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The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-09-18
GEO. w. BEAVERS IN COURT.
Preliminary Examination Begun
Before U-ited states Commits
sioner Hitchcock.

New York, Sept I6.-The preliminary
examination Of George ". Beavers. the
former head Of the salaries and allow
ances division Of the general post Office
department, under the indictments re-
turned against him by the federal
grand jury OF Brooklyn. charging him
with conspiracy TO defraud the gov
eminent through completely with the
fraudulent Manufacturing Co. Of
Watertown, Wis, began here. Tues
day, before United States Com
missioner Hitchcock. The defendant
was represented By his counsel. Messrs
Morgan and Seabury, who were rein
forced by a third lawyer. Max Stauer
who conducted the examination Tha
defendant. looking worried. though at
tempting 10 appear at ease. sat behind
his counsel
The governments side Of the c1se
was locked after by Assistant United
States District Attorney Wise Gen
Henry /. Burnett. the United States
district attorney. was also present, but
took little part in the examination.
A. the beginning OF the examination,
Mr.. Steuer moved 10 dismiss the pro-
ceediugs on the ground that the facts
as alleged in the complaint were insult
fcient. and that no proof had been pre-
scented for the commissioners consid-
GRAFTON in support OF the indictment
and complaint as required by law
Mr.. Stauer read a number OF deci-
sion supporting his contention.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-09-18
eyes" AS vARIOUSLY SPOKEN.
Not All Within the Limitations of
Grammar Rules, But Inderstaud-
able Just the same

I've often wondered, remarked the
man who digs in and finds out about
things, how many different ways one
can be answered By the word yes
or its synonyms. So the other day
/ thought OF a scheme Whenever l
met anyone I was acquainted with |
asked him question that required a
direct affirmative answer. without
comment. says The New York Times.
The first one Numbered out we'll
throated English Yes" to which
there was no gainsaying. and which
gave me the idea that perhaps | had
been mistaken when | imagined that
the affirmative is not always as Web
ster would have II uttered.
Number Two replied tightly with
yep, and cheered my hear;.
Number Three said @Ya-a-s." In a
drawing. hesiiating way.
Number -Four gllbbed out "Yas. i"
sharply. as a whip 5tings against a
back a. the whipping post
Number Five uttered an easy. warm
weather .M-m-mm,"
Number SIX said, busily: Aha"
and turned the conversation.
Number Seven murmured a thought
ful I'm"
Number Eight nodded his head, but
didn't speak the word
Number Mines answer sounded like
"Yay-oz.'
Number Ten cheerily said "Ay-up."
had proved TO my personal salts
faction that my first idea OF plural an
swers was a correct one. Us a pretty
fair test. think; the first ten ac-
quaintances | met. But, TO give a lit
tie balance TO the matter. and being al
most sure that there must be dozens
Of ways of emitting the word. l re-
solved 10 ask the next one of nv
friends whom l should meet. thus
bringing my researches compromising
ly between ten and a dozen. But /
didn't keep my word
The next man | met with whom |
was acquainted was a deaf and dumb
man. And | have never learned to
read Yes" from the finger ups.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-09-18
FILIPINO lkSURRECTOS.
They Are SIM Keeping Alive and
Are Giving Aid md Comfort to
Leader in Hong Kong.

Buffalo. ~ Y. Sept lG.-Mrs. Lena
addressed 10 Artemio Article. the for
mer insurgent general. now residing in
Hong Kong. having been deported
there in 1897. with other rebel chiefs
has just fallen into the hands OF tha
local constabulary II said that money
would he sent him, and is signed by
many prominent insurrectos in this
city
The government has authorized the
enlistment OF 1000 Moros in the con-
stabulary
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-09-18
BRITISH NATIONAL PHYSIQUE.
OmciaI Report of Army Medical serv-
lee show. Deterioration
in Recruits.

