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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-02-15
GENERA JOE


Major General Joseph Wheeler,
commanding the cavalry forces
in front of Santiago, and the
author of "The Santiago CAM
Paign," in speaking of the great
Cafarrh remedy, PeruHa, says:
~ join with Senators Sullivan,
R0aChaHd MCEneryin their good
opinion of Peruna. IL Is recon-
meEded 10 me by those who have
used il as an excellent tonic
and particularly effective as a
cure for Cafarrh."
extend from ocean
ed by il. Cafarrh is a SyS-
2 cures Cafarrh by remOv-
o., for free book.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-02-15
JUSTTHLNKOFI

Every farmer his own
landlord, no incum-
brances, his bank account
increasing year by year,
land value increasing,
stoci increasing, splen-
did Innate, excellent
schools and churches,
low taxatiou hioh nrioas
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-02-15
HOW THE JOKE WAS SPRUNG
II Was New to tho Street GamIn and
Created a Disturbance.

New York Times: No policeman was In
sight, Of course. That was because he
WAS wanted.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-06-11
ARMSTRONG AND JONES.
Chairman's Telegram to the Senator
and tine Senator's Reply.

Monday. Hon. Carroll Armstrong
chairman of the state central commit
tee, sent the following telegram to
Senator James Il. Jones at Washing
ton. y. G.:
"lnaications that resolution will he
offered in convention tomorrow ratify-
ing and endorsing Governor Clarkes
nomination IS q party candidate for
senator. Are Won still to be considered
a candidate. and do you object to
this?"
Senator Jones wied the following
answer:
Each county and senatorial district
instructs its representatives now to
vote in legislature. Convention has
no jul isdiction.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-06-11
"CRAZY" JOHNNIE
LOCKED UP.
Tries to XIII Mr.. X. g. Westhrook
City Treasurer, b. Striking Him
With z Brick.

Johnny GlanniEdn. bettnr known as
Crazy Johnnie" TIE negro athlete.
is again in the toils-this time in the
calaboose--for an offense due to his
insanity. Last Saturday. without any
provocation he picked up brick and
hurled it at City Treasurer Westbrook,
whose back at the time was turned
toward Grannison. The brick barely
missed Mr.. Wes1brook's head and
passed on, striking bsch wall l.
flew into pieces and portion of il
struck the knee caps of a bystander,
almost breaking it.
The officers found Johnnie yesterday
and put him in the Gala boose, in lieu
of any proper place of confinement.
THIS same crazy neg,o made vic
ious assault upon a woman and was
confined in the county Jail.
an effort will be made TO get Gran
nison into The asylum at Little Rock.
but as Jefferson cOunty's quota of IN
mates is all eady supplied. there is
no probability Of his being sent to the
asylum soon.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-06-11
Tie Platform.

lie democratic party of Arkansas.
IN convention assembled. renews its
allegiance to the time-honored plinci-
PIES OF the party. and declares as fol
lows:
we recognize the Kansas City plat
form as the declaration of the nation
) ai Democracy upon national questions
uhtll supplanted by action of succeed
ins national convention. and as sucn
we hereby declare a general endorse
"ent OF the same
we denounce the trusts and all ille-
e"i ordinations in restraint of trade
VI 'hat have for their purpose the CON
ooi OF the markets or products of the
N.oiiei!. and We request the passage
:" law similar to the King hill in the
asf legislature.
'eeosElZlng labor as the fnundat ton
81 all true prosperity. We recommend
'-e passage of all such laws as will
n'oeec' the laborers Of the state to
Wv VIZ loilest extent in the enjoyment OF
oil their rights.
we favor the taxation of the fran
s-'ses or corporations Of public utility.
~"" aemand that the next legislature
'''s Such laws as will declore such
=, ""ehises property and provide for
@ proper taxation Of the same.
be'leve that the time has arilv-
w III our state affairs when new
..aa =. house. in proportions ha1 1noIioya
" '1e greatness of our state and its
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-06-11
REDUCED TO THREE
HardeStv and lIeIton Drop
Cat OF the SiA-Dav
Walk.
SMITH MAKES GAINS ON FULLER
AND MOVES TO FIRST
PLACE.
Only Small Crowd Present Lasl
Night. But thc Contest Was
Interesting.
interesting.
RECORDS MACE SECOND MIGHT

