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Woodruff County news., 1906-12-06
Cotton Burned on Train.

While being hauled through field near Noble Lake, thirty-nine bales of cotton loaded on flat cars, caught fire from sparks blown from burning grass, and were totally destroyed.
Woodruff County news., 1906-12-06
Verdict Aoainst Ladd.

The jury in the United States Cir cult Court awarded Mrs. Emma Scott damages to fhe amount of $1000O against E. P Ladd for the killing of her husband
Woodruff County news., 1906-12-06
Again in Custody.

L. E. Lindsey, charged with selling liquor without paying the government tax, was arrested near England re- gently, and is being held for the United States officers. He was arrest ed about ten days ago but escaped from the officers
Woodruff County news., 1906-12-06
On a Chanqe of Venue.

The test suits which were instituted against the directors of the Bank of Newport, which failed last May, by the depositors, in an endeavor to hold them responsible for the latter's loss es, will be tried at Batesville on a change of yenue
Woodruff County news., 1906-12-06
Estimated Cotton Crop.

The official figures of the Board of Trade at Little Rock, estimate the cot ton crop of Arkansas to be S75,000 bales, and the entire cotton belt, 12,- 322,000 bales. This estimate will be forwarded to the cotton markets in the United States
Woodruff County news., 1906-12-06
Youthful Burglars.

Richard Burton, white, and Paul Parker and Oscar Walker, negroes, ranging in age from 13 to IA years, have been arrested at TeXarkana on a charge of burglary, and failing to make bond, have been committed to jail to await the action of the Grand Jury.
Woodruff County news., 1906-12-06
Killed in the Act.

Huntsville, Ala.-Caleb Brown, ne gro, criminally assaulted white wo- man on the streets. Brown was seen to commit the crime by a policeman, who shot him, but he made his es- cape. Later he was found dead at his home.
Woodruff County news., 1906-12-06
Case Appealed.

The case of Crawford Fogg, sen fenced to hang at Lake Village No vember 30 for the murder of Monroe Nelson near Hudspeth last August, COurt
Woodruff County news., 1906-12-06
New Enterprise for Nashville.

Capitalists are at Nashville confer ring with the mill and railroad com pany with the view of establishing a plant for the manufacture of boxes, handles and wagon material.
Woodruff County news., 1906-12-06
Invited to New York.

Governor Jeff Davis has been in- vited by the Board of Trade of New York to attend a meeting to be held in that city in January for the pur- pose of devising plans for the exten- sion of the commerce of the United States. He will probably send some one to represent the state, as he will be unable to attend, owing to the fact that his term of office will expire about that time.
Woodruff County news., 1906-12-06
Sues For S35,ooo.

c. S. Procter of Hazen, has brought suit against the Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad Company for $35.- 900 alleged to be due for damages re- ceived in a runaway due to the whistle of a locomotive being sounded neglf- onntI1r
Woodruff County news., 1906-12-06
Skull Fractured From Fall.

William Murphy, a boy aged 13 years, residing near Siloam Springs, died recently from the effects of a fractured skull sustained from fall, it is thought, while in an intoxicated condition
Woodruff County news., 1906-12-06
Girl Commits Suicide

Grace Haynes, a seventeen-year-old girl, committed suicide at Fort Smith by taking carbolic acid. The girls mother had recently moved to Little Rock and wanted to take her daughter with her, but the girl pre- ferred death to leaving Fort Smith.
Woodruff County news., 1906-12-06
Woman Burned to Death.

Mrs. Lee May of Auvergne, died re- gently from the effects of burns receiv- ed while at work in her yard. Her dress caught fire from the flames under kettle. and she was fatally burned before help reached her.
Woodruff County news., 1906-12-06
New Y. M, c. A. RuiIdina.

The present quarters of the Y. M. c. A. organization at the State Uni versity being inadequate, a strong eff fort will be made to secure $50,000 for a new building
Woodruff County news., 1906-12-06
Takes Case to U. s. Supreme Court.

The attorneys of the St. Louis Southwestern Railway Company, re- siding at Texarkana will appeal the Cotton Belt removal case to the Su- preme Court of the United States. The case involves the railroads removal of its general offices from Tyler to Texarkana. The matter has been in the Texas courts for several years, and was finally decided adversely to the railroads
Woodruff County news., 1906-12-06
Rev. w. w. Gardner Injured.

