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The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-10
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Local Markets.
The Genuine VS.. counterfelts

The genuine is always better than n
counterfeit, but the truth of this state
ment is never more forcibly realized or
more thoroughly appreciated than when
you compare the genuine DeWitts Witch
Hazel Salve with the many counterfeits
and worthless substitutes that are on
the market. w. S. Ledbetter, of Shreve-
port, La, says: AFTER using numerous
other remedies without benefit, one box
of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cured
me-" For blind, bleeding, itching and
protruding piles no remedy is equal to
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Sold by
o. r. Long.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-10
A Purgntlye pleasure.

II you ever took DeWitt's Little Early
Risers for biliousness or constipation you
know what purgative pleasure is. These
famous little pills cleanse the liver and
rid the system of all bile without produc-
ing unpleasant effects. They do not
gripe, sicken or weaken, but give tone
and strength TO the tissues and organs
Texas, says; "No better pill can be used
than Little Early Risers for constipation,
sick headache, etc" Sold by o. r. Long
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-10
offMls,'. flssIs Early Risers
Tho famous little pills.
Distress After Eating Cured.

Judge w. r. Holland of Greensburg,
La, who is well and favorably known,
says: .Two years ago suffered greatly
from indigestion. After eating great dis
tress would invariably result, lasting for
an hour or so. and my nights were rest
less. concluded to try Kodol Dyspep-
sia Cure and it cured me entirely. Now
my sleep is refreshing and digestion per
feet" Sold by o. X. Long.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-10
Round Trip Excursions TO Salt
Lake City and Ogden via
Union Pacific.

$500, tickets sold daily June LIST to
Sept. 30, good for return until Oct. 81.
5000, tickets sold August 2, 25, 81,
Sept. . to IL, good for return within 30
days from date of sale.
Liberal stop overs allowed on any Of
these tickets either going or returning
or both directions.
See that your tickets read via Union
Pacific. For further information call on
your local agent or address E. r. Griffin,
General Agent, 9ll 18th St. Denver. $50
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-10
MANAGER WANTED

Trustworthy lady or gentleman to man
age business in this county and adjoin-
ing territory for well and favorably
known house Of solid financial standing.
5000 straight cash salary and expenses,
paid each Monday by check direct from
headquarters. Expense money advanced;
position permanent. Address Manager,
$40 Monon Bldg, Chicago, ILL., l1-12
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-10
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Land Office at Denver, Colo, August ;, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that the following-nam-d
settler hat filed notice Of hl- intention To make
final proof In support OF bic claim, and that rAid
proof will be made before the clerk Of the county
court OF Elbert county ut Kiowa. Colo, on sep
tefnber 10. 1868. viz.
JOHN NJ. FORSTER,
Homestead Entry No. 1884, for the north half
southwest qunrter, routheart quarter routhwcst
quarter Section Is, Township 10 south Range 81
west.
He namer the following witncrse- 10 prov. HE
continuous reridence upon and cultivation OF said
land, viz:
Ement T. Harper, William I. Forster. Adam Il.
Speck, Leonard W. Pnrkhurst all Of Fondis. Colo.
Aug. 1s-Sept. n G. ID. FORD. Register.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-10
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Land Once NJ Denver, Colo. Augurt IS, 1893
Notice il hereby given that the following named
ssttles hne hled notice OF her Intention 10 make
nnHl proof IN support OF her claim. nnd that rrid
proof ~il be before the Regiefer ar Receiver
at Denver. Colo. on October 6. 1903, viz;
MARY A. FAHEY.
Of Denver. toiorado.
Homertead Entry 20. IssB for the northeast
quarter cecton 10 Township 10 South, Range 6y
west Of the 9th r. NJ.
she nance the following witnesses to prove her
continuous residence upon and cultivation OF said
land. viz.
Ellen 1ccartcn, Francis Mecsrten. VIM Riley,
all OF kiowa. Colo. Maurice O'Counen. Of fon-
Aug slsept. p C d. FORD. Register.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-10

For Sale-Choice farms near Elbert.
Also bargains in stock Elbert
County Bank Real Estate Co.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-10

Money loaned on approved real estate
security. LEERaMsKY, s12 Cooper build
ing, Denver.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-10

WANTED SEVERAL PERSONS OF CHAR
acter aud good reputation In each state Tone In
thir county rcquiredl 10 represent and advertise
old established wealthy burineas house OF solid
financial standing Salary Ell 90 weekly with
penses additional. all payable in cnrh each Wed
nerdsy direct from head office. Horse and
rage furnished when necessary. References.
Enclosed scltaddressed envelope. Colonial Co.
ga2 Dearborn ST., Chicago. 47-20 'Oi
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-10
WANTS, FOR SALE, TO RENT, &C.

