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Woodruff County news., 1906-07-26
Double Traoedy in Union.

There was a double tragedy lately near the Edgar Lumber Company's logging camp, Union county. Rufus Eastridge fatally wounded Charley Bishop in attempting to arrest him, and was himself killed by Bishop. Bishop was under indictment on a charge of killing Dallas Hunter in September, 1903, and several warrants were out against him for selling whis- key. It is thought that Eastridge was attempting to arrest him for the latter offense. Bishop resisted arrest and Eastridge shot him six times with a pistol of large caliber. It was after he fell that Bishop fired the shot which killed Eastridge, the ball pierc- ing the heart. Both men died in a few minutes. Eastridge was also un- der indictment on a charge of killing Young Parnell near Three Greeks two years ago.
Woodruff County news., 1906-07-26
ARKANSAS 4 "A STATE NEWS
Corporations.

Articles of incorporation were filed with the secretary of state by the o. D. Hardy Drug Company of Camden, showing a capital stock of $10,000, of which $6,000 has been subscribed. The incorporators are: o. D. Hardy Ed Harper and (. s. Leake. The Bank of Conway filed a certificate showing an increase in the capital stock from s25,000 to $50,000. Articles were also filed by the Peoples Building and Savings Association of Batesville, showing a capital stock of $100,000, of which S25000 has been subscribed The incorporators are: James F, Bar nett, A. A. Maxwell, w. P. Jones, D D. Adams, J. E. Roseborough, Charles Mosby, R. A. Dowdy, Charles F. Cole and w. r. Ball. Articles were filed by The DeanPelley Lumber Company, of Big Lake, Mississippi county, showing a capital stock of s10,000, of which $2,500 has been subscribed. The incorporators are: o. E. Policy F. M. Kinisam, J. F. Dean, Sr., J. F Dean, Jr., and Orin F. Dean.
Woodruff County news., 1906-07-26
After Prominent Citizens.

The Grand Jury of Little River county is no respecter of persons when it comes to attractions of the law They got wind of some election betl made by prominent citizens of the county and proceeded to investigate AS a result bills were found against c. D. Oxford of Foreman and w. L. Perkins of Winthrop for laying a wager on the primary election last March. It developed that J. M. John son, mayor of Ashdown, was the stakeholder, and he was also indicted for nonfeasance in office, but the case was dismissed on payment of the costs. MT. Perkins entered a plea of guilty and his fine was assessed at $50.
Woodruff County news., 1906-07-26

The industries and products of this wonderful state are so diversified that it has been almost impossible to com pletely catalogue each and every item produced or manufactured in this state.
 The coming Fair being the first one, the Executive Department have made the Premium List for the Fair as com prehensive as possible. It is realized, however, that even the extensive Pre- mium List now being published, will be imperfect and incomplete in many respects. The Association has de- cided therefore, to receive, without any charge for entry, each and every Arkansas product offered for exhibi- tion, provided only that these exhibits have some artistic, educG tional, indus trial or commercial merit. Articles entered for exhibit purposes that are not specifically enumerated in the Premium List, will be placed on a competitive basis with any other arti cles of the same class, and each and every article thus exhibited, will re ceive diploma, medal or other valu abue mark of merit, for all points of superiority possessed.
 In the Educational Department il
Woodruff County news., 1906-07-26

is especially desired that every class and character of school within the state of Arkansas be represented, the district school as well as the great university. There has been no at. tempt at all to classify or enumerate in this important department, but each and every creditable exhibition of school work will be exhibited at the Fair. In this department the Associa- tion does not even require that the exhibits be brought to tho Fair in per son. From September the 18th until the day before the Fair opens, or September the 30th, any school may consign exhibits to the State Fair Association with the assurance that they will be well taken care of, ex- hibited during the Fair and carefully packed ready for reshirment to the original constgnor if so desired.
 The premiums in the Educational Department will be in the form of medals, diplomas and high class books suitable for school libraries or pri- vate use.
 The Fair Association is determined make the Educational Division of the immense Exposition Department one of the most valuable and important features. The Association is desirous of correspondence from every school and school teacher in the state.
 The Arkansas State Fair is to he a permanent institution, and the A. s. F. A. as now organized, will earnestly
Woodruff County news., 1906-07-26
Drunk and Asleep-Dead Now.

