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The Forrest City times., 1911-02-24
TAFT SUBMITS TEXT oMITTiNG IMMIGRATION RESTRlC.
 TONS TO SENATE.
MADE POINT OF HONOR
President Believes orientals Will En. force Limitations Now Subject of Pact-Foreigners Anxious to
 Replace 1894 Agreement.

Washington. D. C.-The text of a new treaty with Japan, designed to replace that of 1894 and drawn with the special aim of eliminating the re- strictions upon immigration was laid before the senate by President Taft.
 The essential difference between the proposed treaty and the existing convention is said to be that it omits all reference to- such restrictions and leaves to the national honor of Japan the enforcement of her own ports of the limitations upon emigration from Japan now expressly placed upon im- migration into the United States.
 The document is said to provide that either country may denounce the treaty at the end of six months if it fails 10 operate as expected.
 Because it embodies this radical de parture from the existing treaty and touches he question of the deepest importance and interest to the Pacific slope. the injection of this convention into the closing hours of the Sixty first congress created a sensation.
 That the new treaty will encounter opposition is certain, for even should it be speedily reported to the senate from the committee the western sen ators are expected to insist upon op- portunity for debate which will de yslop the full extent of their opposi- ton
 This new treaty is one of trade and commerce" intended to replace the treaty of 1894 negotiated by the late Secretary Gresham and Baron Ku- rino, then Japanese minister to the United States
 The treaty is most comprehen- sivc document comprising twenty ar ticles, dealing with trade. commerce and navigation, rights of dwelling, im- port and eport duties. tonnage du- ties. export regulations. shipping rights, consular functions and other subjects
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-24
Want a Government Surveyor.

rksville.-County Judge Jett of Johnson county has made application to the roads and highways depart ture to have a surveyor sent to John son county to make a survey of the old wire road" With the construc- ton of the Johnson county portion of the road a link will be made in this road. which will doubtless be added to by counties on either side of Johnson county and will ultimately make a fine highway connecting Ft Smith and Little Rock
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-24
PLANS TO DRIFT TO POLE
Capt Baldwin 10 Encouraged by Pres idsnt Taft to Make Trip in
 Four Years.

Washington. D. C.-Captain Evelyn Baldwin, Arctic explorer. conferred with President Taft about the for mer's plans for an expedition to the north pole by means of an ice drift. He will hold another conference later in the spring.
 President Taft told the captain he would have support of the administra- ton and its best wishes
 Capt Baldwin plans to start with the ice drift in Behring strait, in a ship equipped for four years in the ice foes. He has no doubt that the drifts will take him to the north pole.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-24
Take 26 Younu Bandits.

Chicago-With the arrest of twelve youthful desperadoes, who battled with reyolvers and knives with at ucking police and later confessed to series of sensational hold-ups and robberies. and the earlier capture of fourteen other youths, who, the po- lice say, had planned to wreck a midnight express, the authorities have ended the career of an organized gang of daring bandits
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-24
House Passes Fertilizer Bill.

After somewhat stormy session in the house. the Davis bill to regG- late the sale of fertilizer was passed. of fertilizer inspector for each coll gressional district at the discretion of the commissioner or agriculture to serve in conjunction with the geneial state inspector, each to receive a salary of $100 per month. Further more. manufacturers of fertilizer and eottonseed meal are required to label their products as high, standard or grade when it leaves the factory. uu- der liability of fine for misde- meanor for violation.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-24
MOSQUES LAID IN RUINS
People of Monastir Panic-strieken b. Earthquake-Appea to Govern
 nent for Aid.

Constantinople, Turkey-A violent earthquake was experienced at Mon asur and elsewhere throughout the vilayet of Nonastir. There was some loss of life. Several mosques and houses were demolished.
 The population is camping out and suffering intensely with the cold. The authorities have appealed to the gov ernment for 300 tents and relief funds.
 Nonastir is a town of European Turkey, capital of the vilayst of Mon astir. in Macedonia. S6 miles north west of Saloniki
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-24
The Dill Bill Is Passed.

