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The Forrest City times., 1903-02-06
Two COllarette Scheme WOrkers Convicted i'm the Federal
 Court at Springfield, III.

Springfield. H.. Feb. A jury in the United States district court in the case of Henry Flachskiamm, w. k. Reeves and Cora Ziegler, all of East St. Louis, charged with using the mans to defraud, returned verdict, late Monday night. finding Flachski- amm and Reeves guilty and Miss Zieg- el not guilty.
 Flachskiamm and Reeves, under the title of the National Mercantile Co.,, published advertisements offering fur collarette as a premium for sell ing jewelry. The advertisement was so worded that some five thousand persons each sent $2 to the company, expecting to get leather pocket book, fine handkerchief and gen uine Canadian Seal Collarette." as the advertisement read, for selling eight trinkets to be sent to them. When they asked for the collarettes the company would refer to it's advertise ment and insist upon a payment of SS additional before sending the col larette. Several persons sent the $S demanded and received a collarette worth about $3.50.
The Forrest City times., 1903-02-06
ADVICES RECEIVED IN PARIS
The New MiDister at Washington Conn
 dent of Early Adjustmeet.

Paris. Feb. 4.-The advices received here from Ambassador Jusserand summarizing the status of the Nene- zuelan negotiations at Washington lead the officials to express more con- fident expectation of an adjustment of the difficulties than at any time previous. The tendency here appears to be toward allowing the allies a month or other brief period for pri- ority collection of the customs. As it estimated that the amount which would thus be collected will not ex- ceed $20,000, it is considered that it will not interfere seriously with ulti- mate equality in the treatment of all the claimants.
 It is said here that the negotiations have developed general disinclina- tion to consider reference to The Hague court of arbitration as a means of terminating the differences.
The Forrest City times., 1903-02-06
FRANCE WANTS HER RIGHTS.
| M. Jesssera nd Makes This Plain to Mir Bowen.

Washington, Feb. 4.-The French ambassador, NJ. Jusserand, paid an in- formal call on Mir. Bowen Tuesday. The ambassador made it plain that while France would insist on the pro- tection of her rights, she was anxious that Venezuela also be protected and would do all she consistently could to secure peace.
 Citizens of Mexico also have claims against Venezuela, and that govern ment has asked to be put on an equal footing with the other nations when the time comes for settling up.
 Notice of Mexico's intention was communicated to Minister Bowen Tuesday by the Mexican ambassador at this capital. Senor Aspiroz.
The Forrest City times., 1903-02-06
Former Railroad Conductor Con- victed of Bigamy and
 Given Five Years.
EVENTS OF AwEek BRIEFLY CHRon!ClEO
Salvation Army Officer Kisses Me- gro Man to Show His Love for the Race.-A Little Spitz Dog Pre- vents it's Mistress from Being Mur- dered by Negro Brute.
Saved by Her Dog.


 Mrs. Helen Smith, wife of William Smith. proprietor of a Little Rock restaurant, was seriously cut on the head and neck by negro at their home at 32Ol Marshall street. The wounds were inflicted with a small pocketknife. Just after the depart. ure of her husband for his place of business Mrs. Smith went into the back yard and, seeing the negro come in. ran into the kitchen and locked the door. The negro went to the door. and finding it locked knocked and after being refused admission said he had a note from MT. Smith Mrs. Smith opened the door and re- ceived the note. when the negro grabbed her around the waist with his left arm and began stabbing her with pocketknife. at the same time telling her if she screamed he would kill her. While endeavoring to free herself from the grasp of the brute. they both fell to the floor. when Man." little Scotch terrier. bit the negro through the hand, which proba- bly saved the life of his mistress, as the negro gave up the fight and fled. The negro was about IS years old, , feet s inches high. black skin. black clothes, black shirt, black hat and was clean shaven.
The Forrest City times., 1903-02-06
The First National Bank at Cam. bridge, Ill.,, Robbed by
 Burglars of $Io.ooo.
ONLY MADE \ TEMPORARY GETAWAY.
After . Chase Lasting . Few Hours the Robbers Were Overhauled and Captured and Taken to the Henry County Jail-The Stolen Money Not Recovered.

