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The Van Buren press., 1912-04-13
APPEAL ISSUED
TO GOVERNMENT
Governor Donaghey Asks for
Federal Aid in Fighting
Flood Conditions.
MANY THOUSANDS IN NEED
Several Counties Effected and Condl-
tions Growing Worse All the Time.
Lives Are Endangered.
MANY THOUSANDS IN NEED
Western Newspaper Union News Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Little Rock. - Governor Donaghey
dictated the following statment to
press representatives:
After receiving from various
sources information of the flood con-
ditions in eastern Arkansas | sent the
following telegram to the quartermas-
ter general at Washington:
Am informed that the floods caus-
ed by collapse of levees on the Mis-
sissippi river front have submerged
large areas in eastern Arkansas, and
are causing great suffering and hunger
among the people of several counties.
In behalf of these distressed people
| appeal to you for such assistance as
you may be able to give under re-
cent instructions by the president Of
the United States.
George w. Donaghey,
Governor.
Until now had refrained from ask
ing aid outside Of the state for the
flood sufferers, because the levees
along the Mississippi front had not
yet collapsed. Now, however, | am
advised that in several places they
have been swept away, and that not
only will great loss Of property result,
but that many human lives are i'm
perled
Besides this, the pain and hunger
to those who are caught helpless in
flooded districts promises to be very
great. Added to the sea of ice water
out of the Mississippi river, which
covers the land, is the cold rain now
falling; these two conditions will in.
crease the distster and distress.
"The flooded area of the state COW
ers the larger portion of ~ counties
and in this district is included terri
tory belonging to several other coun-
ties, The counties most hesously af-
fected, II appears, are: Craighead,
Mississippi, Cross Poinsett, Critten'
den, st, Francis Lee, Monroe, Phillips,
Desha, Chicot and Ashley,
"The flood.affected district contains
population approximating 100000
A large majority Of these people be-
long to classes in humble means
they have not been able to put aside
savings OF any account; they are In
many instances scantily clothed and
without food In view Of this fact,
and also because the character Of the
emergency is too urgent for the call.
ing Of a special session OF the legsla.
Wre, I have appealed to the federal
government for aid"
The Van Buren press., 1912-04-13
Barrel N.n Change Name.

Little Book. The convention NJ the
Arkansas Tight Barrel StNyo Manu-,
factufcrs' Association voted 10 CON
soldale With the Louisiana and TcSas
associations and viii be- known here
after n the Arranaas, Louisiana and
Texas Tight barrel and Heading As
ISOLATION The last title IN TO cover
The heading men OF these three states
who will hereafter be- affiliated with
The association ns tho resilt Of n repo
lutIon adopted
The Van Buren press., 1912-04-13
Committee Makes CHARGES.

Washington President Taft and
Secretary SlImeon are severely mr.
ralRned In sensational report on tho
AlneSorlh case, presented 10 the
house by the military affairs commit,
toe Secretary Silmson In charged
with having committed great and
Irrpparablo wrong and n fragrant
misuse OF official authority when
last February he suspended General
Ahsworth from hls duties az adIu.
tant general OF the army and charged
him with characterization,
The Van Buren press., 1912-04-13
No Hone OF RaIdIna ALIENS.

HIllsyille, Va Money may provo
superior to mountain strategy In cap.
turing Sidna Allen and Wesley I'D,
wards, the two outlaws Of the Allen
clan still at large, with no definite
prospect Of locating the mgItlycs by
fOdIng the mountaIn.slde, the detee.
tlyes are said TO be attempting to 40.
cure information OF the hiding places
Of the two men by paying $1,000 or
more for the knowledge that would
lead TO an immediate arrest Several
aro said to be enemies of tho Aliens,
The Van Buren press., 1912-04-13
MIners wilma 10 WORK.

London, Only In n few districts IN
any hostile feeling shown on account
Of the decision OF the National Min,
ers Federation, whereby The great
coal strike has been ended and the
men will 20 back 10 work Yorkshire
and Flfcah're nro the chief ccntcra
Of resentment but even In those
places II Ii expected that the bulk
Of the men will return Trouble with
the engihemen and surface men may
delay n general resumption IN South
Wales and Durham,
The Van Buren press., 1912-04-13
Delegation Instructed for TAFT.

