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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-12-23

many accepts arbitration in principle,
but finds a multitude of small adjust
men:s to be made before entering into
the agreement; Italy, as the junior
partner of the allies, declares that she
is favorable to arbitration but will
be bound probably by the action of
the senior parties.
To secure these results the Ameri-
can embassies at London, Berlin and
Rome have been working energetical.
ly to carry out the instructions of
Secretary Hay to ascertain how the
proposal would be received.
AS far as England is concerned, the
safeguards referred to are believed
to relate to the question of guarantee,
which is full of difficulty. In this
connection, as indicated in these dis
patches yesterday, some considera-
ton is again being given to the FEAST
bility Of the assumption of RESPONSE
bility for any award assessed against
Venezuela by responsible private
agencies, but the United States gov
eminent is determined not to allow
itself to be drawn into the position
of a guarantor in this case for the
precedent, onc established, might re-
quire the United States to become
the financial hacker Of all South and
Central America.
However, if private concerns can be
induced to enter the field, the United
States government will do what it
can to reduce their risks. Secretary
Hay, Sir Michael Herbert, the British
ambassador, and Senator Depew were
in conference today and it is suspect
ed that this phase of the case was
touched upon, although no confirma-
ton can be had at this time.
The German position presents the
greatest difficulties, for not only does
it involve a demand for apologies
which are extremely repugnant to
Venezuela, but also presents so many
points requiring adjustment that it
is evident that many days or perhaps
weeks must elapse before the adjust
ment can be effected and the case
prepared for arbitration.
And the danger of the delay in the
face of a blockade which crippled
neutral commerce and invites hostile
collisions with the Venezuelans can
not be over-estimated. The efforts
Of the United States therefore, must
be directed toward fastening Ger
many's action on the arbitration pro-
posal.
The Italian position is Of course of
less concern than that of the other al
lies. The Italian ambassador here
has been extremely moderate and con
siderate, giving Secretary Hay the
impression that he is we'll disposed to
second any effort of the United States
to terminate the present dangerous
situation.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-12-23
EStraY Notice,

Strayed from neal Rosebud, about
November 1, 1902, one black gelding,
branded 7 X on left shoulder; one
sorrel gelding, branded 7 K on left
shoulder; one bay filly, branded Z X
on left shoulder. A reward of SIS
will be paid for the recovery or any in
formation regarding these horses. Adj
dress j. G. MEEK,
66-4 Rosebud, Mont.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-12-23
Favorite Family Remedy.

Frequently accidents occur in the
household, which cause burns, cuts,
sprains and bruises; for use in such
cases, Billiards. Snow Liniment has
for many years been the constant
favorite family remedy. Csc, soc and
$1.O0 at Holmes & Rixon's.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-12-23
IN REGARD TO ARBITRATION.
German Position P resents Many
Causes for Delay.

Washington, Dec. 19.-Secretary
Hay has received partial responses
from the governments of Great
Britain, Germany and Italy respecting
the proposal to arbitrate the Vene-
Zuelan difficulties.
Great Britain is favorable to arbi-
tration with proper safeguards; Ger.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-12-23

HS NN
bonds deposited. The first considera-
ton should be to make these notes
absolutely secure to the holder.
"The government can safely guaran-
tee these notes if protected by bonds
held by a part Of their value, and in
addition by a guarantee fund to be
raised by a tax or premium for in
surance levied on the bank circula-
ton.
National Banking Act.
THE restriction of the national
banking act in these regards have
been demonstrated to be wise and
beneficial. 1t would be much better
for the business of the country if it's
commercial banking were done mainly
by banks on "a, uniform system under
government supervision. This should
be encouraged by making the system
attractive and profitable as can fair
ly Or safely be done.
"These additional notes should be
exactly the same in form and in all
respects as those now issued. In fact,
the change should be merely the in
creas of the permission, SO that a
bank might issue one and one-half
times the par value of the bonds de-
posted, the maximum amount of
bonds remaining the same as now,
equal to the capital stock of the
bank"
Dr.. Lorenz Speaks.
DR.. Lorenz, the German surgeon, ar
rived at the banquet and was called
upon for an address. In response he
said:
81 am very much embarrassed.
really do not know what to say. Still
l thing you will not mind if l tell you
what a great impression your country
has made upon me. The strongest i'm
preston I have received in this great
and beautiful country has been
through the works of organized char
ity. I have had some varied expert
ences in this country.
perhaps the most curious was in
Chicago. The board of health there
made me undergo an exhaustive ex-
animation in medicine, although
think I know something of my branch
of my profession. C%uriously enough
some weeks later they made me a
doctor of laws, though I know nothing
of law. Taught by that experience
I shall talk no more to you, gentle.
men, for I fear if I stay here longer
you will make me a banker, because
I know nothing of banking"
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-12-23

