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The Forrest City times., 1902-07-04
THE INSURGENTS.

The insurgents convention was
held in the hall of the house of rep
resentatives. and was called to order
by Hon. B. M. Foreman of Miller.
Hon. Chas. d. Greaves was made tenn
porary chairman ard Capt w. G.
Fouke of Miller permanent chairman.
Capt. Fouke delivered an able ad.
dress, thanking the convention for
the honor bestowed upon him, saying
he had been identified with the busi-
ness interests of Arkansas for TWEEN
ty-two years and spoke of her lumber
and mining resources.
Mr.. Louis II. Moore, of Franklin, a
we'll known travelling man, placed in
nomination for governor Hon. Chas.
ID. Greaves, who was selected by ac-
clamation. Mr.. Greaves addressed the
convention in a lengthy speech. No
other nominations were made.
The following resolution was unan-
imously adopted:
That whenever any member of the
state central, county or township com.
mittee shall become a candidate for
federal position he shall immediate
ly resign from the committee"
The following amendment was then
adopted
Resolved. That If wife or daugh.
ter of man who is a member of any
committee shall be appointed to a fed
eral position such member shall i'm
mediately resign from the committee" :"
The following resolution by Hon.
II. F. Auten was adopted:
Resolved, That the state commit
tee be composed of ninety-five mem
bers, one to be elected from each coun-
ty by vote of the people. and twenty
at large. as follows: W. A E. Tis-
dale. Prairie county; Jacob Yoes,
Crawford county; j. M. Harkey, Yell
county; l.. II. Moore, Franklin coun-
ty; A. A. Tindall, Arkansas county;
Chas. d. Greaves, Garland county;
M. NJ. Murray, Lafayette county:
Jesse Jones. Sebastian county; Thos.
]. Hunt. Washington county; B. M.
Foreman. Miller county; H. L. Lee.
Pulaski county: ]. w. Casteel, New.
ton county: I. II. Jones. Pulaski coun-
ty; DR.. K. E. Morris. Phillips county;
]. B. York. Jefferson county; J. w.
Sanders. Jefferson county; w. P.
Hughes. Logan county w. d. Mathews.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-04

The bureau of chemistry, United
States agricultural department, has
Just complied an analysis Of the water
at Hot Springs. The analysis was
made at a cost of $4,000. and shows
the not water to contain all the miner
al and curative qualities ascribed to
IL. 1t was made at the suggestion of
the superintendent of the government
reservation, Martin Eisele, who, in his
annual report to the interior depart.
ment, advised an exhaustive analysis,
In order that the medicinal and heal
Ing qualities of the water so long
known might be established under the
direction of the national government.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-04
STAGE LIGHTS.

The wandering life of circus per.
formers is well illustrated in the
case of a quartet known as the -Four
Francois" now performing in Lon
don, three sisters and their brother
Their father, circus clown, is a
German; their mother, a noted eques-
trienne, is a Hunga rian, and the chill
dren were born respectively in Swe-
den. Holland. Hungary and Germany.
Nine. Nordica, the opera singer, is
mistress of the ungentle art of
punching a bag. This is a daily eX-
ercise with her, as she considers that
it gives opportunity for all necessary
muscular training and suhiection of
adipose tissue. The punching bag is
a compromise. She desired to learn
boxing, but it was pointed out to her
that an accidental blow on the neck
or chest, even with soft gloves, might
wreck her vocal career
1t is known to his associates that
William Gillette, the actor play
right, refuses to regard either pro-
fession seriously. He once went to
see Irving play Macbeth, sat
through the performance without
comment with friend and then
started for his hotel. We'll, what do
you think of Irving?" said his friend,
as they walked. ''He would be a
great comedian if he could only
sing" was the grave reply.
BE careful of your high notes"
said Adelina PATHS mother when the
diva was yet a mere child. The
daughter wisely needed the advice
and to that fact attributes a great
deal of her wonderful success. She
sang recently at London concert
and the critics were unanimous in
reference to the extraordinary pres
ervation of a voice which has been
thrilling hearers for over 40 years.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-04
Shot by Wlfs's Father.