For Sale old newspapers 20 cents per
hundred. at this office.
The Van Buren press., 1903-05-02
Neoro Lynched al Gurdon.

A negro named Alex Thompson was
taken from the calaboose and lynch
ed by a mob at Gurdon. The negro
had been arrested on a charge OF
cutting DR.. Cuffman. The mob took
Thompson from the prison and hang
ed him to a railroad treste. At the
inquest held over the body, the
guards at the calaboose testified that
the members of the mob were mask
ed Not a word was spoken by any
member of the mob. The jury re
turned a verdict that Thompson came
to his death at the hands of unknown
parties. DR.. Cuffman, whom Thomp
son was alleged to have cut, was no'
seriously injured.
The Van Buren press., 1903-05-02
ARKANSAS STATE NEWS.
Two Eegro Convicts Killed in a
Mutiny at Railroad Camp on
Fort Smith Road.
EVENTS OF AWeeK BRIEFLY CHRONICLED
TH3 Boys Drowned at Fort Smith
Towns Devastated by Tornado
Are Being Rebuilt-Commereial
Travellers Hold Annual Meeting at
Little Rock,
Bio Crop of Apples.

Senator John p. Logan, president
Of the Arkansas State Horticultural
Society, has received reports from
the fruit belt showing that indica-
tons point to the largest crop Of ap-
pies this year that has ever been pro
duced in the state. Tho principal
commercial varieties, Ben Davis,
wine sap. Arkansas Blacks and nam
moth black twigs, are said to be hcav-
lily laden with fruit, and can lose
2b per cent and still have as much
fruit as should be allowed to mature.
The report Of President Logan states
that all Elberta peaches north Of
Van Buren,, which is the only com
mercial variety. have heen killed.
Most varieties Of Japanese plums are
killed, but the wild goose and Daw.
son are safe. Early varieties OF
pears arc badly damaged, but later
varieties, such as the Duchess and
Bartlett, are well set with fruit.
Grapes, strawberries, raspberries
blackberries and dewberries are said
TO be in fine condition and promise
a heavy yield.
The Van Buren press., 1903-05-02
Shot by Ex.Train Robber.

A dispute over fifty cents ended in
lhe staying Of John Larue by Napo.
leon McDaniels at Texarkana. Larue
was n resident OF Fort Worth, Tex
and had gone TO Texarkana recently,
He became involved In a quarrel with
David McDaniels on the street and "
said TO have fred at him, Napoleon
McDaniels, father Of the young man,
who was standing near drew a pistol
and shot Larue McDanlels was sent
10 the Texas pententiary for life sew
eral years ago IN connection with n
train robbery on the Cotton Belt rail.
road near Texarkana, but was par.
doned two years ago.
The Van Buren press., 1903-05-02

and increasing the number OF districts
from seven TO ten. was taken up. II
was explained that the bill was sub
stitute for the Simpson chancery bill
Messrs Moore Of Newton and Camp
bell OF Randolph opposed the measure
on the ground that it would add an
expense Of $4,000 per annum 10 the
state unnece ssarily. Messrs. Pindall
and Poole spoke in favor of the bill,
showing the benefits from separate
chancery courts. The bill passed, 46
TO 49,
Mr.. Chestnut called up a motion to
reconsider the vote by which H. b.
2Os. requiring notes and due bills to be
listed for taxation, was tabled The
motion received a majority OF the
votes but the point was raised that a
two-thirds majority was necessary.
The speaker took the matter under ad-
visement
The bill providing fer the redigest-
ing of the statutes and amended so as
to name w. F. Kirby as digester was
passed by the senate.
The Van Buren press., 1903-05-02

A motion to reconsider the vote by
which the house passed the bill pro-
hibiting the catching of fish except with
hook and line, was lost
The house went into committee Of
the whole to consider the deaf-mute
appropriation bill Amendments TO re-
duce the salary Of nurse to $500. to
reduce the number Of teachers and
their salaries, and to strike out the
item of $500 for domestic science, We're
lost. The appropriation Of $1,000 for
salary of teacher of printing was raised
to $l400. An amendment was adopted
appropria.ing $3.50 for the compile
tion Of buildings and girls dormitory.
An amendment to strike out the anti
nepotism clause in the bill was adopted
The bill as amended was adopted
senate resolution directing the at
torney general to bring legal proceed
ings against the capitol commission
appointed by the governor, to deter
mine which commission shall act, was
adopted unanimously.
Senate bill appropriating $500 for
the expenses of the attorney general in
settling the boundary dispute between
Arkansas and Mississippi at Buck Is
land, was passed.
s b. $50, which permits either wild
ow or children to sue, each in their own
right for the death of a husband or
father, where before the widow was
barred, was read third time and passed.
The Van Buren press., 1903-05-02
BRIEF MENTION.

