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The Green Forest tribune., 1901-03-02
A I5-Year Old Preacher.

The Kansas City Star of last Monday makes the following re- port of 8 15-year old preacher now discoursing in that city:
 "Jacko Cooke, the boy evan gelist preached three sermons in the Independence Avenue Meth odist church yesterday. In the morning the church was crowded to hear the boy. At night a greater crowd gathered. The main auditorium of the church was filled to overflowing, and still the people came. An over flow meeting was held in the Sunday school room, and the lad was forced to preach two ser- mons. In each instance a text was selected for him.
 "Give him a text" his brother said, "and he will preach from it.'' The boy is considered a marvel. A text is suggested and he straightway breaches such a sermon as some theologians could not equal with a weeks ardent study. Tine people who heard Jack preach were pleased beyond measure. Some who have heard him say that he has learned many sermons by rote and applies them to any text. This, however, is not true. The boy is exception ally bright for his years, and great crowds in many cities have marveled at his preaching, He is 15 years old and of British birth.
The Green Forest tribune., 1901-03-02
The Sensible Thing GO Do.

We have perfect confidence in the wisdom Of the general assem- bly, in the matter of the new capi- tol, says the Arkansas Democrat. That it will do the sensible and rational thing by making an ap- propriation to continue the woI k, we have no doubt. There may have been differences as to loca- tion, but that question has been settled right. The work that has been done has been well done, and it amounts to so large a sum and embraces so large and so valuable part of the grand struc- ture that sensible legislators will not be willing to abandon it. When we speak of a million dol lar capitol let it be understood that a good part of that million dollars has been already expend- ed, and expended in such a man. her as to reflect credit upon the commissioners who have had it in charge. A substantial but not extravagant appropriation by this legislature and by the next one, supplemented by such a large amount of the labor as can be performed by state convicts, in three or four years we shall have a state capitol that will be the pride of every citizens of Arr kansas
The Green Forest tribune., 1901-03-02

per repair, and to know that his instructions had been followed. It would be well, too, in our opin- ion, to provide that the road tax be paid in cash and not leave it optional with the taxpayer whether it be paid in cash or work. Accounts would be more easily kept and earnestly as workers may intend to give value for time consumed, it is unquestion- able that, taking the county over, more work can be accomplished when men are being paid in cash, than when they are working merely to discharge a debt. In many cases the worker will not do over 75 cents worth of work and the overseer could hire with that amount some one who would do more. Every cent of the mon- ey should be spent for the roads, and every controversy as to which should receive the benefit of an action, the individual or the roads, should be resolved in favor of the roads.
 With the advent of the railroad, !, good roads become more of a necessity than ever before. Not only will it bring among us hun dreds of strangers who will judge us by our Improvements and con- vienences, but the more important fact remains that dirt road traffic will be increased beyond measure to what it ever has been, and a proper economy of time, energy and money demands that the facilities for ready, convenient and certain transportation from farm to railroad be provided. The tax which any one man pays to secure this end will be more than returned to him every month in the year.
The Green Forest tribune., 1901-03-02
RATES REDUCED HALF.
Effect of the Completion of the
 Railroad Extension.

With the commencement of operation of the St. Louis & North Arkansas railroad to Har- rison the road will be over 90 miles in length and will pass out of the protection of the inter- state commerce commission and will be controlled by the laws of the state, regulating freight and passenger tariffs.
 This means a great deal for our people. It's effect will be to place goods in Green Forest cheaper by several cents on the hundred than is now paid for their delivery in Eureka Springs. For instance, machinery by the car lot will be carried from Selig- man to Green Forest at the rate of 27 cents a hundred, whereas the rate now effective between Eureka Springs and Seligman is 40 cents. The present passenger fare between Eureka Springs and Seligman is S1.20 to cover a dis tance of IS 1-2 miles, or 6 cents a mile. When the road is complet- ed a ticket may be purchased in Green Forest for Seligman for something near this sum, or 3 cents mile. In other words, the fare will be cut squarely in two and only 3 cents a mile will be charged between any and all stations. A corresponding re- duction will be made on most all former charges made by the road.
 Thus, it will be understood that the new road has a two-fold benefit for our people. In the first place, we get railroad, the advantages of which all concede to be almost inestimable. Sec ond, the reduction of rates, to all intents and purposes assumes the proportion of the company sim ply giving us almost, if not quite, half rates on every thing for the privilege of extending it's line; besides the unloading of our goods at our doors instead of 23 miles away, where two or three days delay is always occassioned and a rate of 25 cents a hundred added to pay the freighter for bringing them over to us.
 There is not a merchant who subcribed to the railroad bonus who will not have the sum paid back to him in full with good in- terest i'll less than a year after the completion of the road.
 Of course, the company did not do all this for our benefit. It expects the tonnage of it's busi- ness to so increase by the devel- opment of the country and the out-put of the mines to be suffi- cient to enable it to suffer all these great reductions and still realize a profit on a largely increased investment.
 In year after the completion of the road we@ will all wonder how we got along without it.
The Green Forest tribune., 1901-03-02