The physical unftness of large pro-
portion OF the men Offering themselves
as recruits for the army IL England is
strikingly brought out by the recent re-
port Of the director gsnrai. army medical
service. which was published By the war
Office in the form Of parliamentary pa
per
During the ten years Just past 10 less
than about s. per cent. Of those med
ically examined were rejected on various
grounds, but many that were too evil
IDENTIFY unfit on reporting were not exam
ined az a.. 90 that it Is believed that
the total Of The reflections amounted 70
60 per cent. or three out Of every FIVE.
Il is. therefore. an undoubted fact that
at the present time very considerable
proportion q the young men Of the coun-
try. especially In the towns. are phys
ieally defective and unfit for military
service
The Army ard Navy Gazette. in CON-
menting on this state Of affairs. SAYS:
Fortunately this IS not the case as
regards the entire population. but only
those OF the poorer classes. Ii is from
the latter. however. that the bulk Of
the men desiring 10 be soldiers come.
Owing to the advance OF sanitary SCI
ence. and to the encouragement Of ath-
letic sports. the general physique Of the
upper and middle classes is improving
rather than deteriorating
ut is deplorable fact that in wealthy
England som. s 900 600 OF people. DWELL
ers in overcrowded towns. are in d state
Of actual poverty The bulk Of the
men seeking enlistment belongs to this
category"
In this connection the director general
remarks in his report:
Were all classes o. the community
able to provide their offspring with am
pie food and air space. a healthy race
would be produced. and the proper mate
rial to I'll the ranks Of the army would
probably soon be obtained"
The new scheme OF army organization
for the British army requires 30 600 re-
cruits q year. but the director generals
report shows that only SIS 900 are exam
fned annually and Of these about % 800
are rejected. giving deficiency Of : 800
per annum. which England hopes TO
make up BY colonial assistance
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-09-18
A WHEELING MYSTERY.
me Nude Body of Miss Ella Zane
Found In the Ohio River at
Wheeling, W. Va

Chicago, Sept. ga dispatch To
the Chronicle from Wheeling. ". Va,
says
The nude body Of Miss Ella Zane.
70 years old. and a member of the
family that founded this city. has been
found in the Ohio river. Coroner Fit.
patrick says the young woman was
murdered and tarown into tie river.
The family refuses TO give details. but
hints al suicide
Three years ago Miss Zane retired
from active society life and became a
recluse. She was missed from her
home Sunday.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-09-18
kL0NDIkE GOLD OUTPUT,
1t VIII Reach Ten Million Dollars
For the season and May Go as
High as Eleven.

Seattle Wash. Sept IA special 70
the Post-Intelligencer from Dawson
says
Klondike's contribution Of golden
wealth 70 the outside world will be but
little less this year than last. At least
100000 Will leave this camp for the
outside. and il may be the total will
rrn up 10 81 900 900 The shipments
from Dawson during August, just
closed. agsregate $50 .2S6.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-09-18
INJURIES PROVED FATAL,
Death of Ernegt +. Nitmur, From the
Result OF Injuries Received at
Port Arthur, Tex, in 1901.

Kansas CITY No. Sept 16.-Ernest
F. Nitmar. formerly general manager
Of the International Trading Co. OF
this city and Port Arthur. Tex. and
who had been associated. financially
With the Su.lwel railroad enterprises
IS dead in this city, aged 80 years
Death resulted from injuries received
A. Port Arthur in September, 1S0l
when he was assaulted The body viii
be taken to Germany for burial
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-09-18
While steaIin.g a Ride.

St Louis, Sept 16.-Crushed and
manGled. the body OF Albert Salisbury
70 years old. was taken from between
the cars Of Wabash passenger train
The boy is supposed TO have been
Killed, while stealing a ride, between
S. Charles and St Louis.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-09-18
NUMEROUS WRECKS SIGHTED.
Mute Evidences of the storms Fury
Along the Coast.

Havana. sept 1.-the captain O.
the steamer Vigilance. which has ar
rived here. reports many wrecks were
sighted on the Florida coast. one CT
them being ten miles north Of Jupiter
where a schooner was wrecked. Her
crew is ashore. Further south. a
Standard Oil barge was stranded, and
80 miles south a Spanish steamer from
Bilbao was broken in two. Still fur
ther south fou--masted schooner " g
on the shore.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-09-18
THE FLORIDA HURRICANE.
IL Is Feared That Great Damage Has
Been Done In the Central Part
of the state.

