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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-30
Epworth League Convention Closes.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
CENTERVILLE, Ind, Aug. 29.-The
Wayne County Epworth League conven-
ton. held here Tuesday and Wednesday,
closed tonight with a sermon by the Rev.
d. III. Guild. of Knightstown. Sunset de-
~votional services were held at the Governor
Morton homestead. The North Indiana
Conference Male Quartet, composed of the
Rev. l.. ]. Naftzger. of Muncie: Rev. Earl
Eaftzger. of Charlottesville; Rev. d. HI.
Guild. OF Knightstewn, and Rev. F.. r.
Thornburg. OF Hagerstown. gave q concert
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-30

Luther Thompson. a negro. charged with
the double crime OF horse stealing and at
tempt at criminal assault on the person OF
Mrs. Maggie Williams. a white woman.
was arrested at New Decatur. Ala. yes-
terday. and is In imminent CANCER OF being
lynched.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-30

Detroit Free Press.
Columbus, S. c.. has sent out some statis-
tics that might be read with profit by city
fathers of Michigan towns. During the past
two years forty convicts have built eighty
miles of good roads around that city. Once
out that system into practice in this state
and the hobo question would soon be set
-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-30

Louis Anderson, G veteran seventy-one
years old. from Rockford. ILL.,, died from
heart disease. James T.. Merrick. adjutant
overcome by neat. His condition is serious.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-30

BOSTON, Mass. Aug. 29.-At to-day's
port OF the special committee on insurance
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-30

The monument erected by the State OF
Minnesota I'm memory of the 500 people
who lost their lives In the great Hinckley
IRE six years ESQ viii Be dedicated on 6at-
urday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-30
The BenbOw Reunion.

Tuesday evening. Twenty-three chapters
were represented by about 80 delegates.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-30

Biackford county Republicans his fall than
for several campaigns.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
Knights of Honor.

The ninth biennial session of the
 ktate grand lodge. Knights of Honor,
 tlosed at Little Rock February 22d.
 The report of the grand reporter shows &he affairs of the order to be in excel
 lent condition. There are 61 lodges in &he state, with an aggregate member Ship of over 1 800 members. Since the
 last meeting no deaths occurred in the Jurisdiction. The following officers for |the ensuing term were elected and in- stalled: NJ. J. Manning, past grand |dictator. Clarendon: Charles Coffin. grand dictator, Walnut Ridge: E. A. Rowe. vice grand dictator, Greenwood, |L. J. Weber, assistant grand dictator. P. K Roots, grand chap lain, Little Rock; J. H. Bilheimer. grand reporter, Little Rock; Frank E. Sliger. grand treasurer. Helena. The next session of the grand lodge will be held in Little Rock the third Wednes day in February, 1902.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
BRIEF MENTION.

Slot machines have been banished from Fort Smith.
 The berry growers of Washing gton county have organized.
 Managers of Little Rock oil mills deny that their concerns are members of trust
 H. Park. brakeman on the Frisco road, was run over by the cars and killed at Fayetteville.
 Smith Spearman, a colored farmer living near Harrisburg, was shot from ambush and killed by another negro named Garrett Jones.
 During the month of January the Iron Mountain Railway handled 146,- 120, 453 tons of freight, and the revenue derived therefrom was s115,315.15.
 The postoffice safe at Searcy was blown open and robbed of its entire contents-about $50 in cash, registered letters and money order vouchers.
 Reports from all sections of the state show that only small per cent. of last seasons cotton crop remains unmarS- eted.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
Boiler Explosion.

At Pullman, Sevier county. the large koIer of the Pullman Lumber Company Ixploded with terrible results. The boiler was hurled from it's bed and sent lpward and crushed through the mill he'd. completely wreclling the struc- Llre. The mill was in operation and kas full of employees at the time. Pieces the boiler were hurled all over the bin ground One piece cut large gash |b the back of mule fully 900 yards (rom the mill. Following is.a list of he known dead and wounded: Hoover Thompson. fireman, killed; Al Hutton, krueker. mashed to death; J. w. Dicus. hut by flying iron; he will die; Taylor Brown. cut and scalded; Lloyd Busby, kut and scalded; Jim Busby. badly cut; br. Baldwin. badly burned on face:
 bimmie Brown, burned on back and light arm. All the dead and injured
 Ire white men. and most of them wers married
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
sREST CITY, ARK, FRIDAY AFTERNOON, MARCH g. 1900.
THE LITTLE ROCK RACES.
'he Spring Running Meeting Open, Al,
 the Capital City March :sth.