The contract has been awarded for
a new county Jail to be erected at
Texarkana at cost Of $4,000,
After a quarrel over a bottle Of
soda pop, at Willamette, Chandler
Dunn shot and killed Carr Gaines
Both men were negroes,
Equipment has been prepared at the
state university at Fayetteville for
extensive experiments in wireless
telegraphy and telephony,
a company has been organized AT
Okolona for the purpose Of erecting
a large cotton oil mill The company
IL known MS the Farmers Cotton on
Company and viii be capitalized at
$4,000,
Edward Richter, a carpenter OF
Little Rock, was held up in that city
by two hlghwaymen and whom he
refused to throw up his hands, he
was shot, the bullet lodging IN his
neck,
Two negro sisters, named Fannie
and Bell Sampson, engaged in duel
with pistols at Pine Bun Ms the 70.
suit of family quarrel, The aim u
the combatants was poor, neither one
Of them being injured.
James A. McCauly, living near
Soarcy, was run over by a rolling ma.
chine and seriously injured
William Smith, brakeman on tho
Fort Smith ana Western railroad,
was seriously injured while coupling
cars lie was caught 90 tightly that
the cars had 10 be pulled apart DO.
fore he could be released
Mayor Kufer Of Fort Smith ha,
instructed tho police " that city 10
see that NIL saloons are closed on
| Sunday and that the law prohibiting
the use Of screens or eurlaIn8 10 pro
vent clear Wow Of The interior Of
all barrooms Is enforced
A twostory brick building, owned
by FaguanI G Columbus at ToXar.
kama was destroyed by Are. The loss
IL placed at $4,000, partially covered
by insurance, The building was 90.
cuplcd by the owners as a saloon,
restaurant and lodging hougo.
A mortgage for nine million dol.
lars has been filed In the recorders
ollco ut Jasper The biz mortRag,
was filed by W h. stuckey, attorney
for the Ozark and Cherokee Central
railroad, which proposes 10 extend
lts line cast from Fayetteville 10 Jor
per,
The Van Buren press., 1903-05-02
Drummer. in Convention.

The annual meeting of the Arkan
sas division Of the Travellers Protect
i've Association was held at Little
Rock, seventy,hye delegates, repre-
senting all the posts in the state, be
ing present. Routine business was
transacted and the meeting closed
with a banquet. The following ON
GERS were elected: President, T, A.
Sims (re-elected); first vice presi-
dent Daniel Daniels, Little Rock
second vice president, Fred Spesr'
Fort Smith; third vice president, J
F. HUT, Pine Bluff; fourth vice pres
ident, r. S. Fitzpatrick, Newport:
fifth vice president c. r. Adams, Ar
kadelphia; secretary and treasurer
w. J. Hodges, Little Rock. The board
of directors is as follows: Miles
Scull, Frank NJ. Fletcher, G. F. Bur
chard, D. A. Mckay, John L. Deason.
The city council Of Helena has APP
propriated funds for the pavement
of some Of the streets of that city,
The Van Buren press., 1903-05-02
Mnrld's Eair Board Ne Its.

The Arkansas Worlds Fair board
held its first meeting under the law
recently passed by the legislature
at Little Rock. In accordance with
the new law the members filed bonds
for $4,000 each w. II. Halliburton
Of Dewitt asked permission to erect
by the side of the Arkansas building
at the exposition without charge to
the board, a fac smile Of an ola
French cabin and its furnishings as
II existed in Arkansas a hundred
years ago. 1t was decided to give a
room in the state building to the Ar
kansas Federation Of Women's Clubs
to be furnished by them under the
direction Of the board. The manager
was authorized to secure an agent
in each county to sell the souvenir
buttons, which are to be sold for 10
cents each. The manager was in
structed to advertise for plans and
specifications for a building to be
erected at st. Louis to cost not eN.
ceeding sl7,500.
The Van Buren press., 1903-05-02
Killed by Dragged Whisky.

