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Woodruff County news., 1901-05-02
FOR TARIFF REDUCTION.
Certain Lines of Trade and Industry That Are Touched by the
 Trusts


 There is a growing sentiment for reform of the tariff, based on the increasing belief that the reduction of 1t IS needed for the best interests of business. If it may be said that the old effort for tariff reform was based on principle, reform now is advocated more from considerations of expediency. This is not in any wise revival of the old idea of a tariff for revenue only, nor is it based on hostility to the protective tariff as principle. Indeed it's SUD- porters are those that in the days of antagonism of those two prin- ciples supported the protective tar if and prospered by it. Thus tariff reduction is now approached from a new point of view. Undoubtedly the growth of trusts has had something to do with it.
 The consensus of opinion in the hardware trade is that, while a mod crate tariff is necessary on some ar- ticles, the tariff has been abused in favor of industries that desire an lnordinate increase in profits. This clear view, we take it, would not be | easily obtainable unless trusts had clarified the situation, for more of this talk is that trusts are entirely | selfish; that the men at the head of them are not men that have been brought up in the business, but men who are simply manipulating it. It seems to us that these views, coming from men who are in lines of industry that are touched by the trusts are significant; that they indi- cate movement for regulation of the tariff based on business reasons and not on sentiment. Of such a movement there is little hazard in predicting that once started it will not have done until it accomplishes something, for as these men see the steel trust, for example, watered four times and helped in many directions by enormous tariffs, the inevitable protest will take the shape of a de- mand for reduction of the tariff. In hardware, using the term as gen. eral one, we are exporting over $700,- 100000 worth of products year, and, as one merchant put it, with our greatly improved machinery and in- creased facility for manufacture, we ought to be able to take care of our selves. Moreover, certain lines of hardware not made in this country are subjected to excessive duties. So it would not be surprising if in the coming years and at time when the tariff has ceased to be political issue it should come up as business subject and result in reductions in many rticulars.-Indianapo New, | find ,-
Woodruff County news., 1901-05-02
POINTS AND OPINIONS.

-Mr. Mckinley is consistent in at least one thing. He never appoints an antitrust man to position where he can injure the trusts. He at least knows his "plain duty" to the trusts. Omaha WorldHerald
 The democratic country press is the reflex of democratic thought, and democrats must support the country democratic papers if demo- well-supported press is more than half the battle.-The Commoner.
 Just as selfish interests con tended that the tariff was for the benefit of American labor, so now selfish interests contend that expan- sion is for the benefit of those people over whom we expand. They are actuated by impulses of duty.-In- dianapolis News Qnd.).
 -Unless great change has sud denly come over the character of the American people, the present de- moralization of the opposition party affords not the slightest indication of what it's condition may be year or two years from now, let alone four years. The quick revivifica tion of defunct opposition is familiar phenomenon in American politics. The example afforded by the demo- cratic party which rose immediately from the crushing defeat of 1872 to successive and sweeping victories in the elections of 1873, 1874 and 1876 has been frequently pointed out.- Springfield (Mass.) Republican.
 The agent of plutocracy at the head of the post office department has usurped the law-making power and is now making arbitrary rulings that are without the warrant of law The curtailment of the sample copy privilege to newspapers is aimed at the weeklies ot the country. Con gressman Loud, of California, the chairman of the postal committee of the house of representatives, has tried for number of years to secure the passage of a bill embodying their infamous schemes to throttle the weekly press, but without success. Now comes the postmaster general, without authority of law, and makes and enforces ruling that curtails the sample copy pwivilege.-National Watchmau.
Woodruff County news., 1901-05-02
A wEAK-MINDED JUROR.
Rendered d Verdict to Please the Other Jurymen and Is Now Sorry
 for it-Thc Callahan Verdict.

