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New-York tribune., 1908-11-09
SIR 4. H. FRASER ESCAPES.
Bengal 4ttempts to KW Lieutenant
GOuernOr at Calcutta.

Calcutta Nov. S-A daring attempt was made
last evening by & Bengal to assassinate Sir An
drew Henderson I.eith Fraser, the Lieutenant
which have been made to take the life of the
Lieutenant Governor since his appointment TO
that Office, in 1903 this latest attack was unsuc
cessful. Sir Andrew escaping without injury.
The Lieutenant Governor, accompanied by the
AIaharajah of Burdwan, an important division
OF Bengal. and Mr.. Barber. secretary of the
Young Mems Christian Association, attended
the lecture given by Professor E. D. Burton, Of
Chicago University at the town hall, which was
flied TO overfowing with an audience which in
cluded many Of the most prominent residents.
Just as the Lieutenant Governor stepped upon
the dais a young man, who afterward gave the
name CT Nhowdbury. rushed up and thrust 2
volver within few inches Of Sir Andrews body
and pulled the trigger twice. The cartridges
missed fire. and Mr.. Barber. who is an Areri-
can. flung himself on the Bengali.- The latter
struck savagely the secretary with his
volver and wounded him severely on the head,
but was eventually overpOwered
In the mean time the Maharajah a man Of
great stature and strength. seized Lieutenant
Governor Fraser and swung him bodily through
door, out Of harms way A group Of Bengais
occupying the front chairs jumped quickly to
their feet and rushed out Of the hall. They es-
capped during the commOtion which the at
tempted assassination aroused. It is believed
that+they were present in order 10 assist Nho1d-
bury, but took alarm at his failure 10 carry out
his plan
New-York tribune., 1908-11-09
WOMEN WAIST MAKERS MAY STRIKE.

over one thousand young women. members of the
Waist Makers Union. held meeting yesterday
forenoon az the Manhattan Lyceum. No 66 East
4th street 10 discuss the question Of demand for
better working conditions Several labor lea ders
smoke SAYING that general prosperity predicted
as the result Of the election and the women had
right TO share in II. II decided to try the de-
rnands first on the Triangle Waist Company, which
employs about one thousand women, three floors
at its factories Nos % to % Washington Place
Fifteen cents for supper In case of night work
restriction Of night work S 80 p. n. and union
conditions are he demanded. II they succeed
here strikes will ordered in a dozen other fact
ories if demands not granted.
New-York tribune., 1908-11-09
MRS scoTT's BODY CLAIMED.

The body OF Mrs Dorothy Hamburger Scott who
was shot and killed by her husband Saturday
night was claimed last night by her brother. Abra-
ham Kopf OF No. 347 Easf 18th street. at the
r7orgrIe Her slayer. who committed suicide, and
,,a ssad under the name of Stephen Scott an
Italian named Sciritede. who had changed his name
for business reasons. His body was taken 10 the
home or The brother. Laborio Sclritede at No 50
James street.
II was said las: night that Mrs. Scott about
10 go on the vaudeville stage and that Boston
newspaper man had Just completed a sketch for her
Up TO short time ago Mrs. Scott it said. had
received q small monthly allowance from Coroner
Hamburger. the father Of her first husband.
New-York tribune., 1908-11-09
PIRATES KILLED MEN FROM WRECK.
Five To Be Beheaded-Many Chinese Muir
dered While Struggling in Water.

Annoy. Nov S.-The bodies of seventy-eight Of the
victims of the wreck of the small steamer on No
The steamer licensed to carry one hundred
and eighty passengers but six hundred men were
on board and of these cnly four hundred were
rescued. Many OF the victims were drowned, but
some Of them were Killed while in the water by
piratical boatmen intent on robbery Five Of the
pirates have been arrested and brought 10 Annoy,
where they will be beheaded. An inquiry into the
sinking of the steamer VIII be held.
New-York tribune., 1908-11-09
BROKERS RELEASED IN CUSTODY.
Labaree and Prince TO Appear Before Com
missioner Shields To-day.

rested on Saturday after a raid ON tho Offices of
George W Emanuai Co.. at No. 57S Fifth ave
nue. by Central Office detectives and Postofice In
spectors Kiucaid and O'Hrien. were arraicned he
fore Magistrate Herman IN the Tombs police court
yesterday -Jby Detective Lieutenant McCor,iIle
charged with violating the postal laws McConvIl1a
asked that the prisoners lac turned over to the
federal authorities
Abraham Gruher, counsel fer the prisoners told
Magistrate Herman that If he allowed his clients
go in hfs custody he would produce them this
New-York tribune., 1908-11-09
PAPAL HoNoRs FOR YOUNG DOCTOR
Dr.. Thomas F McParlan Knighted by Pope
Because of Charitable Work.