Peoria, Ill.,, Feb. A special to the Journal says: The First national bank at Cambridge was robbed of $l0,0o0 at two o'clock Tuesday morn- ing, and within a few hours the rob- bers were captured by the citizens and marched to the county jail, where they are now held pending an examination. No trace of the money has yet been discovered, but it will be found shortly, as the robbers had practically no time in which to make any great concealment of it.
 At a. m. the city was aroused by the explosion. After the robbers had started to work snow had com menced falling. This increased in volume, and it was an easy matter for the posse to track the robbers to barn two miles east of the city. heath the straw, and were taken to the town. The robbers stole a hand- car at Galva, IA miles east, and aban- doned it one mile east. They were evidently making for this car, on which they hoped to escape, but they were unable to do this on account of the stow storm prevailing at the time they should have made their escape.
 The identity of the robbers has not yet been established.
 The burglars took all the cash from the safe, leaving behind the Sc. curities and valuable papers it held. The money represented all the cash resources of the bank, and its loss will temporarily embarrass many business men as we'll as the institu- tion
 The bank occupies the ground floor of a brick block near the courthouse, and its big windows, which render all of the interior visible, have been con- sidered a safeguard against visits from the cracksmen who have raided banks in so many other Mississippi valley towns.
The Forrest City times., 1903-02-06
NAVY DEPARTMENT ACTS.
Admiral Casey Ordered to Take Ves-
 sells to Honduras.

Washington, Feb. 4.-Disturbed con ditions in Honduras growing out of the recent parliamentary elections mercial interests to appeal to the government here for protection from anticipated damages to their proper ties.
 Bonilla, who was elected to the presidency of the country, has taken refuge on Amapala island. where he is organizing a force to iisplace the incumbent of the presidential official (not parliamentary, who refuses to surrender the reins of power.
 The navy department, upon notice from the state department. is about to dispatch the Boston or perhaps the New York from San Francisco to Amapala.
 The purpose of the movement is disclosed in the following order from Acting Secretary Darling to Admiral Casey, dated Tuesday: Confirming the departments telegram of this date, you will please proceed with the vessels of your squadron to Amapala, Honduras. The depart ment is informed that revolution has broken out in Honduras, and you will confer with the United States minister to Honduras and the United States consulate at Amapala in refer ence to the protection of American interests in Honduras.
 "The department desires that you shall keep the vessels of your squad ron together, as it is the intention of the department whenever practicable to have the vessels of the squadron cruise in company. After sailing from San Francisco should you find that the Ranger is unable to keep up with other vessels of the squadron you will direct her to follow the squadron to Amapala, making the speed that is practical for her to make"
The Forrest City times., 1903-02-06
The German Ambassador at London Warns His Government as to
 Feeling in England.
ALLIANCE WITH GERMANY UNPOPULAR.
He COunse1s That Negotiations at Washington He Hnstened Lest the Situation Become More Confused and Colonial Secretary Chamber lain Take a Hand.

Berlin, Feb. 4.-The German ambas s- sador to London, Count Wolff Met ternich, in dispatch to his govern ment referring to British public opin- ion on the Venezuelan question and the British cabinets attitude in con sequence thereof. says the govern ment is conscious of lack of popular support in it's association with Ger many, especially of the disapproval of the middle classes. Premier Bal four and Foreign Minister Lansdowne have the support of the other mem- bers of the cabinet in their steadfast determination to carry the agree ment with Germany, but the ambas- sador ventures the opinion that Lord Lonsdowne's position is weakened through the loss of public support, and that the cabinet is in mood to accept almost any way cut of the Venezuelan entanglement that prom ises the ultimate payment of the claims. Ambassador Wolff Metter- nich also says very genuine dislike exists generally in Great Britain to the governments partnership with Germany, and in counseling that the negotiations at Washington be hast ened he intimated that if the situa- tion becomes more confused it is con ceivable that Colonial Secretary Chamberlain, on his return from South Africa, may become the inter- preter of the popular view in the cabinet an. advise the other ministers accordingly.
The Forrest City times., 1903-02-06
Land Grant Bill in Congress.

One of the most important bills In lroduced in congress for number of sessions, so far as Arkansas is con cerned. is a bill introduced by Con gressman McRae. which provides for the granting to the state of Arkansas. for free school purposes. the thirty sixth section of public lands in every township in the state. and for such parts of said sections as have been disposed of other public lands equal thereto in quantity. In round num- bers the bill carries with it over a million acres of land and calculating the land at 8 per acre, makes dona- tion to Arkansas for school purposes or something over s5.000.000.
The Forrest City times., 1903-02-06
Too Many Wives.

