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The Newark journal., 1902-08-15
MR.NEILL'S STATEMENT
Chairman of the Central Commit tee Says Big Bottom Bal-
 lots We're o. k.

The following statement from Hon. Arthur Neill, who was chair man of the county central commit tee in 1898, settles the controversy over the ballots not being deliver ed that year.
 Little Rock, Ark, Aug, 8, 1902. T, II. Dearing, Esq Newark,
 Dear Sir:-Replying to your inquiry Of the 7th the ballots from Big Bot tom were returned with poll books and tally sheets in the General Demo cratic Primary of 1898, and were in possession of the Central Committed at it's meeting (where 1 was present as Chairman) to review the action of the subcommittee which had first canYassed the returns, and the Cen tral Committee considered the advi- stability of recounting the ballots in every township, but finally thought best to order new election for Sher- III, as upon the lace or the returns II appeared to be q tie, and that course seemed satisfactory to the contestants for that office. If the ballots from Big Bottom had been missing at that time it would have been made a red hot issue between the contestants fol sheriff before the Committee, that everybody would remember,
 In 1891 some townships did fail tC return the ballots and there was such serious complaint that thereafter the committee, at least so long as l was connected with it, were extremely particular to require the ballots to be returned, and to warn the judges, be fore the election, to return then.
 Yours very truly,
 ARTHUR NELL.
The Newark journal., 1902-08-15
THE CAMPAIGN OPENS
County Candidates indulged in a Warm Debate at Salado
 Last rlonday.
Special to The Journal.

special to The Journal.
 Salado, Aug. 1.-The county campaign opened at this place to- day and, from present indications, will be full of interest from now until it closes on the first day of September, when the great battle of ballots takes place.
 The speaking opend at 10:30 o'clock and was warm from start to finish. The warmth of the dis cussion for while made one think he was in the tropical regions.
 1. J. Matheny opened the speak ing, and was introduced by Sheriff Hinkle as one of the democratic nominees for representative, to which Judge NJ. l.. Arnold object ed. Hinkle then agreed to an- nounce them as each claiming to be the nominee of the democratic party. Matheny's speech did reasonably we'll under the circum- stances. He was embarrassed con siderably, he said, not knowing what would follow, and when his speech was ended he was complete ly exhausted. It is freely pre- dicted that he will break down be- fore the campaign closes.
 Judge Arnold was the next speak CT and made an able defense of Big Bottom and the charges against her. He was interrupted several times by one of the committee who canyassed the returns and a hot debate was on between them for some time, in which the con- mitteeman was badly worsted. It is the general opinion among a of those present that the committeeman acted very badly toward Arnold, but Captain Engles, one of the most respected and influential democrats of the township, said it only made votes for Arnold.
 Next came c. II. Hogan, who said among other things that they even accused him of stealing bal lots and ballot boxes. He denied it and proved it false. Hogan gave good account of himself, and made q favorable impression.
 Last, but not least, came J. C. Stroud. He quoted scripture from Genesis to Revelation and history from the fall of the Roman Elm pire to the present time, and pre- dicted that we would fall, too, for history was repeating itself, and said that our modern democracy was too corrupt. He wound up by telling funny joke on the central committee, which l will give later.
 It is reported that Capt. Engles and MT. Kaneaster came near mix ing in fstic encounter after we had left. 1t is q we'll known fact that they are not together on the question at issue.
 Nothing of importance occurred between any of the other candidates
The Newark journal., 1902-08-15
Still We Grow.

We understand that Prof Henderson has sold a number ot residence tots in the north par of town and that the parties wh. bought will all build substantia residences.
The Newark journal., 1902-08-15

T. NJ. Woods has again become the owner of the White County News, having purchased the plant few days ago from C. II C. Howard, to whom he sold 1t about year ago. Mir. Woods is one of the best newspaper men in the state, and the fraternity will glad ly welcome his return to harness.
The Newark journal., 1902-08-15

Of course G, Wash. Windbag can't tell q lie, but how is he going to get around that statement from Hon. Arthur Neill! He says the ballots from Big Bottom were delivered to Batesville 0. k. in 1898, and Mr. Neill was chairman of the central committee at that time. Come down Windhag, and acknowledge the corn, we've got you treed.
The Newark journal., 1902-08-15