DR. Thomas F McParlan, practising physician
Of No 1883 Madison avenue, is the fourth New
Yorker 10 receive Papal honors within the last
month. Because Of his charitable work the title OF
knight of St Gregory comes TO him at the personal
raouas+ of Archbisbop Averse Apostolic Delegate
TO Cuba and Porto Rico. and has the hearty ap-
provaI OF Archbishop Farley.
Dr. McParIan is a young man. He was formerly
a specialist in chiIdrens diseases, but has now
branched out into general practice The secular
clergy and the priests in the different religious
communities call upon Dr. McParlan without hesi-
taton He is the visiting physician al St Francis's
Hospital at 142d street Brook and St. AIMS ave
nues He IS a member Of the Catholic Club.
New-York tribune., 1908-11-09
MANILA NEARLY FREE FROM CHOLERA
Merchants Association Issues Reassuring
Statement on Conditions

Manila, Nov. 9-The Merchants Association Of
this city has issued the following statement:
Manila is reported by the health authorities 70 be
practically free of cholera. Since November 1. in
a population Of nearly oue-qUarter Of q million
one case daily has occurred. These cases We're
round in outlN lng districts not usually visited by
whites The late visitation proved 10 he OF very
Light character. Since Is beginning in the month
Of July there were only twenty-five cases among
the white population or these but ten proved
fatal There not single case among the
twelve thousand city school children.
Since The American occupation in 1898 the num-
hey of whites n the islands attacked by cholera IS
"a OF these, 12s cases were fatal The majority
Of deaths occurred In 1902 when there were sixty
thousand troops in The islands and prepara-
ton existed FOR protection from the epidemic.
Soldiers from Fort Mckinley and sailors from
the AsiarlC squadron entering the city
freely. and the citizens anxious that Rear
Admiral Sperry Will permit them 10 carry out the
plans for the reception OF the Atlantic batteship
feet II these plans not carried ont il is
feared that false and harmful impression will
be given the world Of the sanitary condition Cf
Manila. which Unquestiouabl is better than that
of any other city in the Orient. and probably is
uneNcelIed by any large CITY u the world.
New-York tribune., 1908-11-09
POWERS MAY MEET IN ITALY.
selief That AL States Would Be Willing to
Hold Congress There

Rome. Nov s--The suggestion that the inierna-
sonsl congress 70 discuss TIRE situation in Bal
Dams meet in Italy has gained ground in the last
Few DAYS. this courtry being considered neutral as
nhetween Austro-Gernan aspirations and the oppos-
&nE forces LED ny Great Pritasn-
The Ba kan states TOO. are likely 70 be satisfied
%ith the selection - italy n the belief that her
FyTnpsfies with them In their desire for inde
Tendence. based on the principle ~ nationality
The mid climate Of Italy favors the selection of
shts country. Il viii probably be winter before
Ere congress Is convened
New-York tribune., 1908-11-09
GARDEN "DEVIL" TO DEPART.

This will be the last week OF Henry Dixey and
his company in The Devil at the Garden Theatre.
nv Savage has procured new play for that
actor and will present him in it az the Garden on
the night Of November g. In the event Of his not
being able to hiring here another Of his Devil
conpanies Mr.. Savage announces that the Garden
Will be closed next week. Mary James Pa" is
the name Of the play in which Mr.. Dixey is 10
be seen The town will not be short of devils"
however when the Garden one is Withdrawn.
New-York tribune., 1908-11-09
FRANK \. JOHNSON DEAD.

Frank IL Johnson. son OF the late William r.
Johnson. died yesterday afternoon az MS home. No
q West Sth street Mr.. johnson succeeded his
father several years ago manager OF the outside
arrangements II weddings, receptions and other
social functions. He had charge OF the srranse-
nents at the tndcrhil-- NIarlborough ard Vau1er-
ht- -Szechenyi weddings. the Charity Ball and many
other notable affairs. he bora in this Citl On
july 1S6s-
New-York tribune., 1908-11-09
SENIOR cAssAsus IN WASHINGTON.

Washington, Nov 8.-Sehor Joaquin Cassasus,
who formerly represented Mexico in this country
and whose appointment 10 succeed Senior Don En-
riuue Creel as Ambassador TO the United States
has for some time been expected, reached Wash
ington tonight, accompanied by his family. senior
Cassasus discIaiTned that he had either received
anv notification Of his appointment or that ne had
been sent to the United States by his government
on any special mission. With his family he VII
spend the next three weeks in New York.
New-York tribune., 1908-11-09

morning IN the once OF Commissioner Shields
The magistrate agreed Both prisoners expressed
confidence that a mistake had been made They
have figured ia the public prints before as deals~s
Tn stocks. bonds. grain and cotton az -
Broadway They were caught IN the October. "a
bull market and went out of business.
New-York tribune., 1908-11-09
W. WRIGHT FOR LEGION OF HONOR.