T. A. Shope, formerly freight conductor on the Iron Mountain. was convicted at Searcy of bigamy and sentenced to five years in the pen itentiary. Shope was arrested sev- eral months ago in Wyoming and re turned to White county. He had been residing for several years in Little Rock. with his wife. One day last summer he was married to a promi- nent young lady of Higginson, and deserted her three days after the wedding When apprised of his marriage to the young lady at Higgin- son. his wife at Little Rock began an investigation of his past career, and discovered that her faithless husband had two other living wives.
The Forrest City times., 1903-02-06
SITUATION GROWING WORSE.
All the Little Republics Seem to Bs
 Mixing tn It.

Panama. Feb. 4.-The situation in Salvador is growing worse. Troops are constantly leaving the capital for the Guatemalan frontier; Nicaragua is actively helping Gen. Regaldo, pres ident of Salvador. The Nicaraguan cruiser Momotombo last week landed at Acajutla, a seaport of Salvador on the Pacific ocean, 1,500 rifles and 100000 rounds of ammunition, which the president of Nicaragua, Zelaya, sent for the Guatemalan revolution ists. It seems that the movement is against Guatemala and Costa Rica. Central American union will be the ostensible object of the war. which is really due to the wish of the presi- dents of Salvador, Nicaragua and Mexico.
The Forrest City times., 1903-02-06
NON
Extracts from Supt. Stinson's Reoort.

Below are important extracts from the biennial report of Superintendent Ii. C. Stinson. of the Insane Asylum: At the present time there are 653 pa. tents being treated and cared for in this hospital. Of this number PIT are white males, 269 white females. 3s colored males and 69 colored females. There were admitted during the fs- cal year 1901 96 white males 64 white females. eolored males, 13 colored females. making a total of 179. The whole number treated was 351 white males. 327 white females, 46 colored males. 77 colored females, making the total 80l. There were discharged dur Ing the year 152. Among this mum. Der were: Recoveries. 54; improved. 1T; unimproved. 5 eloped. 2: not in sane. 2: by death. AZ. The percentage Of recoveries to admissions was 3017 per cent. The mortality was 5.24 per cent. During the fiscal year 1902 there were admitted 6S white males. 46 white females, 2 colored males $ col ored females, making a total of 122. The whole number treated was 343 white males. 313 white females. fl colored males, "A colored females. making a total of I'll. There were discharged during the year 11S. Among this number there were: Recoveries. 36; improved, 38; unimproved. 5; col elOped 2. by death 36 The percenf- age of recoveries to admission was 295 per cent. The mortality was ACT per cent
The Forrest City times., 1903-02-06
Kissed a Negro.

An affair occurred on passenger train between Memphis and Little Rock that caused big sensation. A party of Salvation Army afficers, among them Gen. Booth. were in a private car When the train was some distance out of Memphis Maj Fred Cox, private secretary to Gen. Booth, and several others of the par ty. went to the colored coach and delivered a sermon to the occupants. At the end of the service Cox. ito show his love for the race" placed his arm around a negro man and kissed him.
The Forrest City times., 1903-02-06
CIVIL WAR IN HONDURAS.
O Comes From President Sierrn Refusing to Surrender His Seat to His
 Lawful Successor.

New Orleans, Feb. 4.-Passengers arriving on the fruit steamer Break water. direct from Puerto Cortez, re port that Americans are fleeing from Spanish Honduras in expectation of a revolution which has been brewing in that republic for the past two months on account of the refusal of President Sierra to surrender his seat to Senor Bonilla, who. the report says. has been officially elected the successor of Sierra.
The Forrest City times., 1903-02-06
Postomce Robbed.

On the night of the 29th the post office at Bald Knob was burglarizel and in the neighborhood of $500 in stamps and cash stolen. The burglars blew open the safe with nitroglyce- rine. Parties near the postoffice heard a loud noise, but after making par tial investigation and seeing no one stirring. went back to bed. The rob bery was discovered about a. m. and the robbers are supposed to have left in the meantime on one of the several passing trains, either going toward Memphis or Little Rock.
The Forrest City times., 1903-02-06
REvOLUTIONISTS ROUTED.
Venezuelan Government Troops De- feat Force of Rebels and Take
 Many Prisoners.