It would show more consistency in Uncle Sam to admit those Western territories thatare knock ing so anxiously for admittanee to statehood before attempting to force Cuba into the union.
The Newark journal., 1902-08-15

The candidates for governor will address the people at Batesyille Saturday, the 23rd, inst, at 10 o'clock. n. m.
The Newark journal., 1902-08-15
Yours very truly,
 ARTHUR FILL.
Dr. w. l.. rlagness' Statement
State of Arkansas 1 County of Independence. 1

County Of lndependeDce.
 Comes w. L. Magness, who, being duly sworn, states as follows: That F. NJ. Martin was the committeeman from Big Bottom township in 1858; that 1 served as proxy for him at the meeting of the county central com mittee that selected the judges for the primary election which was held in March, 1898; that 1 selected Mr. Martin as one of the judges for Big Bottom township, and that MT. Mar tin served as such; that he was in- structed to carry the ballots and poll book to Batesville, which 1 fully be- lieye he did; that 1 represented Mir. Martin at the subsequent meeting of the central committee, which chose the judges for the primary election of May !, for the election of candidates for state offices and also to decide the tie between MeSsrs. Hinkle and Finn for sheriff; that at the said meeting f the committee, it was decided for the same judges to hold the state pri- mary: that on the day of the primary, W. T. MdgnesS, one of the judges, was sick and k. c Conn, another, was ab- sent; that 1 served in the place of W. T. MagnesS and John Austin in the place of Mir. Conn, and that Mr. Mar tin again carried the ballots and poll book to Batesville. ". L. MAGNEss.
 Subscribed and sworn to before me this August ', 1902
 k. K. MCHENRY, fSeall Notary Public.
 My commission expires Jan. 2l, 1903.
 Statement From Mr. Martin. To the Editor of The Journal.
 In see in the BatesvilIe Bee of last week another effusion from w, that some would think was in answer to my article in the pre- vious issue of The Journal but 1t is far from II. as he dodges every issue. l would like to ask w bow about Jefferson township, as between Hinkle and Finn in 1898? Give us some light on that, as you seem to know all about the political situation ill that year.
 You say that 1 was not judge and point to the record for proof, and also deny that the ballots from Big Bottom was there. 1 just call your attention 10 what the chairman, Hon. Arthur Nell, says about the ballots, whose state ment can. be found elsewhere Tn this paper. See also the sworn statement from Dr. ". l.. Mag ness, who was my proxy in 1898. If that don't satisfy you there is John c. Wolff and c. r. Vaughn, two more cards to draw from.
 have asked you to give us the facts about the primaries of 1898 and 1902, but you have utterly failed to give any facts, and that is what the people want, not more assertion, as you have been making, vold of truth.
 F. NJ. MARTIN.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-12-12

Note Heads, Bill He ads, Statements
and Fine Commercial Printing at the
Star ONCE.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-12-12
UNINTELL|GENT,
RANK PERJURY
MORT, WHO RAN AMUCK Tells
HOW IT DIDN'T HAPPEN AND
GETS 7 YEARS

H. Mort the Japanese servant who
ran amuCk in the Hartman household
last September and poured boiling wa
ter on Mrs. Hartman, following this up
by chasing Hartman with a knife and
being shot himself by a revolver in the
hand of Hartman, was found guilty of
assault to commit murder this morning
and Judge De Bolt sentenced him to
seven years q thard labor.
Mori took the stand in his own de-
Tense, after the case for the prosecution
had closed The estimony of Mrs. Hart
man was to the effect that while he was
in an ugly mood Mort had poured al
most boiling water on her back and
then had seized a large carving knife,
and attacked her and her husband.
Hartman came to the rescue with re-
VOlVer and shot the Jap in the shoulder
graphing with him and pre-
venting him from doing further harm
with the knife. tf s#
Morris story appeared to be a shining
example of unintelligent perjury and
the jury utterly disregarded his state
ments. He declared that Mrs. Hart
I'd put butter on the breakfast table,
and that she had threatened to shoot
him, had started to beat him with
piece of ,firewood and had approached
him to pour boiling water over him.
He had pushed her away to avoid the
boiling water and some of it spilled
on her. The fact that the burns she
received from the hot water were on
her back did not seem to puzzle the Jap
at all, but it puzzled the jury, for some
of the jurors began to ask Mort about
it.
MORT also testified that he was shot
in the back as he was running away
from Hartman, while the wound ap-
pears to have been made from in front.
When asked by Deputy Attorney Gen
eral Douthitt regarding the cuts Hart
man received on his face, Mort said that
he might had accidentally" cut Hart
man, but didn't know about it,
The jury was out only two or three
minutes, after which Mort was called
up for sentence. His attorney, H. w.
Robinson, made plea for light SEN
tence, but the court gave the defendant
seven years. The limit is ten years.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-12-12
FOR THE HOLIDAYS
ARE OFFERED BY US

YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO LOSE
THIS CHANCE. ORDER EARLY.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-12-12
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
NEWS In A NUTSHELL
Paragraphs That Give Condensed
News of the Day.

An s room cottage is for rent. See
classified column.
Christmas goods at Sayegusa store,
ll20 Nuuanu street.
A savings bank deposit book has been
lost. Reward at Star office.
r. o. Hall & Son are selling new
Columbia and Cleveland wheels
You save 10 per cent on all books
bought at Golden Rule Bazaar, Hotel
street.
A. f. Clark will act for William II.
Hogs during the latters temporary
absence
Souvenir day for the children at
Sachs tomorrow. Pretty magic pencil
boxes given away.
Pacheco's Dandruff Killer is a perfect
hair dressing. On sale at Union Bar
Der Shop or at drug stores.
Have your Christmas cakes and pies
make to order by the Sunrise Bakery
on Nuuanu street near Beretania.
Do Christmas suggestions interest
you? Manufacturers Shoe Co., have an
elegant line of slippers for both ladies
and gentlemen.
Cut prices in art goods at Jordan's.
A Christmas card for the asking Satur-
day morning at the art department on
the second floor.
Ordinary mail via Peru will close at
9 p. m. this evening. The Registry Di-
vision will remain open until p. m.
to accommodate the public.
II. Hackfeld & Co., the agents, are
distributing very handsome calendars
for 1903 issued by the transatlantic
Fire Insurance Company of Hamburg.
A luau was given in Progress Hall
yesterday afternoon for those who as
sisted in the fair held in the same hall
last Saturday in aid of the organ fund
for the Kalihi-waena church organ fund
The feast was typically Hawaiian and
lasted from l until 6. Dancing was par
ticipated in during the evening until
midnight.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-12-12
Skeet=GO

This unique device uses mosquito
powder smokelessly. 1t makes it ten
times more effective, and makes one
can of powder do the work of five-if
you use the "Pele" brand
Remember, using Skeet-Go causes no
disagreeable feeling i'll the throat and
eyes, because there is no smoke. The
odor instead of being Objectionable, is
pleasant. 1t seems to bring out an aro-
ma of the flowers from which the pow
der is made.
You may think our claims are too
strong, but they're not. We ask you
to try it. That will demonstrate be-
yond a doubt. If not satisfactory af-
ter trying several evenings, your money
back. You take no risk.
Skeet-Go cost 81 complete with brass
lamp and chimney and the device. For
sale at either of our drug stores.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-12-12
RAPID TRANSIT NEW LINES.

Superintendent of Public Works Hen
ry E. Cooper has approved the survey
ed route of the tracks of the Rapid
Transit Company from McCully street
to the Kapiolani Park, as laid out by
the company. The tracks will be put
down as soon as the right of way is
secured.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-12-12

SUITABLE FOR GIFTS.
Vases, Rose Bowls, Fern and Flower
holders at Dimond .
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-12-12
wEATHERBoUND AT LAHAINA.

Wilder's Steamship Company receiv-
ed wireless telegram this morning
stating that the steamship Lehua was
weatherbound at Lahaina. The Lehua
has a quantity of fertilizer for Pioneer
Mill to be landed at Kaanapali. But
the sea there is so rough that the
steamer had to go to Lahaina for shell
ter. Orders were sent to Naopala, the
master, to wait there until the sea
moderated sufficiently to enable him to
discharge his cargo at Kaanapali.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-12-12
MOSQUITO TROUBLED
PEOPLE SHOULD KNOW
ABOUT A POSITIVE RELIEF.

