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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-07-21
Rutterine Men Indicted.

Chicago, Ill.-Two revenue officers
and former government officials
are charged with receiving bribes in
indictments just returned by a fed
eral grand jury. Twenty-one officers
and employees of butterine manufac-
turers are charged with conspiracy to
defraud the government out of the
butterine tax, the bribery of govern
ment officials, it is charged, being a
part of the conspiracy. The govern
ment is said to have lost hundreds of
thousands of dollars by the alleged
frauds.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-07-21
cloudburst DAMAGES.

Philadelphia, PA record cloud
burst brought business to a stand
still here and caused widespread
damage in the city and suburbs. The
storm lasted 10 minutes and in that
time the precipitation was 1.61 inches.
The sewers were unable to take care
of the water 1t rushed into the City
hall and rose to height of three feet
in the Offices. All street traffic was
held up by floating barrels and boxes
of the Pennsylvania railroad gave way
and the waiting room was flooded.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-07-21

Canton, O.-George w. Hardesty,
aged 80 ended his life by drink
ing carbolic acid in saloon here.
Pawning with bartender for S1.90 a
solitaire diamond ring returned to
him by a former fancee, Hardesty
purchased carbolic acid. Dependency
over love affair and failure to get
work are thought to have caused him
to commit suicide.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-07-21
haroId Knows tha sinns.

Five-year-old Harold's older sister
was in the habit of making good
many demands on him. Generally
her requests for favors. usually the
running of errands around the house,
were prefaced by what she considered
subtle tiattery,
Now, Harold" she began one day,
you're a dear, sweet little boy, and
you know | love YOU" but Harold
cut her short.
well, Ethel" he said, earnestly. iii
it's upstairs, won't go."-Lippin-
colts Magazine.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-07-21
EnoIlsf and Japs Renew Treaty.

London, England.-Great Britain re.
newed its treaty of alliance with
Japan for period of nearly six years
but not until Japan had agreed to re,
lieve Great Britain of the obligation to
take up arms against the United
States in the event of an American,
Japanese war.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-07-21
Sincere out Awkward.

It was at the private theatricals-
and the young man wished to compli-
ment his hostess. says the Boston
Transcript:
Madam. you played your part
splendidly. 1t fits you to perfection"
I'm afraid not A young and pref
ty woman is needed for that part"
said the smiling hostess.
But, madam, you have positively
proved the contrary"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-07-21
FOREST FIRES IN
ONTARIO ARE OUT
Toss OF LIFE is NOW ESTIMATED
CLOSE TO FOUR HUN
DRED PERSONS.
LARGE AREA OF LAND DEVASTATED
Heavy Rain Checks Destruction of
Property Throughout Forest Fire
Districts of Northern
Michigan.

Toronto, Ont.-Although the va
fious relief expeditions have Gov
cred the greater portion of the
burned Porcupne district they failed
to report any further loss of life than
was contained in previous dispatches
which was estimated at 400. With the
arrival of additional relief workers,
the burned area is being covered more
thoroughly. Many of the missing are
believed to have fed far into the in
terror and found refuge at isolated
farm houses, and, although safe, may
not be heard from for several weeks.
Reports of the latest survivors indi-
cate that the fires started in immense
blotches, instead of in one place and
failed to cover the whole district. The
first refugees of the fireswept dis
trict horror stricken by the disaster,
believed that the flames must have
swept very great area The latest of
the survivors say that the devastated
area was confined to Whitney and Tis-
dale townships. Latest advices receiv-
ed say most of the fires are out. Shell
ter tents and materials for houses are
also being sent. The work of rebuild
ing the mine structures has been be-
gun.
Large Burned Area.
The largest area burned was that
comprising the townships of Tisdale
and Whitney, where were located the
towns of Porcupine, South Porcupine
and Pottsville, and the largest mines.
No word has been received of damage
at the power plant at Trunns landing,
and this strengthens the belief that
the fire did not spread over as great
an area as at first reported. The fire
that destroyed Cochrane, 100 miles dis
tant from Porcupine, it is believed
now, was independent of those in the
Porcupine district. Men, women and
children, thinly clad, and bearing
marks of the awful flight against the
flames and smothering smoke, are still
f1ocking into the larger towns in the
vicinity of North Bay. Those escaping
with slight injuries or none have gone
through to North Bay, to be carried
free of charge by the Canadian Pacific
railroad and Grand Trunk railway to
their destinations. Those more or less
severely injured are taken to hos
pitals in Halleybury, Cobalt, Liskeard
and North Bay. All these hospitals
are filled with sufferers.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-07-21
Barrels of Flies Gathered.