The body of Henry White, negro, was recently found lying in the Lin coin county road in Jefferson county, and the indications were that he had been dead about two hours. He was found lying on one side of the road with watermelon and a piece of meat near him. The watermelon was not broken, but the meat looked as if wagon wheel had passed over it. The negro had been seen drunk that evening as he left town and it is supposed that he fell down in the road and went to sleep and wagon passed over his head, as the skull was broken in several places.
Woodruff County news., 1906-07-26
Good News for Old Soldiers.

The increase from three-fourths of a mill to mill tax for the Confederate pension fund has caused a large in crease in the amount of money raised for this fund during the past year. The amount raised this year for this fund is estimated at $250,000, an in crease of $75,0O0 to $SO,OOO over the amount raised a year ago, or in pre- vious years. The valuation on which taxes was collected last year was larger than for any previous year, and the increase of quarter of a mill increased the fund more than a third for this reason. Last year the amount raised was less than $200, ,000, and in former years the fund was less than this.
Woodruff County news., 1906-07-26
Why Did She Do It?

Saying that she had lived long enough, Mrs. Tompkins, 70 years of age, a resident of Greene county, car ried out startling plan of self-de- struction. With a hammer she drove two nails through her skull and into the brain One was ten-penny and one Q six-penny nail She lived sev- crab hours after that. It was found that the nails both passed through the brain. Once before the aged woman attempted to commit suicide. At the inquest held the verdict of the cor oner's jury was that she died as the result of driving nails into her head. Mrs Tompkins was a white woman of family, and was in comfortable cir cumstances She had no domestic troubles. She had been heard to say that she had lived long enough.
Woodruff County news., 1906-07-26

fifteen full gauge fire plugs with natural pressure to throw stream of water over 100 feet and 5000 feet of standard fire hose ready for instant use The stable department has also thirty kitchens and sleeping apart ments with every convenience for use of stock owners.
 The mile speedway is admittedly one of the finest courses ever built in America. A midway of over 2,00O feet of street frontage has already been built and twenty of the highest classed amusement features obtainable are already under contract for the State Fair.
 The fair will include Live Stock Show, all Exposition Features, all wholesome amusement features, and a daily racing program of both harness and running speed contests. There will be reduced rates on all railr pads in the State during the first State Fair from October 1 to 10.
 An important feature will be the morning programs which will be ar ranged by ten of the most important municipal, fraternal or social organi- cations of the State. The organiza- tions which hold their conventions during the State Fair will not only have advantage of the low excursion rates but will be given the free use Of the large auditorium, of nearly 5000 seating capacity, in which to hold their sessions
Woodruff County news., 1906-07-26
May Consolidate.

At the next meeting of the Omer R. Veterans, Little Rock, the proposition of merging the Sons of Veterans with the local camp of veterans will be taken up and discussed and it is prob
 a11le that the veterans will take favor able action on the matter. Instruc- tions have recently been issued from headquarters that the young men can be taken into the organization of the veterans and by uniting the two or ders make a stronger organization.
Woodruff County news., 1906-07-26
EIks After a Good Time.

With view to organizing the Elk lodges in the state into an organiza- tion to hold annual fetes for the pro- motion of a general good time, letters have been sent out by the officers of Little Rock Lodge, No. 29, to all Elk lodges of the state, requesting them to signify by letter their willing ness to join such an organization. The letter also states that it is the pur- pose to arrange for a meeting to be held in Little Rock for three days dur ing October or November of this year and hold annual sessions at different points in the state where Elk lodges are located
Woodruff County news., 1906-07-26

Friday, October 9th, will be Little Rock Day." Saturday, October 9th, will be Arkansas Travellers Day" Thursday, October 4th, has been SC lected as Hot Springs Day" Still another date will be selected as "Far- mers' Union Day" and arrangements are being made for the designation of the remaining dates of the State Fair.
 The one idea which the State Ftair Association is keeping continually be- tore them is to make the State Fair as valuable as possible from an indus rial standpoint to the entire state of Arkansas.
Woodruff County news., 1906-07-26
Reward for Two Neqroes.