The Rev W. w. Gardner of Arka- ielphia, business agent of the Baptist Advance, was badly injured by a train at Cabot recently. Both legs were fractured, two ribs were broken and he sustained internal injuries.
Woodruff County news., 1906-12-06
Library Assured,

$13,290, more than half the amount necessary to secure the $100,000 Car negie library planned for Little Rock, has been secured by the committee in charge of the subscriptions.
Woodruff County news., 1906-12-06
Poll Tax Receipts.

The poll-tax receipts for distribu- tion have been received at the State House and are being apportioned to the various counties.
Woodruff County news., 1906-12-06
Died from Injuries

Luther c. Houston, the young man who fell from the telephone cable at Camden, sustained internal injuries from the effects of which he died the following day.
Woodruff County news., 1906-12-06
Held Up Near Texarksna.

John Haynes, living near Texarkara, was held up and robbed by two high waymen, one of whom was a white man and the other a negro They se- cured s32.50
Woodruff County news., 1906-12-06
Texarkana Wants Fair.

The street car company and other large corporations in Texarkana have .ignified their willingness to subscribe liberally to the enterprise now on foot to have an interstate fair in that pitv
Woodruff County news., 1906-12-06
Thrcmn Erom Punny.

Miss Arl.i Dean, a prominent young ady of Newport, was thrown from a ,uggy in a runaway at that place, md seriously injured.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-24
LOCAL NEWS.

Monday was democratic day in
Versailles.
Good Fits Guaranteed in Clothing
at the FAMOUS.
The G.. A. R. encampment is in
progress at Eldon this week.
Attorney John F. Gibbs was attend.
ing circuit court in Linn Creek this
week.
Mrs. H. G.. Chalfant, who has
been visiting her parents in Iowa,
arrived home this week.
B.P. Anderson, wife and daughter
Marie, departed Tuesday for three
weeks visit in Oklahoma.
Mrs. F.. p. Cook and little daughter
of California, Mo-, are the guests OF
Versailles friends this week.
Baby Colson, the child wonder,
will appear at the Opera House with
I.ightner The Wizard 4 Co.
The Upton Street Fair is on the
boards this week and q number Of
our people are in attendance.
John c. Bonnell one OF the promi.
nent Rock Island Industrial officials
was at the City Hotel Wednesday.
Frank Hamlin, who has been ir
Scdalia for several weeks. returned tc
his home in this city Tuesday even
ing.
w. c. Thomas, who will succeed
himself as circuit clerk, is making
frequent drives in the interests OF hi
candidacy.
Atty W. +. Wilmington of Craw
fordsville, Ind, who has EXTENSIVE
interests in Morgan county, is in tow
on business.
Mrs. August Kurtz and two daugh
tiers, Clara and Addie, from Boone
vile, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs
Inschoe this week.
Fred Nichols Manager Of the Nat
Poultry and Egg Co., wants you
produce, poultry, eggs, etc., an
will. as he always has, pay the high
est market price tos the same.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-24

The Latest New Idea 1Oc
Patterns now on sale at Carl
w. Biersach's, on the corner.
The series OF ball games between
Versailles and Eldon on the latter's
home grounds last week resulted in
favor of Eldon. The first on We'd
nesday resulted 8 to o, the second 3
to 1 and the third 4 to 3, with Ver-
sailles at the short end each time.
Lees Summit team this week were
more successful defeating Eldon in
the first game by a score Of 4 10 2.
A special election was held Tues
day in the east ward in this city to
fill vacancy in the Board of Alder
men caused by the resignation of
James x. Morris. Three candidates
were in the field, Will L. Stephens,
Orrin Hamlin and J. NJ. Duff. The
vote resulted as follows: Stephens
Sc, Hamlin 8, Duff 3, hence w. l..
Stephens is the alderman for the un-
expired term.
John T. Doty and wife of Excel
sior were in this city attending to
business matters last Friday. Mr..
Doty, who has not been resident Of
Morgan county long, appears to be
we'll pleased with this county. His
son Geo. Doty has just returned from
north Missouri, their former home,
where he had been making a visit
with old friends and neighbors. The
REPUBLICAN, goes to this good family.
Since the state meeting OF the
Seventh Day Adventists closed in
this city one OF their large tents with
four of the family tents we're pitched
on the Rankin lots on South Monroe
street where meetings have been held
since Wednesday night Of last week
Elder f. A. Merrell, assisted by Rev,
A. I. Miller is in charge of the meet
p, ings, while those occupying the
family tents are also aiding in ths
work. They are having large
attendance at each night service.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-24

