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The Forrest City times., 1904-11-25
Mssens Elect Officers.

The Masonic grand lodge of Arkan- sas in biennial session elected the fol- lowing officers, $ r Rowe. Green wood, grand master, A B Grace. Pine Rluff deputy grand master; John NJ. Oathout. Bonneville. grand lecturer; F. c. Lindsey. Bentonville. grand orator; Jacob Trieber, Little Rock. grand senior warden; F O. Butt. Eureka Springs. grand junior warden, r K. Roots. Little Rock. grand treasurer. Fay Hempstead. Little Rock. grand secretary.
 The grand master announced the appointment of the following officers: E. A. McCulloch, Little Rock. grand senior deacon; A. J Witt. Pocahontas, grand junior deacon: F N Brewer. Little Rock. grand chaplain.
 A resolution was adopted dividing the state into twenty districts instead of ten with a deputy grand master for each. The lodge voted to discontinue the payment of temple fees An amendment to the constitution was proposed and concurred in providing for biennial meetings for ten years. It will be voted upon at the next ses- sion A board of control to have charge of the temple was appointed, consisting of Col John C. Fletcher. Judge Jacob Treber. H. H Myers. George Thornburgh and John T. Hicks.
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-25
County Examiners All Appointed.

With the appointment of Ury Me kenzie as examiner Drew county the list of men selected for that po- sitton in each county was completed In Sebastian. Desha. Carroll. Clay Lawrence. Sharp and Lincoln. two examiners have been appointed. Lin coin, Lawrence and Desha have here tofOre had but one examiner. and Superintendent of Public Instruction Hinemon says there is no reason why more than one examiner should he appointed in each county He makes the following observation on that point in his forthcoming report The law provides that two eXamin- CTS may be appointed in counties which have been divided into two judicial districts This leads to con fusion in securing correct statistics for the county and brings about a conflict of authority. for a license is sued by either examiner is valid in all parts of the county It would be better to authorize the appointment of only one examiner. who is author ized to deputize some one to hold ex- aminations in the other district and thereby provide for only one eXamin- CT for each county in the state There is no reason why there should be two examiners and only one sheriff, clerk. treasurer, judge"
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-25
veterans of Mexican War.

At meeting of the Mexican Wal Veterans Association held in Little Rock, Col. NJ F Locke. the presi dent presiding. resolution was adopted requesting the Arkansas rep resentatives in congress to support the bill presented to congress by Mrs Murdock of Fort Worth. Tex. in creasing the pension of Mexican wal veterans to sl per day A resolution was also adopted requesting the con gressmen to look to the interests oi widows of deceased soldiers of that war in future legislation
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-25
Recalled Isaacs Commission.

Gov Davis has recalled the com mission issued by him some time ago to NJ Isaacs. appointing him county mdee of St Francis county. 10 serve during the absence of the regular judge. T ( Foibre. in Texas Judge Folbre had not resigned and it was c0ntended that there was no vacancy hence could be no appointment The evident intention was to give Isaacs authority 10 act during the absence of Judge Folbre.
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-25
Schlierholz Case Decision.

The demurrer of Chas. Schlierholz to the indictment against him for em- bezzling public money was sustained by Judge Adams in the federal court at St. Louis The demurrer was sus. tained on the ground that he took not public money. but the money he took was not public money and was not guilty of extortion because being a government official he could not ex- tort The judge said that the govern ment might find some statute under which he could be reached Schiller holz was formerly special timber agent for Arkansas for the govern ment and it was charged that he em beZzled and extorted $1.7S5 from the Monroe County Lumber company of Arkansas. A special federal grand jury at Little Rock recently returned an indictment said to be against Schlierholz.
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-25
Force of Secretary of State

Secretary of State-elect o. C. Lud wig announces that he has rendered the position of chief deputy to his present chief, J. w Crockett. and the latter states that he has accepted F. l.. McHaney. the present library clerk, will become corporation clerk succeeding Walter Hendricks whe will be deputy under Attorney General Rorers. Clyde E. Lowry of Huntsville former treasurer of Madison county will be library clerk
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-25
Sinking of Steamer Harbin.

