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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-11

sia's naval power in Asia Thus it was
that the tenants of Port Arthur were
given an opportunity to test the secu-
rity of their stronghold, before its final
claim to impregnabilfty could be made
apparent
Before the beginning of the war nine
tenths of the world believed that by oc-
cupying and reconstructinS the great
fortress Russia had sealed her grip on
Manchuria and Korea, if not, indeed.
on China Time has once more shown
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-11

and his troops seemed the only rea-
sonable and safe course to follow. AS
the sequel demonstrated, it was pre-
ciSely the most disastrous move that
could have been made. Once trapped
the PruSSianS saw to it that Bazaines
army did not escape. So it happened
that Marshal Mcmahon and the en-
peror with the other French army were
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-11

Gus to it's owners than to their enemies.
Russia, having built the great strong
hold at cost which taxed the re-
sources of even that mighty despotism,
was compelled to mass her armies and
fleets in the vicinity for it's protection
when the French and English landed in
the Crimea. No other arrangement
could have given more satisfaction to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-11

the president and his political friends
to manage the approaching campaign
in the interest of the Republican party
and it's candidates, was born in New
York city on July 2, 1852. He is
member of an old metropolitan family,
his grandfather, Peter Crolius Cortel-
you, for forty years partner in the
typefounding firm of George Bruce &
Co., having been prominent figure in
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in high esteem in his home city by all
parties and has established a reputa-
ton for uprightness that will serve
him admirably in his political elevation
He is a married man and, with his wife
and six children, lives in a beautiful
home at $40 North Capitol avenue.
George Bruce Cortelyou, chosen by
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-11

his fellow townsmen may be mentioned
the fact that he has held the office of
mayor for three terms. He has been a
member of the Democratic national
committee since 1892 and has long been
regarded as coming man.
Mr.. Taggart is also a man of affairs
in Indianapolis He is president of the
Grand Hotel company and is interested
in many local enterprises. He is held
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-11

New Yorlxs social and business circles
of a past generation. AS boy young
Cortelyou studied at various public
and private schools in New York city
and acquitted himself favorably in each
of them, being studious as well I'M
usually bright. When he was seventeen
he was graduated from the Hampstead
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-11
REPUBLICAN

institute on Long Island, whose prin-
cipal, DIR. John Kinds, afterward be-
came his father-in-law.
At the age of eighteen Cortelyou en-
tered the State Normal school at West
field, Mass. Led by the young man
apparent devotion to the preliminary
essentials of pedagogy, Dr. Kinds ad-
vised him to prepare himself for teach
ing, and it was with this object in view
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-11

business and eventually became the
principal owner of the concern.
In 1885 Mr. Taggart made his first
political venture. He sought and OBJ
tanned the Democratic nomination for
county auditor of Marion county At
that time both city and county were
considered hopelessly Republican, but
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of managing a campaign have long
been the admiration of both political
parties. He is famous as a conciliator.
1t is common saying in Indiana that
any political tangle that Tom Taggart
cannot unravel is too hopeless for fur
Their consideration AS an evidence of
the confidence which he has won from
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-11

he was elected by a handsome major
ity. He served two terms as auditor,
and in 1892 he was made chairman of
the state central committee. In this
trying position he quickly demonstrate
ed his special faculty for organizing.
Mr.. Taggart has made more reputa-
ton as s1rewd political manager
than as an slticeholder. His methods
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-11
CbQfrmen

HERE are at least two
qualities which must
be a part of the COM
position of the sue
cessful chairman of a
national committee
DGrEOna1 ma ~na+fcv,,
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nee the Russo-Japa-
nese war began the
Japanese have believ-
ed that the fall of Port
Arthur would mean
the realization of ev-
erything they have
sought. the abundant
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-11
Prohibition Is State Issue.

