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The Forrest City times., 1912-02-09
Visitors Abuse City.

Hot Springs.-Wolfe Londoner. who was in some almost forgotten past, mayor of Denver. has just gone home cured of rheumatism. He was brought here on stretcher, and in his own words went home almost as good as new. But he had an interview in the Denver Post that was the most severe trade on the expense Of em- ploying q doctor in Hot Springs that has ever appeared in print h refu- tation of Londoners charges, Dr. N. F. Parker has addressed communi- cation 10 the Denver Post in which he states that Londoners entire doc tors expense was $50. Hot Springs citizens are indignant over the charges published in the Post
The Forrest City times., 1912-02-09
THREE LIVES. LOST
 ON B|G |CE JAM
Pleasure Seekers Go Over Nj. agara Falls Hundreds
 Narrowly Escape.
FIREBUG TERRORiZES CITY
Starts Eight Blazes in Early Morning Hours-War Time Home of Gov.
 Rector Is Destroyed

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
 Niagara falls, \. 1.-Ine great ice bridge that has choked the river chan neI between the cataract and the up- per steel arch bridge below the falls for the last three weeks broke from it's snoring and went down the river, taking with it to their death man and woman believed to be Mr and Mrs. Eldiridge Stanton of Toronto, Can, and Burrell Heacock, r years old, of Cleveland. 0. Four other per sons were on the ice at the time, but managed 10 get ashore in safety.
 The bridge was considered perfectly safe. For weeks the great field of ice had been coming down the river, pilinS I'D against the barrier until it was from G0 10 so feet thick and un- der the influence of zero weather had become firmly anchored to the shore The jam was about 1000 feet in length and in some places a quarter Of mile in breadth For two weeks t had offered safe passage to the har- dy and an immense crowd of excur- sionists came to view the winter won- der Of the river.
 Had the accident occurred an hour later in the day hundreds would have lost their lives, for the crowd was moving into Prospect park in the ele- yators that run down the cliff fer the purpose of venturing out upon the ice
The Forrest City times., 1912-02-09
Farmer Arrested as Suspect.

Nowata. Okla.-C. L. Harkins, wealthy farmer and veterinary, iiv- Ing near Delaware, was arrested and brought here by Deputy Sheriff Pom nell to prevent a lynching. Harkins is known 10 have been keeping com pany" with Elsie Ndams, the girl whose body was found partially burn cd in the home Of Harvey Hurst when Hurst and hiJ vile were found dead at the same tine. Harkins admits that he was engaged to the Adams girl and says they were to have bean married
The Forrest City times., 1912-02-09
CARNEGIE TO ARKANSAS
Phiianthropist to Visit Hot Sprinqs
 for the Baths.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
 Hot Springs Carnegie, his wife and daughter. will spend the month of March at Hot Springs. Mir and Mrs. George Lauder of Pittsburg, Pa, cousins of Mr Carnegie, will also be in the party. Mrs. T. NJ. Carnegie. slster-in-law of the great philanthro. pist, visited Hot Springs last year and it is thought her praises of the waters had considerable bearing on the coming of Mir. Carnegie As the Laird of Skibo' is one of the most ardent admirers of golf in America 1t is thought he will try the local links
The Forrest City times., 1912-02-09
Foreiqn Natioas Are Invited.

Washington-Pre President Taft signed a proclamation inviting other nations 10 participate in the Panama-Pacific International Exposition to celebrate the opening of the Panama canal at San Francisco in 1915. ln his proela- nation the president said that satis- factory proof had been presented to him that suitable site had been se- lected for the exposition and not less than $l5.000 900 frequired in the joint resolution of congress authorizing the people Of San Francisco and of Cali fornia.
The Forrest City times., 1912-02-09

Somerville. N. J.-The boiler Of q Lehigh Valley freight engine at Flag. town, seven miles southeast of here exploded just as a single engine was passing on the other track Little was left of either engine and a half dozen freight cars nearest the engine were wrecked The fireman of the freight train was killed outright and brakeman Of the train is missing lis 6ady is believed to be in the Wre5 4age. The freight engineer suf fertl 2 fractured right arm and sever Seq. and bruises.
The Forrest City times., 1912-02-09
Italians Beqin Rombardment.

London.-The bombardment of He. deidah. on the Red sea. was begun by the Italians According to a news agency dispatch from Constantinople, part of the Turkish port has been de- stroyed.
The Forrest City times., 1912-02-09
oetting Jury for Trust Trial.

Detroit.-ln the governments crim 'hal case against the so-called bath euo trust, which began before United states District Judge Angell here the eoFerhment passed for cause the first i- Jurors drawn Court adjourned for the day when counsel for the defense ndo questioned 10 of the jurors. Of 'he two indictments. conspiracy and combination. the government elected to go 10 trial first with ihe conspiracy charge.
The Forrest City times., 1912-02-09
"White House Baby" Married.