The Spring meeting of the Little Rock Jockey Club opens at Little Rocl, on Monday, March 26th. and win con. tlnue one week. Excellent sport will be had at Clinton Park this season. and the club anticipates larger crowds than ever before assembled at that beautiful race course. Little Rock grows in popularity each year as racing center and now nearly all of the prominent thoroughbreds begin the annual cam paign at the Arkansas Capital City. The program for the meeting beginning March 26th embraces three rich stake events. the Turf Congress sweepstakes for 3-year-olds at one mile. the Turf congress sweepstakes for 2-year-olds at four furlongs and the Tennessee Brew ing Companys stakes for }-vear-olds and upwards at one mile There will be good handicaps for days on which no stakes are carded. and the purse events have been made very attractive, insuring fine sport every day.
 All railroads will make low rates to Little Rock for the races. and the in- dleations are that large crowds will at. tend from all parts of the state
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
SEWALL MAKES CORRECTIONS.
He fs mn Expansionist, but Not to the Limit Represented i'm a
 Late Alleged Interview.

Washington, Feb. 28.-Arthur Sew all, who was the democratic candidate for vice-president in 1896, paid his re- spects to President Mckinley. Mon- day. MT. Sewall had. been to Hawaii, on his way to the Philippines, but was prevented from continuing his journey by the plague outbreak. H denied recent interview in which he was quoted as forecasting the defeat of the democratic party this year.
 T did not say anything of that kind without qualification" MT. Sewall said. "I believe in expansion in a certain way. 1 believe in keeping Puerto Rico and Hawaii and extending to them ev- cry law of the United States. Make them territory of this country without discrimination as to tariff or otherlar- l also want to keep the Philippines, but l think we should ultimately es- iablish republic there. with our pro- lection extended over ss-"
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
New Rule Adopted.

The Fayetteville News gives the fol- lowing report of slight conflict of opinion regarding new rule adopted at the University of Arkansas: The new edict that has gone forth govern ing examinations at the L. of A. is causing no little indignation on the part of a large number of our citizens. It appears that the faculty has made ruling to the effect of discharging students in the event their standing in examinations does not come up to a certain rating We understand that under this new regime there are not less than forty or fifty students who will be obliged to take their departure for other pastures of knowledge. We admit we are unacquainted with the new order, hence we are unable at this time to judge whether it contains merit or not But viewing it from casual standpoint it looks as though the rule, if allowed to be enforced, would work to the disadvantage of the university and finally result in the death blow of the instution.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
PRACTICAL WORK COMMENCED
The Census Bureau Begins the Ship mcnt of Enumeration Sched-
 ulcs to Supervisors.

Washington, Feb. 2s.-The census bureau, Monday, began the first prac- tical work in connection with taking the census by shipping 100 boxes con- taining schedules in regard to agricul- ture, population, manufactures, vital statistics, etc, to supervisors through out the country. A like number of boxes will be shipped each day until all the supervisors are supplied. It is said that 50 shipments will be neces- sary.
 The bureau is 75 days in advance of similar work in the last census. The enumerators, it is expected, will be full ly equipped for active work by April l, and this will complete the .prepara. tions for the field work of the census
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
Ruling of Supreme Court

The state supreme court has ruleL that "A pronissory note made to pro- |cure the dismissal of a criminal prose- cntion. although given for the amount oi debt due to the payee, is contrary to public policy, and void. The general rule is, that where an illegal contract has been made, neither courts of law nor of equity will interpose to grant any relief to the parties. but will leave them where it finds them. if they have been equally cognizant of the illeg- ality."
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
In the Intersst of Department Stores.

