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The Forrest City times., 1905-08-11
Work of the Convention.

Much eHectye work was done. but behind closed doors. and the outlook for the future is bright.
 There were few people present. as is always the case. who were not in strict accord with union principles. The union is doing good work and is perfecting an organization much more rapidly than was anticipated by the delegates present.
 An attempt on the part of one fac ton to oust the present officers of the union and secure control of the state organization met with defeat when the election of officers was held. A slate which had been prepared at a caucus meeting was broken into small fragments ]. T. Baton was re-eIect- es president over H B Walker. the candidate of the opposition. and Ben L. Griffin was reelected secretary over C. D Milner. who was on the caucus slate The vice presidency was given to II. B. Walker. the caucus nominee for president.
 The election of officers was a spirit cd contest for the various offices. The fight Is said to have been of q friendly nature and to have been due not to any personal feeling against the pres ent officers. but to a desire 10 gain control of the organization
The Forrest City times., 1905-08-11
Address by Mayor Lemon.

Mayor Lemon on behalf of the city of Little Rock. then welcomed the dele gates of the convention to the city. Mayor Lemon in speech of some five minutes gladly extended the freedom of the city. through which they would be gladly shown.
 Mayor Lemon expressed the senti- ment that the business men of Little Rock were interested in the success of better their condition, for the success of the farmer, he said, meant the sue cess of the men of the city.
The Forrest City times., 1905-08-11
Response by J. Q. Oliphant.

The response 10 the address of wei. come of Mayor Lemon was made by J. D. Oliphant of Agnos, in which he expressed the gratitude of the dele gates for the hospitality so far shown them by the city of Little Rock, and hoped that the coming of the conven- tion to this city would not be a source of regret to either the farmers or the citizens of the city. The purpose of the farmers in coming to Little Rock, however, he said, was to discuss propo. sitions of interest to the welfare of the farmers as individuals and as a class, and he thought that the people of Little Rock were not expecting flow cry speech from farmer, but rather expected him to adopt plans whereby he could better agitate the soil The speaker believed that the coming to- gether of the farmers of the state would result in much good 10 all The convention was not being held in op. position to any class of people. he said. but for the better ment of the farming class.
The Forrest City times., 1905-08-11
Credential Committee.

President Baton then announced the appointment of the credential com. mittee as follows: Lamar Patton. Woodruff county: N II. Buchanan. Pope county; J F. Watkins, Phillips county; Perry Norton, Nevada county: II. Rogers, Lawrence county.
 The credential committee then re tired to the senate chamber and began their work of enrolling the delegates.
The Forrest City times., 1905-08-11
CONVENTION OF FARMERS.
Business of Much importance to Far mers Of the State Transseted-AII Old Officers Reelected.

The Farmers Educational and Co operative Union of Arkansas opened its convention at the old statehouse in Little Rock with over 300 delegates present. representing practically every county in the state.
 The convention was called to order by President J. T. Baton of Tucker man and the program for the three days session of the convention was announced by Ben l.. Griffin of Nash vile. secretary-tressurer of the state organization. An invocation was then offered by Dr. J. T. Christian of the Second Baptist church
The Forrest City times., 1905-08-11
The New Officers.

The full list of officers elected is as follows J. r Baton. Tuckerman. Jackson county, president: II. B. Walk CT, Nashville, Howard county. eyic president Ben L. Griffin Nashville. Howard county. secretary: ]. w Comer Greenwood. Sebastian county chaplain J. H. Keith. Malvern. Hot spring county, doorkeeper: John Flaekford. Jonesboro. Graighead coun- ty. conductor.
 Will Cooperate with Labor Federation
 During the session the convention disposed of the proposition presented by a committee from the State Feder- stion of Labor by agreeing to coon crate with the federation in every nos. sible way The union will not afiili. ate with the federation. however. and each body will retain it's own identity
 The cotton warehouse question was also considered at length. After q lengthy discussion. in which consider. able opposition to the idea develoned the question was referred without ac. tion to the national corvertfon
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-08-10
CHARLTON.

Charlton, Aug. 9.-Edward Kelley
was a business caller in Des Moines
the first of the week.
Miss Helen Carey, of Des Moines,
is spending the week with her sisters
and brothers.
Misses Esther, Agnes and Ella Ar
wilson departed yesterday for a few
days visit at Stanton
The road-leveler is being used on
the streets, which makes a great i'm
provement.
Charles Mcdowell, of English town
ship, was operated on yesterday for
appendicitis at the Yocum hospital.
He is getting along nicely.
George Smith, the 16 year old son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Smith. of Eng
lish township, had his hand badly lac
Grated Monday by getting 1t in a wheel
In the thresher.
Miss Emma Still returned home on
Monday from the lakes where she has
had employment in the hotel.
Mrs. j. A. J. Bentley is enjoying a
visit with sister from fairfield.
The members of the choirs Of the
various churches are practicing for a
Union service.
Mrs. Anna Swanson returned home
from Lucas last evening.
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BLOOMFIELD.

