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The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-10-30
BRIEF MENTION.

A sensation was sprung at Hot
Springs when the grand jury returned
several indictments against a number
OF physicians, charging them with vio-
lating the anti-'lrumming law. Some
of the men indicted are among the
most prominen: physicians Of Hot
Springs.
A delegation Of Chicago capitalists
accompanied by Secretary of State
Crockett, recently inspected the vast
ochre beds of Drew county, and it is
likely this mineral will shortly be de-
veloped.
While soft coal is selling in New
York and other eastern cities at $2.75
to $3.50 per ton, the same grade is
selling for Sc to 81 at Little Rock
within $50 miles of inexhaustible beds
Of fuel
The Paragould compress company
plant was destroyed by fire on the
18th inst. The company was organ.
lied four years ago by local capital
lists. and the loss is placed at $35, 900.
Frank Cretian. aged 16, fell from
tree near Little Rock while gather.
ing hickory nuts and sustained in
ternal injuries. from which he 6ied
after lingering two days.
James Swearingen, largely interest.
ed in the oil mill at Walnut Ridge.
committed suicide at his home in Dy-
ersburg, Tenn, by swallowing an ov.
erdose of laudanum.
The residence of Mr.. Sternberg
at England was badly damaged by fire,
which was started by a little child
overturning lamp by clutching a ta-
BILE cloth.
The elevator at Texarkana Of the
Arkansas and Texas Grain company
was totally destroyed by fire The
ance
James Harvey, farmer residing
near Keo, was shot and killed by Josh
Darden. The killing grew out of a
dispute over the survey of some land
Bob White, colored, was shot and
killed at Ell Dorado by Bert Johnson,
negress. White was trying to force
| an entrance into the woman's house
Henry Hollister of Texarkana, while
examining revolver he thought was
not loaded, was badly wounded in the
face by the discharge of the weapon.
At the recent convention of the
American Bankers association, Hon.
John G. Fletcher. of Little Rock, was
elected vice-president for Arkansas.
The Hot Springs Medical Society, at
a recent meeting. decided to lend the
cooperation of is members in the
suppression of the drumming evil
| Gambling on the ground floor at
Hot Springs is no longer permitted,
| and officials at the above point are en-.
| forcing the Sunday closing law.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-10-30
TRAINING SHIP M0HICAN.
She IL Going On . Cruise to he Ex-
tended as Far south ~
POchilinque bay.

San Diego, Cal, Oct. 27.--The United
States training ship Mohican, just ar
rived on a cruise which will be extend
ed as far south as the United States
coaling station at Pochilinque bay, has
orders from Washington, accompanied
by permit from the City Of Mexico,
to take up the remains OF Capt. W..
Reisinger and bring them to San Diego,
whence they will be shipped to Wash
ington.
Capt Heisinger, while captain of the
Philadelphia, died on board when the
cruiser was at Magdalena bay. on her
way from Panama to that port. Under
the Mexican law the body had to be
buried there, and could not be removed
for two years. This period will have
elapsed since the death and burial
when the Mohican is at Magdalena bay
on her way north. and the remains can
then be brought away.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-10-30
TO BRING WAINWRIGHT BACK
France Will Be Asked to Make
Bribery an Extraditable Offense.
GIN NEGOTIATIONS For Additional
Clause In Extrndition Treaty.

st. Louis. Oct. 27.-A cablegram from
Paris Monday gave the first informa-
ton from France that the French gov
ernment is at work on a revision Of
its treaty with the United States which
may open way for the extradition of
Ellis Wainwright, indicted by the st.
Louis grand jury on bribery charge.
The present treaty with France, like
the one formerly In force between the
United States and Mexico, does not
include bribery as an extraditable Of
fense. Relying upon this fact, Vain
wright has been living In Paris since
the beginning of the Doodle investiga-
tions.
Recently Secretary of State Hay has
instructed Ambassador Porter, at the
French capital, to begin negotiations
ton treaty between the two countries
by which bribery may be made an ex.
traditable offense.
Information from Paris Monday
states that Ambassador Porter has be-
gun this work and that his first in
formal conferences with the French
authorities have been held.
The French officials have indicated
decided willingness to make the addi-
tion to the treaty and are giving as
sistance in fastening the progress to-
ward the formal draft of the new doc
ument.
Doubt is expressed whether the
French authorities will consent to
making the new provision retroactive,
so that offenders whose crimes were
committed prior to the adoption of the
treaty may be reached
The instructions from the state de-
partment are said to be very explicit
in urging retroactive clause, and
every effort to make the new treaty ef-
fective against Wainwright and others
who have sought France as an asylum
will be made.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-10-30
STABBED WEDDING GUESTS.
Brides Brother Innicts Probably Fa-
tai Wounds Upon Two Men
mt His Sisters Wedding.