A movement is on foot to have con |gress pass a law admitting parcels of |merchanuise to the mail at very low |rate of postage. Among the arguments |used is the fact that n Great Britain the postage on parcels is six cents for the first pound and two cents for each additional pound, up to eleven pounds. (Which is the limit, thus making the cost |of sending an eleven pound package
 thirty-six cents. The postal service of
 the United States has a deficit now of
 t9,OOO 900 year for operating expenses,
 and that deficit would be tv or three
 times larger if such law was enacted,
 and the people would pay the shortage.
 It is scheme of the big department
 stores of the larger cities to ruin the
 trade of the country merchant.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
PHIL D. ARMOUR JR'S. WILL.
The Instrument DispOses of Proper. ty to the Value of
 Eight Millions.

Chicago, Feb. 27.-The will of 'he late Philip D. Armour, Jr., has been filed for probate here. The instrument disposes of property valued at $S.- Ooo,OoO, including S6.so0,ooo in per- sonal property, and the remainder in real estate. One-third of the estate is left to the widow, May E. Armour, and two-thirds is given in trust to three executors for the two surviving sons of the testator. Lester and Philip D.. III.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
Arkansas Cotton Mills.

Arkansas has the following cotton mliis in operation: Ouachita Cotton Mills Philadelphia, 1000 spindles and so looms; Dardanelle Cotton Mills, Dar- oaneile, 5000 spindles; Thomas Cotton Mills, Little Rock. 3,360 spindles; Nam moth Spring Cotton Mill. 5000 spindles and 220 looms.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
Fire At BAld Knob.

Fire at Bald Knob destroyed W. I. Long's stock of general merchandise and ]. II. Ford's brick storehouse. Long's loss is about $5000 and Ford's s2,Oo0. It is thought the store was bur glarized and then set on fire.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
Large MilI Proposed.

One of the largest cotton mills in the south has incorporated. The name of the concern is Loray mills, and it's location is to be near Gastonia, in Gaston county, N. C. The capital stock is $1,000,000. The object of the cor poration is the manufacture and sale of warps, yarns and cloth from cotton fab, ics, and the sale of merchandise
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
Mysterious Express Robbery.

The Hot Springs Express Company was robbed of si,44G in a mysterious manner The money was placed in a box in the company's office at Hot Springs and in few minutes taken in a wagon to the depot When the box reached Malvern it was opened but the money was gone
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
Confederate Pensioners.

There are now on the rolls in Ten. nessee DOS pensioners, who will be sent checks aggregating $23,1s0 for the quarter. There are IF who re. ceive $1S0 per annum; 28 who receive $120, and S63 who receive $1O0. There are 1,533 applications for pensions now pending. The state appropriation ii limited to $l00,000 per annum.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
DEWEY PRIZE MONEY CLAIMS
The United States Court of Claims Decides Againsr the Ad-
 miraPs Contention.

Washington, Feb. 27.-The United States court of claims rendered a de- cision on the claim of Admiral Dewey for prize money on account of the de- struction of the Spanish fleet in Ma nila harbor. The court decided against the admiral's contention that the enc my's force was superior to his and awarded him $9,570.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02

San Francisco, Feb. 2S.-Capt. J. F. Higgins, one of the best-known sea captains on this coast, died suddenly, Monday, from stroke of apoplexy. Capt. Higgins commanded the steamer Excelsior, which took into St. Michaels .he first contingent of gold seekers to leave this country after the news of the wonderful richness of the Klon. dike region had been brought down by returning pioneers.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
fen. CIayfnn Ohiecfa.

Gen. Powel Clayton, ambassador to Mexico, has notified his republican friends that under no circumstances will he permit the use of his name be- fore the coming state convention for delegate at large to the national con vention.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
A Lucky Passenger.

A passenger on Fort Smith train was worked out of $40 by four slick strangers. The conductor got on to the thieves, and together with an officer, who happened to be on the train, com. pelled the quartette to return the vic tins money. When the Icon" men reached Little Rock officers were wait ing and nabbed them
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
NO. 23.
SOUTHERN GLEANINGS.
Senators Astounded. |.