Alfalfa Hay for Sale.
At the ranch of undersigned, alfalfa
hay for sale.
A. A. BECK,
ds-w-kJ2 Telephone 1913.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-12-23
SIX VENEZUELAN PORTS WILL
BE CLOSED.
POWERS Will ARBTRATE
But Germany Especially Insists on
Adjustment Of Some Matters
in Advance.

London, Dec. 19.-It is learned from
an authoritative source that the
blockade against Venezuela by the
allied powers will be put into effect
The ports to be blockaded are La
Guayra, Puerto Cabello, Maracaibo,
Ciudad Bolivar, Campano and Bar
celona.
London, Dec. 19.-The British for
eign Office is discussing the subject
of arbitration with the American
state department and it seems prob
able that President Castro's latest Of
fer will be accepted by England with
out regard to Germany's attitude.
La Guayra, Dec. 19.-Advices from
Maracaibo state taht the German
cruiser Fake captured the Vene-
zuelan schooner Victoria today at the
entrance of Lake Maracaibo. Men
from the cruiser boarded the Victoria
and cut down her main mast. Having
thus disabled the schooner, they left
her to her fate. Great excitement
was caused in Maracaibo and crowds
of citizens went about shouting de-
nunciations of the 'prefidious allies
for this insult to Venezuela.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1902-05-16

the crime Of lynching but who ever
heard of the unprotected woman in the
country calling for its suppression by
such cruel and tyrannical measures as
ADVOCATED by the Rev Quincy Ewing.
Why is it that in all the length and
breadth of the Delta for the last 30
years, where the blacks outnumber the
whites so largely no negro has ever in
suited a white woman? 1t is because
the people of the Delta have got sense:
they know how to do business. They
preserve he supremacy of the Whit
man with just, and unwavering hand
They draw the lines as rigidly as the
claws of the Medes and Persians," The
people of the Delta are the salt Of the
land They are the faithful represen-
tatives of the ante-bellum white man.
You may go into legislative body,
convention or public assemblage of any
kind and you will rarely find Delta
man, unless he is a recent importation,
or a pulpiteer of the Quincy Ewing
brand, advocating a narrow, prejudic-
ed or one-sided policy. Their hospi-
talitY is spontaneous and exuberant as
the fertility of their soil Their meth
DDS are vigorous as the great oaks of
their primeval forests Their ideas are
comprehensive as their broad acres and
their concert of action keeps time with
the majestic sweep of the mighty river
that washes their borders Great is
the Delta.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1902-05-16
A Blessed Privilege.

To-day, The Commonwealth issues
a special edition and consecrates it to
a noble cause.-the cause of philan-
thropy and patriotism
The idea and the plan, in their
conception and execution, are an
honor to the publication and its large
hearted, generous editor and proprie-
tor, Honorable, and Major James K.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1902-05-16

The ladies Of the Beauvoir Home
Memorial Association will have cOntri-
button boxes at the banks, drug stores
and hardware stores in this city and
those who desire to contribute some
thing to the purchase of Beauvoir for
soldiers home are requested to deposit
in these boxes.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1902-05-16

Evangelist Bennett, Of Pensacola, Fla.
will hold a revival meeting at the Chris
tian church, beginning May 28th. Mr..
Bennett is one or the most successful
evangelists in the South and musician
of fine ability.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1902-05-16
TO CREDITOS.