Alexandria A solid Taft delegation
Of ak delegates from the state at
large instructed to vote m n unit for
the president as long as hls name II
before the Chicago convention, waa
elected at the Louisiana Republican
state convention controlled by the
llerbcrtLoacl faction, ut lts meeting
held here. Several negroes who de-,
eared they were delegates presented
their credentials but we're refused ad
mittahee, The negroes said they were
instructed for Roosevelt
The Van Buren press., 1912-04-13
Ausband Accused Of cutting.

: Aiken, S, C.-FTederick 0. Beach,
millionaire New Yorker, is charged
with slashing the throat of his wife,
n prominent society woman, in an af'
ridavit filed here on which a warrant
for Beach's arrest was issued. The
action follows a mysterious attack
upon Mrs Beach She asserted ne.
gro attacked her in the yard Of her
homo mflIctng nm ugly wound on her
throat, Possess secured the Vicinity,
but the search was fruItless, Rewards
arRrcgratIng several thousand dollars
were offered,
The Van Buren press., 1912-04-13
CONGRESSIONAL
NEWS AND NOTES
Many Bills Introduced by Law
makers Would Spend S2O,-
100000 Annually.
Determined T0CUT EXPENSE
New Measure Before House Would
tures Before and After EeIection.

Western Newspaper Union News Service,
Washington. - Senator Robert l..
owen of Oklahoma addressed the SEN
ate advocating Senator Swanson's bill
to appropriate $20,O0U,000 annually
for five years to aid the states and
local communities in the Improvement
of public roads. The bill provides for
the construction maintenance and i'm
provement of post roads, and rural
delivery routes through the co-opera-
government and the several states in
which such roads may be established
Democratic leaders of the house
have determined to stand by their
plans for economy in the appropria-
tion bills, and have served notice that
the first clash will come in confer
ence on the army appropriation bill,
which is scheduled to pass the senate
this week. The senate committee on
military affairs added to the house
bill $7537453.
A bill to create a national park
service in connection with the depart
ment of the interior, under superyis-
ion of a director TO be appointed by
the president, was introduced by Rep
resentative Baker of California.
Full publicity Of contributions and
expenditures in the nomination OF
candidates for president and vice
president Of the United States at
regular intervals before the nominal
ing convention and a final statement
within 30 days after each convention,
are proposed in bill Stroduced by
Representative Henry Of Texas.
The fight to eliminate from the In.
dian appropriation bill the provision
requiring the payment from the funds
of the five civilized tribes of the sala'
ries OF tribal officials and attorneys,
broke in the house again.
Representative Burke of South Da.
kota, Republican, then offered a sub
stitute, which would adopt specifically
from the tribal funds the sum Of $780,
600 for the purpose Mr.. Burke open
ly charged that the failure to provide
for the payment of officials for the
five civilized tribes was inspired by
those who looked with couvetous eyes
on Indian property
Huntington Wilson, assistant secre'
tary Of state, testifying before the
senate finance committee said the free
sugar bill would mean the abrogation
of the agreement between the United
states and Cuba, which gives the
United states an advantage Of 20 per
cent preferential in Cuban sugar en-
ports; that It would seriously affect
the Cuban market to which the United
States now exports $6O,OOOO0O OF
products annually, American flour be-
ing the principal item affected.
The Van Buren press., 1912-04-13
cnnnnn nnnnann AMI

Washington when the house took
under consideration m appropriation
Of 100000 for Indian police, former
Speaker Cannon declared the bin was
an insult 10 the state Of Oklahoma,
which was able 10 take care Of Itself
Mr. Cannon was supporting an amend
mont offered By liepres Fow
lcf Of Illinois, w-o sought to have the
bin amended 10 ~ not 10 extend the
expenditures for police protection 10
tho five civilized tribes The amend
monI was defeated
The Van Buren press., 1912-04-13
Contractor Released From Prison.