half-dozen "wind workers" who are not only a nuisance to that body but an expensive luxury to the state. At every opportunity they make long winded speeches abounding in bumcombe, and are usually on the wrong side of ev- cry question. They occupy about fourth of the time, and cost S250 per day.
 The gentle lobbyist is very much in evidence and the most barefaced is the penitentiary lob by. Credit must be given them for fighting in the open, at least; !; but as a matter of fact they are the toughest lot ever seen in any legislature. They are all on the ground from superintendent to janitor, and their energy is to be commended. Senators were inn portuned to stand by the gang in the confirmation of their nomin- ations, and they are but waiting to catch enough of the opposition out of their seats to "run in."
 Last Thursday Brooks of Pope introduced a resolution to recind the action taken a week before appointing a committee to visit Sunnyside plantation and other properties, with a view of obtain : ing a convict farm. It brought on a fight which lasted all day, and thirty minutes after the res olution was introduced the lobby of the house contained the entire "pen" contingent, who used ev- cry effort to carry the resolution. They failed, however, and the state will have a convict farm. It may be Sunnyside and it may be some other. Then, thank God, the occupation of this uncon- scionable body of the lobbyist will be gone, and no more private fortunes will be built up through the leasing of conyicts, and at the expense of the state. Our present system is a disgrace to civiliza- tion. The galley slaves of an cient Rome compared to our "stockadeo convicts were enter tained as princes. We hope shortly to be able to give you a pen picture of a "convict stock ade," that is a place of confine- ment of leased convicts in the bottom country. It will be cor rect one, and we promise that the horrible details will ring the heart of every man who has a particle of humanity in his sys- tenn, and cause the readers of THE TRIBUNE to shudder and grow sick at heart.
 MT. lobe, connected with the auditors office, promises that the report of the ''pen" will be out before this reaches you. If it in any way resembles the report of two years ago we promise you some interesting reading.
 The franchise bill is occupying much time this week. and will come up for final passage next week. It seeks to tax franchise as other property is taxed, and we believe it will become a law.
 So far, none of the really nec- essary business of the session has been attended to. The state house, new deaf mute institute, asylum No. 2, and the general appropriation bill, should be ac- ted upon. The fault is in the "horse play" indulged in by the house, and the fact that from 20 to "A hours per week is about the time the senate sees fit to work.
 Saturday morning, Toney, of Jefferson, introduced a concur rent resolution in the house ex- tending the session to may filth. It was carried by practically unanimous vote, and now goes to the senate. The people must endure them until that time.
 A food Medicine For Children.
New Ulm review., 1901-07-31
PRESIDENT SENDS GREETING
Message to the baptist Young Peo-
pies Convention at Chicago
Sent from Canton.

Chicago, July 29.-Pres1dent Will
liam Mckinley sent a message of con
graduation Saturday to- the Baptist
Young Peoples convention at the
Coliseum, in which he rendered his
best wishes for a successful gather
ing. Rev. w. IA. Geistweit. read the
dispatch, and one Of the most enthus-
iastic scenes of the week followed.
Banner meeting and roll call were
features Saturday. To the tune Of
Arthur Seymour Sullivan's famous
hymn, .Dnward, Christian Soldiers z
sung by 1000 voices, the banner bear
ers representing the organization in
the United States and Canada
marched into the big hall from the
main entrance. Down the aisle they
fled, and into position in the gallery
back of the platform. Minute and a
half speeches followed from each
delegation. Maine was the only state
not represented.
To the state of Minnesota for the
fifth consecutive time was presented
the banner for the best work in liter
ature course. A banner for the best
all round work of any union was
given to the Duffy street church. Of
Savannah, Ga.
Juniors in the union held their ses-
sion Saturday afternoon, comprising
exercises, chalk talks and an address.
Over at the First German church and
the First Swedish church rallies for
these nationalities were held. Ad-
dresses were given again Saturday
evening. Sunday will be the last day
of the greatest Baptist gathering
ever held in Chicago. Morning, aft
ernoon and evening sessions will be
held in the Coliseum. In many of
the Baptist churches the morning
New Ulm review., 1901-07-31
Declines the Nomination.

