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The Forrest City times., 1902-05-02
BRIEF MENTION.
A horse show will be held at Little Rock May 22 to 24 inclusive.

A horse show will be held at Little Rock May 22 to 24 inclusive.
 Charbon is causing the death of many horses and mules in Drew coun- ty.
 The twentieth child was recently born to MT. and Mrs. flight, of Pike county.
 Fulton county drouth sufferers have appealed to Kansas City business men for aid.
 Hon. W. J. Bryan lectured at Little Rock April 29 on The Conquering Nation"
 It is estimated that Benton county realized s1.156.250 last year from her apple crop alone.
 Veterans who attended the Dallas reunion say the visitors were we'll cared for by the citizens.
 George Goodwin, of Hot Springs. was shot and killed at Guthrie, Okla. in a battle with an officer.
 In a quarrel over a woman on a plantation near Pine Bluff Chas. Ora. cie shot and killed John Johnson.
 The state convention of the Women's Christian Temperance Union will open at Morrilton on May 8. and continue for four days.
 The Little Rock school board has decided to discontinue the teaching of music in the public schools in or der 10 reduce expenses.
 Col. J. w. Savage, a tie contractor. was struck by an Arkansas Midland train at point between Brinkley and Monroe, La. and had his right foot so badly crushed amputation was nee essary.
 A fatal shooting affray occurred at a sawmill in St. Francis county in which a man named Marlborough shot and killed a man named Taylor. He shot him several times with a shotgun and the wounded man lived only a short time. Marlborough made his escape. Marlborough was Taylor's son-in-law.
The Forrest City times., 1902-05-02
NO. 32.
DISAPPOINTMENT QUESTION.
Executive Committee VIII Probably Act To-Day on Postponement
 of Worlds Fair.

St. Louis, April 30.-The executive Exposition Go. will hold meeting this afternoon, and a full attendance is expected-with the exception of MT. w. II. Thompson, who is kept at home by illness, and one or two mem- bers not now in the city. There is every reason to believe that at the meeting definite action will be taken looking to postponement of the Worlds fair to 1904. Whether the of- ficers will take the public into their confidence to the extent of publishing the committees action remains yet to be determined.
 It is known that the subject of postponement has engaged the atten- tion of the Worlds fair officials. and especially of the members of the ex- ecutive committee. Monday and yes- terday. President Francis has given his attention to the matter almos. exclusively since his return from Charleston. Before going to Charles ton President Francis spent day in Washington in conference with gov ernment officials, and there is good reason to believe that, as they say in diplomatic circles, "modus vi- vendi" was arranged for setting the date of the opening of the fair year ahead. Since his return he has been getting others in line. and the matter IS expected to come to head at to- days meeting.
The Forrest City times., 1902-05-02
WILL APPEAL THEIR CASES
The ChicnGO's Officers Convicted of Disorderly Conduct, nt Venice,
 VIII Take nm Appeal.

New York, April 3o.-According to the Rome correspondent of the Trib- une, officers of the cruiser Chicago just sentenced for disorderly conduct will appeal their cases and then ask for pardon from the king.
 Commander Beehler, the American naval attache at Rome, visited the minister of marine, intending to ex- press his regret over the behavior of the officers of the Chicago, but the minister, appreciating his embarrass- ing position, avoided the subject and expressed his admiration of the American navy.
The Forrest City times., 1902-05-02
Sad Death of 8 Child.

Mildred. the little daughter of Mir
 and Mrs. Charles Sturgeon. of Little Rock, was fatally burned while playing alone in the yard. It is supposed the children was striking matches when her dress became ignited The little one enveloped in flames, rushed into the room where her mother lay i'll in bed. Mrs. Sturgeon leaped from the bed and succeeded in smothering the flames. then fell to the floor in faint. When neighbors arrived the mother and child were laying side by side un- conscious. The little one died after lingering in great misery for several hours, and it is feared the terrible shock will prove fatal to the mother.
The Forrest City times., 1902-05-02
TRAIN WENT INTO THE DITCH
Five Persons Killed in an Accident to the California Limited On the
 santa Fe Road.