Caracas, Feb. 4.-The government troops under Gen. Alcantara, grad uate from West Point, have defeated a force of rebels numbering 900, un- der the revolutionary Gen. Ducharme, on the Camatagua river, about fifty miles south of Caracas.
 The rebels were routed and their ammunition and 230 prisoners were captured.
 On the receipt of the news of the victory prices on the stock exchange here jumped four points.
The Forrest City times., 1903-02-06
MISSOURI CAPITAL REMOVAL.
A Movement Started In the LeEi sla- ture Looking to Removal of
 Capital to St. Louis.

Jefferson City, Mo-. Feb. 4.-Colden. of Nodaway, introduced in the house, and it was passed unanimously, res olution to have the committee on constitutional amendments prepare an amendment to remove the capital from Jefferson City to St. Louis. It was amended with the provision that St. Louis shall rase $1,000,000 and give the use of Worlds fair buildings.
The Forrest City times., 1903-02-06
Charged With Criminal Assault.

Luke Thomas, white man. is under arrest at Texarkana, charged with criminally assaulting milliner. The plaintiff alleges that she was a frequent visitor to Thomas family. and went alone to their home from 8 public gathering and asked to stay all night Thomas was the only member of the family at home and she accused him of visiting her room and committing the crime charged.
The Forrest City times., 1903-02-06
THE WAR BEGUN.
SenOr BOnilla Has Started a Civil
 War In Honduras.

Panama, Feb. IA cablegram re- ceived Tuesday morning from Hon. duras announced that civil war has broken out in that country. Accord ing to the dispatch Gen. Seirra. the retiring president, having refused to give up the presidential post to the president-elect, Senor Ronilla, the latter has started civil war. The date of the revolutionary outbreak is not known
The Forrest City times., 1903-02-06
SIX BLOCKS BURNED OVER.
The Business Section of Midd1ebury
 yt., Swept By Fire During Heavy Gale.

Middlebury, Vt., Feb. 4.-During a heavy gale early Tuesday morning fire broke out in the business sec ton of Middlebury and before it could be controlled, six blocks, two halls, a blaming mill and other prop erty were completely destroyed. The total loss is estimated at Sl5o,000.
The Forrest City times., 1903-02-06
Jurisdiction Extended to Arkansas.

Congress has passed a bill extend ing the Jurisdiction of the state of Ar. kansas over portions of the military reservation at Fort Smith that have been deeded to the town. The purpose dition of affairs. The United States transferred a portion of the reserva ton to Fort Smith some years ago but the act making the transfer failed to surrender federal jurisdiction over the property. The property transfer red has since been improved. and is now part of the city. although the state laws do not apply to it.
The Forrest City times., 1903-02-06
Heavy sleet and Snow.

St. Louis, Feb. 4.-Advices from the west and southwest report heavy storms of sleet and snow, in some sections accompanied by high wind. Traffic is somewhat impeded and wire service in some localities has been in. terfered with owing to breaks caused by the sleet coatings.
The Forrest City times., 1903-02-06

Tom Nolan, a farmer living near Fayetteville. was thrown from his wagon and seriously injured. His foot caught in a wheel and he was dragged several hundred yards.
The Forrest City times., 1903-02-06
To School Teachers.

The following bulletin has recent ly been issued by the department of public instruction:
 To the Teachers of the Public Schools-The examinations on theory and practice of teaching for 1903 will be based upon Pages Theory and Practice of Teaching This notice is given that candidates for teachers license may have ample opportunity to make due preparation for the ex- animation.
The Forrest City times., 1903-02-06

State Superintendent of Public In struction.
The Forrest City times., 1903-02-06
USED MAILS TO DEFRAUD.

valley towns.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-08
AMERICAN BOWLING TO
UNDERGO REORGANIZATION

Complete reorganization of the Amari-
can Bowling Congress may be one Of the
things decided on at the tournament in
indianapolis next month
The cause has been furthered by the
actions Of the New York and other East
ern bowIers in refusing 10 attend the
coming tournament.
CleveIand's chances for the next tour
uameBt have dropped several points on
account Of the Eastern bowlers' action.
Harry W Fowler, Of st. Paul. prcsI-
dent of the Minneapolis and ST. Paul
Bowling Leagues, was in indianapolis
Friday. making arrangements for the
accommodation Of the Minnesota and
Iowa delegations. He says that if NIL
waUkee gets the tournament next year.
the Twin Cities viii abandon their claim
for the 1905 meeting
Mr.. Fowler has been mentioned as a
candidate for treasurer Of the congress,
but if a reorganization takes place. the
Offices Of secretary and treasurer VIII be
consolidated
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-08
BELMONT HAS CHANCE
FOR NAMESAKE CLASSIC
Has Captured Event Twice, With Hast
ings and MasteIman.