The accounts of the Johnson Wall
Company have been turned over to Dave
Gillespie for collection. Those who
owe this firm will please come forward
and settle at once.
w. T. JOHNSON,
4--W President.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1902-05-16

Decorated Bowls and Pitchers, 75c to
50 %; Decorated Chamber sets, 2.25, at
G. E. Gillespie & Cos.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1902-05-16

that washes their borders Great is
the Delta,
1t is the history of all nations that the
stage Of transition from one form of
government to another is always mark
ed by volcanic eruption of violence that
shake the temple of justice from foun-
dation to turret
These transitions involve the lynch
ing of organic laws and fundamental
principles, while the people, cut loose
from their accustomed moorings, lose
their bearings and drift, naturally, into
the shoals and rapids of lawlessness,
This transmutation has been in prog
ress in our government for half a cen
tury. A dominant and sectional fac
ton has not only lynched the Declara-
ton of Independence, the Supreme
Court and the Constitution, but it has
lynched the rights Of labor and to rein
force the aggression of i'll. gotten capital,
1t has lynched the opportunity fo1
honest competition, so vital to general
prosperity, so essential to peace, happi-
ness and contentment, in order to in
sure the dominion of heartlesss and de
spotic trusts
It has lYnched the spirit Of demOcra
cy instilled by Jefferson, to make way
for a spirit of rotten and emasculated
royalty imported from England.
Rugged unpretentiOus manhood has
been lynched to make way for the shall
low, opulent and unscrupulous vulgari-
an. Individual lynchings, throughout
every section of the country, are but
cubs of the dominant wolf-the bitter
fruit of the tree of usurpation.
In the south lYnching is limited to
avenging crimes by Iawless destruction
Of hooct1x1 ar; ;,,,iDo1o
In the north, however, it looms up in
far more hideous and alarming proper
tions. The Southern people, by nature,
birth and heritage are devoted to fixed
principles and averse to deliberate, pre-
meditated lawlessness, while their ho-
meogeneity is utterly incompatible
with the growth or vitality of anarch-
ism, In the North the obliteration of
homogeny in the amalgamation Of races
and nationalitles and the long estab-
lished practice of sublecting principle
to expediency, furnish a fruitful soil
for anasrchistic spirit and the lynch.
ing demon of anarchy, strikes always,
at the head Of governments. Hence, in
a little over three decades, three Sec
tional, republican presidents have been
lynched by criminals, resident in the
dominant section and with not drop
of Southern blood in their veins, There
has never been an hour of political an
tagonism when the person of a republi-
can president would not have been
held sacred in Southern assemblage
and as free from harm as in the bosom
of his own family. The South would
feel that her honor had been soiled by
damned spot indelible as Banquo's
blood, if even a suspicion were lodged
against her, that a republican president,
while enjoying her hospitality, would
need to be surrounded by Gordon Of
masked police. No. without regard to
parties or politics, we hedge the chief
executive around with battlements of
loyal hearts a thousand times stronger
than an armv of secret service detec-
tives,"
A Blessed Privilege.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1902-05-16

--latest designs in mouldings and pic
ture frames at G. E Gillespie & Co.'S.
Woodruff County news., 1902-10-23
Ed Shut Sentenced to Death.

J. E. Shut, who on May 1 last shot and killed Jim Whitener in a saloon at Texarkana, was last week convicted of murder in the first degree and sentenced to be hanged. The killing created tre- mendous sensation, owing to the prominence of Whitener, who had been leading business man for more than twenty years. Shut was also an old citizen, and at one time was associated with Whitener in business. He set up as his sole de- fense the allegation that Whitener had traduced the character of Mrs. Shut, but this claim was demolish- ed by the prosecution.
Woodruff County news., 1902-10-23
Died at Eureka Springs.

Congressman J. J, Sheppard, of Texas, who resided at Texarkana, died last week at Eureka Springs. Judge Sheppard was born in April, 1852, in Alabama, and spent his early days in that state on a farm. When still small boy he moved to Texas with his widowed mother. Af- ter receiving his education he took the law as his chosen profession and served a number of terms as district attorney, and, also, terms as district judge in his state. He had the hon. or when a candidate of never having opposition. He has also served three terms as congressman from his district, and it was while he was serving in his official capacity at Washington last February that he contracted the disease from which he died.
Woodruff County news., 1902-10-23
NEWS OF ARKANSAS.
Duties of Coroner.

In defining the duties of a coro- ner in certain cases, Attorney Gen. eral Murphy, in answer to letter for information, says: "Where one person kills another in the presence of others and is placed under ar rest by surrender or otherwise, there can be no necessity for hold ing an inquest, as far as I can see, though it is common to do so. The object of such inquest is to ascer- tain the cause of the death and preserve the evidence, and to bring about the arrest of the offender if there is one. What could an in- quest accomplish where the circum- stances and cause of death are well known and the party is in custody and undergoing examination before a competent magistrate? Of course, if the offender is at large it is the coroner's duty to have him arrested and, in such case, an inquest should he held o
Woodruff County news., 1902-10-23
NO. 29.
A Strange Story.