Glen Carbon. H., Oct 27.-Mrs.
Sarah Cunningham, a widow, married
Joseph Planners Sunday evening.
despite the objections of her brother,
Joseph James. While members Of the
briday party stood in the parlor just
after the ceremony, James threw a
stone through the window, narrowly
missing the brides head.
liver wilkins and his brother, John,
guests at the wedding, pursued James,
and in the fight that followed liver was
cut across the abdomen and three
times in the side, while John was stab
bed In the back. receiving a wound
that may prove fatal. James was cap
tured after a chase and placed in the
calaboose, six men being placed on
guard. A mob of 20 or more attempted
to secure him, but were unsuccessful.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-10-30
Amendment to Roster Law Uroed.

At the recent reunion of Confederate
Veterans held in Pine Bluff the follow
ing important matter was considered:
The historical committee, as appoint
ed by Gen. B. w. Green, with its pre-
sent organization. was, by resolution,
made permanent and ordered to be in
corporated under the laws of the state,
vacancies by death or resignation to
be filled by the division commander
A resolution was adopted in which the
other Confederate states are requested
to join for the amendment of the pre-
sent law passed by congress and ap-
proved February 25. 1903. appropriate
ing 100000 for the compilation of a
complete roster of the armies of the
Union and Confederacy in the civil
war" instructing the secretary of war
to use any needed amount for the col
lection of data and records for the
purpose of making a complete and
perfect roster as seems to be the pur-
pose of that enactment though con-
strued to the contrary by the secretary
of war.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-10-30
A DOZEN PERSONS INJURED.
Rear-End Collision of Two Dela-
ware & Lackawanna Pnssen-
ger Trains at Orange, N. j.

New York, Oct. PA rear-end coll
lision between two Delaware. Lacka-
wanna & Western passenger trains oc-
Cured, Monday, at Orange, N. J. OF
the dozen persons injured. Mrs. Henry
M. Dowd, of Orange. who had both
kneecaps broken, and Lawrence T.
Fell, New York broker. who was bad
ly shaken up and had an ankle
sprained. were the most seriously hurt.
Both trains were crowded with COM
muters. The engine of the rear train
was the Barnardsville express. and 1t
crashed into the Orange accommoda-
ton, having come rapidly around a
sharp curve. the engineer being unable
to slow up. The rear train is the same
express that crashed into the trolley
car loaded with school children at
Clifton avenue, in Newark, killing nine,
last spring.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-10-30
A MARVEL OF
SPEED AND POWER
The Great Battleship Missouri Far
Surpasses Expectations.
TRIAL A COMPLETE SUCCESS
The Remarkable Run Made by the
ship Saved Her Builders n Large
AmOunt-HiRh1y Pleased at
Successful speed Trial.