keokuk, la, April 29.-The Cali fornia limited, on the Atchison, To- peka X Santa Fe road, east-bounG, was derailed on curve at Cana, a switch five miles west of Medill, Mo. at nine o'clock this morning, while going at a high speed. Five persons were killed and g injured. The fol- lowing are the killed:
 :. T. French, Chicago.
 Mir. Weitheiner. San Diego, Cal.
 A son of Henry C. Gates, of Aus tralia, five years old.
 Two others, names not obtainable
 The injured include Conductor Charles Sargent and twin sister of the Gates boy. The parents of the twins also were badly bruised.
 Mir. and Mrs. Gates were en route from Australia, and were, with theif children, eating in the dining car when the wreck occurred. The train was over an aour late, and passed Wyaconda, the last station west, at a rate of 65 miles an hour. When the heavy train struck the curve at Cana the rails spread.
 The train consisted of two mail cars. seven Pullmans and one dining car. The mail car, the dining ear and the first two sleepers went into the ditch. The tender was ditched. but the engine remained on the track. The derailed coaches were smashed to kindling wood. even the aXles be- ing bent out of shape.
 The conductor went to farmhouse and telephoned report of the wreck. The railroad officers then hurried T relief train from Fort Madison.
 The train men worked nobIy, assist ed by unhurt passengers and neigh boring farmers. The place of the wreck is distant from all eommuni- cation. Every effort is being made to complete the list of dead and wounded, but most of the latter are In the railroad hopsital at Fort Madi- son, and those in charge refuse in- formation.
The Forrest City times., 1902-05-02

WILLIAM MCKINLEY OSBORNE.
 William Mckinley Osborne was ap- pointed consulgeneral at London by President Mckinley on March IS, 1897. He was born at Girard, O., in 1842. Later, he removed ta Boston. Mir Osborne was a cousin of the late President Mckinley.
 Mr. Osborne $ death was not sur. prise to his friends. He had been con. fired to his home since November last suffering from Bright's disease and drcpsy, which, latterly. affected hSs heart. He was conscious until near the end. The deceased never had been absolutely we'll since he arrived in England.
The Forrest City times., 1902-05-02
THE DANISH WEST INDIES.
The Higsdag Will Approve the Sale If the Inhabitants Vote in
 Favor of It.

Copenhagen, April 3o.-The bill pro- viding for the sale of the Danish Vest India islands to the United States. as amended by the landsthing, came up for discussion in the folkething with the result that the party in the majority submitted proposal. as sollows: The rigsdag (diet. com- posed of both houses). approves tho cession, on condition that the inhab- itants of the islands declare in favor thereof by plebiscite, similar to the one taken in 1867"
 The folkething, by vote of ss to 2, adopted the majority proposal.
The Forrest City times., 1902-05-02
Wreck on North Arknnsas.

A freight caboose was overturned at the east entrance of the tunnel on the St. Louis & North Arkansas road, Just north of Eureka Springs. caused by the breaking of an axle. Of ten passengers and employees riding in the caboose, which was overturned. nine were more or less hurt. and Hon. H. N. Putnam, probate judge of Carroll county, residing at Berryville. was se- riously injured. This is the first acci- ueht to occur on this line in fifteen years.
The Forrest City times., 1902-05-02
EVANS MAY SUCCEED HIM.
Pension Commissioners Evans May
 he offered the Post

Washington, April 30.-There is 2 probability that Commissioner of Pensions Evans will be offered the eonsul-ge eheralship in London to sue. ceed Wm. Mckinley Osborne, whose death was announced Tuesday morn ing. White House officials are reti- cent in regard to the matter,and so is Mir Evans, but there is reason to be. lieve that the president would very much like to have him accept it and the chances are decidedly in favor o1 it's being offered him.
The Forrest City times., 1902-05-02
Pioneer Citizen Daad.

Dave Morley, aged 85, grandfather and great grandsire to more than a hundred living persons, died at his home near Eureka Springs recently. He had fifteen children by his first wife and nine by his second. In the funeral train was wagon in which rode one of his granddaughters with ten of her children, ranging from one to twelve years. Fifteen years before the war Uncle Dave was a slayer of bears and trapper of wide renown throughout north Arkansas.
 Col. James K. Barnes has been re- appointed attorney for the western district.
The Forrest City times., 1902-05-02
Col. Wood Talka