Robert Lee, young white man of Pine Bluff, tells strange story of punishment inflicted on him by Frank Murray, R. J. Fully and J. P. Webb. Lee avows he was taken to the suburbs of Pine Bluff by Mur- ray and Fully and given a severe whipping, and told if he did not leave town he would be killed. He then packed his belongings and re- moved to Little Rock, securing a position in dry goods store. In a few days Fully, it is alleged arriv- ed at Little Rock, went to where Lee was employed and commanded him to draw his money. This Lee did in the presence of Fully, but gave no reason for quitting his job. He says he was then compelled to follow Tully to point outside the city limits, where Murray and Webb were in waiting, and again he was given severe beating He was compelled to pawn a diamond and turn the money over to his perscu- tors, who then told him to leave the state if he did not want to be killed. Lee started for St. Louis, but con- cluded to return to Pine Bluff and invoke the protection of the law. The mans body showed numerous scars and bruises in substantiation of his story, and Webb, Murray and Fully have been arrester. The whole affair is mystery, but it is believed Fully became jealous of Lees attentions to his wife, who is daughter of Webb.
Woodruff County news., 1902-10-23
Bride Robbed and Deserted.

Joe F. Hunt, formerly a railroad engineer, but lately employed as a barkeeper, deserted his bride of two weeks at Little Rock, after securing $500 of her money. Hunt was ac- companied by woman of i'll re- pute, and his action in deserting his wife is most eontemptible. Hunt secured the unfortunate woman's savings on a plea that he was to purchase the business of his em- ployer, leaving the woman almost penniless and with an invalid sister to care for. Before her marriage Mrs. Hunt was employed in re- sponsible position at large dry goods house, and is most estima- ble lady.
Woodruff County news., 1902-10-23
The Railroad Commissioners.

A meeting of members of South ern railroad commissions was held at Hot Springs last week, and be- sides the commissioners in attend ance a large number of railroad officials were present. Col. Rea- gan of Texas was one of the promi- nent speakers; Col. Reagan said it should not be the policy of any com mission to deal unjustly with rail- roads, but should be governed by a policy beneficial to the carrier and shipper alike. The following, of fered by Col. Reagan, was adopted; :; Resolved, That the convention rec ommend to the several states the passage of laws to control and limit the issue of the stock and bonds of railways to an amount as to each road not to exceed the actual value of the property and franchises of such road.
Woodruff County news., 1902-10-23
A. o. U. W.

The State Grand Lodge, A. o. U. w., met at Fort Smith last week and installed the following officers: :: Past Grand Master Workman, Jos. Saxton, Little Rock; Grand Master Workman, Frank B. Sliger, Hell ena; Grand Foreman, Miles Scull, Little Rock; Grand Overseer, J. D. Kagy, Van Buren; Grand Recorder, H. l.. Cross, Bentonville; Grand Receiver, $. $. Faulkner, Helena :; Grand Guide, Wm. Kelley, Texar- kama Grand Watchman, Theo Par ker, Springdale; Grand Inside Watchman, Wm. Mendeshausen, Jonesboro; Grand Medical Exam iner, A. G. Dickson, Paragould ; Grand Trustee, J. E. Reyes, Ar genta.
Woodruff County news., 1902-10-23
Gen. Greens Staff.

Brig. Gen. B. W. Green, com manding that part of the Arkansas State Guard south of the Arkansas river, has announced the appoint ment of his staff, as follows: Lieut.. Col. Daniel E. Taylor, Pine Bluff, adjutant general; Lieut.. Col. M. L.. Davis, Dardanelle, inspector gen. eral; Lieut.. Col. o. B. Gordon, Prescott, paymaster general; Lieut.. Col. J. A. McCollum, Philadelphia, chief surgeon; Maj. 4. H. Scog- gin, Nashville, chief of ordnance; l; Capt Iabn H. Hawkins, Richmond, z kAf sss S7
Woodruff County news., 1902-10-23
Home to be Enlarged.