Two men died at Camden after
drinking whisky which is supposed
to have been drugged. The men
were Joe w PWyear, q printer, who
formerly resided at Shreveport, La,
and a stationary engineer named
Smith, whose home was at Fordyce
Joseph Cameron and J. D. fremont
were arrested and held pending an
investigation Of the case The dead
men had been drinking heavily and
shared the contents of bottle vi
whisky. 1t is thought morphine was
placed In the whisky for the purpose
Of robbing Smith and that Purycar
by drinking from the bottle became
an unintentonal victim Of the rob.
bers
The Van Buren press., 1903-05-02
ON A TRIP TO MANCHURIA
Gen. Kuropntkin, the Russian VA
Minister, Leaves ST. Petersburg
For IL Tour of Manchuria.

st. Petersburg, April 29,-The wa
minister, Gen. Kuropatkin, started a
special train, Tuesday, for Mar
churia. He will possibly go to Japa,
A farewell breakfast was given in b
honor, Monday, at the Chinese leg,
ton.
Lieut. teen. Sakharoff has been n
pointed acting war minister durhl
the absence of Gen, Kuropatkin, tn
latter, who intends to make a tho
ought inspection Of Manchuria, wi
be absent about two months, and wi
visit Port Arthur, Dalny and Vlad
yostock. Although the generals b
tention TO make the trip was al
nounced publicly, some weeks ago, h
departure has excited speculation
view of recent news from Manchuri
The marine minister has decided
order the construction Of 20 gul
boats for the present extension OF ID
Russian frontier at the Amoor rive
The Van Buren press., 1903-05-02
WHAT THE DEDICATION MF,s
editorial Comment of the New
Mail and Express ON the Wor,n'
Fair Dedication,

New York, April 29,-The Mail ,.,|
Express says, editorially:
The country will have to wal,
other year for the st. Louis fai, !
self, but it will get an ample 70,
taste this week of what is comm, |
it in 1904 1t is certain that the a.
icatory ceremonies of the Louisi,.
Purchase exposition will give ks~
edge 10 anticipation. They will br,
home to the people that this remat
TO be the greatest of all fairs a,
they will do something to make /.
the greatest.
"St. Louis is fortunate in the ii
voring and distinguished circnr
stances under which its enterpra
will have its official emergence m,
country is looking toward the bap!,
of the Mississippi. Thither many B
its governors, with their escorts !
national guardsmen, are bound
thither regular soldiers and genen
officers of the army and navy hs.
already gone. Strangers by the hus
dreds of thousands are expected to h
at the fair grounds Thursday. tn
picturesque and inevitably spectacs
lar tour Of the president through Id
northwest may be considered as mers
ly a prologue to the dedication. II,
public interest that followed him ind
the Yellowstone is trailing on benin
him as he moves toward ST. Louis, h
will deliver it Thursday as an expos
ton assets. This week belongs to Ii,
southwest"
The Van Buren press., 1903-05-02
The House.

The deaf mute appropriation bill
passed by n unanimous vote
bill prohibiting the signing Of nc.
titious names 10 orders for intoXicat-
Ing liquor in prohibition territory failed
10 pass.
s. - 2GS, authorizing school boards
IN cities Of the first class TO appoint
boards Of examiners for teachers,
passed
The resolution providing for the issu.
0uoo OF certificates OF election TO the
capitol commissioners selected by the
legislature, was passed over the govern.
or's veto.
A bin appropriating $4,000 for sala.
ries for new chnnccllors, was passed,
8 Il 1852 PinnlD, prohibiting the
destruction Of land marks, was passed.
$ y. 2lS OKillough), preventing the
obstruction Of drains, bitches or canals,
was read third time and passed,
A message was received from the
governor vctoing H. Il, blS, appropriate
ing $500 10 pay a reward to NJ u, white
Of Prescott FOR the capture Of a fugi-
tive A motion Of Mr. Chappcl to pass
the bin over the veto was lost, ayes 3S,
noes 80,
The Van Buren press., 1903-05-02
The Senate.

resolution was adopted directing
the auditor to draw his warrant for all
Legitimate expenses in connection with
the impeachment trial Of Chancellor
Leatherman.
4 letter Of regret from william r.
Hearst in answer to an invitation TO
address the general assembly was read
Senator Wilson called up the deaf
mute appropriation bill and the house
amendments were concurred in.
bin authorizing coal and mining
corporations to own and operate short
iineH Of railroad, was passed
Senator Matlock introduced a reso-
luton providing that the session "
the general assembly be extended to
January 20, 1904. and that it adjourn TO
meet January II, 1904 The resolution
was lost, IL to l6.
A bin providing that discharged em-
ployes Of railroads be paid all wages
due on the day Of discharge passed
The bill repeating all laws on the
mussel fishing and pearl fishing sub.
ject passed.
Mr. Merrimans resolution providing
for the issuance of certificates OF cleo
ton TO the capitol commissioners chos-
en- by the general assembly was passed
over the governors veto, 26 to 1.
The senate In executive session again
refused to confirm the nomination Of J.
G. Wallace as chancellor Of Ninth
chancery district
The general deficiency bin was talk
en- up as special order. a motion 70
table the bin was carried 1t was later
taken from the table and referred to
finance committee
A messenger from the governor an
nounced that he had signed S, b. ll3,
giving portion Of liquor license to the
school fund and $. Il, l24 to prevent
discrimination In prices Of coal oil and
dressed beef
Senator Gray introduced a resolution
90 the effect that II was the desire Of
The senate that the Pulaski county
grand jury make a fun investigation OF
any attempts to bride any member OF
the senate as had been charged n a
newspaper editorial The resolution
was tabled.
The Van Buren press., 1903-05-02
Two Conyicts Killed in Mutlny.