For fresh tender meats at all times,
call on the Butcher and Grocer.
{. H. PRICE.
Mrs. John Wassung, accompanied
by Chas. Goodman, wife and little
son John, departed last Sunday for
Colorado Springs, Colo, where they
will remain a time for the benefit Of
the health of both ladies.
Aug 20 and 80 are the dates 10,
Is & IS are the prices, and Lightner
the Wizard & Gev The attraction
that gives you. more entertainment
for your money than any other show
which will visit the city this season.
Miss Ada Swezey and niece little
Miss Edna Randolph Of Marengo.
Iowa, returned to their home Tues
day morning, after a pleasant visit
with the lady's sister Mrs. H. A.
young Miss Swezey had most ca
ljoyable visit.
DR.. G.. c. Price came down from
Kansas City last Saturday and spent
the week with his parents Mr. and
, Mrs. Elwyn Price and other Yer.
sailles friends. lie was accom-
panied by Percy James, son of Dr.
James, of Kansas City.
Secretary N. A. Stone, OF ths
Bunceton Fair, has our thanks for i;
season complimentary to the eleventh
annual meeting which is to be helt
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday o
, next week and we will likely maxi
one of the throng who will attend tn
E Fair next week.
In the report Of the Democrati
e convention last week we stated tha
r. p. Bond of Barnett was Secretar
oI the Democratic Central Commit
e tee. This was mistake, as W. I
= Petty the new member of the ives
s ward of Versailles was chosen as sec
q retary of the new committee.
{ II. G. Chalfant, Rock Island ageI
in this city, was granted a vacatio
IS and departed yesterday for Chicago
a and from there will go to New Yor
It City and other eastern points. Agel
2 Chalfant has not taken a vacatio
it since he assumed the duties of h
le Office here and has earned muC
needed rest.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-24

Shirts, Shirts, Shirts of all kinds, at
the FAMOUS.
Private money to loan by Chas.
Kavanaugh.
Still at the old stand and ready to
pay the highest market prices for
poultry, butter, eggs, junk, etc. Fred
Nichols, Mang'r Nat. Poultry House.
Lightner The Wizard-that won
derful magician-and a superb COM
pany Of talented assistants, will be
the attraction at the Opera House
Aug. % and SO.
Estelle and Bev. Devinna departed
Tuesday for Oklahoma, where they
will visit friends and look over the
new country. Their destination is
Maskogee and Tulsa.
Miss Walt Gum departed Tuesday
for Nevada, Mo-, where she will
visit her sister, Mrs. E. c. Morrison,
who has been quite sick, but who is
now reported as improving.
Buy copy Of the Sunday Post
Dispatch from Warren Tillman, the
agent, and read good fiction which
is furnished at high price. A copy
of Sunday edition costs only &c.
Next week, after. we get matters
Strengthened around, we will place the
Republican ticket in iull at the head
of our editorial columns to remain
there until the close Of the present
campaign.
| A game of ball at the ball park II
this city last Sunday afternoon be-
tween the married men and singl,
men resulted in a score of 8 to Z il
favor of the single men. The gam'
was good one.
Joe Thruston, who has been in st
Louis for some time past, arrived her
last Saturday night and is now quar-
tered with d. {. Hardy, IT,, a
pharmacist. Joe is good dru
clerk and we are glad to see him her
s again.
Geo. Castor, residing four mile
= south OF town, this week showed us
e fine sample OF broom corn, the hr'
n OF the season. Mr.. Castor has /
acres of this crop, and feels that
= will pay him as well as any crop h
). has ever raised.
!. George s. Luzzadder, Great Sache1
OF the order of the Redmen of Mi
!. souri,, was in this city several da,
II this week holding a school of il
d struction for the benefit OF the loc
|. lodge here, notice Of which is give
in another column.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-24