The famous Belmont Stake. to be run
at Morris Park the forthcoming spring
meeting. has still forty-eight three
year-oIds eligible This stake s the
most enduring classic of the American
turf. and this year viii be its thirty
seventh race.
August Belmont. chairman Of the
Jockey Club. as a sentimental memento,
adds a piece Of plate. valued at $1,000,
which goes to the owner Of the winner.
Two Of the trophies now adorn the
sfdeboard Of the donor, Hastings having
won the race in 1895. while his son,
MasteTman. won it last year. The stake
this year will be worth more than
SD. 600
MT. BeImODts chances to win the race
d third time appear excellent this year
Mizzen was not entered IN the stake
but Lord Of the Vale and Fire Eater
were Africander, Rigodon, Merry Aero
bat. CastaIian. Buttons. Toboggan. Car
diual WoIsey Spencer ReiE, Royal Sum
mons. and N-horIer all seem 10 be ReId
safe by Nj. Belmouts colts, but IN
Mexican. now owned by r. T. Wilson
jr, the greatest danger seems TO lie
So think racing experts, who even thus
early in the year are eHdeavoriEg TO To-
cate the probable winners Of the classic
events.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-08
MIKE EGAH HANKERS
FOR FIGHTING GAME
Is Anxious to Get On a Match With
Some Middleweight.

Mike Egau, of Jersey City, the cham
pion handbaU player OF America. is de-
termfned 10 become a fighter. He has
announced his willingness to make q
match with any man in the middle
weight division.
Egau has had hankering for roped-
arena honors for several years. Re
Gently he tackled a clever heavyweight
in private bout and disposed Of his
opponent with ease.
The result caused him to decide upon
the step he has now taken
Egsn is a man of extraordinary de-
velopment. Expert handbaI players SAY
he serves a ball harder than any man
that has ever played the game in this
country
He is very fast on his feet and pos
sesses. great powers of endurance. H
is a good wrestler and in addition ha.
the pluck necessary TO make a fighter.
Egan is anxious to make match witt
some middleweight.
II amt afraid of any middleweight IL
the country, says Egan, but want &c
whip few Of the lesser lights before
tackle the top-notchers."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-08
NEW SECRETARY FOR
WESTERN JOCKEY CLUB
H. 7. Woodruff, Newspaper Man, to
Succeed George Il. KuhI.

Harvey T Woodruff has been appoint
ed secretary OF the Western Jockey
Club. George H. KuhI, secretary Of the
ruling Western turf body, since its OF
ganization two yearssago, handed in his
resignation Friday. It was accepted by
the stewards
Mr.. Kuhl leaves to return TO his old
position al Hawthorne, as secretary and
manager Of the Chicago Jockey Club. He
will probably reitnquish his Office in two
weeks. at which time Mr. Woodruff will
take charge
Mr.. Woodruff was the unanimous
choice OF the stewards, and is well quail
fed for the position He is at present on
the staff Of a Chicago newspaper. with
which ne has been connected for num-
Der Of years
The choice OF Mr.. Woodruff met with
the approval Of all Western sporting
men. Richard Fitzgerald, Of the Chi
cago Jockey Club, spoke highly Of the
new apDointee and also of his luck in
getting Harry KuhI back In speaking
of the return Of Harry Kuhl Mr.. Fitz-
gerald said.
while our plans for the season are
not yet concluded, We realize We needed
the services of Mr. Kuhl, and he and
the stewards consented TO the plan. Mr.,
KuhI will act as secretary at Haw-
thorne and will look after the business
interests Of the track as we'll. so far as
his time permits. The question Of pre-
siding Judge is not settled, Nj. Treyel-
van. who acted in that capacity last
year. is in England, and his employers
desire his presence abroad the greater
part Of the racing season. We have not
received his definite answer, but expect
il soon
The appointment Of Mr.. KuhI IS taken
to mean the retirement Of Sheridan
Clark. who was secretary at Hawthorne
last wear.