The steamer J. N Harbin. Capt. Stanfield commanding, sank in thirty feet of water November 2l near Douglas, forty miles below Pine Bluff No lives were lost and part of the cargo was saved. The boat ran be. tween Pine Bluff and Memphis There was heavy fog and it is supposed the boat struck snag in the low wa ter The Harbin was built in 1895 and was a very light draught boat. She was recently oyerhauled for the winters traffic.
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-25
Examine for Civil Service.

The United States civil service commission has announced that fl will hold number of examinations in Little Rock during December Ex aminations will be held to secure eligibles to fill vacancies in the DO sitions of aide in the coast and geo detic survey, and of computer in the supervising architects office, on De cember 14 and b On December 14 examinations will be held to fill va canc,es in the positions of stereotypef in the government printing office ane engineer in the government printing office.
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-25
Rector Has $75.oo0 Fire.

Rector suffered the most destruct i've fire In it's history November 20 the loss aggregating s75.000 The blaze started in the warehouse oi J. R. Arnold. which was filled with hay and an entire block of brick buildings was destroyed The losers were: Joseph Wolf X Co, general merchandise. stock and building; Un terberger stock, general merchandise Chris Nicely. clothing and furnishing goods; ]. R Hafford, drugs; Porter Vance. confectionery and bakery King H. Buy, groceries; ]. R Arnold groceries and hardware; D. c. Nose Icy & Son, general merchandise; D W. McPherson, dry goods; Charles Johnson. billiard and pool room.
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-25
Forgery is Charged.

Ella NJ Schaiffe, bride of a day. her husband. William Schaiffe, and Gus Schaiffe. We're arrested al Little Rock on the charge of forgery They are charged with forging certified check for S504 on Inc Butler County Bank of Poplar Bluff Mo, which was cashed at the Little Rock Trust Com pany, and $200 secured When the bank officials learned that the check was no good they caused the arrest of the trio. The woman claims that she got the money for few days 10 flash on Sehaiffe before marrying him and that she paid g. for it's use She denies that there has been a forgery.
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-25
Robbers In Helena postotfee.

Burglars entered the Helena post office the night of November 15 and after ruining all the vaults in tho of fee broke open the cash drawer and took g. First. they blew open the supply vault in which only stationery was stored Learning their mistake only after the door had been blown off. they turned their attention L. t9e other vault which contained about 5000 Three holes were drill cd in this. but the vault could not be opened II is supposed the robbers were frightened away
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-25
All Arkansas Exhibits shlpped.

There now remains in the Arkansas building at the worlds fair nothing but the furniture and the Iron Noun, tain exhibit The work of packing and shipping the various exhibits to the owners has been completed and all are now in the possession of the per sons who sent them there for exhibi- tion. The furniture is the property of the Hot Springs jockey club The Iron Mountain exhibits will remain until the close of the fair.
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-25
Train Draqqed Him Two Miles.

White Carter of Jonesboro was dragged two miles by a freight train hanging by his trousers leg from 2 draw head. and will probably recover though he will be dishgured for life He attempted to climb up between the bumpers of freight cars at Fish CT, but missed his footing. His trousers caught on the drawhead and with his head on the ground he was dragged two miles. until he was accidentally discovered. His face and arms were frightfully mangled and cut All the flesh on the Jeff side of his face and his ear was ground off
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-25
ARKANSAS WORLDS FAIR ExHI5-
 ITS RETURNED TO OWNERS.
EVENTS OF 4 WEEK BRIEFLY CH4ONlCltD
J. W. Crockett Accepts Position of Chief Deputy Under Secretary of State-elect o. C. Ludwg-C. z. Lowry Will Be a Clerk.
Hot Springs Special Wrecked Again.