Washington.-M Miss Marathena Har- rison. granddaughter of President Ben jamin Harrison. was married to Har- " A. Williams IF. of Norfolk, Va. Miss Harrison, who a daughter of Major and Mrs. Russell B. Harrison. was one of the White House babies during the Harrison administration. She made her debut here last season.
The Forrest City times., 1912-02-09
Farmers Are Arrested for Murder.

Chattanooga-A special from Gads- den. Ala, says D. $. McClain, Cleve Campbell and Will Campbell three farmers. were arrested near Attalia, charged with the murder of Jacob C. Lutes and his wife, an aged couple, who were killed and robbed in their mountain home near Gallant on No yember last. The victims were killed with an axe.
The Forrest City times., 1912-02-09
AduIterators Should Be outcasts.

Philadelphia.-Th man who adul- terates food for gain should be made q social outlaw. said pr Harvey W. Wiley. the government pure food ex- pert. at the weekly Long Table" luncheon of the Civic Club. He made a plea for more active cam paign against impure foods and said
 that ready to eat" foods help to in crease the present day cost Of living.
The Forrest City times., 1912-02-09
Persons Granted Bail

1onesboro.-W R. Adams, who ha. been confined in the county jail for two weeks on charge of murdering Oscar Rddick, being committed with out bail, was granted bail in the sum of 5000. which, it is expected, he will make for his appearance at the Lake City term of court
The Forrest City times., 1912-02-09

Los Angeles.-Seyeral local union labor officials may be indicted on charles growing out of the McNamara case. The county grand jury has re- sumed it's sessions. Ortie E. Me Manigal, the confessed dynamiter. who arrived from Indianapolis will be the principal witness.
The Forrest City times., 1912-02-09
Brothers Thought Each Other Dead.

Kendallville, Ind.-After torty-eigh: years. during which each thought the other had been killed in the Civil war, Louis Nidey of this city and Reason Nndey of Antwerp, Ohio. brothers, were reunited here. In the whole period of separation they lived within fifty miles Of each other A nephew Of Louis Nndey and son of the Ant werp brother met recently, and, in conversation. their relationship was disclosed
The Forrest City times., 1912-02-09
Shreveport Has Heavy Fire Loss.

Shreyeport.-Fire, which started in l cleansing establishment in the heart of the residence section of the city, made a clean sweep of four blocks of residences and seven business houses, causing loss estimated at $150, 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-09
FIFE BELIEVES LEGISLATURE
 SHOULD RE-ENACT 2 1-2 RATE

physical valuation of railroad property by the state railrpad commission. MT. Fite believes that the operation of such a law would do much toward bringing about a more accurate assessment of railroad property in the state, well as relieving the tax commissioners of this work. He thinks there is an inn perative need for such law. The rail- road commission is constantly in touch with the situation, according to MT. Fite, and Is therefore better able to ar rive at an accurate valuation of the physical property of railroads in the state than the taxing authorities.
 Senator Fite thinks an extra session of the legislature might accomplish a great deal, though he declares that the chief business before the state law makers when they assemble in special session should be a consideration of the peoples interest. Whether or not an extra session will prove beneficial, will depend upon what is done?'' said Senator Fite. There are many reforms needed and some are of paramount inn portance. If these can be put into eff feet l should like to see special ses- sion of the legislature, otherwise 1t will be folly to hold another session before the next regular time."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-09

Montgomery, June S.-(Special.) )-State Senator A. B. Fite of Hamilton believes in state supremacy is so far as 1t should be allowed to dictate to railroads and other corporations regarding the conduct of their business within its boundaries MT. Fite believes that the legislature, when 1t assemblies in extra session dur ing the summer or fall, should re-enact the 2h-cent passenger rate and the lower freight rate on what is known as the llo commodities.
 The well known representative from Marion county in the upper house of the Alabama legislature spent Saturday m Montgomery, having come to this cltS for the purpose of entering some cases before the court of appeals. While at the capital he talked of the prospects of an extra session of the legislature, and gave his views regarding some important meas- ures which he thinks should be enacted when a special session is called.
 Regarding the railroad rate situation, he thinks there is imperative need for other legislative enactments along the same lines as those inaugurated by Gov ernor Conner in 1907. ''The legislature should re-enact the 21a-cent passenger rate and the lower freight rate on the no commodities" said Senator Fite. "The state of Alabama should be supreme over the Louisville hnd Nashville Railroad company and other railroad corporations doing business within the state. I am in favor of letting the railroads see that we pI bat ua not iQ- tend to subordinate our laws to the die tates of what is known as big interests
 Senator Fite also favors a legisla- tive enactment providing for con stitutional amendment on the proposi- ton of the initiative. referendum and recall The recall, according to Mir Fite. should extend to all branches Of the state government, the executive, Ju- dicial and legislative. If public of- flcer proves unworthy of the trust re- posed in him by the people who elected him he should be recalled, whether he occupies a position on the bench or whether he occupies any other posi- ton of public trust" said Senator Fite. If this system were in vogue there would be closer attention to the re- auirements of office, more fearless discharge of duty and more con scientious and scrupulous management of state and county affairs"
 Regarding the system in vogue of all lowing a majority of the judges of the supreme court to declare a statute un- constitutional, Mir. Fite believes that there is need of reform on this par ticular point. No statute should be declared unconstitutional on divided vote" declared the senator from Ma rion county. Tt should take full vote of the judges and there should | be provision made by the legislature allowing for this change by consti- l tutional amendment. l do not think any statute enacted by the legislature | should be declared void by four mem
 bers of the supreme court. There should be full vote required and I am in
 favor of legislative enactment pro- viding for a constitutional amendment | to this effect"
 another important measure which Senator Fite thinks the legislature l should enact is a law providing for the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-09