A few days ago James Larsen was
welded to Miss Jennie Patton, of Tex
arkana. Then the girls mother had
Larsen arrested on the charge of per-
jury. 1t Is alleged he swore the girl
was Is years old. when the mother
says she Is 15. Larsen was released
on bond, and went to the Patton home.
at the request of some members of
the family. Upon his arrival there,
the girls father and another party.
1t is alleged. opened fire on Larsen,
who was accompanied by Hal Jordan.
Larsen escaped, after being shot
twice, but not dangerously.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-04

The supreme court last week de
cided four murder cases. The first
was the case of d. Nolin VS. The
State, from Hampstead county.
Nolin was convicted of choking his
wife to death. His own evidence
convicted him. He said they quar-
relied and he choked her with one
hand and discovered when he let go
that she was dead. The second was
that of Tom Sims VS.. The State.
Sims was convicted of killing two
negro women. Nancy Jetton and
Tabitha Jetton. His case was also
from Hampstead county The third
was the case of Kits VS.. The State.
from Desha county. He was convicted
of shooting one Jim Johnson. The
last was the case of Junius Bonville
VS.. The State, from Pope county He
was convicted of murder in the second
degree
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-04
Another Probable Candidate,

1t is said to be probable that the
populists will put out candidate for
governor. and will make canvass Of
the state before the September elec-
tion.
Col. A. w. Files, chairman of the
populist state committee, makes the
following announcement:
The populists will hold camp
meeting at Arkadelphia July 25 and
26. There will be big rally and
conference, and speaking by Cyclone
Davis. OF Texas. and Joe Z. Parker.
national chairman, Of Louisville. KY.
and others.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-04
NO. Al.
Crop Conditions.

For the week ending June 30, Sec
tion Director f. B. Richards. of the
Little Rock weather bureau, furnishes
the following general summary Of
crop conditions In Arkansas:
Generally hot, dry weather, with
south winds, prevailed during the
forepart of the week. Heavy gener.
al rains began on the evening of the
9th and continued intermittently un-
til the close, swelling streams and
inundating lowlands. These rains
were, In many instances. accompanied
by high winds. which damaged corn
somewhat by beating down and tang
ling. Cotton continues in generally
good condition. is laid by in most sec.
tions, and. as rule, is blooming and
fruiting well; in some isolated locali-
ties where corn was suffering for the
want of moisture it has been greatly
benefited by the recent heavy rains,
and full crop is now assured In al
most all sections. Wheat thrashing
Is progressing; while the indications
in most sections are favorable for an
average yield. in many instances IL
will be below the average. Oat har-
vesting Is about completed and thrash,
ing has begun. Previous estimates as
to the yield are practically confirmed
Garden truck and pastures were much
benefited by the rains. Fruit condi.
tions remain unchanged.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-04

A desperate negro, thought to be
Francis Bessie. is supposed to have
been killed by officers in swamp near
Little Rock. The negro attacked
constable and cut the throat of the
horse ridden by the officer and pain
fully slashed the latter A posse
pursued the negro into a dense swamp
by the trail Of blood from a wound
inflicted by the constable. and 1t is
believed he was either drowned in an
effort to swim bayou or crawled into
a thicket and died
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-04

At the annual meeting of the State
Teachers association, held in Hot
Springs last week. the following Off
GERS were elected for the ensuing year:
President, w. A. Crawford, Arkadel-
phia; first vice president, George B.
Cook, Hot Springs; T. A. Futrall.
Mariana. vice president for first CON
gressional district; Mr.. Bingham, Mel
bourne. second district; G. w Droke,
Fayetteville. third district; w. l.. Lee,
Center Point, fourth district; w w
Rivers. Conway, fifth district; J. H.
Thach, Pine Bluff, sixth district; E.
G. Slayton, Prescott seventh district;
]. H. Witherspoon, Pine Bluff. CORES
ponding secretary; Miss Newell Fos-
ter, Clarksville. recording secretary;
Miss S. C. Barclay. Little Rock, treas
urer Messrs. Reynolds and Kuyken.
dali, Fayetteville, and Watkins, Wal.
nut Ridge. trustees.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-04
BRIEF MENTION.

H. H. Myers, adjutant general Of
the state guard. has resigned. at the
request of Adjutant General Charles
Jacobson.
Traffic on the Kansas City South
ern south of Texarkana was sus-
pended all day of June 20. owing to
heavy washouts.
j. r. McScroggin was shot and killed
at Foreman by man named Smith.
McScroggin was brick contractor and
Smith was in his employ.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-04
ARKANSAS STATE NEWS.
Killing in White County, Due to
a Family Feud.
DEMAND ADOPTION OF MORE LIBERAL LAW
Time and Place of Exsmln nations for Pea
body Scholar,hI RepubIlcad League
Clubs Re-elsct All Ola Omcers-Novs
Punish msnt Of y Young Thief
Peabody Scholarships.