Jacksonville. Fla. Sept 16.-Eo re-
ports have yet been received from
middle Florida. where il is new feared
thai the loss D. the recent hurricane
will be severe. Near Lake Butler two
children were killed b. the tornado
Al Hale. small village near Lake
Butler. - houses were destroyed and
crops and fruit trees ruined.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-09-18

Jacksonville. Fla. Sept 1G.-The
orange crop OF Florida has suffered Sc
yerely in the hurricane Plantation
on the east coast suffered the worst,
oranges being whipped from the trees
in great numbers, while large quaint
ties were Horned causing them 10
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-09-18

81 read in the paper a statement by a
diver that his business was not over
crowded, and that the pay was good. -
said Fosdick.
Then that is one profession in which
here is plenty of room at the bottom. -
said Keedick.-Pucl
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-09-18
snowstorm in wyoming.

Cheyenne, Wyo., Sept ia heavy
snowstorm has been In progress here
since Sunday and shows no indication
of abating. A great deal OF snow has
falles but 1t melts almost as soon as
il strikes the ground
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-09-18
THIRD FLOOD COMING.
The Mississippi River in Wisconsin
Rising Rapidly ms Result of
Heavy Rains.

Lacrosse. Wis. Sept 16-Heavy
rains north Of here are responsible for
rise OF three feet in the Mississippi
river Al this point during the past IS
hours. The river is eight feet and a
half above low water mark. and is
rising an inch an hour Farmers on
he lowlaEds are preparing for the
third door Of the year
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-09-18
UHder Suspicious circumstances.

Buffalo n Y. Sept. 15-Mrs Lena
Saxton died. Monday night. under cir
cumstances sufficiently suspicious TO
cause the arrest OF her husband. John
Saxton. an iron worker He will be
detained pending investigation.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-09-18

Omaha, Neb. Sept 1.-THE Mis-.
souri, river is cutting into the Nebras-
ka farms five miles above Omaha at
fearful rate. and within the past
year nearly 100000 worth Of fine
land has disappeared down the stream
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-09-18

Seattle. Wash, Sept. 16.-Upon the
advice of Richard Cornelius. of san
Francisco. representing the Interna-
tionsl Union of Street Railway En-
ployes. the strike of the street car
men in this city has been called on.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-09-18

Quincy H., Sept l6-Judge G. c.
Scott, Who was last June elected to the
supreme bench OF Illinois, has sudden
ly become afflicted with defective eye
sight. being entirely unable to read
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-09-18
Greeks Met Greeks.

Athens, Sept ia demonstration
in connection with the municipal cleo
items here was followed last night by
hsnd-to-hand street fighting Four
teen persons were killed or wounded.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-12
FOR FUTURES
SENSATIONAL ADVANCES AT
 THE OPENING.
Panic of the Nearly Shorts Follows the Appearances of Unexpected ly Strong Cables from Liver
 pool-Total Sales 900, 900.

NEW YORK. May 1.-The cotton market opened excited at an advance of 5d22 points and throughout the session ruled very active.
 at times showink sensational strength under
 what amounted to practically a panic of near
 by shorts. The initial advance was largely due
 to the strength of Liverpool. which at the time of the local opening reported an advance of points had been expected. This showing with the advance of 10 points for spots in the
 English market and a further exhibition of hrinness on the part of New Orleans brought Sbout active covering by shorts noswithstand- Ing the rather heavier receipts at the ports and favorable weather reports, Right after the call May sold up to LIS. July to 10. 90. gust to lo.2i and September to e.44, this being an advance of I6G24 points over the clcse of Saturday. Then there was a realiz- ing movement with the bull clique said to be liquidating while commission houses were also taking profits and prices eased off to level net S9to points higher as compared with the for tomorrow's leading ports were heavy and this with the good weather encouraged the realizing around midday. while the new crop months continued to hold rather a heavy rela- ton to the near positions, with the excep- ton uf September, which came more under the old crop influences. Towards the close a report was circulated that new pool had having a large financial backing for the pur- pose of carrying the May deal in this mar ket over into July and August Influenced partially by this rumor there was a fresh out burst of covering under which prices reached the best point of the day and season: May sold 10. 34. and September 9.45. From this there was final reaction of 64 points and the market closed net I4@le points higher. To- tai sales futures estimated at 900, 900 bales.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-12
Nevv orleans Spot Cotton.

