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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-14

of the mission Entrusted to Captain
Humphrey and Lieutenant Murphy,
officials who are familiar with the in
sstructions given to them admit that
the mission was exceedingly important.
They went to Venezuela in. June, but
spent little time in Caracas, going d.
rectly into the interior Of the country
and making a thOro examination of
the matters into which they had been
directed to inquire. -. .. ....'
: Afterwards they went to the isthmus
OF Panama, where they spent a week
in obtaining information. which the
department was very anxious to se-
cure. * =
Reports which have been coming to
the government for several months
from official sources in Venezuela in
dictate that the continuance Of, peace
between that nation and : European
powers which have claims against it
are by mo means assured. Word has
been received here that the Spanish
minister. has withdrawn from Caracas
in a huff on account of alleged i'll
treatment in connection with the set
Element Of Spain's claim against Ven
eZuela. - ,.-2s~-.r,-.. -s.- .. =
Castro Takes Money.
Information has come to this gov
eminent also within the past forty
eight hours, that the foreign Legations
at Caracas are greatly excited over re-
ports that President Castro has been
pocketing part of the 80 per cent of
the customs receipts OF the ports of
La Guayra and Puerto Cabello, which,
under the protocols signed in Wash
ington this year by Herbert w. Bowen,
the Venezuelan peace plenipotentiary,
and the diplomatic representatives of
foreign nations, must be set aside
monthly until such time as the .tri-
bunal of arbitration, now in session
at The Hague, directs how it shall be
divided among Venezuela's national
creditors.
How important military information
concerning Venezuela would be to the
United States If there is to be re-
sumption of trouble between the South
American republic and It's powerful
foreign creditors is very apparent. 1t
is realized here that should Venezuela
repudiate her pledges to pay the
claims of European nations more
serious condition would ensue than
that which prevailed when England
and her allies We're blockading Ven
ezuela's ports. It is believed in this
event a peace" blockade would not be
enough to satisfy national honor.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-14

No steps toward the evacuation Of
Manchuria have been taken. The
oqicial journal, the editor Of which
is a colonel on the viceroy's staff,
says none will be taken.
The governors of East Siberia are
here consulting with the yiceroy for.
the purpose Of arranging a new d.
vision of the territory beyond the
Amur, into three provinces. The re-
ports that a Chinese army had as
sembled in the rear Of Mukden are
not confirmed.
The Forrest City times., 1903-12-11
The Cotton Crop,

The early frost and unfayorable weather injured the crop materially. From an estimate made on one of the best bottom farms in St. Francis coun- ty the yield of lint per acre, as com pared with last year, slows a decrease of over 40 per cent. The hill farms will probably fall about 35 per cent short, as compared with last year.
 The weather has been favorable for picking since the start and about s5 per cent of the crop has been gather ed. Owing to the shortness of the crop labor has been sufficient. Owing to competition between the gins prices have induced the planters to hurry to market. Notwithstanding the short crop the high prices prevailing have enabled cropper and renter to pay out of debt, and all are happy. Report of cotton crop conditions from Forrest City, in New Orleans Picayune of No vember 30.
The Forrest City times., 1903-12-11
S30O For Letters To Encourage
 Emigration.

The Rock Isla ud System offArs 'wan. ty prizes, of the aggregate value of s39O, for letters relative to the territory along it's lines in Arkansas, Kansas. Indian Territory, Oklahoma, T.xas and New Mexico. Letters should deal with the writer's experiences since he settled in the Southwest. They should tell how much money he had when he arrived, what he did when he irss came what measure of success has since re- warded his efforts, and what he thinks of that portion Of the country in which he IS located. Letters shonld not he less than 300 nor more than ,000 words Tn length, and will be ussd for the pur. pose of advertising the $ Sln'hwest.
 Letters are desired. not only from farmers and farmers wivps. tut Al so from merchants, school teachers clpr- gymen; from everyone. in bripf. who has stGry to tell and who knows how to tell it.
 For circular giving deta!ls write io JOHN SEBASTIAN, Passenger Traffic Manager Rock Island System, Chicago, illinois.
The Forrest City times., 1903-12-11
DOUBLE DAILY SCHEDULE,
New Service Assured on the Iron Mountain Says Trainmaster
 Harnit.