Tie siX-day Iuee dWintilca down ~
three contestants last night Smrul
Fuller and kcnNeHy. all professionals
The other two, ilarde@ty and II"Itolt.
dropped out and did not start la
night. \ mcagre crowd attended the
second nights race, but those who did
SAN an interesting and enduring race.
Fuller is the dark horse OF th" rart
and is making an admirable showing
He is an old soldier, and claims to- hc
the champion pedestrian Of the army.
Smith and Kennedy are walkers ot
national reputation, and nothing but j
good race is expected cf them. Smith
forged ahead last njSht oEcltaknE
Fuler. bN somc fast heehaNd-toe walb
ing and sprin1inc. Ken a.ds- continues
10 maintain his hc"i-anti= Tee pace, aN0
is accommodating cu'oraaee fol the last
daSs Of the race.
At the eonclHs ioa Ztne=laoe last
night tie &coio vas IS follows
Smith. 533 miles aaa s i8es; Fuller, u
iiiles and % laps Kennedy. - miles
and laps.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-06-11
Mgr. Corrigan's Successor.

New York. June 1.-The bishops VI
the Roman Catholie province of New
York assembled today for the purpose
Of selecting three names to be forward
ed to Rome from which possibly, tbf
selection for the successor to the late
Archbishop COrliGan of New Y0rk
may be made. The prelates who at
tlela the meeting held at the arcEe
piscopal residence included Bishops
McFaul of Trenton G:Driels of ogden,
burg. Burke of Albany, McQuaid of
Rochester and O'Connor of Newark
The conference was preceded by rcllS
ious services in the cathedral Bishop
Farley celebrated solemn requiem
pcGific mass. and Bishop McQnaie
preached the sermon. While the bish,
ops are pledged to secrecy. the belief
exists that the three candidates are
bishop Farley. Bichop Mcdonnell :nd
Vicar General Mooney. It is doubtful
if the result viii be authorativrly
}2a,hed until fall, when the Official an.
nouncement Will be forthcoming from
Rome
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-06-11
Weddinu of Miss Siusbee.

Washington. June Il.-Ela boratc ar
langements have been completed for
daughter of Captain and Mrs. Charles
Dwight Sigsbce. to Robert Toombs
Small. The ceremony takes place this
evening in the church of the New Jeru
notable events of the social season
The bride is a beauty and the only
daughter of the man who
commanded the ill-fated Maine. Mt
Small is the son Of Evangelist Sam
Small, and is engaged in newspaper
wolk in the capital.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-06-11
CINiDlflG RANSOM
Delegates Meet ct Sofia to dispose o.
the MoneI.

Saloniea, Eoumania, Juae 1o.-The
SttoHna, a news Eaeft. published at
kostendt, BulgaIia says il has trans
PRED that secret congress Of delegates
from kostenAj, Dubnitza. and else
where met in Sofia at the end of March
and arranged for the disposition ot
money received as ransom for Miss
Ellen NJ Stone, the American mission
aly and her companion, Nine. Tsllka>
karapeoff. alias Tcherpeon, the leader
sionailes. was among the delegates.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-06-11

tors had had time To brush some oi
the dUst travel from their clothes they
assembled at the official residence OF
Colonel Mills, and after hand-shak-
ing all around the guests repaired to
Memorial Hall and took luncheon in
company With the alumni of the a,-
&demy
Luncheon concluded. the formal eX-
ercises of the day We're begun. Guests.
sslmuni and spectators assembled
Eeal the superintendent S quarters to
escort the president to the hall. Tho
The parade was the most imposing
event of its kind ever witnessed at
the academy. The post band. in gala
Trim, headed the line The corps OF
cadets came next, and then PreiGent
Roosevelt and his cabinet. officers OF
tie two branches OF the service all
in full dress uniform: commanders
Of the state organizations of national
guard, the governors OF several states.
college presidents in caps and gowns,
and other individuals of importance.
With the alumni and army officers Of
lesser rank.
The line moved around the grassy
plain ana halted in front of the main
entrance 10 Memorial Hall. where way
Was made for the president. his cabi-
net. the supreme court judges and
the others, The interior of the hall
Was handsomely decorated with war
emblens. the pictures of distinguished
graduates of the academy and lavish
display Of flags and bunting.
prayer by tie chaplain of the
academy and musical number by the
post band served to Introduce the pro
gram. While the band Was playing
the president and his cabinet took
seats on the platform, While the other
distinguished guests ranged them
selves about the spacious hall. Colo
nel Mills delivered the address OF wei
come and then introduced President
Roosevelt. who made brief speech
lhat aroused the enthusiasm of the
audience To the highest pitch. He re.
viewed briefly the history and work Of
The academy and spoke Of the import
ant place it occupies in American his
tory and in The hearts and affections Of
every true citizen Of the republic. His
words of tribute to the memory OF
Grant, Sherman, Mcclellan. Sheridan
aud other eminent graduates of thc
academy we're greeted with loud ap.
plause
Following tho presidents address
came the unveiling of the commemora-
tive tablet in the front OF the vestibu4e
hall General John NJ Sehofeid.
president of the association of grad,l-
ates Of the military academy, delive3-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-06-11
|JlTE C0NyEN ION
! Formally Non'ina'es State
Ticket From Gov
ernor Down.
ure Up SIDE ISSUE AND DE.
cLbREs CLARKE sENA-
ToRIAL NOMINEE.
,.4 nees What Everybody Knew He
Would Do by Announcing for
the Senate.
OF CONVENTION