NEW ORLEANS, May Ii.-In the spot mar ket buyers were hustling about in the early hours and the demand appeared to be strong for tenderable qualities contracts. Oner- inss were limited and factors held to the very highest prices. What trading was done was at an advance Sales. 246o bales. including 300 to arrive. Quotations advanced SIS on all grades.
 This mornings cotton market for Monday morning was one of the widest and most sur prising in the memory of the oldest trader At the opening or within five minutes after the opening gong prices of May, July August and September had advanced from 20 to 3I points above the closing of Saturday. thus completely casting in the shade the unusu- ally heavy advances of last week. The ring was 0 scene of wild confusion. Shorts were trying to get what they could hardly buy at a.iy price and the advance would probably nave carried prices to an unsafe and panicky level if prominent longs had not stepped to the ring and thrown contracts for hundreds of bales onto the market. Longs received much com mendation for their actions this morning. If they had refused to sell and had allowed the fright of the shorts to increase there Is To telling what would have developed and some traders claimed that several firms nighe have been forced to the wall. As 1t was the selling by the long side had the immediate ehect or Quieting the market and bringing prices down to a level of from 5 to 10 points above the closing of Saturday. The list at the close showed net advances on May of 2l; June. 26; July, 22; August 23. and l6di7 points on the new crop positions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-12
c. E. Pierce & Co.'S Cotton Letter.


 NEW ORLEANS, May Il.-Liverpool has at last apparently taken a livelier interest in the course of cotton and according to private cables continental traders also being awakened to a seriousness of the situation. Spot transactions in the English market reached the magnificent total of 900 bales notwithstanding that an advance of 10 points was involved and deliveries scored a gain nearly twice great as had been on any day recently. Manchester reported an increased business during the week. but on account of the high price of raw cotton, the working basis of manufacturers mnmized. There was active trading here. divided into short covering and profit realizing which caused wide and rapid fluctuations. but in the end the tendency proved to be in the upward di- rection and prices were sustained near the top notch. The New Orleans market now un- questionably quotes the value of cotton rela- lively above all other markets This fact Is expected to invite shipments here. if there Is cotton available for that purpose on new contracts, whil cold contracts to hedge spots come in the nature of a forced delivery on account of the absence of an opportunity to ex- tricate the hedge without serious loss. 1t thus happens that If the price level estab- lished in New Orleans possesses stability and deliveries under the circumstances fail to multiply, other markets will in all prob ability be destined to experience the upheaval that New Orleans has passed through. It is a dangerous situation so far as Summer de- liveries are concerned. But the all months are growing more active and traders need not fear the want of action.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-12
R. 6 B. Beers Cotton Letter.

NEW ORLEANS. May ll.-Liverpool ad- vices were better than expected, consequently our market opened 22a35 points higher on old crop months and l626 on new. Subse- quently selling against spot cotton and real izing occasioned a break of 2a932 points on near positions and lo@29 on late. Fresh buy of I7d23 from the bottom on all months. making the net gain 2l@23 points on old crop months and I5@I7 on the new. The movement continues free and active manipula- ton is still going in the old crop options. From present indications it seems as if the speculative shorts in these positions have covered freely and spot holders are replac- ing them, taking advantage of this market being the highest in the world. Manchester cables say that during the past week increased business has transpired a result of pro- ducers being more ready to make sacrifices to replenish their order books, and a further rise in cotton should make negotiations more difficult. The trade with India improved.
 There was little China business done. but at easier rates. Under no circumstances do we thing 1t advisable 10 have any specula- tive interest either side in the old crop positions. The new crop months, however are becoming more active daily. owing to the large discounts and the bulk of the specula- tive interest have been transferred to them
 therefore. strongly suggest that all future operations be confined to these positions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-12
c. E. Pierce & Co.'s Cotton Letter.