Bloomfield, Aug. 9.-Mr. and Mrs
Alexander G. Lester have issued in
vitations to the marriage of their
daughter, Eva Loise, to Walter Nor
gan Johnston, Wednesday afternoon,
August 16, at o'clock, at the First
church of Christ.
Mrs. John Duffield, of Keosauqua.
and Miss Maria iced, of Garden City,
Kansas, are spending week at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. John McKibben
north of the city.
On Monday evening the G. w. B. M.
auxiliary and officers of the Christian
church held a very enjoyable social
at the w. H. Dilliner home to bid
goodbye to their pastor and family,
Rev. and Mrs. D. A. Wicksizer and
family who, accompanied by Mrs.
Morgan, left Tuesday morning for
Kirksville, Mo, where he has accepted
call to the Christian pulpit. Through
an excellent address by Mrs. ]. j.
Gurnsey Mrs. Wickizer, the retiring
president of the G.. w. B. M, was
presented with set of silver bullion
spoons. Light refreshments were
served to at least 100 guests.
Jas. Bupten, of Drakeville, was ar
rested Monday and arraigned before
Justice Kelsey on charge OF having
used profanc and abuSl-e language to
Mrs. Mary E. Wills I, Justice Kelsey
fixed his fine at SO and costs, making
total Of $3.50. The fine was paid
and the case dismissed.
| Miss Lillian Boatman, of West Lib
erty, who has been visiting at the
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ELDON.

Eldon, Aug. 9.-Miss Helen Ora
ham, of ottumwa, is visiting her aunt
Mrs. A. B. Houghland.
Albert Davis has bought the Eldon
steam laundry.
At the meeting of the Eldon Bust
ness Mems association last night a
committee was appointed to take up
the crossing question with the Rock
Island railway.
Mrs. John Terry Is an Ottumwa WISH
tor today.
Sch Hines and wife are in Ottum-
wa today.
N. Millisack and wife are in ottum
wa today.
jolly crowd Of Knigh Templars, of
Ottumwa Malta Commandery No. 81
was entertained at the home Of Sir
Knight ]. w. Hall on Tuesday. The
day was spent in pitching horseshoe,
Baldwin, of Selma. The Commandery
presented Mrs. Hall with small stick
Of candy weighing seven pounds,
measuring IL inches in circumference
and IS inches long, and decorated
with the Commandery colors.
They returned home on the
evening train, after a hayrack ride.
all saying that delightful day had
been spent. About fifty We're present
as follows: Messrs. and Mesdames
A. w. Enoch, Fl. p. Colt, S. L. Nc
Gavis. R. c. Dimmitt, Chas. Peterson
FL c. Nosler, James Gee, w. H. H. AS
bury, D. A. Emery, A. B. Hill, Will
Creath, Don Pool o. V. Holtzschuherr
George Withall; Mesdames Uash, R
| Cowherd. L. A. Racine. D. B. Merrell
M. A. Moore, E. Mcintosh, Misses
Clara Enoch, Margaret McGavic, L
Anderson; Messrs. W. H. Boston, A
| Lowenburg, w. T. Archer, w. J. Lew
| is ]. p Anderson. E. M B. Scott; Mr.
J and Mrs. J. o. Hunnel Eldon.
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LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.