ooi Henry Wood discussing the saie or the Choctaw. said Tn my Juuement the sale of the Choctaw property to the Rock Island interests VIII De or great advantage to the state oi Arkansas and to the city of Little itoch. Conditions were such that it was practically impossible for the ohoctaw to maintain itself as an in- uepehdent corporation, without the expenditure of large sums of money, "hlch might or might not have been iehuherative to its stockholders ; whereas, the property has now passed uhuer the control of a corporation strong enough to hold it and to den- 'lly ltself permanently with the coun- try For some time I have seen that the change was imminent This brings the Rock Island system into a part of the country which has here tofore been entirely outside of their in. terests. But l believe they will find atter making a careful investigation that the further development of their hewly-acquired property in Arkansas VIII not only add largely to its value out also to the traffic of the parent system. Probably the controlling req son Tor the purchase of the property oy the Rock Island was to obtain con .roi Of the Choctaw coal interests in tue Indian Territory and to secure ac- cess 10 the coal fields in the Indian territory and Arkansas.
The Forrest City times., 1902-05-02
Fear God, Tell the Truth and Make Money"
EXPLOSION ON THE FULTON,
six of the Submarine Boats People Injured By au Explosion of Gas In
 the Vessel

Lewes, Del, April 30.-An eXplo- sion of considerable severity, which injured half dozen persons occurred on the submarine boat Fulton, yes terday, as she was running into the harbor of the Delaware breakwater. The boat was bound from Brooklyn to Norfolk. and was partly sub- merged when the accident occurred.
 All the injured men were sent to the United States Marine hospital, and after their wounds were dressed they were discharged.
 The explosion was caused by an accumulation of gas which had been generated by the storage battery. AL though the explosion was a violent one, the vessel was only slightly in- jured. She will be lowed to the Hol- land company's station at New Snf- folk for repairs as soon as the wealth CT moderates. It will take several days to put the battery in servieea- ble condition.
 On account of the rough weather at sea it was decided by the com mander of the Fulton to put into Delaware Breakwater, and it was while the boat, partly under water, was rounding the great stone break water that the explosion occurred. Nine men were in the hold and three men on deck at the time. Assistant Engineer Miner, who was lying be side the boiler asleep, was thrown several feet away. Lieut.. Macarthur. who is son of Maj.-Gen. Macarthur. and Gunner Bechtol were at break fast The former was hurled against the roof of the cabin, in turing his head. Beehtol was struck by heavy | debris and was so badly hurt that hs was unable to care for himself, l and others helped him to the deck, making their escape, as the hold was rapidly filling with gasoline fumes. Capt. Frank Cable, Lieut.. II. H. aler- rell and Boatswain Charles Berg were on deck when the explosion occurred. and signalled the tug Storm King and yacht Mindora, which conveyed the Fulton here, for assistance. The steam launch Palacia, being near, also went alongside, and took the in | jured men ashore to the Marine hos pital.
 Considerable bravery was shown by Engineer Saunders. After the explo sion the engines continued to work Saunders wrapped his head and face 1 in a wet towel and went below ana stopped them.
 After the explosion the Fulton was lowed to the government pier near the hospital.
 The Fulton left Sandy Hook at s. Monday morning. Shortly afterward 1 she submerged and made 15 miles un- der water, going at the rate of five miles an hour. Off Long Branch she came to the surface and made six miles an hour during the trip until the accident at the breakwater oc- cured. She proved to be good sea boat, and did not once require the assistance of her convoy. The en. zines ran continuously for 20 hours. ! Those on board were highly biased i with her nprfOrInoDca
The Forrest City times., 1902-05-02
The Denn.