Walter Wellman, the Washington correspondent of the Chicago Times- Herald, reports that four of the men- bers of the committee Investigating the charges against Senator Clark. of Montana, are southern men, and they arc astounded at the revelations of the use of money in this Montana clec- tion. In their part of the country money is almost never used corrupt ly, and, if used at all. only in ex- ceedingly small sums. For insance," says Mir. Wellman, ''it is said the elec- tion of bluff, honest old man Pettus. Of Alabama, cost him $17.50. Caffrey. of Louisiann, probably spent $50. Tur- ley, of Tennessee, says his election cost him s5 or sl0 for postage. Pritch- ard, of North Carolina, invested, per- haps, $10o in legitimate expenses"
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
Took Laudanu,n .

Joseph Lloyd, railroad man from New Orleans, was found dead in his room at Little Rock. His death was uue to an overdose of laudanum. taken "ith suicidal intent. Lloyd had been m'hklng, and in a letter addressed to ms mother told of his intention to end his life.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
All yIrsinian. by Birth.

Senators Taliaferro, of Florida; liar. ris, of Kentucky, and Lindsay, of Ken lucky, are all Virginians by birth. The first named is descendant of Robert Taliaferro, who came from England in 1850, and settled in what is now Gran county, Virginia.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
Engaged in a Free Flight.

Near Horse Creek, Ala, some farm. CTS became involved in free fight, as the result of lawsuit over land. Pis. tols and knives were used. Jack Boyd. a bystander, and Sylvester Hyson. one of the principles were killed. Walter Stevens was severely wounded.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
shot Down ct N,wht.

Miles Woods was called from bia mountain home, near Bucktown Tenn, at night and shot down in cold blood. He died in ten minutes. His ia. ther ran out to ascertain the trouble and was shot twice by the assassin. It k claimed that before the latter died he charged deputy United States marshal with having committed the deed.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
Would Fight for Their Opinions.

Two Russellville ministers engaged in heated discussion of their respec- tive religious beliefs, aud a fistic en- counter between them was prevented by mutual friend. Both were taken before the court and fined.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
>tter Water-works Company

The mayor of Little Rock. backed mn oy the city council, threatens to annul
 'he charter of the Home Water Com
 p@"y because of failure upon the part 'ne said company to furnish adeouate
 '"'sr pressure for fire protection.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
Accidentally Shot Himself.

Drewey NJ. Long, who went to Co., lumbus, Miss, from Pickens. ille, Ala. some months since, to accept position with n drug firm, accidentally shot himself, and will probably die.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
Caused a Bir Row.

There was big row in river circles at New Orleans because the comman- der of the battleship Texas, during Mardi Gras, gave one captain the ex- elusive right to carry passengers to and from the warship.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
short Crop of Strawberries.

Fruit grower and commission men, says the St. Louis Republic, predict a short strawberry crop. due partly tc a long-continued drought and partly to the tow price of last season, which caused many growers to reduce the acreage, and in some discontinue rais. ing them entirely.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
Hundred Oaks Sold.

A sale has been consummated at Winchester, Tenn, by Dr. E. j. Thompson, owner of Hundred Oaks an old home, to Albert D. Marks. agent for some New York parties, who will on June take charge of the property and convert it into a Catholic school
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
Kentucky Killer "Excused."

Henry Cummings shot and instantly killed John Grinan, prominent labor leader and master workman of local lodge ut Middlesboro, Ky. The trouble arose over strike troubles. 1t seems that Grinan was urging men out on U strike, and Cummings wanted them to remain at work, and the shooting was over the dispute. Cummings was ex cused at the examining trial.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
Compliment from France.

Dr. Charles w. Dabney, president of the University of Tennessee, has re- ceised notice of his appointment as member of the committee of interna. tional awards at the Paris exposition. The appointment came from the French government.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
Prominent Lumberman Drowned.

In attempting to escape from an un- inhabited island. on which he had been left by lying boatman, who told him it was Hilton Head island, Wilbur Ellis, prominent lumber manufacturer of Hampton county, $. C., was drowned. E. E. Stokes, his companion, lumber prospector, was taken off the island by n fisherman, who accidentally passed that way, after being nearly frozen.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02

THE FUTURE STATE OF CUBA,
Significance of the split in the Ma tional Pnrty-Fcr and Against
 AnneNatioa.