Cleveland, O., July pa commit
tee which included George A. Groot
and others prominently identified
with the Bryan wing of the demo-
cratic party in Ohio, Saturday called
upon Gen. Isaac r. Sherwood in this
city, with the request that he permit
his name to go before the Bryan con
vention to be held at Columbus July
q, as a candidate for governor on an
independent ticket. Gen. Sherwood
is understood to have declined the
honor, saying that he was not in
sympathy with the movement, and
would not under any circums tances
accept the nominal tion.
New Ulm review., 1901-07-31
WISCONSIN DAY.
observed at the Pan-American Expo.
sitfon with Appropriate Cere-
monies

Buffalo, N. Y. July ga delight
full morning ushered in Wisconsin
day at the Pan-American exposition.
and the day promises to be one of
the best in point of attendance of the
state days. Formal exercises were
held Saturday morning, when the
handsome state building, the first
state structure to be entirely fin
lshed, and the first to be thrown
open to the public some weeks ago.
was given over to the exposition man
agement. The ceremonies were held
in the Temple of Music, opening with
music by the Havana (Cuba) Munic-
ipal band. Willet M. spooner fol-
lowed with an address and formally
transferred the building to Director
General Buchanan. Miss Annie Peat
played an organ selection. Address
es were also made by Lieut.. Gov.
Jesse K. Stone, of Wisconsin; D. N.
Lockwood president of the New
York state commission; John G. Mil
burn, president. and Director General
WI. Buchanan, of the Pan-American
exposition
New Ulm review., 1901-07-31
POWERS READY 70 sign.
Closing Act in the Chinese Trag-
edy to Be Enacted Within
Two Weeks.
PROTOCOL AGREED TO BY MINISTERS.
Speedy Withdrawal from China of
All Foreign Troops Except Lega-
tion Guards VIII Folioyy--Rockhili
sends Substance eff the Agreement
Which VIII BE signed.

Washington, July 30. Confirma-
ton of the amplest kind of the en-
couragiDg news that has come to the
press from Peking relative to the
settlement of the financial problems
that have engrossed the attention of
the ministers there for many weary
months has just come to hand from
Special Commissioner Rockhill.
Moreover, he adds to the general
items already reported the news that
the ministers will be ready TO sign
a protocol within two weeks that
will desult in the speedy withdrawal
from China of all foreign troops ex-
cept the legation guards and those
who will occupy the certain strategic
points to be held under the treaty to
safeguard the road between Peking
and the sea.
Substance Of Dispatch.
The advice is in substance as fol-
lows: The Russian government has
signifed it's intention of not further
pressing the question at present of
the eventual increase of the import
customs duties beyond five per cent.
(the present fgure). 1t is agreed
New Ulm review., 1901-07-31
Paymaster,. BOX missing.

Manila. July. 20. The reported rob-
berry Of the paymaster's safe at Santa
Cruz of $4,000 turns out to be not so
serious. as Maj. Candy has telegraphed
to Manila from Santa Cruz that only
one paymaster's box, containing 500,
is missing It is supposed to be the
work of soldiers.
New Ulm review., 1901-07-31
Told story to Frighten woman.
Three Washed Overheard.

Nassau, n. p, July 29.-The schoon-
er Roberts and Russell, from Phila-
.delphia, June 81, for Hopetown. was
towed into Green Turtle bay, Abaco,
in a badly damaged condition on the
goth inst. The schooner encountered
a hurricane in which she lost all her
spars and three men were washed
overheard and drowned. Her cargo
of provisions was ruined.
New Ulm review., 1901-07-31
AcquittaI of Brown Expected.