Governor Davis has issued rewards of S100 each for the arrest and con viction of two negroes wanted on was for Will Scott, who is wanted in Lincoln county on a charge of killing Edmond Taylor, another negro, July g. The other reward is for Perry Curtis, who is wanted in Desha county on charge of having mur- dered his wife July 1, and having buried her body in the woods back of the house Both negroes have left the country and are at large.
Woodruff County news., 1906-07-26

endeavor to give to the people or Ar kansas a great annual State Fair of such magnitude, of so much value to every worthy enterprise within the state, and so free from objectionable features, that all the broad minded, intelligent, patriotic citizens of the Commonwealth can consistently sup port and cooperate in this great work to the end that this state, with great. CT possibilities than almost any other domain in the world, may have and maintain the greatest educational and industrial exposition in the United States.
Woodruff County news., 1906-07-26
Farmers Mean Business.

At a recent meeting of the Farmers Union at Tomberlin it was voted to establish warehouses in Lonoke coun- ty for the storing and holding of cot ton, which contemplates one at Cabot, one at Lonoke and one at England. The meeting also voted to send a young man to textile school to learn the business of grading cotton.
Woodruff County news., 1906-07-26
Shipments of Fruits.

The shipment of Elberta peaches from Crawford county has begun. Cantaloupes in large quantities are also being shipped to foreign markets. In few days melons and peaches will be shipped in carload lots.
Woodruff County news., 1906-07-26
Next!

J. G. Still, who resides on the J. K. Bryant place, near Bingen, reports the most prolific crop of squash known in Hampstead county. He says he has two hills from which he has gathered 1S1 squash, and that there are "A more still on the vines.
Woodruff County news., 1906-07-26
She Did Her Part.

Investigation of the Confederate records has disclosed the fact that Independence county sent P com panies of soldiers, with total of more than 1,700 men, into the Con- federate service. As many as four companies of Union soldiers also Arkansas Regiment was recruited at that point.
Woodruff County news., 1906-07-26

The Faulkner County Grand Jury, in it's report, says the sanitary condi- tions att the county farm in regard to beds and bedding are very unsatisfac- tory, and not in keeping with the dig nifty of the county. The Grand Jury recommends an entire overhauling of the farm.
Woodruff County news., 1906-07-26
A Nasty Business.

A couple of Mormons who have been preaching in the streets of Rog- CTS had their meeting rudely inter- rupted by a crowd of boys. The youthful assailants threw water upon the Mormons and bespattered them with eggs, both fresh and ancient.
Woodruff County news., 1906-07-26

An ordinance has been adopted by the Texarkana City council prohibit ing the use and sounding of gongs on the strets of the city by vehicles other than those of the Fire Department, un- der a penalty not exceeding $10 for every offenSe
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-21
DEMOCRATIC NoRWArs KING
"""Aoh "iven Instruction I'm Lam
Euage by Bjornson I'm Box at
Theater.

HAMBURG, Jan. 20.-(Special Cablegram
To The Bee)-The Neue Hamburger Zeitung
tells an Interesting story which illustrates
that though Norway has a new king IL is
not without strong democratic tendencies.
Al the end OF a play by BjornstJerne
Bjornspn in the National theater at Chris
tiania, at which King Haakon was present.
his majesty invited the venerable dramatlst
into the royal box and received him with
the remark: "A very beautiful play, my
dear Bjornson."
Blornson walked up TO the king and pat
ting him paternally ON the head. said: do
not say 'majeG tveryJ. your majesty. but
meget. That is the way we pronounce IL
here. man in your place must take care
OF these little matters. you know"
King Haakon, who has not forgotten all
OF his pro-Danish accents was naturally a
good deal surprised. but he added that he
would be careful TO follow his companion 5
advice.
That's right" replied Herr Bjornson II
you take care TO remember what I say YOU
win find that you will have good cause to
thank me"
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-21
JAMES CASE is CONCLUDED
COurt-MartiaI at Annapolis Takes Up
Charges Against Midshipman
Mayo of MissisEippI.