Mrs. C. A. Milan.
 Mrs. James Musgrove.
 Little child of Mrs. Musgrove.
 Little daughter of J. k. Milan.
 Miss Mary Cornell.
 Rev. James Ford.
 Those most seriously hurt are, as far as known:
 Four members of Judge J. R. Mi lams family.
 The Seriously Injured.
 Six members of C. A. Milam's fami- ly.
 F.. T. Lee.
 Mrs. F. T. Lee.
 A child of Tom Price.
 Mrs. Fields
 H. II. Lewis.
 k. F.. Lewis.
 Glenrose is located on the Paluxy River in valley.
 The tornado came down the valley, sweeping everything before it. It struck the town in the business dis trict and about one-third of the stores were wrecked.
 A hard rain succeeded the storm and stocks were ruined damaging what had not been destroyed by the wlnd. The western portion of the residence section of the town was struck. Here was located most ot | the fine residences. The town being small one, but a noted health re sort, some of these houses were com. modious and we'll furnished. The frame houses were simply torn asunder and scattered. Their inmates had no warning of the impending calamity, and it was here that all the fatalities occurred. There were many miraculous escapes, and many failed to escape. How many can not be told until communication has been re- opened.
 The residence of Mrs. Cornell, one of those wrecked, caught fire and with two others, was burned.
 The property loss is roughly esti- mated at quarter of a million dol lars.
 It may prove to be greater when all the facts are known, for their are undoubtedly other sections which have been devastated up and down the river. 1t may be several days be- fore the entire story of the disaster Is known.
 The town is cut off from wire com munication, and all the facts have come from neighboring towns which have been reached by refugees, who can not tell all of the facts, as they are in quest of assistance for their stricken people.
 Glenrose is the county seat of Som eryille county, and has population of about 500 people. It is noted health resort, there being many springs and wells with medicinal qualities. It is this which has caused a number of fine residences to be built by people of means, who have taken up their abode there, and this fact adds to the property loss very materially.
The Forrest City times., 1902-05-02
Reward for Criminals

Acting Governor Huddleston has offered the following rewards: $100 for the arrest of Tom Marlborough who shot and killed w. l.. Taylor in St. Francis county, April 24, 1902; $100 for tne arrest and conviction of one McAdams, who waylaid and shot Alex Dunavant in Craighead county April 19. 1902.
The Forrest City times., 1902-05-02

Jail Delivery Frustrated.

Several desperate long term prison. CTS confined in the Pulaski county jail made an unsuccessful attempt to es- cape by using file made from a shoe- spring The men were discovered at work on the cell bars about midnight by the jailer who soon had them con fined in separate quarters.
The Forrest City times., 1902-05-02
Stands By CommIttee.

President Roosevelt has made the following appointments, in accordance with recommendations of the state re- publican central committees: Registers of land offices, James H. Battenfield at Dardanelle; John I. Worthington, Harrison; receivers of public moneys. Edward Shicker at Camden John G.. Chitwood at Dardanelle; Charles NJ. Green, Harrison; John E. Bush, Little Rock.
The Forrest City times., 1902-05-02
Both May Go.

An Associated Press dispatch from Washington says that President Roose welt has informed the republican leaders of Arkansas that he will not reappoint Hon. H. l.. Remmel collect or of internal revenue and Col. Henry M. Cooper marshal for the eastern district. The state organization has recommended Col. A. s. Fowler for marshal and MT. F. w. Tucker of Clo- yer Bend for collector.
The Forrest City times., 1902-05-02
VISITED BY A TORNADO.
One Person Fatally and Others Bad- ly Injured. and Many Build
 ings Demolished.

Pleasanton, Kas., April PA tor nado passed through this county last night and demolished many houses and barns. The house of William Fouts, farmer, was destroyed. and Fouts was fatally injured. Three others in the Fouts family were bad ly hurt. Much loss among live stock resulted from the storm.
The Forrest City times., 1902-05-02
No More Racing.

Owners of the Little Rock Jockey Club threaten that if pool rooms are not allowe. to run the annual race meet in the above city will be aban- doned. The city council has positive ly refused to permit poolrooms to run. The officials declare the racing park can better afford to be abandoned than to allow pool room privileges.
The Forrest City times., 1902-05-02
IH[ GLENROSE TORNADO.
Six Persons Known to Be Dead and Forty or Fifty Others
 Are Injured.
HOUSES TORN APART AND SCATTERED.
Hard Rain Succeeded the Tornado. Ruining Stocks of Goods and House Furnishings Exposed Fly the Wind-Loss Estimated at n Quarter Million.

Houston, Tex, April 30.-The small town of Glenrose, county seat of Someryille county, has been nearly swept away by tornado. As d re- suit of the fearful windstorm six are known to be dead and between forty and fifty persons are injured. The dead are:
The Forrest City times., 1902-05-02
Col. Fowler Appointed.

Col A. $. Fowler has been appoint ed marshal of the Eastern district to succeed Col. Henry NJ. Cooper. Col the republican state central commit tee, and in addition to this endorse ment he was recommended by large number of business and professional men. irrespective of politics
The Forrest City times., 1902-05-02
WILLIAM M'KINLEY OSBORNE.
Death of the United States Consul General at London-A Cousin
 of the Late President.