The state department of public in.
struction makes the following an
nouncement; Competitive examina-
tions will be held July 1918 at the
places mentioned below for those de-
string to secure scholarships in the
Peabody Normal college. A scholar
ship is worth 500 year and the stu.
dents railroad fare from his home to
Nashville and return. The qualifica.
tions for becoming a competitor for
scholarship are as follows: The
applicant must not be less than Il
years OF age nor more than 80. of ir-
reproachable moral character, in good
health, with no physical defects. eccen-
tricities or habits which would inter.
fere with success in teaching. and
must make piedge Of intent to teach
for at least two years after gradua-
tion. Those desiring to take the ex-
animation should notify the conduc.
tor at the place where they wish to
be examined. The examinations will
be uniform, and will be conducted at
the following places by the persons
named: Fayetteville, by Prof John
c. Mitchell; Amity, by Prof S. M
Samson; Eureka Springs. by Prof. c.
S. Burnett; Walnut Ridge. by Prof.
w. II. Watkins; Monticello, by Prof
w. II. Shewmake; Prescott, by Prof
E. G. Slayton; Little Rock by Prof.
r. II. Parham: Clarendon, by Prof.
J. Mccullough
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-04
TWO CONVENTIONS HELD
Regular and Insurgent Republicans
to Test Strength at Gen.
eral Elec ion.
BOTHFAC1lONs ENDORSE ADMINISTRATION
Regulars Nominate Full Ticket While the
Insurg"nts Name Only Candidate for
Governor-Number Delegates Present.
The Platforms

The two factions Of the republican
party held separate conventions at
Little Rock June 26. Both the regu-
lars and insurgents, in their Plat
forms, endorsed the administrations
OF Mckinley and Roosevelt A to-
tai of 800 delegates answered as
regulars, while the insurgent delega-
tion numbered 297.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-04

Prof. A. E. Menke has declined the
position of professor of chemistry in
.he University of Arkansas, to which
he was reelected by the board of
trustees recently, after his salary had
peeh raised from $4,000 to $2,50s.
rroi' Meake had previously accepted
place with a prominent manufactur.
ing firm in Cleveland. O.. and the firm
refused to release him in order that he
could continue with the university.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-04
Escaped Convict Cnptured

Chas. E. Etu, who escaped from the
penitentiary at Little Rock by conceal
Ing himself in a car he was assisting
in loading with lumber. was captured
few days ago at Kansas City. Etu
was sent up for twenty-one years from
Garland county for robbery and at
tempted murder, and had served only
a few months of the sentence when
he made his escape.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-04

The mother of a negro boy at Van
Buren, administered a severe thrash
ing to him in public by order of court
The boy stole gold watch from his
employer and this method was taken
with the consent of his mother to
punish him.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-04
Killing In Whits County.

Sid Sowell was shot and instantly
killed by Fletcher Judge near Searcy.
A family feud of long standing was
the cause. Judge states that Sowell
had been boarding with his step-moth-
er, and had often insulted him and his
brother and sister. AS Judge was GO
ing home he passed Sowell. and some
words were exchanged. Judge went
home, procured his gun and returned,
emptying both barrels into Sowell's
body.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-04
Foul Play Suspected.

The body of ]. A. Temple, a well
known citizen of Bradley county. was
round short distance from his home
Inc body was in sitting position
against tree. and there was a bullet
III the left side of his head. His
friends believe he was murdered for
The purpose Of robbery.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-04

John Fl. Grannis shot and probably
fatally wounded Mrs. Mays, his sister
in-law, at Hatfield Grannis and a
man named Boliver had a difficulty.
and guns were brought into play.
when shot accidentally struck Mrs.
Mays.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-04
THE REGULARS.