The board of trustees of the Odd Fellows widows and orphans home at Batesville report expenses for maintaining the institution for the year ending October 1 at $3, 3,S6O.79. There are at present thirty-two or phans and three widows in the home It is proposed to enlarge the home by adding building 80 by 40 feet, two stories high, to cost about $5,- 900, and half the money for this purpose has been raised.
Woodruff County news., 1902-10-23
Innocent Party Killed.

Claude Mutt, a young white man, was struck by stray bullet and killed during a row at the home of J. E. Dremly in Jefferson county. Walter Turner had accompanied the daughter of Dremly home from church. The parents objected to his attentions to the young lady and a general row occurred, resulting in several shots being fired. None of the principals were injured, but Mutt, who came up during the row, was struck in the head by bullet and died in few hours.
Woodruff County news., 1902-10-23
Too Many Wives.

A requisition was issued Sep tember 26 by Gov. Davis on the governor of Wyoming for the ar rest and extradition of T. A. Shope, who is wanted in White county for alleged bigamy. J. A. Canada was named as agent and he left at once for Wyoming and returned last week to .Searcy, having captured his man at Cheyenne. The trial will not come up until the January term of court. It is alleged that Shope, who was, until a few months ago, brakeman on the Iron Mountain road, has been married six times, and that in several cases he neg lected to go through the formality of securing a divorce before marry ing again. Wife No. 6 lives in White county, and Wife No. 5 is said to live in Little Rock.
Woodruff County news., 1902-10-23
BRIEF MENTION
Ashley eourl} urnl is to build . 85n,,, 00B court house.

4<1
 A fruit fair will be held at Ben tonville on the 2Sth, 29th and 30th inst
 The contract has been awarded for the erection of Cotton Belt hospital at Texarkana.
 Judge J. B. Fulton, a prominent citizen of Hot Springs, was found dead in bed, death resulting from heart failure.
 City Marshal Tucker, who was badly wounded in the street fight at El Dorado, and at first reported killed, may recover.
 s. J. Griffin, a white man, was found dead in the woods near Fort Smith. An investigation revealed that he had taken carbolic acid.
 E. 8. Foreman, secretary of the Green Forest Horticultural Society, captured eight premiums. on his apple display in the St. Louis fair.
 Gamelia Ridgell, colored, was convicted in Jefferson circuit court and sentenced to twenty-one years for wife murder. Ridgell murdered his wife at Sherrill several months ago.
 Bob Burford, white, is under in- dictment at Pine Bluff for the kill- ing of Seaborn Holt, .colored. Bur- ford had a difficulty with Holt and Knocked him from horse with . club, fracturing his skull.
Woodruff County news., 1902-10-23
Deaf Mute Building Accepted.

The new deaf mute institute buildings at Little Rock have been accepted from the contractor by the state, and the school will be opened on the 29th inst. The four build ings, consisting of the administra- ton building, the school, which in cludes the chapel, the dormitory and the kitchen, have cost the state 1884, 990.
Woodruff County news., 1902-10-23
For a National Park.

The Prairie Grove Camp of Con- federate veterans has started movement to establish a national park on the famous Prairie Grove battle field. A committee was ap- pointed to confer with the congress sional delegation as to presenting the matter to congress.
Woodruff County news., 1902-10-23
Negro Politician Killed.

Harrison Paxton, a well-known negro politician of Miller county, was shot and killed at Fulton by another negro named Stewart. Paxton about six months ago killed brother his slayer. Stewart acted in self-defense.
Woodruff County news., 1902-10-23
Deputy Shot.

A fatal fight took place at Lacy, Drew county, between Alb Twitty, a deputy sheriff, and Dr. Baker, in which the officer was shot with a winchester and stabbed in the neck. The difficulty arose over an attach- ment which Twitty had served
Woodruff County news., 1902-10-23
Woman 3rutalIy Murdered.

Mrs. Ed Lewis was blutally mur- dered by some unknown party apo''t seven miles from Forrest City She left her home horseback to visit her husband, who was employed at 6 camp on the St. Francis river. The horse arrived at the camp riderless, and party was sent to see what was the matter. He found Mrs. Lewis lying in some bushes dead, with her skull crushed in. At first it was thought the horse had thrown her, but further investigation show ed that it was case of brutal mur- der. Part of her hair had been torn out and there were finger marks on her throat, and the sur roundings showed there had been desperate struggle.