From Tuesdays Daily.
Shoo-Fly, with sprayer, Sargent's.
Frank Stevens, of Floris, was bust
ness visitor in the city Monday.
j. w. Barnett of West Grove was a
business visitor in the city this morn
Ing.
]. r. Weber left this morning on
the Wabash for Moulton on business
trip.
Mrs. o. R. Brassfield Of Hedrick
was a business visitor in the city yes
terday.
Trusses correctly fitted at Sargents.
e. L. Roth left this morning on the
Wabash on short business trip to
Moulton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nels. Hall Of Blakes-
burg were in the city yesterday on
business.
William H. Williams and Richard M.
Williams of Batavia we're in the city
Monday on business.
Born Sunday, August 5, to Mr. and
east of the city. a daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs G. F. Mcdowell, Miss
Saville Mcdowell and ]. F. Mcdowell
of Charlton were in the city yesterday.
Berry's Barb Beater for cuts, sar-
gents.
Miss Matte Kaiser, $50 West Fourth
street, Is visiting at the home of her
sister, Mrs. Homer Caughlan in Chart
ton.
A marriage license has been Issued
by Clerk of the District Court Edwin
DUNCAN to Charles Leonard and Lizzie
Vest.
Mrs. ]. w. Elerick, of Keosauqua, is
in the city visiting at the home of
Mrs. W. H. Stevens, TIA West Second
street.
Mrs. A. H. Nelson and children, cor
ner Of Washington and Court streets
relatives.
Sloan's nerve and bone liniment.
Sargent's.
Misses May and Pansy Scott, 1913
NOIIQ J0HcISOu SLTo6I, l0lI ldSI 0V0u-
ing on the Milwaukee for Sigourney to
visit with relatives.
Miss Nita Galpin and Master Harvey
Galpin Of Bloomfield. who have been
visiting at the home of James Galpin,
on Walnut avenue, left this morning
on the Wabash for their home
Miss Glenna Street of Hedrick,
who has been visiting at the home
of Miss Cora Meeker, who resides on
West Second street, left last even
ing on the Milwaukee for her home
George w. Davidson left yesterday
on the Rock Island for Eldon on a
short business trip. He was accom-
panied by his daughter Miss Thelma,
who will visit in Eldon with friends.
Invitations have been issued to the
wedding of Miss Gail Beed, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Beed, Of Hamp
ton and Warren Harlan Of this city
which will take place at Hampton
Wednesday, August 16.
Miss Blanch Griffin and Miss Ruth
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From Wednesdays Daily
1t is expected that the annual pic
mic to be held under the auspices OF
the Wapello County Old Settlers as
ISOLATION at Agency tomorrow will be
ore of the most successful and enjoy
able in the history OF the association.
The grove where the event is to be
held is a magnificent one and most
interesting program has been ar
ranged for both morning and after
noon.
A special rate of twenty-five cents
for the round trip has been made by
the Burlington and the arrangement
OF the trains is very convenient for
Ottumwans wishing to attend. The
first train leaves the union depot for
Agency at 1885 a. m. There
will be second train at 9 o'clock and
one at 1850 o'clock. Returning in
the evening the train will arrive in
Ottumwa at $3.50 o'clock.
Mason to Speak.
The principle address of the day
will be delivered by DR.. o. H. Mason
of Boone, most eloquent speaker
and distinctively an Iowa born man,
having been born in Wapello county
land educated in Iowa schools and
colleges. He will take for his SUBJ
ject "The Work of the Pioneer"
Good music will be one Of the
features of the day and will be
furnished by a drum corps, double
male quartet and Prof. ]. H. Rheem.
Complete Program.
The complete program is as fol-
lows:
Ca1l to order at 11:OO a. m. by
President Samuel Mahon.
Invocation-Rev. G. F. Cannon
Address Of welcome Mayor of
Agency.
Response-samuel Mahon.
Music.
Adjourn for dinner.
Afternoon Session, 2 P. M.
Music.
Address-"The Work OF the Pho
neer," Dr. o. H. Mason, Boone.
Roll of departed members-By his
torian.
Five minute talks-Major A. H.
Hamilton, F. NJ Epperson, T. D. Eos
ter, Lester Jay, William B. Ramsell.
Solo-Prof j. H. Rheem.
Five minute talks-Milo Reno, Geo.
W. Dickens, DR.. D. G. Brockman, A..
w. Enoch, A. N. Burns.
Music.
Five minute talks-Geo. F. Heindel,
Herman Snow, Rev. j. G. Barton.
Election of officers for ensuing year.
Music-"Praise God from Whom
all Blessings Flow" Audience led by
the choir.
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If Russia found 1t advisable that she
would be able to find men and money
with which to do so.
AT LAsT-AN oPTIMlsT.
Continued from Page ~.

whose name is almost as familiar as
that of George Washington, was guilty
of illicit trading.
Throughout the colonies and later
in the thirteen original states there
were many public men who engaged
in practices that were not legal or le-
Ultimate. 1t is we'll known fact that
ten years after the nation was found
ed one of our best senators was in
dicted for accepting bribe.
No Worse Than We Used to Be-
To-day we hear nothing but graft,
graft, graft. There seems to be graft
in Milwaukee, st. Louis, Philadelphia,
and apparently everywhere. We have
heard of the cases of Depev-, Mitchell,
and Burton. 1t seems as if this were
the age of graft. This is a mistake
Despite the fact that almost every
day new examples are brought to light
firmly believe the country is no
worse than it used to be. I doubt if
it is as bad as it used to be,compara-
lively, Of course.
Denies Age Is Commercial.
Another popular cry of the day
seems to be that we are engulfed in
an age of commercialism. I hesitate
to believe this. It is true that we are
commercially inclined, but not yet are
we entirely given over to money max
ing. Take, for example, Elihu Root.
He gave up probably the best law
practice in the country to accept a
position in which there is little money
In comparison of the times, l would
like to mention his case in along with
that of George Washington, who re.
fused to accept remuneration for his
services as president
1t is true we are far from being
what we should be. But we have a
sure future. What defects there are
now, believe, can be remedied. 1t
is up to the present generation of col
lege youths to straighten us out
When they become mature believe
we shall have less to complain Of
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FEVER. is SPREADING.
Continued from Page y.
ness Of New Orleans, but is a constant
annoyance to travellers.