Ihe Iron Mountain is improving it's passenger service, and has put two new coaches on the regular train from Wynne 10 Helena. The improvement K greatly appreciated by it's patrons. From the Helena World we reproduce the following additional prognostica- tons aS to an alleged double daily train:
 l he new double daily passenger ser, vice on the Iron Mountain route is an assured fact, according to Trainmaster j. F. Harnit, of Wynne, who spent yesterday afternoon in this city.
 MT. Ilarnlt could not tell just when the next train would be put in service, but was confident that this would be done at as carly date as possible, and that Ire schedule would be about as ou lined in these colums heretofore
 The delay in putting on the double daily schedule has been brought about by the scarcity of passenger equipment and not because of a desire on the part of the railroad people to put of making the improvement. In fact, the crews were secured some weeks ago, and it was then found that not enough rolling stock could be spared from t'e other lines to make up the two trains. I his scarcity is being remedied as rapidly as possible, how ever, and just as soon as the engines and coaches can be got together, the extra run will go into effect.
The Forrest City times., 1903-12-11
Scott-HoweIl Nuptials.


 A beautiful home wedding tool place in the parlors of MT. Max Lem mer's residence on South LaRose St. Memphis, Tennessee, at o'clock, a m , Saturday, December 5, in the pres ence Of the family and few invited guests, MT. George scott and Miss Fannie Howell were united in mar rlage by Rev. B $. McLemore, pastor of Olive street Church. he bride was handsomely dressed in a travelling sliIt, while the groom wore the conyen. tI2aal black. Tine bride was popular young lady of Magazine, Arkansas ana the groom progressive business man of Memphis.
 Marianna Index please copy.
The Forrest City times., 1903-12-11
w. $. Durborow Resigns.

MT. w. $. Durborow, who has been agent for the Iron Mountain railroad at this place for several years, has re- signed and has been succeeded by Mr. E Edwards, of Harrisburg.
 Mr. Durborow informs us that upon being checked in for duty the latter part of last month, he found the busi. ness in bad shape. especially as to the congestion of cotton, and that he wrote to headouarters stating the facts, and making requisition for < checker at a salary of S25 per month and two ha nd. lers, in order that the conditions might be speedily relieved.
 The requisition was turned down, aud a communication sent to Mr. Dur borrow, stating that the company could not afford to go to that expense at this station.
 Upon receipt of this letter Mir. Dur borrow promptly resigned and is now gentleman of leisure.
 His action is endorsed by all who know the circttmstances, though all his friends regret that he should thus be compelled 10 lose his position During all of his years of service here he has been a husting, pains taking agent of the company, and there has never been any congestion of the company's business until last month when he was unavoidably ab. sent for his health, and a new man had charge of the affairs.
 When he returned he was checked in. and worked just eight days, and iu that time moved more cotton than his predecessor had done in month pre- yious.
 with the pride that he has always had Tn the company's business he can not be blamed for refusing 10 work longer for them, when they r, fuse to make 1t possible for him 10 satsfgctori- " serve the patrons of the company He could do nothing but resign or look humiliation in the face, and be very wisely and properly chose the former.
The Forrest City times., 1903-12-11
- Clothing! Clothing!.

The greatest value and 'lle nobbest styles and fabrics are contained in my immense line of Clothing. This is a select line of Tailor.made Clothing, made up especially for my customers by one of the best tailoring establish. ments in New York City. Every gar. ment IS internationally guaranteed, and if 1t fades or changes color you may return il and get new suit free Of charge. Tbese goods must be seen 10 be appreciated. Let me show you something pretty and good aud make you price that will please you.
 ROBERT l.. PETTUs.
The Forrest City times., 1903-12-11
Wanted.