Senator Dill called up the bill which he introduced recently, regu- lating the liability of employers to employees, and upon which the rail road attorneys were given a hearing before the senate railroad committee. Senator Dill explained the provisions of the bill, which he said was for the protection of the railroad em- ploye. stating that it was right and just and should become law After some discussion, the measure was adopted.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-24
Commission Form Bill Made Local.

By an amendment of three words, Senator Holland induced the senate to change his bill providing for Il commission form of government for cities of the first class, from a gen eral to a local bill. The three words necessary to change the bill were ''in Sebastian county" which were in serted in the measure after the words first class the amendment being adopted without discussion and with out a dissenting vote. Senator Hol- land stated that there was so much opposition to the bill that he did not believe it could become a law in it's present form, and for that reason he made 1t apply solely to Sebastian county. He said he knew that the people of Fort Smith desired the pas sage of the bill.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-24
Measure to Cure Titles.

Senator Miles has introduced bill for the curing of certain titles. It provides that all lands which now may be defective or imperfect be- cause of having been seized or held at one time by a person of color or mulatto who was incapable of inher- iting or transmitting inheritance on account of having been q slave or the descendant of slave or an illegit- innate, is to be valid and perfect as if the person or color or mulatto or il legitimate holding the title was in every respect legitimate white person.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-24
Coal Company Makes Asslansnsnt

Henderson. Kentucky-The South ern Coal and Transportation com pany, doing general coal and mining business, filed a deed of as- signment. This action was by order of the directors, giving as the reason that the company was unable to meet interest on s2500o0 in bonds. togeth- CT with interest on purchase money notes.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-24
Woman Makes Sander Charge.

Paragould.-Mrs. Ocie Smith of the Camp Ground neighborhood, this county, has just caused the arrest of R. A. Brown of the same vicinity on charge of islander. The indict- ment reads that Brown said in the presence of witnesses that Mrs Smith was a bad woman because she stole his peaches and watermelons Brown was held to the grand jury.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-24
s75, 100000 Offer Made.

Washington, D. C.-Attorney Gener- Wickersham is considering a prop esition made by the Southern Pacific haiiroad company to return to the government 130,000 acres of mineral 'and In Nevada, valued at approxi- mately $75,0o0 900, which were file saliy patented 12 years ago. provid- ing the government withdrAws all suits 1t may have against the com pany for land illegally patented
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-24
Committee Approves Auto Bill.

The house committee on judiciary will report the Hughes automobile bill with the recommendation that it pass. The bill was drawn by Sena- tor Hughes of Drew county and is one of the most comprehensive motor vehicle bills introduced in the gen every phase of the automobile Ques- tion. Among the innovations it pro poses are the licensing of chauffeurs. who must wear badges, and the pro- visions that machine numbers must be carried both in front. in the rear and upon the fore lamps.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-24
Would Condemn Land for Capitol.

Representative Jackson of Phillips has introduced a bill to condemn cer- tain additional lands for the state capitol grounds. Objection was made to the introduction of the bill, but the speaker held that it was priv ileged bill. The bill provides for the two blocks immediately in front cf the new state capitol, to be added to the capitol grounds for parking and landscape purposes. The state cap itol commission is authorized to con demn the ground In question and pay for it out of the state capitol fund.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-24
PInt In Rate increase2

Washington, D. C.-SamueI G. Blythe. political student and writer, makes the direct charge that the eff fort to increase the postal rate on magazines is part of plot to stamp out the progressive movement in poll tics.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-24
Ambushed Man Kills Assailant.

Seattle, Wash-William Miller Killed Joseph Pitcher in a hand-to- hand fight near Enumclaw Miller. Mrs Miller and Mrs Pitcher were walking in the country when Pitcher appeared from ambush and attacked Miller who killed his assailant
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-24
Appropriation Passes Senate.