The convention was called to order
by Chairman Remmel. Hon. U. S.
Bratton was elected temporary chair
man and Hon. Chas. N Rix permanent
chairman After considerable discus
sion, and the rejection of several mo-
tions on the subject the following was
adopted as the manner of selecting a
state central committee: That the
chair appoint committee of nine to
recommend the names of fifteen state
committeeman at large, the other AZ
committeeman to be selected by the
delegates from the seven congression-
al districts, six to each district.
The committee appointed to select
fifteen members at large of the state
central committee reported and the
report was adopted as follows: Pow
ell Clayton OF Eureka Springs, H. L.
Remmel of Newport. W. S. Holt of
Little Rock, J. N. Donahoo of Helena,
A. S. Fowler of Little Rock, ]. F.
Nayes Of Fayetteville, Ferd Havis of
Pine Bluff, w. G. Whipple of Little
Rock. J. X. Barnes Of Fort Smith,
w. w. Gibbs of Little Rock, E. A.
Shicker of Texarkana. S. B. Redding
of Little Rock. C. N Rix of Hot
Springs, ]. P. Robinson of Little Rock,
M. A. Elliott Of Camden.
The following state central commit
teemen, selected by the delegates from
the congressional districts, were re-
ported and ratified by the convention:
1. ]. l.. Hutchins, H. II. Haugh-
ton J. R. Riggin. J. N. Jackson, F. H.
Kennedy, Jacob Shaul.
2. ]. w. Grubbs. F. w. Tucker,
c. F. Cole, r. S. Coffman, II. H. Myers,
J. NJ. Brummet
3. ]. N. Van Hooser, J. H. Phillips,
w. F. Reaves, J. B. Moss, w. B. Payne.
4. James Brizzolara, J. NJ Harris,
J. G. Chitwood, e. E. Hudspeth, Geo.
B. Dennis. J. r. Hudson.
5. c. w. Keats, John w. White,
H. X. Cochran, d. B. Russell, C. w.
Cox, w. B. Ferguson.
6. C. T. Duke, F. S. Stearns, E. H.
Vance, A. M. Middlebrooks, Ed Pow.
ers. J. P. Cox.
7. B. G. Bryant, H. Hardin, d. w.
Chandler, H. F. Shide, J. r. Gibson,
F. A. Youmans.
A complete state ticket was nom
mated. as follows:
Governor-H. H. Myers of Monroe
county.
Secretary of State-Chas. T. Duke
of Drew county.
Auditor of State-John L. Smith of
Crawford county.
State Treasurer-Joseph Berger of
Craighead county.
Attorney General-Chas. F. Cole Of
independence county
State Land Commissioner-W. H.
Conine of Benton county
Superintendent of Public Instruc-
tion-Robert L. Floyd of Union coun-
ty.
Commissioner of Mines, Manufac-
lures and Agriculture-F. S. Baker of
Boone county.
Associate Justice of the Supreme
Court-Chas. G. Waters of Pulaski
county.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-04

The republican party OF Arkansas extends
Its congratulations to the whole country for
the prosperity which blesses our favored land
to a degree without precedent In American his
tory a prosperity due to the republican ad
mihistration of the government; and we heartlly
subscribe TO the maxim of wise and
practical statesmanship, keep on letting well
enough alone.
We reterate our adherence to the republi-
can national platform. adopted in 1900.
We lament the untmely death of william
prosperity and the best beloved Of all our pres
dents
We endorse the administration OF Theodore
Roosevelt for its essential soundness as a re-
publican administration, its sincere patriotism
its courage and conscientlousness In the dis
charge Of its complex duties, Its grasp on the
national political situation become world
wide. and its relentless purpose to do the right
IL the right.
We opposed to trusts and all combina-
tions of capital to suppress competition con-
troll production. corner the necessaries of life
embarrass the legitimate operation OF the
laws of trade. The republican party was tho
first in the field in the battle against trusts
and will be the last out 1t has supplied the
only effective legislation against trusts and
We condemn the democratic party for defeat
Ing the amendment to the national constitu tios
proposed by the republican party TO enlarge
government over the whole subject OF trusts.
The principle OF adequate protection TO
American labor and industries is fundamental
with the republican party. II has made us
what We are nation. the most prosperous
on the earth and q world power Of the nrn
class.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-14
WITHOUT A COUNTRY.

The Philadelphia Times speaks a
solemn truth in the following COM
ment:
Edward Everett Hale said at ban
quet in New York that he had been to
only two primary elections in the
eighty years of his life, aud was not
inclined to think that his going to
those did any good. He Is only type
of many thousands who would better
deserve the title of citizens if, instead of
despairlng at the perversion of the ex-
listing political machinery, they united
Iy stroye first to master and then to
better it.
AS will be recalled, Mr. Hale is the
author of very striking short story,
''The Man Without Country, which
describes the punishment melted out to
United States officer for contemptu-
Gus reference to his country.
The offense of the officer was great,
but not so great as that to which Mr..
Hale himself pleads guilty He, too,
has been man without a country
Patriotism demands that man should
march to the ballot box and cast his
vote for his country's good as much as
it requires OF him to shoulder his mus
ket when war comes. There is a con.
slant civic warfare Oh, decided at the
ballot box; war between good and evil
between the forces that upbuiId an6
those that degrade. In such contest
the good citizen is at his post of duty
ballot IN hand. In number of com
munities the primary election decides
the contest. 1t is as important, there
fore, that the good citizen attend the
primary of the party with which ht
affiliates as it is that he should cast hi
vote at the general election. From 1
political viewpoint, Edward Everett
Hale has rot been a good citizen.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-14
FIaqman Killed Bv Train.