Worcester. Mass.-More than ten bar
rels of flies were gathered by 232 con-
testants in an anti,fly crusade, which
began June % and ended July 13.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-07-21

Officer Muldoon-That fellows fiirt.
ing with every servant girl on my
beat I'd run him in If could charge
him with some offense
Chalker (the milkman) n)-That'a
easy. Charge him with impersonating
an officer!
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-10
L0RIMER DASHED BY BROWN
Nebraskan Threatens to Hold Up Az propriation Bills If Vote on Scan-
 dal Is Not Ordered.

ington.-SenatOr Norris Brown of Nebraska in a speech before the sen- ate charged that Senator William Lor- inner of Illinois must have known that his election to the senate by the Hi nois legislature was accomplished by corrupt practice. He held that Sena- tors Holstlaw and Frederick and Rep resentatives Lee ONeil Browne, White, Link, Beckemeyer and Wilson had been bought to elect Lorimer sen ator; that Browne and Speaker Ed ward D. Shurtleff of the Illinois house of representative were the political agents of Mir Lorimer in accomplish ing his election, and that 1t was not possible for the election to have been brought about under the conditions then existing except by corrupt prac- tiees Mir Brown devoted most of his remarks to an analysis of the testi- mony which involved directly the rela tions of Lorimer. Shurtleff and Browne and the relations of Browne with his thirty minority followers. MT Brown issued challenge to obstruc- tionists that he would hold up appro- priation bills unless the senate votes at this session on the Lorimer case the resolution pertaining to the cleo tion of senators by the people. the bill to create a permanent tariff board and a general service pension bill.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-10
BURSTING BOILER
 TAKES TEN LIVES
SEVEN WHITE MEN AND THREE NEGROES BLOWN TO ATOMS
 IN ENGINE EXPLOSION.
SmithviIle, Texas, Is Shaken by an Explosion Which Deals Death and
 Destruction.

Smthyille, Texas.-A freight en- zine boiler exploded on the Missou- IT, Kansas x Texas railroad here, resulting in the death of seven white men. three negroes and the injury of Il other persons All the dead and injured were employees of the rail road company and resided with their families in SmithyiIle.
 The explosion was of terrific force and created the greatest excitement in the town. ~hica was badly shaken by the jar of the explosion. The ell zine that exploded had just been overhauled and had been run out in to the yards 10 be tested. The en- zine was blown 10 atoms and two other locomotives standing on the tracks near by were badly wrecked.
 The vicinity of the explosion pre- sented a shocking sight. Many per sons who rushed in first to look at the wreck barely avoided steppins upon fragments of human flesh A soon as il was realized that perhaps dozen lives were, lost. guard was thrown out and the work of gathering up the remains of the dead began.
 The explosion was followed by a rain of fragments Of the engine and among them fell portions of human bodies and bits Of clothing. Pieces of clothing and flesh were literally blown into the partially shattered walls of the roundhouse and were scattered all about the wards sur rounding It will be hardly possible 10 identify some of the bodies.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-10
Increased Tariffs Are Held Up.

ington.-1nereases in freight rates on fruits and vegetables from Chicago and Milwaukee to various des- tinations in other states, filed with the interstate commerce commission and made effective Wednesday. were sus- pended by the commission until June l. 1911. The tariffs were filed by he Chicago < Northwestern and the Chi cago, Milwaukee & St Paul railways. The commission is of the opinion that the advances are too radical and Will make an investigation of their req. soaableness.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-10
lucidly Expressed
are avail

An old Pennsylvania German Twin, in the mountains had a hard thr.s hours dusty walk to accomplish ons morning and he rose very early to make his start. He had gone but little way when he was overtaken by an automobile, which was probably the first that had passed along that way. The driver picked up the old man and they were at his destination in about 20 minutes.
 "Danks so much awfully nit de ride. If I had known myself to be here already two hours In front of de clock yet l vud be at home fast asleep already to start unless knew you vud not have picked me up since"
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-10
Would Permit Bond Issue.