Resolutions calling for state pro hibition law have been adopted by two denominational bodies this month. The Baptist General Association in session at Little Rock adopted a resO- lution for a committee of five To pre- pare a bin to be presented to the next legislature asking for a state prohi bition law. and that the sale of liquor be forever barred in the state. The Arkansas Cumberland Presbyterian Synod in session at Clarendon adopted report calling attention to the fact that at the recent state cleo tion majority of the votes cast in Arkansas Oh the liquor question were against license and ursius the pas sage of a state prohibitory law At present the vote of each county de cides the license question shere for two years
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-11
HOT SPRINGS MAY HAVE WIRE.
 LESS TELEGRAPH STATION.
EVENTS 0f 4 WEEK BRIEFLY CaROhIGtED
Retail Grocers and Merchants Asso. eiation of Little Rock Adopts Resolution not to Advertise ir Programs and Hotel Registers.
Baptist Executive Committee.

The Baptist General Association. after four days session in Little Rock, adjourned to meet the first Sunday in November of next year at place To be selected by the eXecu- tive committee committee con sisting of E. ]. Matthews. l.. Quinn, Frank Davis, Blount C. Triec and EX- Senator J. NJ Raines. was named to present the temperance question to the next legislature and ask for a state prohibition law The next exec ntive committee was named a. fol- lows: Ben NJ. Bogard, Little Rock; w. T. Box, Morrilton W. II Paisley. Forrest City; NJ. A Pillow, Van Blu. ren, c. W. McCarty, Little Rock, w. C. C. Borough. Sheridan, l.. Quinn, Little Rock; J. l.. Brown, Charlotte. The association voted to establish a Landmark Baptist Publishing house in Little Rock at all expense of $50 900 and to put colportage wagons in the field at once There Were 3f as soeiations. 19l churches ana 2iI mes sengers enrolled
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-11
Roberts Arrested Aoain.

Josn Y Roberts. one 0f the prime pals in the celebrate. Searey Light!e grave robbery aa4 insurance swia dlc. was arrested in Searee Noyea Der on a warrant from LuHo Raah charging ham with caH.p rae3 Ii ia chargzd tLat he Wcat io Llt}e Rock and trIed to bribe woman fa put 8 watch in Waiter Gregorts paebet. then to cause his arrest f3r grand lar aeny. Gregory is the rru4pal Mi aess against Roberts and Liehtle and t Was on his testimony largely that thc recent conviction of crave rob 6ety were had in #H....t##c5gae Gre5- ary has been wefkns in I.5ttia Rock since the recent trials
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-11
Mother Took Archibald Home.

J. w. Archibald of Webb City. Mo. who has been in the city hospital at Little Rock for two months in a semi. conscious state, was taken home by his mother this week. Archibald was found near the railroad track several miles from Little Rock and for six home. The past had slipped complete lY out of his mind He mentioned several cities and the hospital physi. elan wrote there. but could not locate his relatives. Finally he recovered sufficiently to say that his home was n Webb City. and gave the name of his father He was written and the mother came after her son
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-11
Address 10 Teachers.

An address to the teachers of the state has been issued by Prof. R. W. Forre5on ot Fort Smith president of the Arkansas State Teachers Associa- ton. emphasizing the importance of the EleetinE to be held in Little Rock December ~. 29 and 30, and urging them to attend The address iB as follows aThc coming meeting of the State Teachers Association. to be held In Little Rock December 2S. % and u. will be a most important one, involving not only the general wei fare of the schools of the state. but the special interests of all teachers. If the condition of educational affairs Is not what it should be, We. more than any others, are to blame; We simply have not made ourselves clear to the people of the state or have not spoken loud enough to be heard. Our appeals for better school laws, our pc titions for adequate revenue for the schools. have been neglected because We have either lacked organization or such organizations as we have had have lacked the weight of numbers to give them influence In behalf of the schools of Arkansas and the pro fession of teaching. appeal to you to unite with Us in the state association. Come prepared to take part in it's dis cussions and deliberations and help to make this meeting memorable not only for it's numbers, but for the good accomplished for the schools
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-11
State and County Roster.