A sharp discussion ensued in the senate over Senator Toney's bill 10 appropriate $75.000 to pay for the installment of a temporary heating plant and to cover deficiency in the general appropriation fund for the completion of the new state capitol. Senator Covington moved that the bill be placed back upon it's second reading for amendment, which, in the end was lost and the bill was passed by vote of 9 to T.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-24
BerryvilIe Kicks at Census.

Berryville Berryville is the latest addition to the ''grump" column in the matter of census. The population of 7S5 given this city by the census department is far from satisfactory. and it is said a quiet movement is on foot to take a private count and show up" the department.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-24
ordS Veto Bill Ia In.

London, Eng-The government bill to abolish the veto power of the house of lords which, if the govern ment is abe to pass 1t as It stands, promises to accomplish a historic change in the parliamentary system ot Great Britain. was introduced in the house of commons by Premier As Quith
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-24
Six Dreadnaushts for England.

London, Eng-With reference to the reported discussion of the Liberal party over the naval estimates, it Is ascertained that the admiralty wants six new super er-dreadnaughts laid down this year.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-24
Ohio Lyneher Gets IS Years

Newark Ohio.-Judge Seward has sentenced Oliver Timmons to Is years imprisonment in the peniten- tiary. Timmons was the third man charged with murder in connection with the lynchins of Carl Etheriagton, last July. He pleaded guilty
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-24
iowa Decision ljnheld

Washington. D C.-The supreme court of the United States upheld the state of Iowa. declaring that no em- ploye of corporation has right to waive his claim for damages in case Of injuries received in it's service.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-24
Plaque Nsars RussIan Border

St. Petersburg. Russia-The gov. ernor of the territory of Anus. which consists of the three prov inces of Amur, Trans Baikalia and the coast province, inclusive of the Island of aghalien. has directed that the frontiers shall bs closed and guarded by troops. This is owing to tho appearance of suspected plague near the Russian boundary.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-24
Pass Oldham Appropria ton Bill.

The senate spent some time dis cussing Senator Oldhams bill appro- priating s120.000 for the support and maintenance of the Deaf Mute Insti- tute, and finally passed it by a unal. imous vote. The bill had been rec commended for passage by the com. mittee on public charities.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-24
RASCO TO HANG APRIL '
Motion for New Trial for Missouri Murderer Is Denied by
 Judge Ellison.

Maryyille, Mo.-The motion for new trial made by attorneys for Hez Rasco, convicted of the murdor of the Hubbell family. has been overruled by Judge Ellison and the date for Rasco to be hanged set for April T. An appeal has been made ecution will be given pending its out come.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-24
Pass State Board Bill.

The senate, with only three dis senting votes. passed the bill intro duced by Senator Robertson. proyid- ing the time when the governor shall certify to the senate all appointments on state boards. Heretofore, the ap- pointments have been made at the pleasure of the executive. It is be- lieved that the bill will meet with considerable opposition in the house.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-24
Former Burglar Is Dead.

columbus. O.-After nearly B years or criminal life, of which he had spent almost 30 years in prison in five terms. Ebert James Anderson, known as Burglar Jim Anderson, was found uead In bed in a farmers house in the suburbs.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-24
Moving Troops to Manehuria.

fekin, China.-Although China has yielded to Russia in the international controversy over violations of the commercial and territorial treaty of loSl, war clouds still hang over the orient Both Russia and Japan are moving troops upon the Manchurian frontier.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-24
Dentist Injured by Exploding Stove

Eudora-Dr F. c. Perry, a dentist of this city. was seriously injured by being struck on the chin by broken particle of a gas stove which explod- ed while Dr. Perry was working over 1t.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-24
THROAT CUT IN CHURCH
Tragedy Happens During Services Conducted by the Salvation
 Army In Omaha.

