to show small
winnings.
Two years ago he sowed $4,000
acres and cleaned up $40, 900. A year
ago he sowed 1900 acres and lost
SAC, 900, the only complete loss he has
ever sustained. This year he sowed
700 acres and if rain only comes
during March and April, a single
rainfall will make Fike a lot of
money At this time his chance is
better than in the past five years.
Fike doesn't do his weather gamb-
ling on hit or miss proposition He
puts everything favorable in the
the path. He plows well, uses big
steam engines and gasoline engines
that tear up the ground five inches
deep and harrows it at the time at
the rate of 100 acres a day. Then he
sows the best wheat obtainable.
In 1910 he sold his wheat at s1.10 a
bushel In Kansas City, when the
usual price was from 30 cents to 81.
Not pound of his wheat was used
for -four. 1t was bought by farmers