''NN OHi iifS9 oRC(ldi "TCCkcQ 6Sdi n.
 Fatalities seem to pursue the Hot Springs special, the fastest train on the Iron Mountain road between Lit tie Rock and St Louis. In April it was wrecked at Kimswick. Mo. and eight persons killed. Since then it has been wrecked several times. No yember % it was wrecked near Swif- ton, Ark. by running into a freight which had not quite made the siding and the fireman was killed, nine per sons seriously injured and three pas senger coaches and ten box cars de stroyed by fire. The wreck was due to the forest fires which so obsCured the track that the engineer of the passenger was unable to distinguish the lights of the freight on the main line. Fireman Harry Wells, who was killed. resided at Poplar Bluff. En- gineer Andrew DeGuire was proba- bly fatally injured. He resided in Little Rock. The news agent and ne gro porter were injured and six pas sengers The wreck will cost the road $l06. 900.
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-25
Funds Needed by Historical Society.

Secretary J. H. Reynolds of the Ar kansas Historical Society has issued an address in which he states that the work of gathering historical data is greatly handicapped by public in difference and a lack of funds. To locate, and, where possible. to col feet for permanent preservation such material as exists is one of the ob- jects of the society. It also hopes to encourage the study and the writing of all phases of the states history and from time to time. to issue pub lications containing such papers as may be of permanent value It is an effort to help redeem the history of the state from oblivion. Hon James K. Jones is the president
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-25
GaveI for Gov. Eaule.

At the recent session of the Baptist state convention at Pine Bluff Ex- Gov Jas. P Eagle retired as presi- dent after 9 years service as such He positively declined to accept re. election Just before the convention adjourned Gen. W. F. Atkinson was recognized and in neat presentation speech presented Gov Eagle with an ivory and gold gavel.
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-25
Resignation of T. B. Foqq.

r. B. Fogg. industrial agent of the Iron Mountain railway, has rendered his resignation to General Passenger Agent H. C. Townsend. effective De cember | He resigns to follow Rus sell Harding to the Pere Marquette, a similar position having been creat- ed there for the first time in many years. That road passes through a country which is very thickly settled
 and the predecessors of Mr. Harding
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-25
j. V. Roberts Expelled by Masons.

The Masonic fraternity at Searcy has expelled John Y. Roberts, former CT worshipful master of the lodge. and the one who presided over the supposed body of Dr. Lightle last May II is charged that al the time Roberts knew that the body was not that of Lghtle. He has already been convicted of grave robbery in that connection. The case against LightIc was postponed by the Masons until January Ii. 1905
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-25
Build City Hall.

The city of Argenta will build a city hall and opera house Though the city is but nine months old the quar-. ters of the city officers in the city hall erected some time ago have been outgrown and additional room is needed. A plan has about matured for the city to erect a three-story building. to be a combination city hall and opera house The location is yet to be selected
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-25
Smock Wants to Confess.

Thomas w Shock. arrested recent ly in Illinois, pleaded guilty in the federal court at St Louis to passing forged money orders and told the judge that he wanted to make a con fession and tell all about the robbery of the postofiice at Minturn. Ark. Judge Adams told him to wait awhile and deferred sentence until the con fession should be made Shocks at torney entered a plea of insanity.
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-25
Constable Shot Himself.

Will Alexander. constable of Harri son township. Boone county, accident. ally shot himself He was at work unloading some wood when the pistol dropped out of his picket and was dis charged. the bullet striking him just above the heart The bullet ranged downward after striking the should CT blade and the wound may prove fatal
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-25
Fort Smith Next Meetino Place.

Fort Smith will De the next place of meeting of the Arkansas Baptist convention in 1905 This years con vention was held in Pine Bluff and was largely attended. It was decided that the Sunday school and colport. age work shall hereafter be done un- der the direction of one board The report of the committee on obituary showed that fifteen members had died during the year.
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-25
Names Cadet Officers.