Omaha, Neb.-Resenting a declara- ton of Link Dosher of Bowling Green, Ky, that he was casting sacriligious slurs at the preacher, Ortney Purcell, also of Kentucky, reached over a pew and slashed Doshers throat at a Sal vation Army meeting.
 Purcell Is under arrest. Dosher can not recover.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-24
For Protection of Coat Miners.

Representative Calvert's bill re- quiring all coal mine operators om- ploying more than 10 men to provide shot-firers in such mines. was passed by a unanimous vote in the house.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-24
Atkins Shows Big Increase

Atkins.-According to dispatch from Washington, the census shows Atkins to contain l.259 people. This is an increase of 70 per cent within the past 10 years.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-24
Send Memorial to President.

A concurrent resolution introduced by Speaker Milwee in the house memorializes the president of the United States to use his influence with congress to secure a revision downward of the tariff schedule on food products.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-24
Vote to Increase Educational Force.

By majority of II votes. Senate Bill No. 95, by Senator Robertson. to increase the clerical force in the of- flee of superintendent of public in struction by employing an additional deputy at a salary of $l00 per month passed in the house after a heated discussion by the members.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-24
To Exempt Poinsett County.

The bill to exempt Poinsett county from the general law giving the ma jority of acres represented in levee district the right to elect the levee directors passed in the senate.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-24
Citizens Argue Over Levee Bill.


 The senate committee on levees held a meeting at the Hotel Marion last week to give hearing to those interested in House Bill No. 14S, by Representative Simms, authorizing the establishment of Miller Levee District No. 2. in Miller county. Those who favored the measure in sisted that the levee should be built at any cost to protect the lands in the district from overflow. Those who opposed the creation of the opinion that the proposed levee is impracticable, owing to the close proximity of hills on the north side of the proposed district. The bill comes up in the senate this week
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-24
Protect Rights of oriqina, owners

Senator CarlLee's bill relating to the redemption of lands which have been sold to satisfy levee taxes was so amended by Representative Little in the house as to give the original owner the right to redeem the land up to the very day the court affirms the sale to third party. Under the present law. there is no provision for redemptions where lands are taken under levee tax foreclosures.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-24
Favor Two Bills.

The senate railroad committee, at a meeting few days ago. agreed to make a favorable report on Sena- tor Jacobson's bill regulating con tracts of surety between common carriers and their employees and sure ties upon such contracts; also a fa- yorable report on Representative Pipkin's bill requiring the Kansas City Southern to fence its right Of way in Polk county.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-24
Rear Admiral Nazro Dies.

Boston, Mass-Rear Admiral Ar thur P. Naxro, U. S. N. retired. died of his home here.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-24
More Help for Associate Justices.

The bill providing for stenograph- CTS for the associate justices of the supreme court passed the senate as amended by the house. The bill originally called for an appropriation Of s9.600 for their salaries for two years. the salaries being fixed at s100 per month. The bill was amend ed in the house to appropriate only s4,s0o. giving the stenographers $50 per month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-15
HOTEL CLERK HELD UP.
Eight Men Rob Safe of New York
Hostelry.

NEW YORK, June fJ.--An automobile
con- aiming eight men pulled up in front
of the Hotel Roy, on West 33th street,
near Broadway, about / o'clock this
morning and the men all lined up before
Charles Simmons. the night clerk. Each
of them held revolver and their leader
ordered the clerk to stand back while he
explored tho cash drawer of the open
safe.
There was nothing for the clerk to do
but obey, and the intruder quickly
scooped out Sf6O In bills. Then the men
filed out, the last one covering the clerk
with his revolver until all were outside
AS soon as he was free the clerk grab
bed his own gun from a drawer and fired
five shots to call the police. He was so
auick about il that he got a response
from a Broadway patrolman before the
robbers could crank their automobile and
get started.
The patrolman eaptured the last two OF
the men and found in the pockets of one
of them roll of bills twice the size OF
that which the hotel clerk had lost.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-15
BRAZILIAN AMBASSADOR HERE
Arrangements for Presentation tt
the President in Few Days.