London, April 30.-United States Consul-General Osborne died at his residence in Wimbledon at 10: 30 o'clock this morning.
The Forrest City times., 1902-05-02
ARKANSAS SIAIE NENS.
Negro Fatally Wounded by White Woman Whom He Had
 Insulted.
EVENTS OF 4 WEEK BRIEFLY CHRONIcLED

Several People Injured in Railroad Wreck-Desperate Prisoners Make Uh- successful Attempt to Break Jail-toL
 AS Fowler Appointed Marshal Of the Eastern District to succeed Col. Cooper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-07
WARD QUALITIES
 FOR CONSOLATION
FINALS IN GOLF TOURNAMENT IN PROGRESS AT NASHVILLE WILL
 BE PLAYED ToDAY-THE SEMI. FINALS FURNISH EXCITEMENT.

Nashville, Tenn, June 6.-Finals in the golf tournament now in progress here will be played tomorrow. Schwartz of New Orleans and Whiting of Nashville quali- fled today as contestants in the champion- ship, while in the consolation w P. Ward of Birmingham and Saver of Mont gomery will be pitted against each other At the conclusion of these two contests the two professionals, MacAndrews. and the local coach and MacCormick of Cin- cinnati will play match
 The semi-fnals in the championsbin and consolation games were concluded to- day, S6 holes in the former and IS in the latter being played In the championship Schwartz met Hill of Atlanta, while Whit ing and Lupton of Chattanooga fought if out. Schwartz had an easy victory win ming In the first round and concluding it before the third round was completed having 12 holes to the good, with Il to go.
 In the first round he broke the amateur record or the course, making nine holes in 37 strokes. Whiting and Lupton fur nished the most exciting game of the tournament the former winning by an eye lash" at the ninth hole in the fourth course' Tn the eighth Whiting had holes 10 go and two up. Lupton had a bad orive and Whiting placed his balls close 10 the green doing in one stroke what if took his opponent two to do. His ap- Troach was not near enough for put on the third stroke, but he tried it and fail- ed, Lupton winning the hole and reducing the lead to one up with one to go.
 when the drives were made for the last hole Lupton missed his put and abandoned the contest.
 The consolation games were generally good and most of them close. Drewerv beat McElroy one up; w P. Ward of Birmlngham won from Barr, up and 8 10 go; Stiles won from Henderson, up and to go, and Saver defeated Lurton by the same score. In the semf-hnaIs Wards defeated Drewery, 5 up and { to go and Saver won from Stiles by the same score.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-07
MISS scHooLAR's RECITAL.
Programme at EIks' Hall for eeneht
 of Cumberland Church.

M,ss Norma Schoolar gave a 'song recital at Elks' Hall last night TOT the henefit of the Cumberland Presbyterian church. It was her first appearance since returnine this summer from New York, where she has been studying Tor two years past, and she was greeted by large and appreciative audience.
 Miss Sehoolar was a good singer before she went to New York, but her improve ment under an artist-teacher has been all that her friends and admirers could de- sire She is herself an artist now Of rare ability and style.
 Her programme last night was well se- leoted for a display of her versatility. Miss Schoolar started out with a contraito voice. She came home from New forK year ago mezzo-soprano and this time she comes a high dramatic, almost a lyric soprano. Some voices that change deteriorate. but not so with Miss school ars, because her training has been ac- cortiing to the best methods of vocal cul- ture.
 No purer or more sympathetic soprano has been heard here for many a day than this young WOmdI OIie iidS biC eShAPoao ment for fine interpretative work, and she has the vocalization to execute with fla ciI,ty the songs that she sings. She Is equally captivating in dainty little sum- mer songs, in tunefui old Scotch ballads, and in selections from opera and the | music of the church. Especially charming was Miss School ar in Tostis 'Mattinota." Van der Suckers 70. Come With Me in the Sum mer Night" and The Sweetest Flower" Chadwick's The Rose Leans Over the Pool" and the Scotch song, Mary of Argyle" But her greatest test piece was the last number on the programme, Ros- sinis Infiammatus. This was delivered with dramatic power and religious feel ing, and had Miss Schooiar sung nothing else the audience would have been well repaid The applause was so prolonged that the artist was forced to sing an after piece. It was "The Holy City," by request.
 Miss Carrie Handley was the accom- panist which Is as much as to say that the work at the plano was musicianly from beginning to end.