There were 593 delegates present
Of the Democratic state convention
whom # convened at Lite Rock 'Iues-
day afternoon.
Hon. T. H. Humphreys OF Washing
ten county was recommended for tenn
norarv chairman. and Hugh Cory, OF
Miller county for temporary secretary.
On motion Hon. J. 1. Gancey. OF In
aependence county. the report as to
temporary organization was adopted.
Hon. Thos. c. McRae, of Prescott
vas unanimously elected permanent
chairman.
JuQge John NJ Elliott Of jefferson
.eYry South of Baxter and \. O. Pin
dali ofDesha We're appointed q commit
tee to conduct Con- gresham McRae
to the platform.
Hon. !. E. Williams. OF Pulaski,
made motion that the delegations
certified To the committee from the
various counties be seated. and the
saae prevailed. This obEiated the
necessity of committee ca credeH-
ta.s
By vote OF 40 to 73 tie convention
declared Hon. James p Clarke the
Democratic nominee for United States
senator to succeed Senator James X.
Jones'.
Governor Davis. in accepting re
nomination for governor. declared him
self a candidate for the United State,
senate 10 succeed Senator James H.
Berry il 1901
A full state ticket was nominated.
including Hon. B. b. Battle for asso-
cate Justice of the supreme court. who
Was nominated on the first ballot
The convention adjourned at 10
Gcock last night, after adopting a
platform which recognizes the Kansas
q. platform until supplanted by a
subsequent Democratic national con-
Ventlon. The platform also denounces
trusts and favors effective Legislation
against them: favOrs taxation of fran
tAlses of corporations: new state
capitol: reform school: enlargement
el the railroad commission S powers
and protection Of laborers 1t endorses
the administration of Governor Davis.
Hon. Carroll D. Armstrong was re-
erected cnairm"n of TIE Democratic
sts(e central committee and Hon Gray
o@fioil WAS re elected secretary.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-06-11

lapG G"N@Ipment, ought TO be erec,e I.
An We pledge the Democratic pa"jy
- accomplish this result
We favor the enlargement by con-
@fess of the Interstate commerce con-
Mission, SO that that commission. act
Ing in concert with the state railroad
commission. may give To the carrier
only fair compensation for his trouble
ana outlay and collect from the sllp-
per and consumer only a reasonable
charge for the carriage.
Resolved. That We favor the estab.
lishment Of a reform school for tno
education and reformation Of the U-
yenile offenders and incorrigiblo
Youths
We request the legislature to pro
vide suitable buildings and accommo-
fsaticas for all the insane of the state
at Whatever cost, SO that they may he
properly and humanely cared for.
We endorse the administration OF
GOV. Jefferson Davis as wise. economi-
cal, conservative and Just. and consist
ent With the timehonored tenets and
principles OF the Democratic party.
Regarding With pride aad satisfi,c
tion the succl ssful development OF our
public school syStem We pledge the
Democratic party to its perpetual sup
pert and maintenance. and We recon-
mend that the state continue TO pro-
vide fer the payment Of the interest
on the state bond now belonging to
the school fund
The following resolution aceompani
ed the platform. and was adopted along
with the platform:
/. Resolved by the Democratic par
ty of Arkansas in convention assem-
beG, That convention of the Demo-
ctlaic party of said state for the nomi-
nation Of state officers is hereby called
ta convene at The city OF Hot Springs.
III said state, on the second Tuesday
in June. 1904
,. Resolved That said convention
shall he composed OF delegates who
are 70 be chosen by county convention
u2 primary election. which shall be
Eeld in the respective counties on
the first Saturday IN the month of
April. ie04
Resolved. That meetings. wheth-
e. conventions or primary elections. as
each eGuntH may determine. shall be
helG 1t lie Vaiious ,otjns precincts in
all the townships OF the state on the
last Saturday OF March. 1901, for the
purpose of voting for candidates for
states Offices and OF selecting dele
gates to The respective county convel!-
tions 1o be held on the day designat-
ed above.
t. Resolved. That the state central
committee selected by this convention
shall be empowered to fix the basis OF
representation for the respective cOun-
ties in said state convention, and that
said committee be directed to give due
notice Of these resolutions by furnish
ing to the chairmen and secrtaries Of
the respective county central commit
tees co{iies of the same at least sixty
days before said township meetingsare
to be held. as above provided.
!. Resolved That said state central
committee shall have power to enter
upon the roll Of delegates ror tempo
rary organization of the next state
contention only the names of such
dele sates as may be chosen by the
respective counties on the day fixed
above.
Attest: Gray Carroll. Secretary.
Thee was not dissenting vote on
the adoption Of the platform
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-06-11
Maine Republicans.