Washington, Oct. 27.-Information
from Newport News is to the effect
that the first-class battleship Missouri
is back once more to the yards of the
Newport Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co.
after her successful speed trial The
remarkable run of the Missouri on the
last leg of the course is believed to
have saved her builders the $50. 900
they would have lost in the event the
ship had failed to make the required
speed of Is knots.
President Orcutt and Supt. Post, Of
the shipbuilding concern, were very
much worried during the trial, and
until he ship began the last run they
believed they were beaten. When the
exact figures are made known the sum
Of about 500 will change hands at
the shipyard offices A number of the
draughtsman formed a pool, and the
man guessing the nearest to the Mis-
souri's exact time will take the money.
General Superintendent Post, of the
shipbuilding company, said OF the trial:
THE Missouri's performance was
highly gratifying to Mr.. Orcutt and
myself, and the ship fully came up to
our expectations of her After tidal al
lowances are made we believe her
speed will be much greater than is
shown. The contract speed of the Mis-
souri, is Is knots, and had the ship
failed to attain this speed We would
have forfeited $50 900 for each quarter
of knot lacking
The Missouri made an average speed
of more than Is knots on the run up
the coast. and about the same on the
run home. No effort was made to rush
her. No accident of any kind marred
the trial.
Experienced officers of the navy say
that, while there is in the minds of
most naval men a prejudice in favor
of the gift of a silver service from a
city or state which wishes to honor a
ship, yet there are objections to a sill
yer service which have been brought
out in recent years
The sentiment on board ship Is
usually for the silver service, on the
broad general ground that it has al
ways been the form OF expression
adopted by those interested in the ship.
Yet 1t is pointed out, silver service is
seldom seen by the men on board. 1t
is usually kept in the cabin OF the
captain, where the men never go ex-
cept on most extraordinary occasions
and where 1t Is not even customary
! for officers of low rank to visit. Wis.,
istors may come on board ship and
leave it by the score without ever dis
covering that there is silver service
aboard.
Few captains welcome visitors who
are not their personal friends. None
are in the habit of admitting the gen.
eral public to their rooms. Then, too
the sense of responsibility of the cap
tain Of ship is so great that it is a
very general custom for the officers OF
ship to place the silver service in
a safety deposit vault before going on
an extended trip. An officer who has
recently come to the department from
long sea tour of duty says he knows
of one ship which has not had her sill
yer service aboard Of her for two years
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-10-30
FELL UNDER MOVING TRAIN.
A Supposed Insane Man, I'm Custody
of City Marshal, Jumped From
Car and Instantly Killed.

Springfield. H., Oct. PA supposed
insane man, who gave his name as
Smith and his home as Hannibal Mo-,
met death here Monday. He had been
taken into custody at Meredosia Sun
marshal and member of the Mere
dosia council. Smith was conveyed to
Jacksonville, the purpose being TO have
a court of inquiry into Smiths sanity.
AS the train was nearing Jacksonville
Smith bolted. jumping from the car
on the side opposite the station. He
fell under passing train and was in
stantly killed.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-10-30
ALLIED PRINTING TRADES.
Second Annual Meeting of the Mis-
souri, Printing Trades Council
at sedalia, Mo.

Sedalia, Mo-, Oct. 27.-The Missouri
State Allied Printing Trades council
began its second annual meeting here
Monday and will continue to-day.
c. p. Connolly, of st. Louis, presided.
and Is unions were represented. The
principal work in hand is to push the
union label and take steps that will
bring about the passage of a law pro-
viding for the use in the public schools
of Missouri of only books that are
printed in union offices.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-10-30
MAY HOLD kRATZ 35 DAYS.
Government OMciaIs Decide That Ee
Is Not n Citizen of the Mex
lean Republic.

Guadalajara, Mex, Oct. 27.-The fed
eral government has advised Gov. Ahu-
mada of Jalisco that Charles Kratz,
the St Louis boodler now in Jail at
the request of the United States au-
thorities, is not, in the meaning of the
Mexicon law, Mexican citizen.
Gov. Ahumada is therefore advised
that Kratz may be held 35 days for the
arrival Of extradition papers from
Washington.
The limit of the time for which q
Mexican citizen may be held In such a
case is three days. Kratz had made
preparations for his release Monday
but the advices from the federal gov
ernment disappointed him.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-10-30
lTY, ARK. FRIDAY AFTERNOON, OCTOBER 30, 1903
A Pathetic Scene

Spectators in federal court at Lit.
tie Rock a few days ago witnessed a
most pathetic scene wher sentence of
four years in prison was passed upon
Hugh Reynolds of Van Buren on the
charge of moonsh'ning. The wife OF
the convicted man was in the court
room, and when the words fell from
the judges lips ccndemning her hus.
band, she fell limp to the floor, and it
was with difficulty she was revived.
Mrs. Reynolds is a frail woman and
the parting with her husband affected
all those in the court room.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-10-30
IN FAVOR OF JIMINEZ.