Omaha, Neb., April 30.-'I was the twelfth man on the jury to vote for Callahan's acquittal," said w. B. Full Ter yesterday, and stood alone from the third ballot, about nine o'clock Saturday night, until three o'clock Sunday morning. I believe now, as I believed then, that Callahan had not proved an alibi, and that there was sufficient evidence to convict him, but for six hours I stood alone there.
 q shall never forgive myself for yielding. wish now that I had stayed with them and hung the jury, as I said at the beginning I would do rather than vote for acquittal."
 w. E. Moore, Ed. Shaw and other jurymen eoncurred in the formers statement. q rendered verdict in accordance with my understanding of the evidence under the instruction of the court. The prosecution seemed to think that all it needed to do was to prove a connection between Grove and Callahan. Grove has never been convicted and his guilt is not a fore gone conclusion"
 County Attorney Shields does not agree with Gen. Cowan in the state ment that Callahan should not be tried on the charges of grand larceny and false imprisonment. He says:
 "When Callahan's lawyers put in their plea for his release on the ground that he has already been tried and acquitted on the offense charged in all three informations, the state will oppose the plea. He is in the same position, as a man who is charged with both. assault and rob- bery would be if he were acquitted on one or the other of the charges"
Woodruff County news., 1901-05-02
KILLED BY AN EXPLOSION.
Five Men Killed and Several Injured by au Unexplained Mine Explosion at
 Alderson, l. T.

South McAlester, I. T., April 30.- An explosion of gas occurred in the mine of the McAlester Coal Co. at All derson, Saturday morning, by which five men lost their lives, seven were in- jured and another is reported miss ing. The killed are:
 Emanuel Taylor, colored.
 Wiley Clark and brother, colored.
 Andrew Brescol.
 Dominica Wesoluty.
 The injured are: Ed. Andrews, col ored, burned; Pat. Woods, burned, not seriously; Paul Sotak, burned serious ly; Nose Garrett, colored, arm broken.
 man who lives with Joe Petro- witch and man who lives with George Darling were burned, the lat ter severely.
 Joe Petrovitch is missing. It was not known at the time the reporter visited the mine whether he was killed or had come out and gone home.
 Two others were temporarily over- come by fire damp, but soon recovered after being brought out.
 The explosion occurred about 8 quarter to seven o'clock yesterday morning, at about the entry, be- tween Shaft Five and Slope Seven, which led to the same mine. About one hundred and twenty-five men were working in the mine at the time. It is not definitely known whether gas ignited, but it seems probable that some one of the men fired a shot that the shot-firers had not fired. The firers enter in the even- ing after the miners leave and fire all | the shots or blasts that the miners have prepared. Sometimes shots are not well prepared, and the shot firers refuse to fire them. Occasionally in | these cases the men afterward fire these shots themselves, though this is against the rules of the company. It is thought that this was done yester- day morning by some of the men who were afterward killed or injured by the explosion. The dead were all as | phyxiated.
Woodruff County news., 1901-05-02
SERVING A TRUST.
One Certain Evidence of the Benefl- cent EMect of Protection Upon
 Monopoly.

Some very valuable information, if It be properly applied, is being given the industrial commission now taking testimony in Washington. Evidence from 8 thoroughly posted witness as to the practical working of the pro- tective duty on wood pulp is particu- larly interesting. It affords one of the most comprehensive examples that could be given as to how money is ht- erally showered upon a great combine through the ignorance or deliberate attempt of national statesmanship. The International Paper company pro- duces more news print paper on this continent than all competitors com bined, and is rapidly approaching a monopoly. Evidence of this, showing the large holdings of spruce in the states and Canada, for the combine op- crates in both, was given in detail to the commission.
 Because a portion of it's mills are in the dominion their product is taxed at the custom houses so as to shut out foreign "competition." This presents the ridiculous spectacle of taxing the Canadian product of the corporation to protect it's infant industry" in this country. It is just as wise prop osition as to fatten, strengthen and rear living infant by confning it to the nouriShment to be had by suck ing it's own thumb. This disposes of the theory of statesmanship involved, but the consumers have to suffer be- cause of the increased prices made possible. The combine makes it's pa irons pay the duty on it's Canadian | output, and at the same time makes corresponding increase in the charges made for the home product In the final result the people are forced to pay a direct and heavy tax which protects no one, but is outright extortion committed through an arbi- 1 trary exercise of power.
 | The government uses an enormous amount of this paper, and to that ex
 tent taxes itself, which only means the taxing of the people. They are also the ultimate losers in all the publications which they purchase, fo1 | the cost of paper is among the fixed charges and expenses upon which every newspaper, magazine, journal periodical, book and printed produc
 tion of whatever form or character must estimate it's reasonable profits It may endure a marginal loss be. cause of fluctuations in the price ot paper, or offset it through decreased expense in some other department but there is fixed advance, as there has been through the indefensible tariff referred to, the necessity ot making something or going out of business results in an advance in the | printed product. Instead of perpet- uating the farce of pretending to tax trust to protect it against itseli reciprocity in the pulp paper trade should be brought about between the United States and Canada, as ex- plained and advised by the expert wit | ness before the industrial commission Detroit Free Press.
Woodruff County news., 1901-05-02
ARKANSAS STATE NEWS.
Given an Ovation.