The secretary of state has com pleted the state and county roster of Arkansas for the next two years and it is in the hands of the printer. l. shows the officers elected at the Sep tember election who entered upon their terms October 3t The county and probate judge of Little River county is given as w D. Campbell whose election was properly certified to the secretary of state However the governor declined to sign his com mission and instead issued one to r E. Arnett. who received 27 less vote. than did MT. Campbell.
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-11
Escaped from Sheriff

Wesley Traylor. former city mar shal of Ashdown, who was under in dictment at Texarkana for killing Tom Jones, a negro Iron Mountain porter, escaped from the sheriff. He asked to be allowed to go to the hotes where his mother was staying and the sheriff let him go upstairs alone. When he did not return it was found he had left by another entrance and made good his escape The sheriff IS much chagrined. The killing occur red on the Texas side and Traylor was in custody of the Texas sheriff
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-11
Against Certain Advertisinc,

The Retail Grocers and Merchants Association of Little Rock. has adopt ed a resolution which binds it's mem bers to refrain from certain adyertis. ing If he does that advertising on which the ban Mas been placed he must pay to the association an amount equal to the amount he has expended The advertising on which the ban has been placed k as follows. Racing score cards. circus programs. field day programs. baseball score cards, football programs. special day celebrations. foreign canvassers of all kinds hotel registers and bulletins. hotel directories or bills of fare, special editions of papers. religious and periodical advertisements. pro miscous donations, trading stamps, ticket sellers for rallies or lotteries and all classes of ticket sellers for benefit entertainments or the like
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-11
Safes Were Empty.

The safe in the postoffice at Corn ing and one in the store of E. A. Kel. ley X Co, were blown by experts November 1, who had only their trou- ble for their pains, as both were prac. tically empty. The work was done with nitro-glycerene and was a clean job. It was not discovered until the stores were opened for the days busi- ness and there is no clue. Ten months ago the Corning postoffice was robbed and about $l 900 taken The post master profited by his experience and now keeps little money in the safe overnight
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-11
Lumber Companies Reach Agreement.

The threatened trouble between rival lumber companies at Fourcho over the right of way for a railroad has passed and the Fourche company is now proceeding with the construe- tion of it's road, laying it's rails on the right of way over the land of the Bryant company All suits of crim- inal nature against parties on both sides have been dismissed and all is now serene on the banks of Fourche
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-11
Woman Arrested as Accessory.

MaIlnla GIair. vile T [ E Clair
 who Has assassinated at his home near Little Rock a short time ago has LeeA arrestel oa sae charge c. being an accessory to the murder
 She was in CeGHay county at tht time of her arrest. Suspicion was directed against her because she had quarreled with her husband and leff him. the trouble being over John Me Daniel. who has surrendered It E said she was seen in the vicinity of her old home the day Of the killing
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-11
Must Pay for Drop in Cotton Prices.

Judgment was given in the federal court at Little Rock for Lonsdale and Co. against G. A. Meyer for 0,59555. the loss in one night i'll slump in cotton prices. Meyer purchased 5000 bales of cotton and in the heavy de- cline in cotton the loss in one night was over s bale. Meyer failed to make good to the brokers and suit was brought. The suit hinged on the difference between bucket shop and a broker. It was shown that the plaintiff was member of the cot. ton exchange and was prepared at any time to deliver the cotton ordered through him, while in bucket shop. 1t was claimed there is simply betting upon the rise and fall of tho market. Judge Trieber instructed the jury to return verdict for the plaintiff.
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-11
Ho. Springs May Have Wireless Plant.

A proposition has been made by the DeForest Wireless Telegraph Com. pany for the removal of the steel tow CT at the worlds fair to Hot Springs to be erected upon East Mountain of the government reservation. Messrs. Howell and Rix of Hot Springs have secured from the government q fran chisc to erect q l00.foot steel tower on East Mountain and are considering this proposition. Should the tower be moved to Hot Springs a wireless sta ton would be established there. An officer of the company stated recently that station would be established in Little Rock within year, but that will probably be abandoned if the worlds fair tower is moved to Hot Springs
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-11
Tried to Hanu Himself.