Chas. w. Kavanaugh the Abstracter
would like to write your deeds,
contracts, etc.
Bring your poultry, eggs, butter,
hides and junk to the old reliable
Nat. Poultry House, where you get
the highest market prices and good
treatment. Fred Nichols, Manager.
The Interstate Good Roads con-
vention, under the auspices Of the
State Board Of Agriculture, will be
held at Chillicothe, Mo-, September
8 to 8, inclusive. The program has
been prepared and sent out and each
day will be made of special interest.
Some Of the best speakers in the
state are, on the program.
Lightner the Wizard and Co.. carry
an elegant velvet stage setting, and
present all of the latest and best
Illusions, and give an evenings
entertainment of mystery and mirth,
which you must see to appreciate, as
words will not do it justice. They
! are billed to appear at the Opera
! House for 2 nights Aug. 20 & 80.
James HUFF, 90 years of age, died
on Thursday Of last week at his home
three miles south of this city. He
had been quite feeble for some time
and three weeks ago had paralytic
stroke which terminated in death.
He was one Of the old citizens of this
vicinity. The funeral was conducted
Friday, the remains having beer
inferred at Oak Grove cemetery.
| W. T. Petty cashier of the FRS
National Bank was in Chicago las
week returning home Thursday night
He accompanied his brother, Chas
U. Petty, to Chicago where the latte
entered hospital under special treat
ment for erysipelas, one OF his leg
giving him no little trouble. Iti
hoped by Charles friends that tn
/ treatment may be totally beneficia
to him.
The concrete foundation on tn
{ Odd Fellows block was completes
( this week and now the promoters {
, this fine structure are preparing
s start in on the brick work. lglehal
b & Deskin are getting the stone wor
ready to place, while the contract ft
the hardware to be used in the bloc
has been let to +. NJ. Duff. Coz
tractor Hamiin is looking after Il
4 |, wood work, ]. L. Shores having ha
n the concrete work. This looks gOC
as far as our home people are col
'ceTned:
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-24
Don't Blame Me!

1t is not my fault. ! have plenty
of good tender Meats, and If you will
persist in eating old tough stuff, keep
it yourself. {. n. MASON,
The Get There Butches.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-24
Embroidered Waist Patterns.

We still have a large stock to
select from, not wishing to VIM
ter them over we have decided to
sell them at prices ranging from
$1.25 to $500 in order to sell
them quick. They all 60 at one
third off of the regular price.
Poppor's Emporium.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-24
Fine Job Printing.

Mr.. Tillman has agreed to stay
with US for a while, and we can guar
antee you the best job printing be-
tween st. Louis and Kansas City, or
rather between the Mississippi and
the Kaw, At reasonable rates and
prompt delivery. All work guar.
antteed. Give US trial.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-24

e A. Williams, the south Side gro.
ceyymsu, handles . ehoies line Of gro.
tessss Nua canned 9oodA
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-24
Clothing Department.

Here is where the knife does its work. No
attention is paid to what the goods are or will
be worth, we must make room for others that
are on the way. The entire summer stock must
20. Summer Coats and Pants, regular Out
ing Suit worth $l2, will go in this SALE includ-
ing Fancy Vest, for $1,000.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-24
MEMS DRESS SHIRTS.

See our line of Mems Dress
Shirts at soc, 75c, 81, las, $50
and 400, there is nothing to
compare with them at that price.
Go to
pouuer's for Shirts.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-24
LADIES' SHIRT WAISTS.

LADIES' SHIRT WAISTS.
Each and every garment is
strictly up-to-date and made by
the best manufacturers in the
east; here are few of the extra
good values: $500, las; $50,
1.75, 400 and $3.50. Any of
the waists are worth IS to 50 per
cent more.
Peppers Emporium.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-24
Aattin9 Department.

IloSs4IIx DSPs4 sAnSssss
We still have several nice pat
terms of Mattings, we cannot sell
them in winter time SO we let
90 of them now at one fourth off
the regular price.
Peppers For Mattings.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-24

For fresh tender meats at all times,
call on the Butcher and Grocer.
e. II. PRICE.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-08-24

popper's for Shirts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-27
GIVEN TO THE JOINT
SCALE COMMITTEE
Entire Question of Wages and Other
Demands of Miners Referred at
Conference.

indianapolis, Jan. 27.-Two joint
conferences between the bituminous
coal operators and miners opened to-
day. The joint conference of the cen
trail competitive field with $50 miners
and operators met at Tomlinson hall
and the operators and miners of the
southwestern district with POS present
ut Masonic hall. At the conference of
the central competitive field, after con-
siderable debate, the adoption of the
demands made by the miners was lost
by a strict vote between miners and
operators. The greater part of the
session at the Masonic hall conference
was devoted TO perfecting the organiza-
tion.
On motion of President F. L. Rob-
bins. of the operators. the entire SUBJ
ject of wage scale and other demands
of the miners was referred to a joint
scale committee, the motion being sec
onded by President Mitchell of the min
ers. The conference then adjourned to
meet at the call of the chairman which
will probably be Tuesday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-27