An ovation was rendered seven members of the Thirty-third volun- teer infantry who arrived at Fort Smith the other day from the Phil ippines. They were met at the de- pot by about seyenty-five of their rel atives and friends and the fire depart ment, of which several of the boys were members prior to their enlist ment, had one of the hose wagons there to escort them up the street. The young fellows names and ad- dresses are: Walter Graham, George Shibley. Joe Parker and Tony Eber- hardt, Fort Smith; Tom J. Dildy, Chas. Reynolds and Robt. E. Cooper, Huntington.
Woodruff County news., 1901-05-02

On the 18th an an ti-clerical demon stration in Lisbon vFas dispersed by the police. The figure of a Jesuit was burned in efigy by the mob, who, meanwhile, indulged ill anti-Jesuit cries.
 The Filipino junta in Madrid has adopted a resolution calling upon their countrymen in the Philippine islands to continue their struggle against American sovereignty to the bitter end.
Woodruff County news., 1901-05-02
Soldier Boys Welcomed.

The returning soldiers from tho Philippines were given hearty wei. come at Pine Bluff. The police and fire departments formed in a process sion at the courthouse, and with sev. eral thousand citizens, mached to the station and escorted the boys from the train. Public schools were closed, and all business houses were decorat ed with bunting. Addresses were de livered by prominent citizens.
Woodruff County news., 1901-05-02
Wedding mt Lamar.

Dr. l.. F. Sims and Miss Florence Kitchen were married in the Cumber- land Presbyterian church at Lamar, After the ceremony reception was held at the home of the brides moth. CT, Mrs. Sarah Kitchen. The couple left for Van Buren, which will be their future home.
Woodruff County news., 1901-05-02
Rejoicing nt Van Buren.

The official report of the appoint ment of F. D. Scott as a member of the St. Louis Worlds fair commis sion was received with great rejoic- ing among the people at Van Buren, all of whom are proud of MT. Scott's recognition by the president.
Woodruff County news., 1901-05-02
Fire at Hot Springs.

The Hudgins house on Ouachita ave. nue, Hot Springs, was destroyed by fire, together with it's contents. The property, including the furniture, was valued at S5,000; insured for $3,000 The fire was, it is said, of incendiary origin. Shortly after the discovery of the fire it was found that the walls and floors of several rooms were sat urated with coal oil
Woodruff County news., 1901-05-02
A welI-Known odd Fellow.

James Haney, well-known con tractor and builder of Bentonville, and prominent in the I. o. o. F., died after two months illness, aged 63.
Woodruff County news., 1901-05-02
Turned Out.

Fire destroyed the store building and stock of William J. Shepherd, or West Barraque street, Pine Bluff. Loss, about S3,000, with $1,000 insur' ance.
Woodruff County news., 1901-05-02
Land Commissioners Report.

State Land Commissioner Colquitt has filed his report with the governor for the quarter ending March 31, showing the total amount of land dis posed of to be 42, ,442.03 acres, and to- tai funds 1S,441.39.
Woodruff County news., 1901-05-02
Will Wear Shirt Waists.

Fort Smith post office held meet. ing, and decided to wear shirtwaists, under the recent ruling of the postal department. The clerks selected a costume of light blue chambray ging- ham waists. black belts and dark blue four-in-hands. The carriers chose light gray chambray waists, mousse colored belts ard black four-in-hands
Woodruff County news., 1901-05-02
Rabbits Driven to Sandbar.