Nen Co c.ear and deadea timber al tltth, Arkansas, located on the Choe. law railroad Is mlIes east If Forrest Guy, Arkansas. Good boarding faciii. lies. of will furnish tents and they can board themselves. Store close at hand Nlll hire by tue day pT give contract by the acre. Gaed tenants wanted fof uext reason. Far treatment and good homes assured. Apply al Heth in per son, or write to
 T. (. HIMBER,
 Forrest City, Ark.
The Forrest City times., 1903-12-11
TERNOON. DECEMBER II. l9O3
Desk Novelties.

Ink Stands, Paper Weights, Paper Knives, Sponge Cups. FOUNTAIN PENS, Rulers, Ruling Pens, Inks. Correct prices.
The Forrest City times., 1903-12-11
A Costly Mistake.

biunders are sometimes very expensive. Occasionally life itself Is the prics. sf A mistake. but you Il never he wroog [ you lake Dr kngis New life Pills for Di,-pep sia. Dizziness. Headache, Liver and Bow ei troubles They are gentle but thorough. a5c. Sold by all druggists.
The Forrest City times., 1903-12-11
A Frightened HOrse.

Running like mad down the street dumping the occupants,or hundred other accidents, are every day occurrences. It oehooves everybody to have a reliable oaive handy and there's none as good as Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Burns, Cuts, Sores, Eczema aud Plies. disappear quick " under its soothing effect. 25c, Sold by all druggists.
The Forrest City times., 1903-12-11
Heart rlutrer,no

Undigested food and gas in the stomach. located Just below the heart, presses agaihsTlt and causes heart palpita,ion. When your heart troubles you in that way take Herbine for few days. You will soon be all right. soc. Sold by J. T. Sanders.
The Forrest City times., 1903-12-11

Books.

Late Copyrights sl25. Standard Books of Fic. .ioh, All the poets in beauty bindings, Juvenile BOOKS oloth Picture and A. B. c. Books, Board BOOKS Gift Books in unique bindings, Prayer Books Hymnas, Bibles. The prices run from lc up
The Forrest City times., 1903-12-11
To Cure a Cold in One Dav

Take Laxative Bromo Qninine Tablets. All druggists reipnd the uoney- if it faiis to cure. Y.W. Groves signature Is on each box. Zoe.
The Forrest City times., 1903-12-11
BRIC-

This line must be seen to be appreciated. 1t is made up of d careful selec- tion of the pretties articles to be had in the markets. Cups and saucers, 25c, up. Shaving mugs, 25c, up. After Dinner Coffees 15c up. Chocolate sets. Irinket sets. Smokers sets. Match & Toothpick Helders. Bust Figures. Pen Wipers. Tobacco Jars. Fancy Pitchers, Jars, &c. French Bisque Cabinet Or
 naments. Grotesque Bisque and China
 Novelties. Mustache Cups, 25c, up. And many other novelties
 25c and up.
The Forrest City times., 1903-12-11

Regular 50c music. All good and clean. This is less than cost to close it out.
 Will order any 5Oc piece you want for 35c.
The Forrest City times., 1903-12-11
WE ARE CAPTURING THE GIFT MAKERS

Irresistible Attractions in Bright, Be miss great Christmas opportunity. o, Popular Success. It pleases because it
 lies because it anticipates your every " are right and reasonable. Don't fail tc
The Forrest City times., 1903-12-11
Games and Blocks.

We have more than 500 games. Everything new this season.
 Also big stock of Alphabet, Building and Picture Blocks.
 The prices run from Dc to S50O
The Forrest City times., 1903-12-11
DOlls.

We have the smallest Sleeping Doll on Earth.
 PRICE 25 CENTS.
 Other Dolls, carried over from last year, at half price.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-23
STRAPS ARE CHEAPER
OF POSTAL GRAFT
REDUCES. THEIR PRICE TO
ONE-THIRD OF FORMER FIG
,TRES. S..:.st @ r
New York Sun Special Service.