Manila, July se.The trial of Lieut..
Preston Brown, Of the Second in
fantry, charged with numbering a ma
tive near Binangonan is finished. In
the course of the proceedings it was
proven that the native was killed while
trying to escape, and the acquittal of
Lieut.. Brown is expected.
New Ulm review., 1901-07-31
PROUDLY Y RIDES WAVES.
The Battleship Maine Success
fully Launched at Cramps
Ship Yard.
cHRlsTEAED BY MISS MARY ANDERSON.
Ship Is Designed to Be Bigger,
Stronger and Faster Than Her
Namesake Which Lies a Shapeless
Mass In Havana Harbor-Immense
Crowd Witnesses Launching.

Philadelphia, July 29.-The battle
ship Maine, designed to be bigger,
stronger and faster than her mesake,
whose shapeless mass still lies in the
harbor of Havana, was successfully
launched from the yards of the
William Cramp Ship and Engine
Building company Saturday. One Of
the largest crowds that has ever seen
a warship leave the ways at Cramps
yards was on hand and patriotism ran
wild as the ship left her cradle
kensington, wherein the ship locat-
ed, took holiday and attended the
launch. Thousands of persons from
other parts of the city were on hand
and as the yards were thrown open to
the public every vantage point in the
confines Of the place swarmed with
humanity. The weather was beautiful
State of Maine Represented.
The state of Maine was officially rep
resented by Gov. Hill and members of
his staff. From Washington came Rear
Admirals Bradford, Melville and Walk
er, Lieut.-Commander Bailey, Capt.
,Leary, former governor of Guam. and
number of bureau chiefs Of the navy
departments.
President Mckinley, Secretary of the
Navy Long, Admiral Dewey, Capt. Sigs-
bee and other naval dignitaries who
received invitations were unable to at
tend.
Christening of the Ship.
The ceremony of christening the ship
was performed by Miss Mary Preble
Anderson, of Portland Me-, "a descend
ant of the Preble family that has added
fame to the naval honors of the coun-
try.
All was in readiness as Miss Ander-
son stepped upon the stand erected at
the bow of the hulk AS the last timber
that held the ship was sawed in twain
and the vessel began to move. Miss An
derson struck the bow of the Maine a
blow with the bottle of champagne
and formally christened her. AS the
vessel slid off the ways great shout
went up and every steam craftlin the
vicinity began the footing of whistles.
The Maine is so per cent. finished.
Her keel was laid in April, 1899, and the
ship will be ready for transfer to the
government in Is months or twosyears'
time.
New Ulm review., 1901-07-31
Pardoned by President

Washington, July ae.-The presi-
dent has granted a pardon to John
=. Johnson, former president of the
State national bank of Logansport,
Ind, who was convicted of misappro-
ipriating funds of the bank and other
violations of the national banking act.
He was sentenced to ten years in the
penitentiary and already has served
five years.
New Ulm review., 1901-07-31
Dies from Shock.

San Francisco, July Pc. II. Shell
don, secretary of the Oceanic Steam
ship company, and of several of
Spreckels' Hawaiian sugar planta-
tions, is dead from a shock following
a surgical operation. He was a ma
tive of Vermont. and was prominent
member of the Bohemian club and
other social organization
New Ulm review., 1901-07-31
Killed in Gravel Train wreck

Dayton. o., July 90. "A gravel train
on the Dayton & Northern Traction
line was wrecked Saturday morning
FIVE miles north of here. o. ID. Chase.
Of the Chase Construction company,
and three other men, names un-
known, are reported killed. No de-
tails are yet known.
New Ulm review., 1901-07-31
Payment to United states
Garment Workers win.

New York, July se.-According to a
statement made Saturday by General
Secretary White ,sof the United Gar
ment Workers of America, New York
manufacturers are signing the agree
ment as rapidly as is possible. Mr..
White estimated Saturday that $4,000
strikers would return to work on Mon
day.
New Ulm review., 1901-07-31
summer shutdown to End.

Pittsburgh. Pa, July 2e.The sum-
mer shutdown of the pressed glass
ware factories of the American Flint
Glass Manufacturers association ended
Saturday and a general resumption
will take place Monday The resump-
tion will give employment to 5000
skilled and $4,000 unskiled workmen.
New Ulm review., 1901-07-31
Henry G. payne III.