Portland, Me. June ll.-Repubi-
cans of Maine assembled in state con-
vention here today ana shortly after
l O'Clock this afternoon were called TO
order in the city hall by F. NJ. Simp-
son OF Bangor. chairman of the state
committee. The convention will NOM
mate a candidate for governor to be
voted for at the September election.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-06-11
Remains Sent to Weil1er.

The remains Of }. l.. Mattingly Wh0
was killed Monday night by being rua
over by switch engine in the Cotton
Belt yalds in this city. were sent to
WeineY last night where they wele
i:terl 81 today. \ representative Ct
to Pine Bluff ard accompanied TIE
remains home.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-06-11

Miss Emma T. Phelps, OF Fulton.
Ky. is in the city the guest Of MrA
M. l.. Bell.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-06-11

Following the presidents address
came the l1nveilins of the commemora-
tive tablet in the front OF the vestibule
hall. General John NJ Sehoield
president of the association OF graG}l-
ates OF the military academy, delive}
Cd the t3edicatory address.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-06-11

JuQge John NJ Elliott Of Jefferson
J44ry South Of Baxter and \. O. Pin
dali ofDesha were appointed commit
tee to conduct Congressman McRae
IL nj fnl1on
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-06-11

There were 593 delegates present
at the Democratic state convention
when It convened at l4ittt7- Rock Iues-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-06-11

, Resolved. That said convention
shall be composed OF delegates who
are 70 be chosen by county convention
Eeld IN the respective counties on
the f{Gst Saturday IN the month Of
April. i&04.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-06-11

l. Resolved, by the Democratic par
ty of Arkansas in convention assem-
bled. That a convention of the Demo-
ctfaic party of said state for the nomi-
nation Of state officers is hereby called
10 convene at The city OF Hot Springs.
III said state, on the second Tuesday
in June 1904
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-08-29
THEY USED BAYONETS
Several Soldiers and Strikers Clash
ed Again this Morning.
ggrt &c.
Several Injured Law May
BE Invoked in the Town
OF LAnsford.
ELECTION BOARD TO MEET
MORE STRIKE TROUBLES.

Tamaqua, Pa, August 29-There
was an encounter this morning be-
tween troops and strikers at Lansford,
and Captain W. II. Helm, Of com.
.-Fany X, Twelfth regiment, was injur-
cd and half q dozen strikers were
bayoneted by soldiers as a result Of
the fracas. Major Gearhart, IN com
mand OF the troops here, says he will
advise the -.hitary authorities to de-
clare LAnsford under martial law.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-08-29
OPENS TOMORROW.
HOTEL LAGoMARsINo TO BE IN.
SPECIFIED BY THE LADIES
IN THE EVENING.

Hotel LagomArsino will be open to.
morrow evening for the inspection OF
the ladies. II has been completed
and is one OF the finest things in
the state. All ladies accompanied by
escorts will be admitted, and SOU
yenirs will be distributed.
AAl who go are insured the best Of
attention and the most courteous ser.
Woe. II will repay any one to 60
through the handsome building. and
all are invited. II will indeed be a
treat.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-08-29
Horrible Deed Of a Frantic Mother
at Little Rock.
Murdered Her Two Children and Then
Took Her Own Life With
Another Razor.
DEsPoNDENoY WAS THE CAUSE