Representative Black of Sebastian has introduced a jGint resolution in the house amending the constitution to the effect that cities and towns may issue bonds for improvements The resolution contains the provisos that for no single improvement may over 10 per cent of the property Of a town be assessed, and that at no time shall the special improvement tax exceed mills.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-10
Introduces an Anti-Tin Bill.

Senator Rodgers of Howard has in. troduced an anti-tip bill which makes it unlawful for any steward, waiter, porter or other employe at any ho- tel, restaurant, cafe or eating house in Arkansas to solicit or receive, or for any proprietor or manager of such places to permit the employees named to receive from any guest or patron any gift or compensation known as a tip. The penalty for the violation of the act is a fine of not less than $5 nor more than S100.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-10
To Draft d Substitute Bill.

Senator Holland. chairman of the judiciary committee, has appointed Senators Friedell, Jacobson and Rodg- CTS of Howard subcommittee to draft a substitute bill for the one in troduced by Senator Henderson, which requires corporations to pay annually a franchise tax of one-tenth of l per cent on their capital stock or the amount of money they havo employed in business in Arkansas.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-10
SAN FRANCISCO WINS AGAIN,
Senate Committee Endorses calsor
 nia City as Exposition Site.

Washington, D. C--San Francisco won the unanimous vote of the Sen ate Committee on Industrial Exposi tions for the Panama canal exposi- tion. The resolution declaring for san Francisco was ordered reported in the form in which il passed the house. By vote of s to | the com mittee rejected an amendment offered by Senator Swanson providing for the rendezvous al Hampton Roads Of ire floats of the world and a reception of foreign representatives in Wash ingtOn.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-10
Makes Interruption a Misdemeanor.

Representative Bourns introduced resolution in the house to mske interruptions on rural telephone par ty lines misdemeanor. fixing the penalty at any fine under S100. The bill provides that persons using the line may be interrupted by a third person only in case of sickness or some other urgent necessity. Other wise the person interupting con yersation is liable to the fine.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-10
Italian Miners Seek Protection.

St Louis.-Outrages extending over a considerable period perpe- trated upon Italian miners in the Missouri lead belt" principally at Flat River. Sf Francis county. prom ise to develop international compli- cations. Thirty refugees have an- pealed to Consular Agent Broletti for protection The consul says if it is not forthcoming he will appeal to the Italian embassy at Washington.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-10
For Abolition of Polyoamy.

Representative Barrow introduced a concurrent resolution making appli- cation to congress for the call of constitutional convention whereby amendments to the present constitu- tion may be made for the abolish ment of polygamy. The legislatures of other states are asked to concur in the resolution. The measure dis tinguishes between polgyamy and big amy, and was passed by the house.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-10
Senate Joint Committees Named.

President Toney has announced the following as the joint committees of the senate to visit the institutions named.
 University of Arkansas-Turner, Watson and Johnson.
 Agricultural Schools Monticello, Woods and Hughes; Jonesboro. Me Bee and Turner; Magnolia. Owens and Friedell; Russellville, White and Martin
 Tuberculosis Sanatorium-Willia Fletcher, Rodgers of Howard, Old ham and Deaton.
 State Normal School Phillips and Rasco
 Branch Normal School at Pine Bluff-Dill and Logan.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-10
Defeat President Toney,s BILL

Senate Bill No. Ss. fixing the sal. aries of the officers Of Jefferson county, failed of passage in the house. Representative Pinney of Jef ferson county led the opposition against the bill, stating that the sal aries set were inadequate. and that he and Representative Kerwin and , McAllister, the Jefferson county del .egation in the house. would draw uo another bill in the near future setting the salaries at adequate figures.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-10
SENSATIONAL CASE NEAR OLA.
Mans Home Burns to Ground and Body of Convict Found in Ruins.