Havana, Feb. 2s.--The split in the national party is now the principal pu- litical topic in Havana. Already 70 of the 190 delegates have resigned. and 1t is expected that 30 others will follow their example. The resigning menl- bers include almost all the prominent newly-enfranchised Cuban-Americans, which lends point to the assertion that the CubanAmericans will endeavor to form distinct political party. ulti- mately joining forces with the old au- tonomists. Any such combination would mean the introduction of d powerful factor in the politics of Cuba.
 In Need of Leader.
 The leaders of the national party recognize that their influence, and even their existence as political lead. CTS depend upon securing as president of the organization some man of first rank. Sepor de la Zorro, the presi- dent, is only pro tenn. officer, who fills the post till a permanent selection can be made. Sunday Gen. Maxim1 Gomez was invited to accept the posi- tion, but he declined. Monday a simi lar offer was made to Mayor Lacoste who also refused the honor.
 Gen. Gomez says that he has no po- fiscal ambitions, and is content to be member of the society of veterans.
 Veterans Against Annexation.
 Here also is an organization that is likely to have a powerful influence in the future. Comparatively few of the veterans will sympathize political ly with the Cuban-American parry. Their leaders are for the most part white, but the rank and file is large ly composed of colored men, particu- larly in the eastern provinces.
 VIII Join the National Party.
 A prominent Cuban, who declined to have his name used in connection with the statement, said, Monday:
 Within a short time the members of the society of veterans will almos : unanimously join what is left of tine national party, while the opposing party will consist, under some name or other, of Cuban-Americans and au- tonomists.
 ''The organization, made up of the veterans and the nationals, will favor absolute independence, and large army and navy, ever ready to rercl foreign aggression. It's leaders will not advocate any control, commercial or otherwise, except Cuban control.
 In Touch with Uncle Snm.
 1.-The other organization, while far- bring independence, will advocate the assistance of the United States, reef procity treaties, only such naval devel- opment as may be necessary to pro- tect the coasts against smugglers, and only such military preparations as would be involved in a slight increase of the rural guard, trusting implicitly to the United States to protect Cuba against foreign interference.'
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
ARKANSAS STA|E MNS.
ssveral Workmen Killed and a Num- Der Wounded By the Explosion
 of a Saw-Mill Boiler.
kyENIs 0F A WEEK BRIEFLY CHROEICleO.

.,,tls Rock City Council Threatens to apnui Charter of Water Company. 4 Ouartette of smooth Young Men Work Stranger, and After Being Compelled to Give Up tie Money The! Are Nipped by Detectives.
The Forrest City times., 1900-03-02
VIEWS OF A CANADIAN.
He Has Just Returned from a Trip
 to the Island.

Montreal, Feb. 2S.-Sir William Van Horn, until recently president of tie Canadian Pacific railroad, has just re- turned from Cuba. Speaking of the islands political future, he said:
 Annexation Would be Voted Down.
 ''I don't know, nobody knows. travelled a thousand miles or more through the country, and met and con versed with the people, high and low, and my conclusion is that annexation to the United States, if proposed now. would be voted down. The prominent Spaniards want it because they are, needlessly, I think, afraid the Cubans will punish them for the wrongs of Spanish rule.
 Some Cubans Want It.
 "Some of the Cubans want it because of the material advantages it would bring to the island. Some privately favored it, but they would go with the majority of their compatriots, and this majority is as yet undoubtedly against it. The United States govern ment, would, in the absence of the clearly expressed desire of Cuba for annexation, find it difficult to get around it's pledges and continue per manently to exercise sovereignty.
 Will Soon he Accorded Home Rule.
 ''I believe that Cuba will soon be ac- corded self-government, but that the United States government, in view of its responsibility as well as of it's interests will reserve veto power in all matters of foreign politics and gil matters of legislation affecting the public debt.
 'The United States can not say they will annex Cuba, and continue their tariffs against her, and if they admit her products free of duty the tobac co and sugar interests in the southern states must suffer-