An interesting and unusual sight was witnessed by citizens of Pine Bluff recently. On account of the heavy rise in the Arkansas river a large number of rabbits were forced to remain on sandbar about tive acres in area, isolated from the main land and opposite Pine Bluff.
Woodruff County news., 1901-05-02
EIOpers Arrested.

Frank L. Kellogg and Miss Nellie Keeble, who eloped from Missouri were arrested at Fort Smith. Kellogg was placed in jail and the young woman sent to her home.
Woodruff County news., 1901-05-02
Rewards for Bandits.

The Choctaw, Oklahoma &, Gulf Railroad Co. has offered reward of $20O for the arrest and conviction of each of the six men implicated in the recent hold-up on that road.
Woodruff County news., 1901-05-02
Opcn offices in Fort Smith.

James A. Herman, chief engineer of construction work of the Fort Smith & Western, and T. J. Law renee, both of St. Louis, have opened offices at Fort Smith.
Woodruff County news., 1901-05-02
Farmer Killed by Negroes.

Andrew McCarty, a farmer of Lee county, interfered in negro quarrel over a craps gome. One of the negroes drew a revolver and fired five shots at him, three taking effect. McCafty died within a few hours.
Woodruff County news., 1901-05-02
Found Dead in the Woods.

Grego Meyer, an old German, was found dead in the woods siXmiles from Conway. The coroner's jury reported that death resulted from unknown causes.
Woodruff County news., 1901-05-02
Marriage at Conway.

Miss Lulu Gist, of Conway, and Mir James NJ. Ligon, of Abilene, Tex were married at the home of ths brides mother, at the formeg town.
Woodruff County news., 1901-05-02
MISCELLANEOUS.

The comet first seen at Cape Town. Cape Colony, on the 18th, is visible on the eastern horizon. It is brilliant and triple-tailed and is rapidly ap, preaching the sun.
 On the 25th the banking house of Leroy c. Partridge, of Ovid, N. T., made an assignment. The liabilities and essets were not made public. The bank was capitalized at $150,000.
 On the 25th dealings were discon- tinued in the share certificates of the Federal Steel Co.,, National Steel Co.,, National Tube Co.,, American Steel and Wire Co.,, American Tin Plate Go. and American Steel Hoop Co.,, the New York stock exchange authorities having ordered them stricken from the list.
 On the 26th Thomas E. Ketchum, alias "Black Jack" the notorious out law who had terrorized the people of the southwest for the past 15 years, was hanged at Clayton, N. M., for train robbery,and in the drop hishead was severed from his body by the rope as if by guillotine. The head less trunk pitched forward toward the spectators, and blood spattered upon those nearest the scaffdd.
 The government of Austria-Hun- gary has submitted to the reichsrath 9 bill authorizing the construction of four canals in the Danube, Moldau, Elbe and Vistula districts. The work
 
 and will be completed in 1924. Two hundred and fifty million kroner at four per cent. are to be borrowed before 1912, and further funds for the construction of the canals will be borrowed when necessary.
 The statement of the treasury bal- ances in the general fund, exclusive of the $150,ooo,O00 gold reserve in tbe division of redemption, issued on the s6th, showed: Available cash balance, S155, ,227; gold, $95,272, 526.
 An important discovery of petro- leum has been made 20 miles south west of the city of Guadalajara, Mex ico. and a company has been formed to operate oil wells.
 On the 27th R. G. Dun x Co. report ed: ''Failures for the week numbered 215 in the United States, against 204 last year, and 26 in Canada, against 22 last year,
 On the 26th harmonious action was taken by the committee on revision of the creed of the Presbyterian church at Pittsburgh, Pa., and a unanimous report was formulated for submission to the general assembly, which will meet ct Philadelphia, May .6.
Woodruff County news., 1901-05-02
OUR PHILIPPINE DUTY.
Speedy Recognition of the Rights of the People Should Be Made by
 the Administrations.