 Ola. Ark.-The charred body, sup posed to be that or Henry Robinson, whose home at Birta. near here, was destroyed by fire a few nights ago. and which WAS found in the ashes next morning, is now thought 10 he that of convict who died last No yember and whose body was buried short distance from Robinson's home. Constable Vie made the dis coEery that the convict's grave had been opened recently and the body removed. The clothes of the convict were found, but the body was miss ing. \ rope, identified as part of the well rope of Robinson, was also discovered. Small particles of de- caying flesh Were found on the rone and oh one end was a small bunch of hair and il is the belief Of the officers that the rope was used in raising the body from the grave, the flesh and hair coming off when the rope came in contact with them.
 short time ago Robinson's wife and children went to Oklahoma to visit relatives, and il was while they were gone that the house burned. Ii is fntimated by the officers that Robinson may have taken this meth cd to secure for his family the life insurance of 5000 which he carried in a secret order. Deputy Prosecus ing Attorney Chandler is making thorough investigation of the case. and at the same time is making a de- termined effort 10 locate Robinson.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-10
Aims Blow at "Loan Sharks"

The senate aimed blow at loan sharks by passing Senator Robert sons bill to regulate the assignment of wages, the measure prohibiting such assignments under $200 unless the wage ea-ner has the written con sent of his wife or employer to make the assignment. The bill passed by a vote of 28 to 4.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-10
With The Legislators
Pass Bills Over Governors Veto.

By overwhelming majorities, the house passed three school measures over Governor Donaghey's veto, de elaring itself ill favor of special leg islation when deemed necessary. The Buerkle bill, vetoed several days ago, was to permit the Stuttgart special school district 10 mortgage it's prop erty, issue bonds, etc, for the purpose of building a schoolhouse. The other measures vetoed and passed over the governors protest were Representa- tive Faulkners bill to form special school district in Cross county and Representative Little's bill to author ize the Half Moon school district Of Mississippi county to mortgage prop erty and borrow money. Friends of the measures secured their repassage on the grounds that they pertain 10 issuing bonds for school improvement purposes and that bond-buying com panies will not accept school bonds under the present general law.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-10
WARREN IS SHC"lN LENIENCY
socialistic Editor Convicted Of Mis- using the Mails Has Sentence
 Commuted by President.

Washington.-President Taft Wed. nesday commuted the sentence of Fred b Warren. the Socialistic editor who was recently sentenced to six months imprisonment and $500 fine. by striking out the imprisonment and reducing the fine 10 sl00, to DO col lected by civil process only. Warren was convicted ia the federal coutt of a technical misuse of. the mails.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-10
Judge to Pronounce Sentence.

Representative Partains bill ln- troduced in the house provides that the judge trying case wherein the jury finds that the defendant is gull ty of murder in the first degree shall pronounce sentence and that it shall be either life imprisonment or death by hanging The jury is merely em- powered to find the defendant guilty.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-10
A S-o'r-' for Q Dime

Why spend dollar when l0c buys box of CASCARETS at any drug store7 Use as directed-get the natural, easy result. Saves many dollars toasted on medi ines that do not cure. Millions regularly use CASCARETS. Buy box now-l0e weeks treatment-proof in the morn. ing. 9a
 CASCARETS roc . box for q weeks
 treatment, all druggists. Biggest seller
 in the world. Million boxes q m nth.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-10
May Seine for cannibaI Fish.

Senator Woods bilI which was unanimously passed, permits persons 10 seine in the waters of Chicot county for catfish, buffalo gar and grinnel. the object being to rid the streams of such fish as devour the game fish
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-10
Pass "Grandfather' Clause in House.

With only two dissenting votes, the joint resolution of Representative Hardage of Clark, proposing a con stitntional amendment embodying the famous grandfather" clause in the Arkansas election laws, was passed by the house. An interesting feature was the fact that practically the entire Republican delegation of five members voted for the resolution, although Judge Hardage. in his speech for the resolution, frankly ad- mitted there was no use in beating around the bush" and that the meas ure was to eliminate the negro yote The resolution now goes to the sen- ate for concurrence.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-10
May Levy School raxes

Senator Fletcher has introduced a concurrent resolution providing for the submission 10 the people of the state an amendment 10 the constitu- tion providing for the lowing of taxes for school purposes. The only change in the proposed amendment is that which permits q school district 10 levy a tax of five mills for huilG- ing purposes.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-10
Proposes an Income Tax.