Capt Parsons, commandant at the University of Arkansas, has made the following appointments of cadet officers To be lieutenant and guar termaster Pope, A D: lieutenant and adjutant. Wilson. C. p; sergeant major, Mahoney. ] K; quartermas, ter sergeant. Orr; color sergeant, Sadler, D. K. captains. Mashburn. E. E; Borders. John NJ, Gregg. A. Welch; Dalton, C. E.; Burns, Wkog. C: Dean. Sidney
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-25
Fight Between Negroes and Whites.

A feud of long standing between the pupils of a negro school and those Of white school at Little Rock re- suited in the shooting of four negro boys by unknown white boys The pupils were engaged in their regular afternoon fight when one of the white boys is said to have called upon his companions to pull their guns. Tn the fusilade which followed four ne- gro boys were shot but not fatally
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-25
Hurley Has Withdrawn.

J. F Hurl y of Warren announces his withdrawal from the race for sec retary of the next senate. lie had served two terms. The remaining candidates are John R Taylor. editor of the ParagoHld Soliphone. A. s. Hays of Atkins. former clerk of the house. and John G Holland of Scar cy, who was secretary of the senate in 1SS3. 1SS5. fsS7 and 1889.
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-25
okoIona Has Signs of Oil.

Much excitement was caused at Ok olona by the discovery of signs of oil in a we'll which was sunk several months ago When oil was not struck at depth of 40 feet the we'll was abandoned A roaring sound can be heard at the bottom Of the well. and the inhabitants are convinced that oil Is there in paying quantities.
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-25
Mule Killed Boy.

Ben Odell, aged years, was killed al Columbus. Hampstead county. by being dragged by mule He was riding home from a gin when he was thrown and his left foot hanging in the stirrnp he was dragged a quarter of mile by the animal which ran away. His head was beaten In a horrible manner.
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-25

Track on the White River branch has been laid twelve miles beyond Yellyille
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-25

Hanged at BatesviIle November 25
 for the Murder of Sheriff Morgan. have paid little attention to the fur ther upbuilding of the country through which the road runs. MT. Fogg is succeeded as industrial agent of the Iron Mountain by J. D. Moore, who recently resigned as superin- tendent of the central division of the Iron Mountain
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-05-23
PROPOSALS FOR COAL.
City Clerks Office


st. Paul Mimi. May 21 1904
Notice is hereby given that sealed pro-
posals marked Proposals for Coal y will
be received by the Board of Park Com
nissioners, at its meeting to be held in
the Council Chamber in the Court House
and City Hall Building, on Tuesday May
81. 1904. at 4:30 D. M, for furnishing said
Beard with five hundred 6500) tons more
or less. of ''Yeughiogheny, Hooking
Valley. or equal grade, of screened lump
steam COAL to be delivered f. D. b. cars on
n. P Ry- shop side track, Como, or by
team at the steam plant of the City OF
St Paul at Como park.
A bond in the sum of twenty per cent
of the amount bid. with two sureties, resi-
dents of the City of ST. Paul, or a surety
bond in the same amount. or certified
cheque, for ten per cent of the amount
bid, must accompany each proposal. as
a guaranty for the making and execu-
tion OF the contract
The Board of Park Commissioners re-
serves the right to reject any and all OF
the bids submitted in pursuance hereof.
GEORGE T. REDINGTON-
City Clerk and ex-Officio Secretary Board
of Park Commissioners. City Of St Paul,
Minnesota.
May 2s-19O4-1t.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-05-23
Bd F No. 1880

bd Z mo. Iy30U-
Resolved That an order be drawn upon
the City Treasurer, in favor of Otto Bre-
mer. City Treasurer for the amount of
$50. 80. payable out of the ''Stickney Street
Repair Account of the General Fund (" be-
ing pay roll OF men employed on such re-
pairs for the two weeks ending MAY IA,
1904, as per pay roll certified to by the
City Engineer
Adopted by the Board Of Aldermen May
II, 1904.
Adopted by the Assembly May 10, 1904.
Approved May 21, 1904
MAY 23,- 1904.)
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-05-23
Bd F No. 1ss47-