If mosquitoes annoy you, what we
have to say will interest. Probably
to make evenings more enjoyable than
the little apparatus called.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-12-12

On hand the following plantation
shares: Hawaiian Agricultural Co.,
Eva, Oahu. Waialua, Kahuku, Pioneer
Mill, Haiku, Paia, Koloa, McBryde,
Hawaiian Sugar, Kekaha.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-12-12
wv Oman's Exchange

Has a new lot of JAVA MATS, sA-
MOAN KAPAS, FANS, AND
BASKETS and the best assortment of
TASMANIAN SHELLS in Town.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-12-12
JAS. F. MORGAN.
65 Queen Street.
For Rent.

Premises on Beretania street between
PiikOf and Keeaumoku streets. Large
cottage, Parlor, Bedrooms, Dining
Room, Kitchen, Carriage House and
Stables.
Large yard, lot 1OOx3OO, runs through
from Beretania to Kfnau streets.
Rent $35 per month.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-12-12
For Rent.

Cottage near Emma square, parlor
bedroom, bath, clothes closet. Rent $40
per month. Suitable for one or two
gentlemen.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-12-12
HOFFSGaAEGER Z CO., LID,

Is King Street Near Bethel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-07
ORDER FOR GENERAL
 STRIKE IN VIRGINIAS
Uneasiness Among Business Men Has Disappeared, as Few Miners Arc
 obeying the Order.

Vermont, w. Va, June 6.-The order for a general strike of the coal miners in the two virginias. known as district No. II. takes effect tomorrow. The uneasi- ness manifested in business circles during the past week has disappeared in a great measure, for there are no evidences that the strike order will be generally obeyed. The Associated Press correspondent has completed visit to all the coal regions of West Virginia and finds the situation very much the same throughout the state. Unless all indications are mis- leading the strike order will be needed by very small per cent of the 35, 900 min CTS in West Virginia. The chief issue is for recognition of the union. There Is no question of wages. Union sentiment has never been strong and strike movements have never been popular in this state.
 Thos Haggerty. in charge of the move- ment in the northern part of West Vir- ginia. said tonight:
 Unless we get half the men out to- morrow in West Virginia we will not claim a victory. Failing in half the op- orators will gain and we will lose strength thereafter. The miners are hard to con- vince after they are reached"
 All superintendents have reported this afternoon that the collieries will be run ming with but slight losses of men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-07
RUSSELL'S REMAINS
 ARE LAID TO REST
Prominent Men From All Sections of Mississippi Gather In Meridian to -
 Pay Last Tribute of Respect.

Meridian, Miss. June 6.-(Special. )-The remains of the late Hon. A. J. Russell, speaker of the Mississippi House of Rep- resentatives whose sudden death at Ok ford Wednesday shocked the whole state, were inferred this afternoon in Magnolia cemetery. The funeral services were con- ducted at the Russell home by Rev. R. A. venable, pastor of the First Baptist church, and the Knights Templar.
 A large number of distinguished Missis- sippians, among them being Governor A. H. Longino, ex-Congressman John M. AL len and many officials of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company, of which de- ceased was the Mississippi legal repre- sentative, were in attendance. Among the latter were the following from St. Louis General Manager Charles s. Clarke. Gen. eral Freight Agent Haiden Miller. As sistant General Passenger Agent John M. Bell, and Hon. R. P. Williams, the St. Louis attorney of the Company. The procession from the house to the ceme- tery was over two miles long, large dele gations from every secret order of the city being in p->
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-07
Will Probably Let Arnold Matter
 Rest Where It s
NOT ORDERED ID WASHINGTON
Every Military Man In Washington Who Would Probaly Know Says Report Is Absolutely Untrue.
 President changeable.