Methodist church, Union Springs Ala
 M. S. Sloan, 01, assistant to presi- dent Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company. Birmingham, Ala.
 Howard Lamar, 'S2. lawyer Jasper, Ala.
 M. A. Frazer, 06, commandant Uni versity Military school, Mobile. Ala.
 Auburn alumni here are interesting themselves and are beginning to en- gender enthusiasm. regarding the pro posed 1913 homecoming for their alma mater. The proposition was given d great impetus by Dr. H. M. Hamill, Auburn 67, in his speech here at the alumni banquet Monday night, and it was received enthusiastically by the alumni present and by the officers of the alumni association, who will begin Immediately upon plans leading to u great time
 A reception committee and a pro- gramme committee, composed of mem- bers of the alumni association will be appointed shortly and work will be taken up at once. Class reunions will be urged and the local alumni expect hundreds of the old grads to respond to the appeal and to return
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-09
France Suffers Another Marine Disaster; Loses
 Her Fourth Submarine
Vendemiare Crushed by Battleship During Mimic War Twenty Three Men Perish-No Blame Attaches to the
 Warship- Submarine Rose Under Her Bow

Cherbourg, June S.-France today suf- fered another marine disaster and lost her fourth submarine when the Vende- miaire, in the mimic warfare off Cher beurg peninsula was crushed by the bat tleship St. Louis and disappeared in 15O feet of water. The submarine was un- doubtedly ripped apart by the steel prov of the battleship and all hope has been abandoned of saving the crew.
 An official statement issued by the min ister of marine this evening fixes the number of men aboard as 23, including the commander, Lieutenant Prioul and Ensign Audic.
 Although a board of inquiry was imme- diately appointed, it is said that no blame attaches to the St. Louis as the Vende- miaire came to the surface directly un- der the battleships bow. The other sub
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-09

marines previously lost were the Lutin, the Farfadet and Pluvoise.
 The official report of the disaster, made by Rear Admiral Marbles, commanding the squadron, says the warships were maneuvering in fair weather when the periscope of the submarine suddenly emerged dead ahead under the bow of the St. Louis. There was no time to change the course and after the shock bubbles rose to the surface for 10 min utes. then bits of wooden wreckage and the submarines bridge.
 buoy was anchored at the place where the accident occurred and after waiting an hour the squadron steamed to Cher bourg. leaving behind a cruiser and a de- stroyer. Later the strong current dragged off the buoy and it was not possible to locate the precise place of the collision although oil on the water and the cruis- CTS reckonings fixed It approximately. In the opinion of Admiral Marbles salvage of the Vendemiaire will be impossible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-09
Prdcticability Of Aerial
 Artillery Is Demonstrated

the coast artillery. The little gun, weigil- ing only 251s pounds, was lashed to the breech rested almost in the lap of the gunner. A disk of 50 shells was fired. Of tho first ten five bullets hit almost in the center of the target, while the rest were within the target field. Fifteen shots followed and five of these struck the cen ter of the target. Five shots were fired at a pond of water some distance away and hit the mark The remaining 20 bullets found the target in various positions. The firing was at an angle of about 45 degrees and with considerable rapidity. The gun is capable of firing 750 shots minute.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-09
ENGINEERS TO HOLD
 MEMORIAL TODAY