Fort Smlth.-John @owcrs, the
we'll known local contractor who was
arrested and lodged In jail cmrgeo
with participating In tho lynehlng or
tho negro sanford lowie, was ad'
ml,,ed TO bail In the sum OF $4,000 ny
Judge Hon. Showers IA erecting
large building here, and IL under bona
10 complete Il within u required time.
Fearing that his Imprisonment would
prevent the completion Of the contract
as required. bondsmen took the mi'
tihtl,e to secure bic release,
The Van Buren press., 1912-04-13

Washington one Of the most HerI-
monIous debates heard IN the house
this session was prcclptOlod when
Representative ROndcll Of Texas,
Democrat explained that he meant no
reflection upon momborn when he In,
tlmated In hle epoooh that q majority
of the members Of house were engaged
In employment that his antleoroporat
ton retainer fees bill would stop.
The Van Buren press., 1912-04-13
Assistant Prosecutor Appointed,

Hot Springs w, q, Boulc, who was
ono Of Garlands members IN the low.
er house Of tho general assembly two
years ago and a wol.known local NJ.
torncy will IN future act as assistant
prosecuting attorney his appointment
having been announced by Judge
Wood Tho continued III health OF
Scott Wood has nccessItatod rest
from the nrduous duties Of the office
heretofore held by him
The Van Buren press., 1912-04-13
rbI.ves CAUGHT In Helena.

Helena. -sull another burglary oc'
cured within the heart OF the busi'
ness districts of Helena whom the frm
Of draham.Whlte Dry Goods Company,
ono OF tho largest Embellishments OF
this city, waa entered from the rear
and n quantity OF merchandise rcmoy'
cd from the place, Doth the maraud'
ora wero taken, however, giving their
names 20 the Jail officials as q, White
and r. l.. Tate, tate being the ring
leader and tho man who did the bur
yiarizinH
The Van Buren press., 1912-04-13
AmerIcans Are pestItute.

Washington There are 2ll Amcrh
cans stranded, some Of them In abso'
lutc want, In Vera Cruz, on the east
coast of Mexico, IN Na2aOan on tho
west co0sl, and In MonlallOn In tho
interior Of the state Of Jallsco The
American Red Cross here dispatched
Sl.iOO - the American consul at those
places to aid the distressed It win
probably be necessary TO issue an ap.
peal for aid,
The Van Buren press., 1912-04-13
Would start Good Roads Movement.

Newport John Ghsa of Glass town,
ahlp was here and proposed a special
act 10 mako all of Jackson county an
improvement district, for the purpose
Of building permanent roads Mr..
Glass has nm article In mind upon the
subject which hc Intends publishing
IN the near future, which will no
doubt cause people 10 become more
enthusiastic over the subject Of good
roads IN jackson county.
The Van Buren press., 1912-04-13
Receivers Take Charue OF Road.

Littlo Rock-The recently appointed
receivers OF the Missouri and North
Arkansas railroad met here and for,
mally took charge Of the property,
George l.. Sands viii be In charge Of
the operations Of the road, The re.
celyers will make tour Of inspection
Of the property They have issued two
circular letters The first notifies all
officers and employees OF their reton'
ton IN their present positions,
The Van Buren press., 1912-04-13

Washington President TAFT con.
dcmned lynchIng In vigorous terms
IN an address before the alumni oi
Howard University the largest negro
institution Of higher learning In this
country IN defending law ana order
M against mob rule, Mr. Taft declared
with emphasis that the IMAM who
pulls rope should hang by the rope
The Van Buren press., 1912-04-13
pr!aoner Re!eased. mob Aanns Him.

shreveport = Tom Miles, negro
aged about %, was hanged and his
body rlddlcd with bullets by mob
which worked so quietly that the po.
lice knew nothing Of the nffnir untn
after daylight Miles was tried In the
police court charged with sending
three insulting notes TO young whlto
woman employed In n department
store, but was later released for lack
Of positive proof,
The Van Buren press., 1912-04-13

New York Henry w. A. Page, n
welltodo commission merchant and
importer Of linens ana cottons, was
arrested here on n federal warrant
from the Dletrlct Of Columbia charg.
Ing him with libcllng Representative
Horny y, clayton Of Alabama,
The Van Buren press., 1912-04-13
aennlnr rnnlor Ia RurIeh.