Burke Lawrence, aged 23. of Dan vile. attempted to commit suicide by hanging Leaving the breakfast ta. ble he wrote note to his aunt. say ing that she could find him in the barn. Going to the barn he tied a rope around his neck. threw it over d rafter so that his feet would not touch the floor and was found there by his aunt fifteen minutes later and cut down. He was unconscious but will recover. He had been despond ent for some time.
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-11
Neoro kflled White Man.

Webster Sutherland. timekeeper on the Des Are extension of the Rock Island. was shot and killed Novem. Der j at DeNalls Bluff by negro la his wages The negro made his es- cape. BloOdhounds were put on his trail as soon as they could be secured from Little Rock X riot was narrow iy averted and Il was some time be fore 1t died out Sutherland was a son of Superintendent Sutherland of the Dalhart division Of the Rock Is- land. The negroes cut the telephone wire to prevent the sheriff of the county al Des Arc being notified.
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-11
Fall From Porch Proved Fatal.

II. j Gregory of Hardy. justice of the peace elect, walked of a second story balcony of the court house there and was killed He had been attend ing Masonic lodge meeting and ir making his way out of the court house in the dark. he failed 10 see that there was no railing around the bal cony and stepped off. The fall tc the ground proved fatal. He left . wife and two children in needy cir cumstanceS.
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-11
Insurance Money Goes to Widow.

In the suit of B. F. Mckenzie. trustee, versus an insurance company in the federal court at Little Rock judgment was given for the widow Callie A Mckenzie, for S473192. the amount paid into court by the insur- ance company. Mckenzie went into bankruptcy in February, 1904. and killed himself in June The trustee brought suit on the 5000 policy which would have expired July Ii. 1904. Judge Trieber held that the policy became valuable asset only because of the suicide of the holder before it lapsed.
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-11
Little River County Murder Arrests.

Tho two murders recently in Little River County have aroused the citi. zens to the highest pitch of excite ment and every effort is being made to apprehend and convict the guilty persons Russell Milford. the young man who was arrested as a suspect In the murder of l.. C. Timb was held to the grand jury without bail The evi. dence is circumstantial A negro named Barrell Starks has been ar rested on the charge of killing Amos Price, whose body was found a few days after that of Timb. The evi dence against him is also circumstan tial but is said to make a strong chain
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-11
Telephone Wires Go Underground.

The city council of Iit'lc Rock passed an ordinance granting to the Southwestern Telephone and Teie. graph company a franchise for forty years to lay their wires undergrouud in the business district The work is to be done within eighteen months. and the territory to be covered is from Scott to Center and the river to Fifteen street The present rate is limited to B for residence telephones and S. for business phones. These rates cannot be increased until tine number of telephones in use shall exceed 1000 The present mum Der is 5000 The ordinance has been before the council for six months. The work has already been begun of constructing the eonduits.
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-11
Little Girl Shot Sister.

Lela Vaughan. aged six years. was accidentally shot by her sister Pearl aged 12 years. at Little Rock. They are daughters of W. II Vaughan. They had secured possession of their fath. CTS pistol and the older girl, point ing it at her sister. pulled the trig ger. The ball struck the little girl in the breast and glanced ua be sternum bone. She Will recover.
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-11
Nashville Lost.

The supreme court on November , refused 10 grant the petition of the citizens of Nashville, Howard coun- ty, for a restraining order to prevent an order of Judge Steel being carried out. The effect of his order was to make Center Point the county seat, and from this Nashville citizens went direct to the supreme court with the case. The supreme court held that they could not interfere and that nothing could be done until the ap- peal from the county court came up in the circuit court of Howard coun- ty in February.
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-11
Two Killed at Levee Camp.