ness of New Orleans, but is a constant
annoyance to travellers.
A proclamation has been issued by
the board prohibiting any town, par
ish, or village from refusing admis-
sion to person from non-infected
locality holding health certificate
not more than twenty-four hours old
or to person from an infected locali-
ty who has spent six days in deten-
ton camp, and has been discharged
with marine hospital certificate.
Interference With Trains Forbidden.
Interference with the passage of
steamboats, or trains is forbidden IN
less they violate legal quarantine reg
ulations. No mail, freight, or express
matter shall, under the proclamation,
be refused from infected territories,
provided it is carried in cars which
have been fumigated by the marine
hospital service.
All persons who disregard these reg
ulations are warned that they make
themselves liable to answer in the
courts. 1t is announced that no more
illegal restrictions on travel or com
merce will be tolerated. 1t is under.
stood that the action taken by the
board of health has the full sympathy
Of Governor Blanchard, and that as a
result, at least in Louisiana, there will
be modification of the present oner.
GUS guarantees.
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AGENCY.

Agency, Aug. 9. Monday night
about midnight, Mrs. E. NJ. Palmer's
house and all her household effects
were burned. There was no insurance
She resiGed about 31s miles southwest
of town. 1t is not known how the
house caught fire.
The Ladies' Aid society will give
lawn social Saturday evening. All are
invited.
Mr.. and Mrs. Scott Foster are go
ing to move to Ames in a short time
ner, they left wishing them an en-
Mr.. and Mrs. Scott Foster are go
ing to move to Ames in short time
About ITO of their friends surprised
them Tuesday evening. After spend
ing a few hours in a splendid socia
manner they left, wishing them an
enjoyable life in their new home.
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home Of Mrs. Herbert King, left Wed.
nesday for Keokuk to visit friends
for a short time. On Monday evening
she was the honored guest of pleas
ant little picnic held in the John
Guernsey wood, northeast of the city.
city.
Miss Helen Wray left Tuesday for
Keokuk TO visit at the home Of her
uncle, H. H. Trimble, and other rel
atives.
The marriage Of Miss Eva Lockman
Of Drakeville and R. H Ruhart Of
Phoenix, Arizona, took place Monday
evening at the lone of the brides
mother, Mrs. N. NJ Lockman. The
ceremony was performed by Elder
NJ Downey. Only the immediate
family and relatives of the bride were
present. Mr.. and Mrs. Ruhart will
spend a month with the brides moth,
er before going to Phoenix. Arizona.
where they will make their home.
Mrs. A. D. Gibbons left last Thurs
day for Los Angeles, Cal, to remain
until spring with her brother, Robert
WEIGH, with whom her son, Ernest,
has been visiting for several months
She will be joined in January by Mr..
Gibbons.
Joseph H. Small was arrested on
Monday charged with assault with in.
the person of his wife. Mrs. Small
asserts that he beat her cruelty on
Saturday night. The trial will be
held before Justice Kelsey Monday
august IA.
Ii 81
Grove, spent Monday at the John Col
lier home.
Miss Nora Townsend and Claud At.
wood left Tuesday for Ottumwa to
visit friends for short time
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Shaw left Sun
day for Centerville to spend the week
with Mrs. Shaw's sister, Mrs. j. S.
Bartlett.
John Kline left Tuesday for Daven.
port where he is attending the Knights
of Pythias grand lodge.
Mrs John F. Gresham and Mrs. Jas.
A. Dunn left Tuesday for Davenport
to represent the Rathbone si-.ers at
the annual convention.
Miss Be cky Mclaughlin, accompa-
MED by her nephew, Guy McLaugh.
lin, left Tuesday for Lancaster, Mo-,
to Visit her sister, Mrs. Martin.
Mrs. j. A. Warrington left Sunday
for Moulton to spend several days
with her daughter, Mrs. Will \Iare.
John Brunk, Of Davenport, has re.
turned home for few weeks visit
with his parents, who reside in Pu.
laski
Dr. and Mrs H. G. Young spent
Sunday in Ottumwa with Mrs. H. o,
Rogers. Mrs. Young remained until
Monday evening.
Mrs. Alva Hunt and little son, of
Pulaski, spent Tuesday shopping in
the city.
Miss Helen Young left Tuesday for
Milton to spend the remainder of the
week with relatives.
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DOUDS,