Knoxville, Beneath hank Of floral
tributes Of love and affection, all that
ls mortal Of the late Senator Robert
Love Taylor now rests In Old Gray
cemetery IN this city The city gus'
pended business In the funeral hors.
The Forrest City times., 1912-10-11

r e; nl nei sec. T, t6n n.r2e. s33ql
 NJ w Seaborn, commissioner, to John R. Grobmyer, SN sec 13. { n, r3 2. S7o0.
 Eugene Williams and wife to 1. ". Mallory, parts lots T. and IS block Ii. city of Forrest City. slo000.
 Wm. Wood to B F. Sargent. 2 3 nv net sec. 33, | 5n, ? e; 2-3 $. ne4 see 2. [ , n. re saoo.
 Eugene Williams. trustee for Thos. Goodbody, to H. K Smith, lot in sw l sec 33, n, W, and all Rice Mill machinery on said lot belongingto Ar kansas Rice Mill & Power Co. s2l GOO.
 Forrest City Box Co. to J. O. Nes- sen Lumber Co, all the lumber now in piles at mill situated sec. :, } n, I ! c. s4229i3
 John W Alderson and wife to Ed. Slough, ses sec. 26, Il, c. except 10 acres in SC cor si5o0.
 J. L. Newsome to Emma Newsome, lots s. 6s and 10 feet of side lot 69,
The Forrest City times., 1912-10-11
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Reported by St. Francis County Ab- stract Company for Week Ending
 Wednesday. Oct. 9.

II. A. Knight and wife to W. w Campbell, lot in block 76 s200.
 Lizzie Carr, ct al, to Henry Elem. ing, all timber on sel sec. 20 and sw, sec. 2l, n, 6 e. S5S0
 k. c. Hobbs and wife to Howard K. Weber, si sec. II, t5n, r5e. s7,34O. c Rolfe & Williams toJ. L. Newsome. lot } in block of the Rolfe & Vii. Jams Addition to the city of Forrest City. s75.
 ]. L. Newsome to James o. Ewart. lot block 1 Rolfe & Williams Addi. ton to the city Of Forrest City. s369.25.
 Lelon Jolly and wife, ct al, to Mrs. Georgia B. Cross, 5a. acres of W side of nl nws sec. 20, 4n,r r.3e. sl.
 $. B. Trapp and wife to A. J. Vac. caro, lot block 70 in the city of For. rest City s425.
 $. II. Mann, trustee, to w. P. Bran. don and J. D. Baugh, WI ne!, e. nwl sec. ?, , n, e; nwt sec. 22, ten.
The Forrest City times., 1912-10-11
ROCK ISLAND WRECK.
kieeville the Scene of Disastrous wreck in Which Two We're Killed.

Running into what is known in railroad parlance as a split switch, '' last westbound Rock Island passen. ger train, No. Il, out of Memphis. Known as the Oklahoma Limited
 was wrecked about noon Wednesday Ill the yards at Rlceyille. a small station In the St. Francis bottom aoout thirty-four miles east of this city.
 The rear sleeper was thrown from us trucks and the tourist car was also derailed and crashed into q box car both being completely demolished
 AL the time of the crash the tour- ist car was occupied by Rock Island conductor, A. c. McNeil. of of the Panhandle division, who. with his Vile and daughter, were enroute to lllelf nome in Bowling Green. ky. Inc two train conductors, Manic and McNeill sustained fractures of the skull and were mortally hurt in eefhally from which they died in a snort time. Mrs. McNeiH and Miss
The Forrest City times., 1912-10-11
and Executors Set
 dement's