It may safely be believed that Agui- naldo's proclamation to the Filipino people, acknowledging and accepting the sovereignty of the United States, marks the beginning of new and tranquil era in that long-troubled archipelago and promises to the American government the early and satisfactory solution of the Philip pine problem.
 The especially gratifying feature of the Aguinaldo proclamation is that this patriot leader seems to have rec ognized the truth that American dom- ination means for the Filipinos some thing infinitely different from Span- ish domination. This is indicated in the terms of his reference to this government as an irresistible force, which, while it restraints his people, yet enlightens their minds and opens to them another course, presenting them the cause of peace.
 It is also to be noted that Agui- naldo clearly sees, and frankly con- fesses, that the Filipinos are already beginning to enjoy liberty under  American rule, a circumstance upon which he bases his expressed belief that his people will yet come into the enjoyment of their full nberty. This is a significant confession, the sin cerity of which there is no reason to doubt, and the manliness with which 1t is made cannot fail to im- press the outside world with the be- lief that Aguinaldo is something bet ter than the insurgent malcontent and self-seeker he has been pictured by prejudced minds.
 The proclamation in question should have a tremendous influence for peace in the Philippines. It should also stimulate the American government to extraordinary effort for the good of this conquered peo- pie and the entire fulfillment of the pledge of freedom which we have given them. They have nov, through their foremost leader, accepted this pledge in good faith. Our consequent duty is plain.-St. Le ais Republic.
 Senator Hahna refused to per init his daua hter 70 christen the bat fIncb;r, Ohio don1 rfpo, fhot tho Han
Woodruff County news., 1901-05-02
CURRENT TOPICS.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.

On the 18th Sir Ellis Ashmead- Bart lett, M. F., was summoned to appear at London police court for assault ing a lawyers clerk who had endeav- ored to serve him with bankruptcy notice for $482. A fine of ten shillings was imposed.
 On the 18th United States Minister Conger arrived at San Francisco. from China, on the steamer Nippon Maru.
 On the 18th Mrs. Annie Coover at tempted to wreck the Exchange sa- loon in Junction City, Kas., using a hammer. She was seized before seri- ous damage was done. Mrs. Coover was arrested and taken before the po- lice judge, charged with malicious de- struction of personal property. A large number of w. c. T. U. members and prominent prohibition advocates were in attendance. Trial was post poned.
 On the 18th Gen. A. O. Miller, aged "A years, one of Indiana's noted he- roes of the civil war, died at Lebanon, Ind, after only a few days illness. He was in command, of Co. c, Tenth Indiana volunteers, at the battle of Rich Mountain, Va, July Il, 1861, and federate flag.
 D. D. Thompson, of Chicago, tEe as- sistant editor, was, on the 18th, elect cd editor of the Northwestern Chris tian Advocate, by the Methodist book committee, to succeed Dr. Edwards, deceased
 On the 26th l.. P. Hummer, on trial at Alma, Wis, for illegal banking, pleaded guilty to the charge of re- ceiving money after knowing the bank was insolvent, and was sen fenced to one year at Waupun peni- tentiary.
 The London Saturday Review says that the expansion of the German navy is more in preparation for a contest with the United States than with Great Britain, because the readi- est causes for future naval conflicts will be found in the struggle for the partition or the exploitation of the great South American continent.
 On the 26th George H. Bridgeman, United States minister to Bolivia. who had been on visit to the United States, arrived at La Paz, Bolivia.
 On the 26th Charles M. Switzer, of New York city, filed a petition in bankruptcy, with liabilities of $60,- 167, and no assets. The petitioner was formerly member of the firm of McPherson, Switzer & Co.,, of Chicago
 The czar and czarina of Russia will privately visit England and London during the coming season. They will attend the Glasgow exhibition.
Woodruff County news., 1901-05-02

Protective tariffs and colonial policy will not pull in the sam~ har- ness, Indianapolis News Qnd.).
Woodruff County news., 1901-05-02

Senator Hahra refused to per init his daua nter 60 christen the bat tleship Ohio, declaring that the Han na and Mckinley families had been too often linked at public functions. This declaration makes it unanimous. Chicago Chronicle