ANNAPOLIS. Md. Jan. oo.-The court.
martial concluded the trial OF the case
against Midshipman Charles S James OF
Grinnell. Ia. this morning, Mr.. George H.
Mann. his counsel having addressed the
court.
After hearing arguments court closed for
the consideration Of a verdict.
Later the court took up the case OF an
other first class man, claud B. Mayo OF
Columbus. Miss. against whom hazing is
alleged in hve different instances. Mayo
is charged as having been the last OF three
offenders. with hazing during September
last, when he was compelled to forfeit his
leave because he was deficient in some OF
his studies.
Charges OF haging have been lodged
against Midshipman Richard r. Mann, a
member of the first class. and who is an
! appointee Of President Roosevelt lie is
| already under arrest on the charge II
| 'Frenching'' from the academy grounds
His trial win Immediately follow that Of
4 Nidshipman Claude b. Mayo Of Columbus
Miss. There are three specifications under
! the charge Of hazing in Mann's case
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-21
FlNNS DEMANDING REFORM
Want Russian OficiaIs, Who Are said
to Make Trouble, Superseded
by Natives.

HELSINGFORS, Jan. O.-(Special Cable
gram to The Bee.)-Many reforms have been
projected by the present extraordinary
Diet of the Finnish estates, aud 1t is really
difficult in the chaotic condition of affairs
to even venture guess as 10 which will
ultimately be adopted. Foremost amo ng
the demands of the hour is that Finlander
enjoying the confidence of his country
men should be appointed minister secre-
tary OF state for the grand duchy in con-
tormity with the provisions of the funda-
mental laws OF the country. II is argued
that the retaining of a Russian official in
charge OF this very important post can only
lead to serious complications in the Diet
and create a feeling of unrest which can
serve no good purpose. The removal OF
other Russians who are believed to be in
terested in fomenting MISUNDERSTANDING is
another demand made by those interested
in the future Of the Finnish people
As for the probable attitude OF the Diet
I'm regard TO the reform of the representa-
ton il may be taken for granted that none
OF the houses will Oppose the abolition OF
the four estates system. This amounts 10
a considerable negation Of self on the uart
OF the mobiles. who will not hesitate to re-
nounce their hereditary political privileges
and also on the part OF the clergy. In all
four houses there is a constitutional ma
ioiity especially large in the House of No
bles, where only about a dozen members
out OF a couple of hundred may be counted
as belonging TO the party which for want
/ Of a better name may be described as the
adherents of the old senate. In the House
Of Burgesses there is only one of this per,
suasion. But even these are constitution,
alists. now that there is no longer any
risk in being so. and they will not oppos,
? the reforms
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-21
BANDITS WIFE A HOSTAGE
spanish Magistrate Holds Woman TO
secure the Good Behavior
of Husband.

MADRID. Jan. 20.-(specisl Cablegram 10
The Bee.)-The authorities in Spain have
evidently not outgrown the oldtime ideas
OF hostages ana the theories upon which
the feudal system was built. For instance.
the wife OF the notorious bandit III VivtiIu
has been captured By the magistrate OF
Ecija, who is holding her as hostage Tor
the good behavior OF her husband n Vi
villo, himself reviying leaf from the dark
ages. has written a letter TO the magistrats
telling him that II he does not release ms
captive Immediately ne will tear him 10
pieces. on previous occasion tine brigand
carried his wife away from her captors by
sneer daring.
Several members OF brigand band have
been arrested hy the police as the result
OF information given by Don Ignacio FiEue-
ron, a rich merchant OF Madrid. who was
taken captive by them. Don Figueron Was
captured while driving In a hired carriage
aud was informed that the price Of his
life was $50. He refused TO write a note
10 his friends to that effect, and at The
end OF four days ne succeeded in eIudins
his sentinel lie noted carefully the hidinl
place OF his captors. and informed the DO
Zee. with the result that El ViviIIo la,
beeu kept on the move ever since.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-21
AUSTRIA is WATCHING ITALY
New Minister of Foreign Affairs at
Rome Not UnderstoOd at
Vienna.