 NEW YORK; May ll.--If 1t were not for the position of cotton itself would be in- clined to regard today's sensational advance as the probable continuation of an upward movement. After a period of rather sensa- tional advances. the market usually ends with just such a scene as took place on the floor this morning. That is when August jumped from 20 points more and then slid of about l5 With New Orleans in a state of demor- alization and spot cotton there at cents pound and July at about i2 cents pound, with Liverpool about as demoralized as New Orleans and the trade unable to satisfy them selves as to what the next change of the wheel will bring forth, 1t is entirely impossible to see the events in cotton circles. The fea- ture today was the rather heavy selling of Philadelphia interests. particularly in August. That Is to be satisfied with that interest sold Reams of August from io.25 to io.f6. It will be remembered that this house took home &C., 900 bales of May cotton delivered on contracts early in the month. The selling Is undoubt- edly in the nature of hedge against the spot takings Of course the market was wild one from start to finish with the running in of shorts which was to be excused under the circumstances It Is simply foolhardy to short cotton at the present time. though there is prevailing impression that MT. Sully is gradually growing out of his May cotton. We pelled to go through a squeeze of more ex- tended duration as all cornered at this time would disturb all markets to an even greater extent than the disturbance at preesnt. We continue to believe in the advisability of let ting the Summer months alone and buying October cotton at every opportunity afforded hy A recession in price,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-12
DIR. CAMERON ARRESTED.
Man Who Talked of Gold Mines Is in
 Tail


 pr. H. John Cameron of Alexander City reputed owner of numerous gold mines in North Alabama, is in jail at Dadeville and will today be brought to Montgomery by Deputy Sheriff William D. Hall to answer to charges of forgery before Justice B. H. Screws on a war rant sworn out by J. E. Worswick of Montgomery.
 Dr. Cameron came to Montgomery be- fore Christmas and lodged himself in a well known hostelry. He also made the acquaintance of several prominent Mont gomerians and spent money with a free hand for. he said. he had gold mines in North Alabama that were worth all sorts of money. He also said that he was a Doctor of Philosophy from g. well known University and further stated that he was a civil engineer of international repute.
 He had pictures which showed a gold mine in operation. The mine he said was his property. Dr. Cameron soon began to lack funds. He called on several of his friends in Montgomery and got them to excfA nge their money for checks signed I'll. John Cameron" The checks proved to be worthless. No action was taken by these gentlemen until about a week ago when J. E. Worswick swore out a war rant for the arrest of Cameron before Justice Screws.
 The authorities in Alexander City were communicated with by Sheriff w. R. Waller and in a few days Dr. Cameron was placed in Jail in Dadeville. the Coun- ty seat whither Deputy Hall was sent yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-12
Daily. Cc.ton Market.

NEW oRLEANs-f'irm: sales. 2.45o; ordi- nary. g ll6: good ordinary. 9-l6; low mid ding. 10 5-l6; middling, II l-l6; good mid ding. lh; middlng fair. I2 SIG; receipts, 3.679; stock, 9,366.
 GALvESTON-Firm; middling. ioia; re- ceipts, 2,e2o; stock, 7,4o7.
 MOBILE-ouiet: middling. loh; sales. DO; receipts. 656; stock. 2,574.
 SAVANNAH-Steady; miuulLng. ioB; sales, 56; receipts, ,is5; stock. 22,2lo.
 CHARLESTON-Firm; middlingS loS; stock
 WiLMINGToN-rirm; middling. loR: re- ceipts, 7; stock. 7i7
 NORFOLK-Firm; midding. lo%; sales A; receipts 3ss: stock 9s62
 BALTIMORE-Nominal; middling. lh; re- ceipts. 62l; stock. 2,34l. . PHIIADELPHIA-Firm middling, l 55; receipts 2.296; stock, 2.563.
 ST. LOUIS-Steady; middling. lo 7-l6; sales, 200 receipts 5e2: stock l4.549
 NEW YORK-Quiet; middling, 30; net receipts. 55; gross. 5,57e; sales, 6.7oo; stock. lio.oe2; exports to the continent, 60; to
 Total today-Net receipts 9.l6e; exports to Great Britain. 2.IsI: to France, 6; to Ja- pan, l42; to the continent, 7,sl2; stock, 2se. 2s7
 to Great Britain, 2,s4l; to France: .56I; to the continent. I9725; to Japan. l42.
 Total since Sept. Met receipts. 7. 4o4. S64 exports to Great Britain, 2.665. 34: to France, -734, o5s; to the continent 2,677,o oo3i to Japan. l3S5e4.