New York Sun Special Service. ssr .e
Washington, Dec. 81 S.-z@A striking
of the graft carried on in
postoffice contracts, Or q remarkable
eyidence of improved methods Of man
ufacture, is given in a contract closed
by the postofice department
Under the Machen regimae gimal the hp7i strap
used by carriers in making up their
bundles for delivery We're. purchased
by. the government at 12K, 15g and
17A cents for the three different sizes.
Yesterday a contract was signed for
identically the same style and quality
of straps with another firm at. 4, 5
and cents each, or one third Of the
Machen rate.
One of the indictments against
Machen is that George D. Lamb, the
manufacturers of the straps who has
been receiving such q liberal price,
has been paying W. e. Long a com
mission Of 2h cents upon each strap
sold the government, and that Machen
received one-half Of this commission.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-23

.z J ( : . Ia # 3. "a
the Verde Water and Power, com
pany,. whose promoters advertise it as
a joint irrigation and Christian evan
gelization-of-the-ear enterprise, that
it has become necessary to prepare a
circular letter which may be used to
reply. In this letter it is stated in
effect that the company has neither
lands, water, nor water rights, altho
thousands Of people have been led to
invest, in the belief that the company
possessed all these.
THE main source Of water supply. =
says the letter, proposed for the sys-
tenn proposed by the Verde Water
and Power company is the Horse
shoe reservoir. This company had an
opportunity, in 1898, to secure a
right to use the same, but neglected
to take any action before the depart
ment Of the, interior. to obtain it. In
the early part Of the year 1903 the
Horseshoe reservoir was reserved for
use by the government iii connection
with the reclamation project in the
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-23
,alIeJ%gof the Salt river, anf

valley of the Salt river, and is not
now available for the use Of private
parties. Neither the Verde Water and
Power company nor any other COM
pany involved with it in any of it's
projects has any connection whatever
with the irrigation works proposed to
be constructed in Arizona by the gov
ernment. Neither this company nor
any OF the. other companies has any
control over the public lands which
are stated to be irrigable from its
proposed system"
w. W. Jermane
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-23
VANDALs WRECK CHURCH
Smash Furniture to spinters and do Other
Damage.

New York Sun Special Service.
Indian anapolis, Ind, Dec. .2a:-Furniture
smashed to spIinters. lamps overturned
broken. floors, covered with coal oil, the
pulpit carpet ripped from one end to the
other, and the walls ruined. formed the
scene in the old Methodist church at May :
wood when it was erlt eSeds;;b " mi nbersaog
the congregation Festerdays ~s's = 2AzS ]
The church is now the property Of ths
Friends congregation. Recently this cons
gregation has bitterly fought the two sa Z
looms in May&6ed t. Is lie
friends of the saloons wrecked the struc-
ture. ...-..,. i.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-23
Cut Flowers
and Plants

Violets and Roses in profusion;
great quantities Of Carnations
and Poinsettias; Flowering Aza-
leas, Cyclamen and Primroses;.
Ferns, Palms and Cedar; Holly
and Mistletoe.
Deliveries in heated wagons;
flowers bought before 5 o'clock
Thursday, delivered that evening;
others Friday by eleven o'clock.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-23
FAVOR PANAMA CANAL
House Leaders May Help Senate--LouIs-
lana Instructs Senators.