Washington. Jan. 27.-An extraor-
binary state of affairs was revealed at
the White House last night, dealing
with an attempt to influence public
opinion in favor of the Chicago beef
packers. 1t involves the bribery Of
one newspaper reporter and the un-
successful attempt TO buy the good
will of another reporter.
The whole story was made public by
the direct order of President Roose-
welt. The president saw TO it that none
of the important points of the disclos-
ure was overlooked.
Names Given.
1t is charged that former Judge
George w. Brown, of counsel for the
Nelson Morris packing interests, brib-
ed Frank p Hassler, railroad editor
of the Chicago Inter-Ocean, and that
as result of the alliance between
lawyer and reporter the Inter-Ocean
had been printing articles on the beef
trust case prejudicial to the govern
ment and strongly in favor of the de
fendant companies.
1t is further declared that Hassler.
who has been reporting the trial of the
packers in Chicago for his publication,
attempted to influence Hector Elweli,
a reporter employed by the City Press
association of that city, to accept a So
called Christmas gift of 500 in cash,
and that Elwell refused the gift.
Courts Held Hopeless.
President Roosevelt has been in pos
session of his information only a few
days, but advice concerning possible
legal action against the offenders hav-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-27
DIPLOMATS AGREE.
Those at Venezuela Send Joint
Note Regarding the French
Charge.
DO NOT UPHOLD GOVERNMENT
Taigny Still An Official at Time He
Was Expelled From Coun-
try.

London. Jan. 27.-The, British ad
miralty says rumors that the British
battleship Dominion is going 10 Ven
ezuela are groundless. She leaves Hal
ifaX today for home.
Diplomats Take Exception.
Caracas, Jan. 27.-Twenty-five mem
bers of the diplomatic corps today de
livered to the Venezuelan government
a formal joint note stating they can
NOT accept Venezuela position thatTaig
ny. former French charge d'affaires
here. had been deprived of his official
character and that he only ranked as
a French citizen at the time of his
forced departure from this country
The diplomats have communicated
the text of this note TO their respective
governments.
The French line steamer which ar
rived at LaGuairga today was granted
the usual privilege of communication
with shore.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-27
BEEF TRUST AIMED TO COLOR THE news
PRESIDENT CON-
LAWYER NEWSPAPER MAN
FULLY FORTH.

ing convinced him that punishment
could not be meted out through the
courts, the president reached a deter
mination to take the public into his
confidence He therefore directed that
the correspondence which has passed
between District Attorney Charles B.
Morrison. of Chicago. and Attorney
General William II. Moody and be.
tween the president and the attorney
general be submitted TO the people of
the country.
President Roosevelt came to this
conclusion yesterday, when he directed
a letter to Mr.. Moody, notifying him
of his intentions. The president, in
this communication. refers to the seem
ing lack of legal opportunity to treat
the offenders as he believes they de-
serve. and mentions. in this connection,
that District Attorney Morrison had
said that counsel of the beef packers
has been guilty of bribing reporter.
False and Misleading"
The chief magistrate continues, say
ing that this reporter, having dissem-
mated false and misleading statements
as to the case against the beef trust,
it seems TO me that the only course
left is to publish Mr.. Morrison's letter
and the other documents in the case.
In his final paragraph the president
Declares.
Extraordinary efforts have been
made in this case. as in one or two
similar cases, to poison the public mind
by the dissemination of false and mis-
leading statements, and it is right that
the public should know why and how
their circulation is secured"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-27
EPIT0ME OF DOiNGS IN
CONGRESS YESTERDAY

Washington, d. c., Jan. 27.-Follow-
ing is brief resume taken from the
official records of yesterdays proceed
ings in both houses of congress-:
HOUSE The first attempt at fill
clustering at this session took place in
the house in a democratic endeavor to
1efeat the provision of the urgent de-
ior Iore1gn iaborers on the Panama
canal. The amendment was placed in
the bill after much maneuverfng. Sec
retary Wilson came up for censure be-
cause of his request that more funds
be given the department of agriculture
for meat inspection. Adjournment was
taken at 80 ID. m
sENATE-The senate was not in scs-
sion.