Randall Billinger, a negro laborer ran amuek in a levee camp at St Clair, Crittenden county. armed with a revolver. Camp officers were call cd into the tent to quiet him The negro resisted and opened fire on Al fred MeBain, a leyee inspector, in- fiicting a wound near the heart which proved fatal few hours later. Me Bain returned the fire and killed the negro instantly. McBain lived In Memphis
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-11
Report of Insurance Commissioners

The biennial report of state insur- ancc Commissioner r C. Monroe shows that $2S,101 in fees and $75.. S4154 in taxes were paid by the 97 insurance companies doing business in Arkansas during the past two years. The taxes are 212 per cent Of the net premiums. after losses are de- ducted. The companies which have paid more than s1 900 in taxes are as follows: New York Life, $S. .930 74; Mutual Life, sS.916.39: Equitable Life. s6,293.44; Massachusetts Mu- tual Life, s3,S5l50; Union Central. $3,730, Metropolitan Life. s3.629 5S;; Hartford. $2,1021 Fidelity Mutual. $t,S475o, Home. $l.49705; Commer- cial Union. $1 651.5s
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-11
Fatal Blow With Whisky Flask.

Jake Weatherford is in jail at Peea hontas charged with killing Joe Nil Hams in the southern part of Ran dolph county Both were scarcely 2l years of age. Weatherford claims that he and Williams were in a crowd of boys in a thicket. when he acc dentalIy slipped and fell on box of crackers belonging to Nil Hams. He claims that Williams wa ansered and struck al him with a knife. cutting his clothing to the skin He seized bottle of whisky ana struck Williams over the head. in fiieting injuries from which he died shortly afterwards. II is claimed the gatherng was for the purpose of shooting craps.
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-11
Palmer Holds the Office.

When Capt. R. R Rice, appointed circuit clerk of Lincoln county by the governor, presented his commission and asked that the oHeo bc turne1 over ID hlm. II D. Palmer. the ola clerk. refused To give way He said that he was fortified by an opinion ot he attorney general that he held his office HHtl his successor vas electcd sad qualified, as the c.rcut clerk e.ect B \ Meroney. did not live to take the office Captain Rice stated that he would at once institute que warranto proceedings 10 eost MT Palmer This is the ease i'll which fhe attorney general held that the amendments to the constitution which received only majority anu mol g maojrity of the votes cast at=thc elee ton, was void
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-11
Arkansas 10000 Democratic.

Arkansas went democratic as usual in the national election November s, the plurality for the democratic cleo tors being estimated as 10000 The election was without incident, the ex pected attempt by negroes to vote without poll tax receipts failing to materialize The following congress- men and presidential electors were elected:
 Congressman:
 First District-B. B. Macon. demo erat
 Second District-s. Brundidge. Jr.. democrat
 Third District-J. C. Floyd, demo crat
 Fourth District-John s. Little, democrat
 Fifth District--C. C. Reid, democrat. Sixth District-Jos. T. Robinson, democrat
 seventh District-R NJ Wallace democrat
 Presidential electors:
 Tillman B Parks. democrat.
 Harry l.. Ponder, democrat.
 Ed Mathes. democrat.
 J. l.. Short, democrat
 Ben Taylor, democrat
 r. 5. Pryor, democrat
 w k. Duley, democrat.
 Creed Caldwell. democrat.
 George R. Heynie, democrat.
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-11
Officers of Daughters Of the King.

The state convention of the Daugh, iers of the King of the Episcopal church met in Pine Blum and the fol. lowing officers were elected Direct ress-Miss Emma Kramer of Little Rock, Vice Directress-Mrs. j. B Whyling of Fayetteville. Cores bonding Secretary-Mrs D. c. Wilcox of Pine Bluf Recording Secretary Mrs F. L. Givens Of BatesYille Treas urer-Mrs W R Tabor of Little Rock Historian-Miss Clara B Enc of Van Buren. Chaplain-Rev. ". D. Buekner of Pine Bluff Little Rock was chosen as the next place of meet ing
The Forrest City times., 1904-11-11
Commissioner Hudqins' Son bead.

Ben Hudgins, the second son Of Hon B. B. Hudgins. state railroad commissioner, died at Harrison. No Hember 8. after an illness of several weeks with typhoid fever. He was T years of age and was an exceeding ly bright young man The remains were inferred in the Harrison ceme- tery