Washington, Dec. 23.-The house lead
ers are ready to serve notice on the senate
that they may expect resolution to come
over from the house directing the presi-
dent of the United States to accept the
canal concession from Panama. provided
it becomes apparent that the senate has
not power to ratfy the treaty.
Considerable interest was aroused in
Washington by a press dispatch from
Louisiana stating that the Louisiana legis-
lature had instructed the states two
United States senators to vote for ratif-
cation of the Panama treaty
The south is not in sympathy with
Leader Gorman's campaign against the
Panama treaty, and by instructing their
senators the southern states can evade the
moose which Leader German has attempt
ed to cast over the heads Of the senate
democrats,
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-23
TRAVELLING BAGS
III It comes from
BARNABY'S
CAPITAL cULLINGs
It must be Good. /"

The president has denied the report that he
gave assurance that he would never promote
eral.
Representative J. Adam Bede has returned
from Boston and received numerous invitations
to address various Organizations thruout the
country ;g
The state department made short work of tile
charges filed against Consul General John Good
now, as they did not furnish sufficient dat.tf
to walsAnt considerat ton After the holidays
Mr.. Goodnow will visit Minnesota on his waj
back to China. "3iSE"%
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-23
NAMES ASSISTANT SEC'Y
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT SELECTS
LAWRENCE MURRAY FOR n
PLACE IN THE DEPARTMENT
tOF COMMERCE. -"

& washington, Dec. 23.---Lawrenoe o.
Murray of Chicago has been chosen
assistant secretary of commerce and
labor. The, selection was announced
to-day by the president who stated
that. the office had been rendered to
and accepted by Mr.. Murray and that
the nomination would be sent to the
senate Immediately after the holiday
recess. .t- .-....--..s ..-.-. ..s.-
The appointment is made on the
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-23
Going to New York?

You can make it in less than thirty
six hours from ST. Paul and Mime
apolis,s via the Chicago, Milwaukee &
st. Paul railway. Day, Express. 7T:.5O 0
a. M; Fast Mail, 6:45 p M; Pioneer
Limited, 500 p. M; Night Express,
1925 p. M. Service unexcelled. Tick
cts, 32S tNicollet avenue. "
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-23

Purchases

All goods bought before 5 o'clock
Thursday afternoon will be de-
livered that evening. All purchases
made thereafter will be delivered
Friday morning.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-23

personal recommendation of Secretary
Cortelyou, who .has known Mr.. Muir
ray for a number of years.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-23
BLOW FOR BROWN
Senator Probably Will have to Go to Utal,
Prison.

Senator Probably Will have to Go to Utal,
Prison.
New York Sun Special Service.
Salt Lake Dec. 23.--Indcations point to
success croWning the efforts Of Mrs. Anna
Bradley to convict eX-United States Sem
ator Arthur Brown and take him to states
prison With her. To-day Judge Morse de-
cided that his court had jurisdiction over
Browns case in which the senator is
charged with criminal relations with Mrs
Bradley. This temporarily ended Browns
stubborn fight to prevent the case coming
to trial. He was given until Jan. II to file
a bill of exceptions
Meanwhile Mrs. Bradley has announced
that she will testify against Brown and
pleaded guilty to a similar charge and is
now awaiting sentence Under the Utah
statutes, which were drawn during polyg-
amy days. the maximum punishment for
criminal relations is three years con-
finen1ent in the states prison. AS Mrs
Bradley has confessed and will repeat her
confession If Brown is forced to trial the
importance of to-day's decision is readily
seen. Z.
A mars wife should always be the
same, especially to her husband: but
if she IS weak and nervous, and uses
Carter's Little Iron Pills, she cannot
| be, Tor they make her feel like a diff
ferent person" so they all say, and
their husbands say so, too.
Havana. Cuba.
/ Cuban metropolis has become an
objective point with tourists, having
recently come into unusual promi-
nence. Steamer connections at New
/ Orleans. Tampa and Miami. Round
4 trip, via New Orleans. sS4.60. Via
4 Miami or Tampa. $117.60. Good un.
4 til JuheE 1st. Tickets and complete in
formation at the Chicago. Milwaukee
& ST. Paul railway office, SIS Nicol1e1
4 avenue. s.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1903-04-24