Two negro convicts were killed as
the result of a mutiny in the convict
camp on the Fort Smith railroad at
Hartman, Henry Green, one OF the
dead convicts, was instantly killed and
George Washington, the other one,
died after being taken to the peni-
Tertiary. Washington, encouraged
by the other convicts. 1t is alleged,
attacked Warden ID. B. Richardson
with a knife and was knocked down
by a trusty, George Phillips. George
Green then rushed at the latter with
a knife. but was shot and killed by a
guard. The other conyicts, armed
with spikes and their working tools,
engaged in a general fight with the
guards but were subdued, whipped
and put under a heavier guard than
before.
The Van Buren press., 1903-05-02

The Bank OF Little Rock, which
went into the hands Of receiver
about three months ago as result OF
the failure Of the AlphinLake Cotton
Company, has paid all It's deposItors
in full. This action was made posi-.
bic by President Stiewer who applied
the amount Of the deficiency, $4,000
70, taking in return u transfer OF the
uncollectcd accounts Of the bank The
biggest account upon which the re-
ceIyor was unable TO realize was the
oyerdraft OF the Alphin.Lake Cotton
Company for $l59,l35J3
The Van Buren press., 1903-05-02
OF GENERAL INTEREST.

The tight-fttiug British uniform
Is alleged TO be the cause Of much
heart disease among soldiers,
Ten years ago 50 railroad, issncd
weekly reports Of earnings, Now
but 50 publish such figures, % roads
having disappeared by consolidation,
The immense indirect cost Of war.
fare is illustrated by the fact that
the Spansh.Amcrican war cost mil.
Hon dollars n day for over year. al.
though hostilitics occupied but three
months.
One may get nm appreciation Of tho
magnitude Of the st. Louis worlds
fair by comparison, The centennial
exposition covered 23G acres, the last
Park exposition $3.50, the Columbian
exposition at Chicago $685. while that
at st. Louis viii cover l,lSO acres,
The total cost Of the Columbian cN.
position, the greatest the world has
ever seen, was S27250O0O That ~
the ST. Louis fair will be $4,000 600
this exclusive ~ state appropriations,
Hillary Bell the New York dfamat.
lc critic, who died recently was II
man OF numerous uccupntiuns-ar.
list writer, editor corporation dircc.
tor, etc, and he was faithful In the
performance OF all duties oppcrtan.
Ing TO these positions, But n-spte
OF oil this burden of work, which
would have broken down less
strong and Systematic than he, Mr.
Bell found time for a curious yearly
tribute 60 his wife, Each year he
carefully retouchcd her portrait
which he painted ten years ago, Tho
face and figure he never changed, but
each season the style Of costume was
altered IN conformity with prevailing
style, The hair also was dressed In
the reigning mode.
The Van Buren press., 1903-05-02
Grocers Celehrate.

The opening Of the Retail Grocers'
Ice Company's plant was celebrated
at Little Rock with ceremonies which
were participated In by wholesale and
retail grocers from all parts Of the
state. A big parade was one feature
OF the day. The Arkansas Whole.
sale Grocers Association held It's an
nual meeting at Little Rock the same
day and at night the wholesale and
retail associations Joined in mass
meeting at the Board Of Trade where
an address was delivered by J. v Van
Hoose, OF Birmingham Ala, president
OF the Southern Wholesale Grocers'
Association,
The Van Buren press., 1903-05-02

H. B. SAL (Jacobs), appropriating
81 600 for the maintenance of annual
normals. was read third time and passed
Repeated otions to suspend the rules
and take W. the KING antitrust Dill
and the Keith anti-fraternity bill were
lost.
a house concurrent resolution was
adopted providing that the remainder
Of the session be devoted to house bust
ness in the senate and senate business
in the house.
After considerable wrangling the bill
providing for reprinting certain volumes
Of the supreme court reports, now out
Of print, WIS tabled. and no reports W.T.
Of print, was tabled.