bu + NO. 1851
Resolved, That an order be drawn upon
the City Treasurer, in favor of Otto Bre-
mer. City Treasurer for the amount of
S12, $3.50, payable out of the street.
Sewer and Garbage Fund" being pay roll
of men employed on the street and sewer
forces for the two weeks ending May IA,
1904, as per pay roll certified to by the
sCity Engineer
Adopted by the Board of Aldermen May
H. 1904.
Adopted by the Assembly May 10, 1904
+ Approved May 81, 1904
MAY %, 1904.)
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-05-23

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upon the City Treas ulier ,,a,:a4,Ie o,t toe
fne Printing and Stationery Fund" in
siav9f OF the fo.fowiflg named persons for
na rng man amount set opposite their respective
Dispatch Printing Company ss.7s.ESA
MHeoehler, see; Brown. Treacy IL Sperrv
90, $50 30; The Globe Company. S3.576a97
7Ad1ooptted .1opt BY the Board Of Aldermen May
Adopted by the assembly May.s1s 1904.
Approved May 52L 1904.
May %, 1904.
Bd F No. 1870
Resolved, That City Warrants be drawn
upon the City Treasurer, payable OUT of
tne court House and City Hall Main
named persons. for the amount: set oppo-
s!te their respective names: (Being the
cIty's. One-half share.)
ATT Metal Construction Co. $306 so; Crane
q Ordway Company. $4.75; Mary M. Far
reH, S12-37; j. w. Fiske Iron Works. Sc. 90:
Mark ma &, Fitzpatrick, $93.So; Mcbride Down
CURE & ,Se5s1e co SompsaS 40 s1s2sq Nc.
Maendler Bros, s6.91; N. w. Teienhone
exchange Co. $500; Ogden, Merrill {.
Greer; IRE $25o; Portland Stone Co.. $2.OS;
n@eer @ Fress Co. 81 10; Joseph Rehmet. so
Ssn5S5 Is Is5 ST Paul Gas Light Company,
3 48s41fSt: 81. Paul Electric Co, 96 cents;
Adopted by the Board of Aldermen MAy
Adopted by the Assembly May 10. 1904.
Approved May q. 1904.
MAY %. 1904
3D. F No. 1s371- pm
Resolved; That City Warrants be drawn
upon the City Treasurer, PAYABLE out ;iof
the Assessment Funds in favor OF the
following named persons, for the amount
ser opposite their respective names:
paving Rosabel. Fifth to Sixth sts, So
a2ee0; Jas. Forrestal Co.. Est No l, pay
ing alley, Park place SO 1880. p ] RYAN.
Estimate No. 1. constructing sewer on
Plato. ave, $671.50; d. w. Moore. Esti-
mate No. /, grading alley B. 5, Merriam
Fark. Second addition. $50 so; ID. w
Moore, Est innate No.s1, grading Matilda
no, !, macadamizing West Seventh. Tus-
carora to Fort Smelling bridge 81 1880:
FIELDING & Shepley, Estimate No /. I'M
proving Lincoln ave. and Goodrich, $4.-
summit. Smelling to Manchester. $391. 90;
Jonn Lind, Estimate No. l. sewer, Pleas
ant. st. Adams to Goodrich, $510. 90; p u
Ryan. Estimate No l. sewer, Earl ST.,
Burns to Thomas. $425.00; P. J. Ryan.
EStlmate NO. 4, sewer, Lawson ST. Men
dota to Arcade. S697.09: John Lind, Esti-
mate No. 2. sewer, Aurora av., Oxford to
Victoria. $1,793.50; D. w. Moore, Esti
mate No. 2. sewer Cherokee, Belmont to
Annapolis ST., $50; Dickson & Moore.
Estimate No. l. extension South Wabasha
ST., $lr2I5.O0; Chas. Johnson. Estimate No
i, sewer. Cook ST., Mendoza to Arcade
$66O. 90; Z. Johnson. Estimate No. L. sew
er, George street. $6S0.00; Christ Johnson.
estimate No. 1, sewer. Oneida St. $3.50. 90;
z. Johnson. Estimate No l.. sewer. Lex
ington and Summit aves., $l8700O
II, 1904. g1<
Adopted by the Assembly MAY 10, 1904
Approved May 21. 1904.
MAY % 1904
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-05-23
Bd F No. 1851