trata de un ciadaaano particular que
comets una fslta pnramenta estata-
toris; pero Gambia por complete De
aspect 10 cuesti6 4, cuando Sc trata
de persouAs que en- su cars eter de
cficiales de 10 marina am ricans,
emplean los barcos de esa marina
para eva air los prsc sptos de ID ley.
No 80 nace sita ca modo alguno es.
tar anamorAdo de 10 tarifa psrA YER
qae les casos de eontraba0do osurri'
dos en- Puerto Rico, sientAn nm NAL
eiemplo y precisaments por hom
bres cuya obligation era de darlo
buena. El hseho de 10 que estos
ofieiales traieron ls isla, vio'ando
10 ley, no era neee =ario para % sab.
sistencis nj para "a eomoiiasd. CON
siatienao en- variedad de bebiAas al
coh6.icas, no aumenta 10 bell zs de-.
episode. Sarfa de G an iute 81 50
bar cuAles SON las econsi lerAclor ess
de importancia no ralseionadss ea-
pecialmente con Paarto Rico nj con
los inaividuos acusaaoss, las que
shan movid6 al gobierno, tr&s liz
vastig gaei6n y es udio detenidos, q
adoptsr 81 curse que Sc hs 81 g aldo,
v al cual ss propons aahsrirse dsei
didamente."
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1903-04-24
Lo que el. Honorable
GObernadOr
HA ESCRITO AL ALCALDE DE
MAYAGUEZ
So pide aquel funcionario la re-
nuncia sin perdida de tempo
San Jaau, Pol to Rico, 23 de Abril

ssn Jaau, Pol to Rico, % de Abril
de 1903
Sr. Alcslda de Maysgu z, P. R.
Stf1or: Seg 4 a cartA que he raeibi
do hoy del Tesorero es tal Ell eatado
do los asrntos 1b.isos en- esa muni
cipio, qae me veo en- In necesiaad de
pedir ustel la renuncia como AL
esiae de M y@suz
r exsmen practicaao de co for
mida 1 con In le pore de manjfi ato
graves dess cierioa irreguiarias J as
cometidos en- la administration d.
los ssuntos municipales, como es 81
que ciertss cantidsaes de dinero b n
sdo fcauanlsntamants exsraidas de
lss areas 6oli;ss por empleaaos del
mnrici ic, D>cho ex&men pore tam
bisn de manifesto que vaIios EN-
plesdoa del municiplo le han scusa
do & Vd. de inc mir frauanlen tamen'
tie en lag oninas del cueEpc de Po
Tia & PERSONA qHe jsmAs han size
tales poiioiss, Asi como Que en- In I'd
ministracion del Msrcsdo P1blicc
han o:urrido.' lgu "a q irregularidsdea
E. Por consiguiente, reitero 6 ustes
mi so}'citud de que sin Ie:diaa al
guns de tempo euvfa usted su re
nunciA como A'c&lde,
Soy dc u,tad CON Ell mayor respe
to y considerable /, GOBERNADOR
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1903-04-24

guarda .os en- una media, y su cali
da parece que fue motivada por
hallafse en- estado de embriaguez.
Uno de nuestros reporters que
acudio al lugar del suceso, obtuvo
una cinta que esta d disposition del
dicho marinero que dice asi <P. NJ.
FadoenS
Este ciudadano Sc sa1vo milagrosa-
mente de una muerte segura, pues
ell sitio donde cayo estaba lleno de
pef1as que con sus puntas erizadas,
amenazan- de una manera terrorifica.
al que tenga la desgracia de caer
ALI.
Ell practicante Sr. Segnet tan.
pronto lego al cuarto de socorro
procedi6 a darle a oler amoniaco y
le puso unas cuantas inyecciones
de eter.
AL POGO ratio, Fadoen, abrio los
oics a la realidad y cuado Sc VIC
sano y salvo, despues de ser infor'
mado del peligro que corrio y es'
tuvo punto de perder su existen-
cia, exclamo: xThanks my god!-
J''ll wever get drunk any moreS-
Mas apesar de esta manifestation
que nosotros no creemos sinCera,
es de suponer que el dia menos
pensado incurra en- la misma falta'
&Take care citizen, and never go
| to sleep upon the wall.s