Berlin. July 80. Henry c. Payne,
of Wisconsin. leading member of
the republican national committee of
the United States. is seriously i'll
with gout at the Frankfort hotel in
this city.
New Ulm review., 1901-07-31
Excursion Rates to Milwaukee,

Via the North Western Line. Excursion
tickets will be sold at reduced rates for
round trip, on account of Elk's Grand
Lodge to be held at Milwaukee, July rs
to 25. For dates of sale, rates, etc, ap.
ply to agents Chicago & North. Western
Railway. a9
New Ulm review., 1901-07-31
Gas Explosion in Tunnel

Cincinnati, July 2s.-By an explo-
sion of gas at the new waterworks
tunnel east of this city, at noon Satur-
day, eight men We're seriously injured
and three narrowly escaped.
New Ulm review., 1901-07-31
shamrock II. saiIs for America

Gourock, July 2e.-The Shamrock
IT., accompanied by the Erin, sailed
at 1o:2o o'clock in the morning for
New York. Great enthusiasm was
displayed as the challenger departed.
New Ulm review., 1901-07-31
services will be conducted by dele

services will be conducted by dele
gates.
Throughout the week the Field CO.
lumbar museum and the art insti-
tute have been open to delegates
wearing official badges and many
side trips have been made to points
of interest.
Many of the visitors are planning
trip to Milwaukee Monday, and
Others will go on to Buffalo on spe-
cial train provided for the Baptists.
Saturday afternoon the visitors were
the guests of Armour d Co. at the
stock yards. Incidental to the enter
tainment a bird's-eye view of the
plant may be taken from a mammoth
balloon.
Told story to Brighten Woman.
New York, July 2e.-William Lewis
Gray, the man for whom the police
have been looking in connection
with the Fosbnrgh case at Pittsfeld,
Mass, voluntarily surrendered him
self to Captain of Detectives Titus at
police headquarters Saturday. Gray
was implicated by woman named
Olive Handyside, or Olive Gray, with
whom he had lived. She alleges that
Gray committed the burglary and the
murder. Gray denied any connection
with the case, and said he told the
woman the story in order to frighten
her and to make her leave him.
New Ulm review., 1901-07-31

that in case the revenues of China
are not sufficient for the payment
of interest and principal, the powers
are to examine the revenues and de-
termine what changes are Necessary
in order to supply the deficiency.
The imperial maritime customs are
to be included in this arrangement.
The British minister is satisfied with
this arrangement and the whole
question of financial measures is
therefore settled. The 450O0O,0OO
taels, constituting the indemnity,
are to be converted into gold at the
equivalent of the tael value on the
first of last April In case the inn
post duties are subsequently in
creased, the free list will have to
be abolished except for cereals, but
1t is understood that compensation
will in that case be asked for. prob
ably the financial participation of
China in improving the water ap-
proaches of Shanghai and Tientsin.
All the other principal points of the
negotiations are now settled, and it
is expected that the results will be
summarized in the final protocol
within two weeks and that all the
powers will become signatories.
Payment to United states
In connection with the indemnity
payments question has arisen
whether the United States govern
ment will take its share of the bonds
to be issued by China in American
gold or in pounds sterling. The dis
position of this government is to
take the money in the form that will
be the least burdensome to the Chi
nese government, and in the interest
of uniformity it is probable that the
payments will be made in pounds
sterling.
New Ulm review., 1901-07-31
PAN,AMERICAN EXPOSITION.

The greatest fair yet held is now open.
In many respects it surpasses the Worlds
Fair. For reduced rate tickets enquire
of Minneapolis s. st. Louis r. R. agents
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-09-10

around the little stage. flying outside
the proscenium without apparent SUP.
port Taking a wand. the lecturer
passes it above. beneath and around
her to demonstrate the absence OF
wire and poses "Lpnette' in many
graceful pastures. In the act OF pray
ing. flying. aud reclining. finally pass
ing an iron hoop completely around
her while free in the air.
The performance concludes with a
gracefully executed mid air dance. n
fitting climax to a splendid show.
which is as mysterious as IL is artistic
and which is receiving a large patron
age. "Lunette" is an English produce
ton which created a sensation at En-
pire Music hall. London, and also at
the Omaha Exposition. where IL was
visited by many thousands and re-
ceived the highest praise from exposi-
ton officials and distinguished visitors
and was declared by the famous
Chauncey nepew. who twice visited II
within twenty-four hours. to be the
best and ~cleanest show on the grounds.