VIENNA, Jan. 1.--,specisl CabIegram 10
The Rec )7rone VI the latest European dip
lomatic mysteries is the appointment OF
Marquis Antonio di San Giuliano TO sue
coed Slgnor Tittoni as Italian minister for
foreign affairs So far the Austrian news
papers are completely puzzled. They COM
ment upon the change politically. but with
out enthusiasm. Signor Tittoni inspired a
confidence which smoothed the angles of
many rough corners. On more than one
occasion Il is known that he net Count
Goluehowski and added 10 the mutual
knowledge gained through dipiomStic chan
nels the guarantee Of personal acquaint-
snce and esteem Ills downfall Is there
fore regretted and though his Successor
may prove the grOundlessness OF some half
missivings now entertained in regard TO
rim. the Marquis de San Giuliano need rot
be susprised II the attitude OF foreign gov
ernmsnts in general and AustrO- Hungary
IL particulaT should be that of expectancy.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-21
BASoUES MUST LOSE STICKS
Peculiar Implement OF French Peas
ants Declared 10 BE n Dam
Eerous Weapon.

PARIS, Jan. .O.-lspeeial Cablegram to
The Ree.)-The Inhabitants OF the Basque
country in the south Of France are In an
uproar bordering on rebellion because the
French authorities have suddenly inter
fered with their time-honored privilege Of
carrying Basque walking sticks, which have
been used for centuries. The Basque walk
ing stick - realiy made from a branch Of
the medlar tree. Al ono end steel T4ke
Is screwed in, over which is screwed the
handle II then forms both a club and
when the handle is removed. "A spike for
driving cattle. The authorities. however.
assert that the Basque walking stcls S are
very dangerous weaponA
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-21
CALIFORNIA HoNoRS HARPER
Memorial Services In Memory of Late
Chicago Educator Held at
Berkeley.

BERKELEY, Cal, Jan. O.-seryices un-
der the auspices OF the assembly OF divinity
schools OF Berkeley were held yesterday IN
memory Of w. r. Harper, late president OF
the University Of Chicago President Ben
jamin lde Wheeler OF the State university
delivered an eulogy Of President Harper, n
the course Of which In referring 20 John u.
Rockefellers gifts TO the Chicago univer-
sity. ho declared wish that there ''misE
be more tainted money In the world which
could he brought 70 such good use and be
removed from It's taint"
The death OF President Harper. so he
speaker believed. WIN recall 10 John H..
Rockefeller his promises 10 the University
of Chicago ana may bring about even
greater opportunities for accomplishins sA-
suits there.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-21
OIL TEST NOT SATISFACTORY
Naval omciaIs AneGe Coal Has Proven
Cheaper and Better
for Fuel.


LONDON. Jan. 20.--(Spccial Cablegram u
The Bee. lin naval circles it is stated that
the tests of oil in connection with the Brit-
ish navy have proved satisfactory in some
eases and unsatisfactory In others. The
tests were made on three specially htted
ships OF the Majestic class with the channel
neet during the last cruise. Naval officers
are reticent. declining TO discuss the matter
until the official reports arc made The
purpose Of the tests was to demonstrate the
efficiency of oil and coal burned in conjunc-
tlon. II was found that thin fire Of north
country coal sprayed with crude petroleum
under great pressure developed high ca
loriho powers and maintained steam we'll.
As far as can be ascertained at the present
time. however, the experts stiH think that
oil fuel. either by itself or mixed with any
other species of coal, remains distinctly in
ferior to Welsh steam coal. However
considerable degree Of success has attended
liquid firing of late in the navy, and 1t is
being very generally adopted for auxiliary
steam purposes. In cruising at economic
speed it is very useful. one great difficulty
consists in the regulation of the combustion
50 as to overcome the dense noxious fumes
given on. One naval engineer who has
given great deal of study to the subject
said:
Al high speed oil Is altogether inferior
! to Welsh coal. which in the opinion of most
naval experts will never be beaten. The
idea which has been mooted that the intro
duction of oil throughout the fleet would
mean saving of 80 per cent to the tax
payer in the matter of fuel is absolutely
erroneous. OIL, as the matter stands today.
! costs relatively more than coal. OF course
new inventions may change all of this but
dealing with conditions as they are TODAY
the economics are all on the side of coal.
| Therefore to save 30 per cent on the naval
coal bill. as has been suggested. by putting
on e0 per cent in the shape of oil fuel would
appear to be the queerest kind of queer
! economy"