Notice is hereby given, that the following administrators and executors settlements have been filed in the Probate Court of St, Francis County for continuation on the first day Of the next regular Oct. 1912 term of said court towit:
 Estate of B. B. Ball, deceased--T. A. All man, administrator; first settlement
 Estate Mary Holmes Pearce, deceased--J no Gatling, Jr., administrator; first and final set clement.
 Estate Noah Powell, deceased--E F. Powell administrator; first and final settlement
 Estate II. F. Schmitt, deceased Carl Sehmitt. administrator; first and final settlement
 Estate of J. B. Hodges. deceased--E B. smith, administrator; first settlement
 Estate of R. A. Jett, deceased--R. F. Jett, administrator; first and final settlement
 Estate Of John Cox deceased-- Emma Cox. adminirtratrix; first settlement
 Estate of II. A. Hudgins, deeeased--M E Kicks, admintrator: first settlement.
 Estate of F. Thomas, deceased--Cora Haynes, admnistratriX: first and final settte- ment.
 All persons interested in the settlement of said estates, are notified to come forward and file their exceptions thereto, If any they have on or before the second day of the next Oct 1912, term Of said court, or they will be for ever barred from excepting to said settle ment, or any item thereof
 Witness my hand and seal of court al office In Forrest City, Arkansas, this the 10th day Of Oct, 1912
 T MERWIN Clariy
The Forrest City times., 1912-10-11

McNeill were also seriously injured about the head. face and arms, An unknown lady with a baby was seri- ously and painfully cut about the head and face, while the baby escaped without a scratch. Neither the con duetor nor the porter Of the demol- ished touring ear were injured. It is reported that quite number of others were shaken-up and sustained minor bruises and scratches Dr. J.. 0. Rush. Rock Island railroad physi- elan in this city, and < B. Conrad, local wire chief for the Western Union Telegraph Co.,, left immediate ly for the scene of the wreck after the news had reached Forrest CitE on eastbound passenger train No. r.
 A special train bearing nurses and physicians was rushed 10 the wreck from Memphis and as quickly as possible the dead and seriously in iured were hurried back te the Biun City as quickly as possible on this re- lief train.
The Forrest City times., 1912-10-11

days
 Dr Fleming and John Sherman made flying trip to Little Rock last Monday.
 Mr Will Stagg wears broad smile, because it's 9 boy
 Mr Ghas. PIatg purchased Mir. T. ". WiImuth's pretty home, on South Main street. Looks suspicious. Char. lev
 Several loads of cotton in town to. day
 All our rice farmers are taking ad. vantage of this pretty weather
 Dr. FIemIng's little daughter, Eliza beth, came in from Memphis last Mon day evening and expects to spend the winter with her father.
 Quite q number of our gentlemen enjC yed a deer hunt last week.
 Business must be picking up. 1 no- tice one Of our business houses has an assistant clerk-an elderly gentleman.
 Miss Ethe Jordan Is getting along nicely with her school
 Messrs. Will Jordan a'7 Fr1nk Dyal were business visitors tg t- eS'ine a few days ago.
The Forrest City times., 1912-10-11

Russell Addition to the city of For resst City. sls00.
 R. L. Brown, ct al to ]. NJ, Chil dress, block in secs. 30 and Sl, 6 n, } e, except 26 acres of north end $500.
 Egbert Brown to ]. NJ. Childress, block in secs. 30 and 31, n, e. except 26 acres off north end sl.
 J.W. Moore and wife to ]. \. Wright lots 4 and ,, block B, Rolfe & Williams Addition to the city of Forrest City. s1450.
 T. c. Davis and wife to Frank Cal lahan, SC, sei sec. D, n, e. $500.
 Peter and Simon Parker to Hudson Dugger Co.,, all the oak timber stand ing on m nwt sec. ,, r2e. s39.
The Forrest City times., 1912-10-11
GOODWIN TIMES.

Last Friday morning everyone in our little town was shocked when they learned Of the sudden death of Mrs. NJ. B. Lamb, beloved wife of our agent here MT. Lamb and little daughter have the sympathy in their bereavement of everyone.
 MT. Frank Dyal shipped the first carload of rice from Goodwin last Sat urday morning.
 Mrs. John Decker of Hunter is visiting Mrs. John Dyal.
 MT. l. W. Wilmuth has enhanced the beauty of his store by installing hamsome new lights therein.
 MT. Oscie Walker, of Palestine. spent fer hours here Sunday among old acquaintances.
 MT. Gunther has moved from the rice farm to the Brinkley Fruit Farm, east of town.
 MT. and Mrs. Winters took in the Fair at Memphis last week
 MT. Frank Dyal and family have moved into their new home, the Reedy property.
 Miss Ruth Groom, our music teach CT has been on the sick list for few
The Forrest City times., 1912-10-11
Tuesday, November ], 1912.