Resolved. That an order be drawn upon
the City Treasurer in favor of Otto Bre-
mer City Treasurer. for the amount of
$242.69, payable out of the "City Sewer
Account of the General Fund.- being paw
roll of men employed on Park place drain
age for the two weeks ending Nav IL.
1904. as per pay roll certified to by the
City Engineer.
Adopted by the Board of Aldermen May
II. 1904.
Adopted by the Assembly May 10, 1904.
Approved May 81. 1904.
(May %, 1904. )
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-05-23
I'd r No 1aa4s-

Bd F No. 1934S-
Resolved, That an order be drawn upon
mers City Treasurer, for the amount of
$733. 80, payable out of the Election Ex-
pense Account of the General Fund.- be-
ing pay roll of men employed on the street
and sewer forces for the two weeks ending.
May IA. 1904. as per pay roll certified to
by the City Engineer.
~ Adopted by the Board of Aldermen May
II, 1904.
Adopted by the Assembly May 10, 1904.
Approved May 81, 1904.
@1sa MAY %, 1904.)
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-05-23

Bd F No. 1886
Resolved. That an order be drawn upon
the City Treasurer, in favor OF Otto Bre
mer, City Treasurer for the sum of
$617.5e payable out of the Street. Sewer
and Garbage Fund.- to pay the different
laborers for collecting and hauling away
garbage and rubbish for the two weeks
enc. enuing 1s,, May IL 1so4i IN accoraance with
Of Health and approved by the Commits
Sioner of Public Works.
Adopted by the Board of Aldermen May
IL, 1904
Adopted by the Assembly May 10, 1904.
Approved May 81 1904
(May 23 1904
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-05-23

Bd F No. 19349-
Resolved, That an order be drawn upon
the City Treasurer, in favor of Otto
Bremen. City. Treasurer, for the amount of
s5SS.00. payable out Of the Bridge Build
ing and Repair Fund being pay roll Of
men employed on the city bridges for the
two weeks ending May H. 1894. as per
pay roll certified to by the City Engineer
Adopted by the Board Of Aldermen May
II, 1904.
Adopted by the Assembly May 19, 1904
Approved May 81, 1904.
(May %, 1904.)
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-05-23

lmbursing said ]. HI. Arthur part Of the
assess asSs ment against lot Is, block 2, J. r.
~ eide Fourth addition for the construc-
Ftion of wooden sidewalks year 1902. ac-
'eoralng to the recommendation of the City
hilslneer and the Board. of Public Works.
/ IT, 1904 = -' 'eii '-s 4.l"s
Adopted by the Assembly May 10. 1904
IL Approved May 2f. 1904
MAY 23 1904
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-05-23
I'd F No. 1885,

Bd F No 1882
Resolved That an order be drawn upon
the City Treasurer, payable out of the
Bubble Bath Account of the General
Furd." in favor of Otto Bremen. City
Treasurer, for the sum of $265.80, to pay
the persons named in the pay roll of said
department. in payment of the salary and
compensation of said persons for their
respective services from May / to 15.
1904. and certified to by proper authority.
Adopted by the Board of Aldermen May
H. 1904.
Adopted by the Assembly May 49, 1904.
approved May 81, 1904.
(May %, 1904 }