Savannah, Ga, March 13.-Charles
Cowart, a fiagman on the Plant sys.
tenn. was run over in the Plant sys-
tenn yards and fatally injured by & pas
senger train. He crossed the track in
front of the fast moving train, and
the pilot of the engine caught him
The engineer brought the train to a
stop as quickly as possible and train.
men cared for the man. The roads
surgeon was summoned and CoWart
was taken to the Savannah hospital
where he was operated on. He linger-
ed for a few hours, when death came
to his relief.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-14
HOME, SWEET HOME.

Mid pleasures and palaces though we MAJ
roam,
Be it ever so 1unb'e, the es no place like
home,
A charm from the sky seems to hal'ow US
there.
Which seek, through the world, is ne'er met
with elsewhere.
Home home, sweet, sweet home!
There's no place like home
An exile from home, splendor dazzles in
vain;
OIL Give me my lowly thatch'd cottage
again.
The birds singing gayly, that came at my
Give me them!-and the peace of mind
dearer than all
Home, home, sweet, sweet home!
There's no place like home.
John Howard Payne.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-14

The usually well-lnformed Washing
ton correspondent of the Philadelphia
North American is of the opinion that
the ship subsidy bill will become law
at this session of Congress. He thinks
it will pass the Senate without much
difficulty, and if the present plan is
carried out will be railroaded through
the House under special rule. 'Il
it amt for the spoiIs what are we here
for?''
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-14

The trouble is that the majority OF
the citizens are not practical in their
politics. The so-calIed practical poll
tician is one that never forgets his
selfish interests IF all citizens were
similarly attentive to their own inter
ests, which depend on the welfare of
the city, they would be scrupulous in
all the duties of citizenship and on
election day would bear in mind that
they are voting for men who will con-
duct the business of the voters.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-14

The British reverse in South Africa
is a painful blow to the English, and
will probably prevent the contemplated
return of Lord Kitchener to London
But the best the Beers can hope fol
from their victory will be better terms
when the final settlement comes The
British cannot afford to turn back now
and even the loss of Methuen will only
make the Government all the more de-
termined to crush Kruger's followers
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-14
SAFE WRECKED AND LOOTED.
Burglars at Mnooka, ILL.,, Get Large

Burglars at Minooka, ILL.,, Get Large
Amount.
Joliet, H., March ia band OF
six men early today broke into Elk
change bank, in Minooka. 9 miles west
of Joliet, wrecked the safe with dyna
mite and secured between $4,000 and
$4,000 in cash
Theodore Krine, citizen who heard
the explosion, rose from a sick bed
and went to warn A. K. Knapp presi-
dent of the bank. The robbers dis
covered Krine on his return, assault
ed him viciously and left him gagged
He was not found until nearly two
hours after. The robbers took hand
car on the Rock Island and went west.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-14
Or, Talmane LII,

San Antonio, Tex, March 1T
Dewitt Talmage, confined to his berth
on account of illness, has passed
through this city on lis way to Wash.
ington. He was accompanied by Mrs
Talmage and his physician. Mr.. Tai.
mage is returning from Mexico where
he went several weeks ago. DR.. Tai.
mage will stop one day at New Or
leans to rest. Mrs. Talmage expresses
no fears over his condition.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-14

The gist of the Presidents instruc-
tions in regard to the permanent Cen.
sus Bureau is that the Census Director
shall fill his permanent force with APP
plicants who have pull, and then ap-
ply the civil service law. This is the
same Roosevelt who was erstwhile a
civil service reformer to beat the band.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-14

Miss Alice Roosevelt Will be deprived
OF her expected pleasure in seeing the
coronation ceremonies in June. Some
great editors claim they did it with
their pencils; and they seem to be very
proud of their victory over a pretty
and gentle school girl!
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-14

A New York physician gave an "N-
ray" dinner the other day to number
of pretty opera singers, and further
signalized the function by presenting
his guests with photographs of their
bones. No use for padding when the
"X-ray' man gets after you.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-14

Three daughters of Brigham Young
attended the meetings of the National
Council of Women held in Washington
recently-Mrs. Susan Young Gates,
Mrs. NJ. Y. Dougall and Mrs. P. Y.
Beattle, all of Salt Lake City.