Senator Coyington introduced a joint resolution providing for the submission to the voters at the next general election of an amendment au- thorizing the legislature 10 enact a law providing for the levy of a tax on incomes.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-10
ADMIT THEY ERRED
HAMPTON,S RETRACTS CHARGE MADE AGAINST STANDARD
 OIL COMPANY.
DID NOT SELL IMPURE CANDY
Magazine Publisher and Writer of AL legged libelous Article, Because cf Which Corporation Brought Suit, Declare They Were Mistaken.

New York-ln the matter of the libel suits brought by the Standard Oil company for S250, GOO damages against Hampton's Magazine and for sl00,000 damages against Cleveland Mofett. the former the publisher, and the lat ter the writer, of an article in the Feb ruary issue of the magazine which de- famed the company in connection with the sale of glucose and candy in Philadelphia, the following retractions have been signed in the office of shearman < Sterling. the Standard Oil company's lawyers in the case, and have been issued from the com pany's offices at No. 26 Broad. way:
 "Hampton's Magazine, 66 West Thirty St, New York
 Jan 31, 1911. Standard oil Company, 26 Broadway.
 New York.
 Dear Srs: In the February issue of Hampton's Magazine there was published an article written by me, entitled, Cassidy and the Food Pois- oners.' In that article l referred to the investigation of Mr. Cassidy, with respect to the manufacture and sale of impure candies in Philadelphia. and made the statement that your con- pany manufactured and sold impure material which went into these can- dies and that, when the various deal CTS were arrested and fined. at the in- stance of Mir. Cassidy, your company paid the fines.
 Upon investigation. have ascer- tained that your company was in no way connected with the transactions referred to and 1 hasten 10 retract in the fullest manner all charges made against your company and to express my sincere regret that l should have fallen into this serious error Yours truly. Cleveland Moffett.'
 Jan 31. 1911. Standard oil Company. New York City
 Dear sirs: Referring to foregoing letter of MT. Cleveland Moffett to you. We beg to state that we are convinced that MT Moffett was in error in his statements with reference to your company. We greatly regret that these errors should have been made It is the desire of HamDton's Maga- zine to be accurate and fair in all things. In our March number we will publish this letter and the foregoing letter of Mir. Mofett. Yours truly. Benj. B. Hampton. President Broad way Magazine, Inc'
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-10
For Closed Season on Game.

The closed seasons specified in the biill introduced by Representative Clark of White county are: For quail, from March to December; for deer. from February to November; for tur- key, from April to October; for squir- rel, from January to May.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-10
Make Railroad Companies Liable

A bill introduced by Representative Davis df Lafayette provides that rail road companies shall be responsible for the damage of goods assigned to them in any amount not exceeding $20, which. damages may be collected from the company agent at the point of destination. Upon the company's refusing to pay, suit may be brought by the consignee and company is li- able to an excess Of 90 per cent of the damage for attorneys fee. No provision is made for loss amounting to over $20.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-10
Defines Indioencv.

Representative Cockburn's bill de. fining indigeney provides that no person may be eligible for a pension whose salary exceeds S200 per year. The maximum of wealth any appli- cant is entitled to is s750.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-10
Secretaries for Agricultural Colleges.

Senator Holt's bill. providing see retaries for each of the four agri- cultural schools of the state, at a salary of $100 per month each, was adopted.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-10
Rice Rate Advance Suspended.

mhgtoh.-AdVances in freiguI rates on rice and rice products, filed with the interstate commerce com mission by the Southern Pacific Com paHy and the Mallory Steamship Company. were ordered suspended by the commission until June 6. 1911.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-10
Kansas Heiress ? Suicide.

Wichita, Kansas Miss Ruth Stew art. IS years old, heiress to an es- tate of $3,o0o,o04. committed suicide by hanging herself III health is 5a lieyed to have been the cause.
The Forrest City times., 1911-02-10
Two Boysl Drowned at New Orleans.

New Orleans.-James Haynes and Anthony Wisham, both aged l5, were drowned in the lake al the City park when their skiff ran on an obstruc. tion and eapsized