Senor Domieio da Cana, the newly APP
pointed Brazilian ambassador TO the
United States. has arrived in this city
and has taken apartments al the Shore
ham Arrangements for his presentation
to the President will be made in few
days.
The new ambassador is not altogether a
stranger to the officials of Washington.
special ambassador to the United States,
special amba sador to the United States,
as secretary several years ago He is an
author of some note, and at the time OF
his appointment ambassador to Wash
ington was serving Brazilian minister
to the Argentine Republic. Since the
death of Senor Joaquin Nabuco, former
Brazilian ambassador, in January, 1910,
the Brazilian embassy here has been
in charge of r. de Lima Silva, coun-
selor of embassy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-15
Garfield Said to Be Ready to
Support President.
MAY JOIN COL. ROOSEVELT
Newly Established Harmony EN-
phasized at White House.
SIGNIFICANT INVITATION FILED
National Conservation Congress
Bids Chief Executive to Partici-
pate in Kansas City Convention.

Interesting rumors come out of Ohio that
James A. Garfield, former Secretary of
the Interior, is getting his affairs in read
mess to cooperate with his former chief
Col. Roosevelt, in supporting President
Taft for another term in the White
House. It's only another evidence the
politicians say, of the way in which the
various clements and factions of the re-
publican party are getting together for
the fight with the democrats next year.
Significant Of the newly established har-
mony in republican ranks and the re-
entry into the fold of diScordant ele-
mentS was the visit to President Taft
this morning Of +. NJ. Clendenins. gen
eral secretary of the Commercial Club of
Kansas City, Mo-. and T. r. Shipp, ex-
ecutive secretary of the National Con-
Servation Association.
They came to tender to the President
gress, which probably will be held in
Kansas City in the latter part of Sep
tember. Clifford Pinchot. once forester of
the United States. who was dismissed
from the service BY Mr.. Taft as a result
of the controversy with Secretary Bal
ln2er. and Mr. Garfield are prominent in
the councils of the National Conservation
Association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-15
KILLS WIFE AND SELF.
David Kincaid Commits Murder at
Staunton. Va, Following Quarrel.

STAUNTON, Va. June 15.-Maddened
by his failure to bring about a reconcilia-
ton with his twenty-year-old wife, who
had left him, David Kincaid of Buffalo
Gap dragged the woman into the street
here today and shot hei dead Tuning
the revolver upon himself he comm tied
suicide The tragedy was witnessed by
Mrs. Kincaid's mother, who had come
from Buffalo Gap with the husband To
endeavor to induce aer daughter to re-
turn home with Kincaid
Mrs Kincaid left her home at Buffalo
Gap recently with her child and came
here 10 live. With his mother-in-law
kincaid drove to Staunton. in the hope Of
effecting reconciliation. They went TO
the house where Mrs. hincaid lived and
the conference soon led TO the fatal
quarrel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-15
MUTINY REPORTS DIsCREDITED
Rumor of Uprising of Portuguese
Troops Thought Unfounded.

vIGO. Spain. June 15.-Reports from
Chaves of the mutiny of two regi-
ments of Portuguese troops are not
confirmed The rumors are probably
unfoupded, since it is learned from
other sources that the royalist plans
on the Portuguese frontier did not de-
velop as had been expected. 1t is sup
posed here that the royalists at Chaves
planned to mutiny on the approach of
Capt Couceire, the monarchial leader,
who is said to be at the head of forces
near Braga.
MADRID, June 15.-Telegrams re-
ceived today from Vigo state that a
monarchist revolution has broken out
at Chaves. / ortugal. and that the Por-
tuguese garrison mutined and killed
its commander. The monarchists
stormed and raided the offices Of the
republican newspapers in the Plaza
Braga.