Douds, Aug. 9.-Wisser Mingus, Of
Old Ashland, visited last week with
his nephew, Emmett Miller and wife at
this place.
]. c. Hendricks is shipping a car of
hogs today
w. D. Thomas has sold his trotting
mare to E. S. Buck, Of Idaho Falls,
Idaho. and started in company with
Mr.. Buck for that place yesterday.
Mr.. Thomas will assist Mr.. Buck
few months in driving his speed horses
in the western country.
Chas. L. Rains and Albert Sven
son started Monday for Winnipeg to
look at that country with a view to
investing if satisfactory
Captain James Elerick returned
yesterday from Kansas City with
car of feeding steers purchased
there.
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success the position that Japan de.
liberately provoked the conflict.
Japan Ready With Answer.

Japan Ready With Answer.
Anticipating just such action by the
Russian ENJOYS, the Japanese govern
ment published a short time ago a
small pamphlet containing a state
ment made by Baron Komura and the
correspondence exchanged with Rus
STA during the Manchurian and Corea
negotiations. Komura explained that
the warlike activities of Russia. espec-
tally towards the end of January, 1904,
SO FAR we're accelerated that had ia
pan permitted further representation
the empire certainly would have been
placed in serious danger.
1t was learned last night a COW of
this pamphlet was given to Russia
some weeks ago, and, so far as japan
is concerned, presents her entire case.
There is no need to develop the ques-
lions besides those about which the
two nations are fighting. Russia's
purpose is to place Japan before the
world as an assailant who failed to
observe the recognized methods of
civilization in going to war.
When this point Is disposed of the
negotiators will get down to the bust
ness of discussing peace. Here will &C.
cur what the diplomats of both sides
| expect will be some interesting fenc-
ing. Japan is in no haste to reveal her
conditions until she can gain an idea
of the maximum limit of concession in
the instructions Of M Witte
Witte Will Demand Japan's Terms.
M. White takes the position that
there can. be no negotiations until the
| basis of discussion is established. The
basis naturally is the Japanese terms.
! Therefore, he will ask for them in SO
many words. The Russians would like
to have them at the earliest moment
1T will end the suspense" one of them
remarked.
1--WE are balancing on rope" he
continued, mot knowing whether we
shall fall on the side of peace or con.
tinued war;
| M. White could not say today that an
arrangement would be reached with
Japan. But he did express confidence
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Wheat, 14s cars; corn, 200 cars; oats,
219 cars.
Estimated Receipts Tomorrow.
Wheat. 232 cars; corn, 107 cars; oats,
S12 cars.
Primary Receipts.
Wheat today, 100000 bushels, and
last year, 100000 bushels; corn today,
455 900 bushels, and last year 422,o0O
bushels.
Shipments
Wheat today, $4,000 bushels, and
last year, 50S,0O0 bushels; corn today,
100000 bushels, and last year, $4,000
bushels.
CIearances.
Wheat, 143O 900 bushels; corn, 242,-
900 bushels; oats, none.
LIVERPOOL Cables.
Opening-Wheat, IS lower; corn, I'M
changed.
Closing-wheat, u higher; corn Il
higher.
Hog Market.
Receipts today, 10000; left over, g.
TOO; estimated tomorrow, $4,000.
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You Can Get Premium Tickets

You Can Get Premium Tickets
with coffee, baking powder, extracts,
all kinds Of spices, laundry soap, choc-
olate, cocoa, starch, soda and corn
starch. Look over our premium list
or call at store and see what you can
save by trading with the Grand Union
Tea Co.
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MARKETS BY ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago Live Stock Market.

Chicago, Aug. 9.-Cattle, receipts,
10000; slow, 1Oc lower; good to prime
1925 $3.50; poor to medium, $3.50
500; stockers. S2.2O@4.00; cows, $24O
@4.00; Texans, s3.25@4.s5.
Hogs-Receipts, 10000; opened sc
higher, but advance lost: mixed
butchers, s5.55@6.2O; good choice
heavy. s5.95@6.20; rough, $5.5O@5.S5;
light, S5.75@6.25; bulk sales. $500
6.15.
sheep-Receipts, 10000; steady,s4oo
$500; lambs, $5.OO@715.