The Revolutionary Movement said
to he In Favor of Jiminex.
Paris, Oct 27-Advices received from
Cape Haytien, Hayti. confirm the re-
ports that the revolutionary movement
in the republic Of Santo Domingo is in
favor Of former President Jiminez. The
revolution Is spreading and according
to the dispatches received here. all the
Inhabitants Of the region of Monteciabo
have joined the uprising against the
government. The election of Gen. Mo-
rales as president OF the provisional
pending the arrival OF Gen. Jiminez
who will be elected president OF the
republic IL the revolution Is successful.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-10-30
General Offices Of choctaw Removed

General Offices Of Choctaw Removed.
An order has been issued for the re-
moval of the general offices of auditor
of traffic and freight claim agent of the
Choctaw (Rock Island) from Little
Rock to Chicago. About twelve months
ago. when the Choctaw passed into
control of the Rock Island, the removal
Of the general Offices was gradually
begun. First the traffic department
was moved. Then followed the re-
moval Of the auditing department to
Chicago. after W. W. Stevenson, comp
troller Of the Rock Island, had been
appointed to a similar position with
the Choctaw. Part of the auditing
department was left at Little Rock.
in charge of II. Ernst, as auditor of
traffic, and to him all reports of ac-
counts of the traffic departments of
the Choctaw have been made. The
freight claim department is branch
of his office. Now they are removed
to Chicago, and all that is left of the
general Offices are the offices of the
general freight and passenger agents.
Altogether over 200 employees have
been removed from Little Rock to
Chicago since the Rock Island pur-
chased the Choctaw.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-10-30
A Provisional Government Estab-
lished Under the Presidency
of Gen. Morales.
The SIGNAL FOR The OUTBREAK
GIVEN SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
Sfce-Prcsident Dcschamps Has
Fled and Is Seeking Opportunity
to Reach n Foreign Port.

Cape Haytien, Hayti. Oct 27.-The
revolution which has broken out In
the northern part of the republic Of
Santo Domingo and which already has
resulted in the establishment of a pro-
visional government under the presi-
dency Of Gen. Morales at Puerto Plata.
was, according to advices received here.
caused by the numerous customhouse
frauds and the prevarications of the
ministers of war and of finance.
The signal for the outbreak of the
revolt was given at two o'clock on Sat
urday afternoon, by three cannon shots.
That same evening all the partizans OF
Wos Gil, at Puerto Plata, were ar
rested. The inhabitants of Monte
Crsti. La Ligne and Noca united and
attacked Santiago. That town Is now
surrounded by revolutionists. who have
severed telegraphic communication be-
tween Santiago and La Voga. The rev.
olutionary movement is extending.
Vice-Presdent Des Champs has
sought safety in flight, and is said to
be hidden In Monte Cristi. where he Is
seeking an opportunity to embark on
board some vessel bound for a foreign
port.
The general opinion Is that the gov
ernment of President Wos y Gil is lost.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-10-30
Increase in Fees.

Henry ID. Green insurance clerk in
the state auditors office. reports that
the receipts from insurance companies
doing business in Arkansas will show
quite an increase this year. So far
the amounts received exceed $50, 900.
This includes the tax of 21a per cent
on the net receipts of fire and life COM
panies in the state, and fees for GER
tificates issued to agents.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-10-30
Celebrated Golden Weddino,

Judge and Mrs. U. M. Rose of Lit
tie Rock celebrated their golden we'd
ding October 81. Judge Rose, dis
tinguished the world over as lawyer,
was born in Marion county, Ky, March
5, 1894, and his wife, nee Glib, is a
member of one of the most distin-
guished families Of Kentucky.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-10-30
Meeting of Masons.

Four meetings of Masonic bodies
will be held at Little Rock November
16. II, Is and 19. On the 10th and
18th the Grand Chapter of the Eastern
Star, the woman's auxiliary, will as.
semble. The Grand Chapter. r. A
NJ, will meet November IS. the Grand
Council of Royal and Select Masters
and the Order of the High Priesthood
on the 18th
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-10-30
FriehtfulIy Burned.

Mrs. E. c. Meirs of Pine Bluff was
.frightfuly injured by the overturning
of bottle of carbolic acid She was
reaching on shelf for another article
and accidentally overturned the acid,
which poured over her face and neck.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-10-30
Sentenced to Ten Years.

Lew Long was convicted in Hemp
stead circuit court on change of
venue from Miller county of the muir
der of Bud Garrett and sentenced to
ten years in the penitentiary. The
killing occurred at Texarkana last
January.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-10-30
Annual Meeting of Arkansas Synod.