Washington, June 6-(Special. )-The war department will not call upon Gen.
 eral Miles for an explanation of the Ar
 mold case It will be left to him to either
 make no reference to the matter. In the former case General Miles would have to call upon the secretary which would be extremely distasteful to the general, and should he decide to say nothing the department will hold him under suspicion of having given out the information. It is believed that General Miles will con- slider Senator Cubersons denial suf- fcient The President changes his mind every other day about retiring Miles He may go at any time, but the present out look Is that he will remain in office until after the elections.
 The statement attributed to General Miles In Chicago to the effect that he was called to Washington was exhibited to every office of the war department who could by any possibility handle any order to General Miles, and by each and all of them was positively denied. It is stated that no person connected with the ad- has sent any order to Gen. eral Miles from Washington since his de- parture on his present trip. nor has the war department communicated with him. The intimation that any recall such as referred to by General Miles must have come from some of his personal friends or family.
 It Is explained in another quarter that Lieutenant-General Miles only desired to see that portion of the field gun tests at Fort Riley which took place the first day. After that he intended to come east again to West Point; stopping at Chi-
 cago to look into some private matters.
 and again at Syracuse, N. T.. where an
 informal reception is to be rendered. him
 by a body of war veterans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-07
ROOSEVELT HAS
 LOST HIS GRIP
WILLING TO BACK DOWN FROM HIS CUBAN TARIFF POSITION. HIS INFLUENCE IN CONGRESS is WANING.

Washington, June 6-(SpeciaD-The Senate committee on conciliation, consist ing of three Republicans favoring recipro- city with Cuba, and three beet beet su- gar Republicans again exchanged views today but were unable to reach an agree ment It Is reported that the President who started out for fifty per cent reduc- ton in tariff rates for the benefit of the Cuban republic. then dropped down to twenty-five per cent and is now begging for twenty per cent, is getting ready to yield the rest and adopt the visionary rebate scheme of the beet sugar Repub- licans.
 This, however, Is denied by close friends of the President, who say he will Stay pat" for twenty per cent. The Cuban affair is causing no end of uneasiness to the Republican managers. An agreement seems as far off as ever. though event. ually 1t is believed an unsatisfactory bill of some nature will be passed. Before this Is done the relations between the President and the committee of beet su- gar Republicans are sure to become more strained.
 If 1t were not the fact that the con- gressional elections take place this year the Republican members say they would adjourn Congress at once and ignore the President They predict that MT. Roose- velt's influence in the next Congress will be mil"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-07
BoERs WILL BE LOYAL. General Botha Says They Will Adhere
 to the Agreement.

London, June 6-In a dispatch from Pretoria the correspondent there of the Daily Telegraph gives conversations with some of the Boer leaders. General Botha in speaking with the correspondent de- clared the burghers would observe loy- ally the terms of the settlement. It de- pended, however said General Botha upon the administration of affairs for the next few months whether or not the country worll return to prosperity and lasting peaceful conditions.
 General DeWet, according to the cor respondent, appears to be little affected, either physically or mentally by the cares of warfare. He said he was going to his farm to resume work there. Throughout the war General DeWet has never been hit once. nor has his horse been touched by a bullet, but his adjutant has been twice wounded and has had six horses killed under him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-07
NO CHANGE IN PRICES.
Steel Plate Pool, However, Puts No
 Restriction on Members.

New York. June 6.-In connection with the meeting of the steel plate pool just held in this city, the Journal of Conn merce says no change in prices was made but that the association placed no re- striction on it's members getting as much for their products as they can.
 As is well known in the trade the east ern mills for some time have been selling at s2.0S and s2.15 per pound. New York. which compares with the present pool of $1.7s. The association has made no change in prices since June 10, 1901, when the present basis of 1.7S was established. It has been currently reported for some time that some members of the pool were in favor of an advance of the present quotation to S1. 80. This move, it was un- derstood, was opposed by the United States Steel Corporation, which is con- siderable of a factor in regulating prices. This point Is accentuated by the fact that the corporation produces a large part of the total output of steel plate of the pool.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-07
MANLEY IS RELEASED.
Chicago Pltcure Agent Is Finally
 Cleared of Charge Against Him.

New Decatur, June 6.-(Special )-I1al. c. Manley. a Chicago picture agent. ac- cused of criminal knowledge of Miss Leila Benson, by aid of drugs. was ar raigned in the justice court today, and the case nol-prossed. Manley was fined SlO for public drunkenness. His parents live in Tennessee and are well to do. When first arrested Manley's life was threatened by a mob and he was taken to Huntsville for safe keeping. Miss Ben son is in Birmingham with her aunt and did not appear at the trial
 A barrel just emptied of whisky was placed in the back yard of Bucheit's sa- loon, and as Will Baker negro, IF years old, was looking down the bung of the barrel 1t exploded, iGniting the boy clothing and burning him severely. Heat of the sun caused the whisky to ignite, re- sulting in an explosion.