| for the purpose Of voting for two Presidential electors Tor the stat al large, one Presidential elector for each of the seven Congressiona al llistricts, and one representative to the Lower | House of the Congress of the United States Tor the First Congressional District of the state Of Arkansas Said election will he held by the iudges In the several townships as stated below, who will make returns Of same to the Board of Election Commissioners Of NJ. Francis County, Arkansas, as required by law.
 VOTING PRECINCTS AND PLACES. Madison Townshlp-Precinct No. I. at
 Madison ship-Precinct No. ?. at the County Court House Forrest City.
 Madison Township-Precnct No 3 First Ward, Forrest City sam Hodges store house Madison Township-Preeinct No. {, secon d Ward, Forrest City, at the office Of Forrest Madison Township lp-piecinct No. ]. Third ward, Forrest City, al City Hall.
 Franks Township-P Precinct No I. at Futile ton. at A. ]. Pipkins Residence
 Franks Township-Precnct No Q al Ronair at Barkers blacksmith shop.
 p Blsekash ill,, Tognship-rreeInct No. I, at Cowan's store.
 Griggs Township Precinct No. I. at Widen CT, at iiouston's old store house
 6flggs Township-Precnct No. 9 al Nose ley school House. Pond
 Johnson Townshlp-at New Castle at the house ot the New Castle Gin Company Ielico Township-at Colt. at the house be- tween the gin of the Colt Gin Company and the old Williams store house
 LAngullle Township-at the school house ats NJ acedonla.
 Prairie Townshp-at Palestine at the store house formerly occupied by Mr Felix Hall. Mill " o Wheatley Township-at Wheatley, at Dr. Bettis' new building
 The polls will open at o'clock a. m., and close at 6:30 o'clock D. m.
 All mills, shops and factories in St. Francis County and the State of Arkansas are re- quired by law 10 close down on election day or exchange their working forces not later than o'clock D. m on election day, 70 that all employees who are legally entitled to do SO may vote.
 All dramshops and drinking houses in said county must be closed at sunrise on said day and remain closed until sunrise On the follow ing day.
 Given under my hand this 4th day of Octo- Der, 1912, at Forrest City, Arkansas. - J. +. MCDougal Sheriff and Ex-Offlcio Collector of the Reve-
 nues or St. Francis County, Arkansas.
The Forrest City times., 1912-10-11

Mrs L. ]. Folbfe. accompanied b her daughter, Mrs N. R Ferguson. left Saturday to join the former s son, Frank. who is spending three CT four week. at Hot Springs in the nope that the baths will cure him of severe attack of biliouSness from which he has been suffering for some time.
The Forrest City times., 1912-10-11
Dealness Cannot Be Cnred

t8s s 4eA3 4 applications as they eanuot reach f1a G!at assA portion of the ear There is only si gnt ~ay ? cure deafness. and that k bv con s, t 1ti3uat remedies. Deafness is caused by fhe F lr'iatHea condition Of the mucous lining Of Har,--'i -i' a-hi hian Tube. When this tube is in- feet bI l Aad have rumhling sounds or imper- nesfilt,.a fil,at ahz and when it is entirely closed. lioy ... :, ]. lhe result and unless the nilama= fa its e44 he taken out and this tube restored stra,o5 'i5t,i mai condition, hearing will be de- eans.i '4,tFef. nine cases out Of fen are infsro 9Y 0atarrh, which is nothing but all
 W~.ttiit W,.'.' ti t4hdll lon of the mucous surfaces.
 ease of n ave One Hundred Dollars for any nor e' aihess tcaused bY eatarrh) that can- for ei g, tfed by Halls Catarrh Cure send '0f circulars. free
 Sola,.. | j. CHENEY X CO. Toledo Ohio.
 axe tali's Family Plns for constipation,