The fifty-first annual session of the
synod of Arkansas was held in the
Presbyterian church at Hope last
week. Rev. ]. e. Latham. d. d., Of
Batesville preached the opening ser
mon, his subject being, Gods Exam
pie of the Holy Sabbath Day" After
the sermon the synod was openedwith
prayer by the moderator. Upon roll
call twenty-seven members and nine
elders answered present Rev. B. E.
Wallace. pastor of the Presbyterian
church at Warren. was elected moder-
ator and Revs. NJ. c. Taylor and F. w.
Thompson were elected clerks.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-10-30
Annual Reunion United Confederate
Veterans Held at Pine Bluff.
EVENTS Of AwEek BRIEFLY CHRoNIclED
Confederate Veterans MemoriaIize
Congress to Amend Act Provid.
ing for Roster Of Federal and
Confederate Soldiers and Sailors.
u. c. v. Reunion.

The annual state reunion of Arkan-
sas division. United Confederate Vet.
Grams. was called to order in Pine
Bluff at noon October 20. Gen. B. w.
Green presided, and Gen. Junius Jor.
dan was elected adjutant. The ad-
dress of welcome to the old warriors
was delivered by Gen. II. King White.
Gen. Green responding. The report
of the memorial committee showed
that nearly 200 members passed away
the past year. In his annual address
Gen. Green announced that the con-
tract had been let for the Confederate
monument at Little Rock, and review.
ed the work done by the historical
committee toward completing the ros
ter OF Arkansas soldiers. A goodly
number of veterans attended the re-
union. and they express themselves as
having been royalty entertained by
citizens of the Bluff. The reunion
closed on the 22d, after electng the
following officers
Major Genera. Commanding-Gen
Thomas ]. Churchill of Little Rock.
Brigadier General. First Brigade
7. E. Stanley of Augusta.
Brigadier General, Second Brigade
William A. Roby of Hamburg.
Brigadier General, Third Brigade
II. l.. Routh of Baaavia
Brigadier General, Fourth Brigade
j. w. McCown of Hope
Gen Churchill was elected by accla
nation on motion of Gen. N. T. Rob
ers, of Pine Bluff, who withdrew his
own name. Gen. Churchill is vet
eraI of both the Mexican and civil
wars. He was a major general in the
Confederate army.
New-York tribune., 1903-08-19
TO PRODUCE "PARSIFAL."
DIR. CONRIED'S PLANS.
Irping Place Theatre To Be Con-
tinued-Plays To Be GiUen.

Heinrich Conried. director OF the Metropolitan
Opera House arrived yesterday on the Kaiser VIII
helm II. He has been abroad since May. and. in
his own words. has spent a very busy summer
and has been everywhere.
Mr.. Conried is determined to produce "Parsifal."
He declares that although HIS offer OF S,20ooO had
been refused. and pressure brought to bear on him
to swerve him from his intention to produce the
piece, he was going ahead with his plans.
As soon he landed. Mr Conried was driven to
his Offices in the Opera House, and at once began
his work The entire house IS in the hands OF. the
mechanics who are making necessary repairs and
changes and fitting IL for the coming season.
Yesterday afternoon the director had a consul
tation with Messrs Morgenthau and Mcintyre. Of
the Opera House board. 1t decided to hold
meeting to-day and announce tomorrow the plans
for the operate season.
Mr.. Conried talked principally about his Irving
Place Theatre, which he will continue to conduct
This playhouse will open October l with Suder-
mann's 10Y Of Living"
The same company that produced the piece last
year will be seen in IL again among them Nine.
Odillon, Herr Bonn and Rudolf Christiance. Many
other plays will be produced at the Irving Place
Theatre With the Stream" in which Nine. Odil-
lon will create part; new play by Fulda and
SUdermann. called Socrates and His Hot Spur: !:
new comedy, In Uniform" that will require
sixty German soloists. and costume play. Lie
selotte. dealing with the period OF Louis NV, by
the authors Of Are You a Mason2' in which Miss
Won Osterman is 10 have the title part. few Of
the many TO be presented.
In the comedy, In Uniform which Mr.. Con
ried sets great store the leading character is that
Of an American heiress who speaks her lines in
English. the others using German. He said as it
was played in German thea tres, long English SEN
tences were used. which the audience appeared TO
uncerstand. He thought this rather aSIonls hing.
4Ir. COnried remarked about the number Of
American students, many of them good material,
singing IN European operas. He has great con-
hdenc4 in producing American grand opera stars.
Miss Rose J3ger is 10 be the head of the school
connected with the Opera House. Mr.. Conried said
ne could have had several hundred pupils, hut ac-
n M As
for the training school for the ballet. the director
has selected Sisnor Franciol, OF Milan, rs in
structor Herr Antilles viii not be seen here this
season
shall produce ParsifaI!'