The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engi- neers will hold their memorial services in memory of the deceased members of sub divisions Nos. 156, 3S6 and 4S6 this after noon at 3SO o'clock in the auditorium Of the First Methodist church. The me- morial committee of the brotherhood has been busy for some time arranging a programme for the exercises The speakers will be the Rev. I. D. Steele, the Rev. l.. C. Bransoomb, the Rev J. A. Bryan, Hugh McGrade of Montgomery and James Bowron. The committee in charge of the exercises consists of w. M. McKenna, c. A. Riley and D. H. Badgley.
 The members of the brotherhood VIII meet at the hall l9l21e Third avenue, this afternoon at 2 o'clock sharp and will march in body to the church. It is a law of the brotherhood that the second Sunday of June of each year shall be set aside and observed as an international memorial day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-09
Extinct Volcanoes In
 Alaska Come To Life
Eruptons Are Terrible in Their VioenceStruggles of the Mountains to Clear Cogged Craters Caused Convul-
 sions Which Were Recorded in Washington

decks of the steamship Dora. must have destroyed the grass, which, how ever, will grow again on the ashes
 Mount Ilimna is more than 12.O00 feet high and the red sky above its blaz- ing crater is visible seaward for loO miles distant
 The efforts of the mountains to clear the debris from their clogged craters caused convulsions which were record ed in Washington, b C., and in Seattle and elsewhere. After the chimneys were opened the needles in the ob- servatories were no longer agitated.
 The struggles of the volcanoes to break their fetters caused reports like the firing of cannon. In cordoVa, Alaska, the reports were so distinct that 1t was thought a vessel in dis tress was firing signals or that a fleet of warships was engaged in target practice at sea. Speculation as to the cause of the detonations was set at rest when shower of volcanic ashes from the northward began to descend upon, Cordova. The explosions were heard even more clearly In Seward, which is nearer the volcanoes.
 Sitka Alaska June s.--The cable dis patches received tonight report the sit- uation as more serious. St. Augustine as well as Iliamna and Redoubt are In eruption on the west shore of Cook Inlet, but these three will do small damage as their ashes do not cover Indian towns As soon as Il Is pos sible to operate wireless instruments the revenue cutters will be asked to go to the relief of people In the volcano districts.
 It Is expected that the whole of the waters along the Alaska peninsula and the Aleutian Islands will require new survey because of a readjustment or the ocean floor.
 Including Indians, 1t is estimated that 1500 persons are in peril. It IS the height of the salmon canning sea- son and large crews of men are en- gagged in fishing and canning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-09

Washington, June S.-The practicability of aerial artillery was demonstrated with remarkable success at College Park Md, today when Capt. Charles Def Chandler, chief of the aeronautical division of the United States army signal corps, for 'an aercplane 600 feet in the air, flying 50 miles an hour. fired half hundred shots from the army's new aeroplane machine gun and made every shot tell on space 10 by 10 feet. With Lieut. Thomas Dew Milling at the wheel and Captain Chandler behind the gun, the aeroplane scared into the air for a trial of the new machine gun, the invention of Col. I. N. Lewis of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-09
Scots Have Onting

The Sons of Scotland's first outing was held at Gate City Friday and was a great success, the weather being ideal. Scot tish games. such as tossing the caber. throwing the hammer and putting the shot were indulged in. The Duke of Fife Captain Rammage) established record for putting the shot Cricket and football were enjoyed after lunch. Scotch dances were one of the features of the day Everyone present agreed that it was the happiest and jolliest day they had spent since they left the old country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-09

Valdez, Alaska, June S.-The mail steamship Dora, plying to points along the Alaska peninsula and Kodiak Island, reports that Mount katmafs outbreak Is terrible in It's violence. Deafening explosions occur at short intervals and the surrounding country is covered with three to four feet of ashes.
 The wave indications in Shelikoff Strait were such as to lead the Dora's master to fear there had been gem eral lifting of the ocean bottom near here.
 Katmai has always been regarded as extinct. The natives have no tradi- ton of any former activity of the mountain.
 Seattle, June s.-Three slumbering volcanoes in the Aleutian mountain range of Alaska suddenly have come to life and are throwing out great quantities of smoke and hot ashes. The awakened peaks are Ilimina and Re- doubt in the Cook Inlet country, and Katmai, which overlooks Shelikof Strait. It is likely that Bogoslof shis- ha1din and Pyloff, which are active vol canoes, and much farther west. are also spouting flames.
 Dispatches from the north say that the volcanoes are emitting lava and rocks, but the discharge from the Alaska craters usually is only ashes and smoke, and it is hoped there will be no loss of life Kodiak and It's neighboring islands have been covered by ashes.
 Since the change of climate in Alaska cattle, sheep and hogs have bees able to feed outdoors on Kodiak Island throughout the year. The vol- canic ashes, if they fel on the island, Is Inches deep, as they did on the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-09
More Marines Needed

Caimanera, June S.-Colonel Lucas, in command of the United States marines, has decided that 10 more companies are needed between Guantanamo and San Luis to protect property of French, Brit ish and Spanish companies. It will also be necessary to. place a guard along the Guantanamo Western railroad.
 The insurgents are becoming more ac- tive in that region. They cut the wires and burned several buildings today few miles from Guantanamo and only about one mile distant from a detach- ment Of marines.