Little Rock, Ark, August 29-Mrs.
Kate Wagner, wife of Reece T. wag.
ner, a machinist, residing in Argents,
and her two children, were found yes
terday with their threats cut almost
from ear to ear.
The woman was last seen alive
Tuesday evening at O'Clock. The
house was closed all day yesterday,
and no one suspected the terrible Sc
cret which was to be revealed when
the mother Of Mrs. Wagner peeped
through the blinds today.
The husband of the unfortunate
woman is at present at FL Paso, Texas,
where he went about four weeks ago
for his health.
The house has four rooms, with
only one bed room. There were no
evidences Of struggle in the room
where the bodies were found. The
mother evidently undressed the child.
ron aud put them to bed. She then
took of her own shoes and, using a
razor, killed her children by cutting
their threats.
Evidently the little boy, who was
six years old, and named for his
father, was killed first. The little
girl, who was eight years old and
named Marie, possibly awoke at this
time and threw her hand up TO ward
of the stroke that was intended to end
her life, for there was cash on her
little hand, but the frenzied mother
was bent on their death, for another
stroke at last severed the little girls
head. This was done with q dark
handled razor.
When the bloody work was complet-
ed the mother laid the instrument Of
death ON the bed beside the bodies Of
the two innocent children and took up
a white handled razor from the dresser
to use on her own throat. She stood
in front Of the dresser and made O
stroke slmost severing the jugular
vein. The blood from the wound be-
spattered the mirror and the dresser,
showing that the first stroke was
effective, The woman fell on a quilt
which she had probably arranged for
the purpose, and the razor which she
used was found under her body. A
part Of the blade had been broken, but
it still remained open and fell within
a few inches of her right hand. Il
was stated at the inquest that the
razor was broken by the stroke which
ended the woman's life.
The bodies of the two children were
left on the bed as they died and il
was quite apparent that the mother
took her own life as soon as she was
satisfied thst the boy and girl were
dead.
The woman's relatives can assign
no cause for the horrible deed unless
it be from dependency over her hus-
bands physical condition.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-08-29
HAVE EMPLOYED COUNSEL.

Hartford, August 29-Boatner and
Sohlitzbaum, the men who figured
conspiouously in the alleged express
robbery at Fordsville short time ago,
and who are still confined in the
county Jail here unable to execute the
ESQ, 600 bonds, have employed Heavyn
and Woodward, Of Ohio county, to de.
" fend them.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-08-29
TROOPS SAVE A NEGRos

Pensacola. Fla, August 29-Under
a military guard Sonny" Thompson,
the negro who assaulted Mrs. Della
Dixon, an aged white woman, was
today sent to Tallahassee for safe keep
ng. A company Of state militia was
ogguard at the Jail here last night.
TIE mob composed largely of Mrs.
Dixon's neighbors, was demonstrstive
for time, but finally dispersed not
caring to face the rifles.
---~-~~~-----
Mrs. II. L. Tate and son Robert re-
turned today after q visit to sturgis.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-08-29
WILL sELEoT COMMISSIONERS

Louisville, August 29-The state
election commissioners will meet in
Frankfort tomorrow to appoint the
county commissioners for ll9 counties
Chairman q. W. Long, the Republican
member Of the board says that in sew.
erAl counties oontending Democratic
ohairmen have sent in lists which will
cause a great deal Of confusion.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-08-29
THE MARKETS.

Furnished by Arena a Gilbert. OF the Padueah
Commission Co.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-08-29
JUDGE HUSBANDS ILL.
AND THE INJUNCTION GASES
WE'RE Again POSTPONED.

The Liebel and Potter injunctions
have been indefinitely postponed on
account of the illness of Judge Hus-
bands, who is suffering from rheuma-
tism. The cases set for the fore
part Of the week were twice postponed
on account Of Judge Husbands illness.
Mrs. Susan Kell and grandson Mar
win Anderson, have returned from a
visit 10 Danvillc, Tenn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-23
FROM RICHMOND.

The Senate held two sessions yester-
day, devoted in the main to considering
the question of appointing a codifying
commission. There were two provis-
ions proposed, one offered by Mr.. Lyle
and the other by Mr.. Wickham. Mr..
Gold proposed substitute for both,
providing that when the general as
sembly adjourned on Friday, July %,
it shall be to meet November IL, and
that the several committees of the
houses be authorized to meet November
IL to prepare such measures as are
necessary to put the new instrument
into effect. The Gold provision was
voted down, and, pending further con-
sideration, the Senate took a recess until
4 o'clock. The Senate at its afternoon
session adopted the Wickham plan for
. codifcation commission, with an
amendment. Many other propositions
were made, but all were voted down
The plan provides for a commission of
six members from the Senate and nine
from the House to be appointed by the
president of the Senate and speaker of
the House, respectively, to adapt the
statutes of the State to the new funda-
mental law. 1t provides that the
members of the commission receive 81 a
day and mileage and have the power to
sit in whole or part and be paid per
diem for work whether done in session
OF not, and that the committee shall
have all the necessary clerical aid,
printing, &c. The codifying commits
sion subject was laid over in the House
until today. OF the bills passed in the
Senate, the most important was one Of
fered by Judge Mann, relating to jury
service. The bill is intended to make
the present law clearer than it is, and
its most interesting provision is that
which removes the restriction against a
man who has engaged in duel serving
on the july.