Paris Nov. S-The nomination Of Wilbur Wright,
the American aeroplanst, viii go before the grand
council of the Legion of Honor tomorrow. and
he will probably be included in the New Years list
OF decorations.
New-York tribune., 1908-11-09

Sir Andrew Henderson Leth Fraser. K. c. { T.
Ii d. has been Lieutenant Governor Of Bengal
since 1872 he was born on November i 1S4s The
eldest son of the Rev Dr. A. C Fraser. he was
educated at Edinburgh University and entered the
Indian civil service in 1911 He made chief com
missioner of the central provinces in 1893 and in
1&2 was president Of the police commission.
New-York tribune., 1908-11-09
An English Model.

A fine, sturdy, masculine model Of ex-
elusive English design. Luxurious, eie-
CANT and comfortable Winged-back.
curved front, loose seat cushion with down
filing. Severely plain upholstery IN forest
green, English Morocco leather. Prlce,
SI30, instead Of Sl65.
New-York tribune., 1908-11-09

Some Lesser-Priced (and Litle-Priced) Pieces
made and finished
The following illustrate
New-York tribune., 1908-11-09
KING MANUEL GREETED IN oPoR7o.

OpoTto. Nov. 8.-KinE Manuel made state visit
today tbs city which is the centre % repub-
Iicanisn- Vast crowds in the streets awaited the
appearance OF the King. despite Z driving rain
storm and gave him a tremendous greeting. women
in the balconies showering him with flowers and
freeing hocks OF doves.
New-York tribune., 1908-11-09

JAPANs DIET TO OPEN DECEMBER p
Toxic Nov. sit vas officially announced to-day
nat The Diet would be opened December Q.
New-York tribune., 1908-11-09

A Three-seat English Model
This stately. luxurious and elegant Sofa
is the type used In some OF the exclusive
London clubs It is the most comfortable
to- sprawl out in The deep-seated
cushions are air tight and filed with down
The covering IS a messy olive green Eng
hsh morocco Of unusually soft texture.
Price. $500. instead OF $500.
New-York tribune., 1908-11-09

One of the most comfortable Lounging
Chairs ever designed. Particularly COM
Portable to long-legged men. The wings
of this chair add greatly to its comfort
This fine deep-toned fashionable model is
richly upholstered and includes down
filed loose seat cushion. Covering is Eng
Ish morocco, in rich pomegranate red
Price. S115, instead Of $40.
Cecil" Wing Lounging Chair.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-10-01
SACRED CANTATA OCTOBER {
Methodist Choir, Assisted by Others, to
 Play Daniel.
FROM TUESDAYS DAILY.

Under the direction of MT. s. E. Anderson, Conway is promised a real musical treat in the presenta- ton of the beautiful sacred cantata, Daniel" in this city next Mon- day evening, October 5, at eight o'clock. The best voices in the city have been secured and have been we'll drilled in the play.
 It is considered to be far better than "Esther" which was present ed here three years ago. The mu- sic is very beautiful as well as classical and music lovers of Con- way will miss one of the best things of their lives if they fail to see this play.
 The cast will consist of about forty people dressed in costumes especially designed and made tor the occasion.
 The purpose of the play is to help pay off the debt on the new piano which the choir purchased some time ago. Tickets will be on sale at B. T. Deals by Y. c. Craig and at Anderson's Book Store, and the admission will be $ and 50 cents.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-10-01

kiel Thompson vs. Sarah Thomp- son; H. E. Carmons vs. Cora Car mons, Ky. ct al. vs. A. B. Thomp- son; City of Conway vs. G. E. Hilliard; Annie Woodward vs. Edwald Woodward.
 Decrees were rendered in the following cases:
 A. C. Hovis, ct al, vs. E. w. Hovis, ct al. Petition for partition granted and property ordered sold for distribution.
 Mrs. Sue Davenport, ct al, vs. Jefferson Pearson, ct al. Pet tion for partition granted and property ordered sold for distribution.
 Mrs. Belle Rogers vs. Mrs. Jane Taylor, ct al. J. A. and R. l.. Mode and G. w. Moore appointed to partition land and allot shares.
 ]. B Moore ys. w. A. Woolly. Decree for plaintiff for debt and damag:s.
 w. ]. Snow, admr., vs. D. C.. Davis. Demurrer to defendants s answer sustained. Judgment for plaintiff for debt and damages, SIS2.o5.
 Carl Meier vs. Elizabeth R. Bruce. Defendant confessed judg- ment for $500 de't and damages.
 I. R. Moore vs $. s. Surratt. Judgment for plaintiff for $500; plaintiff subrogated to rights and liens of J. I. Case Threshing Ma chine Co.
 Divorces were granted to the following:
 M. P. vs. Mary Butler; Justice vs. Minty Bowe; Jesse vs. Daisy Pendergraft; Ellen vs Henry Fore line; Thomas vs. Sarah Lyons; Eliza vs Ed. R. Odom, plaintiff to have custody of children; Annte vs. George Taylor, plaintiff to have custody of children, S25 allowance and attorneys fee; Maude vs. Jos eph Patterson; H. C. vs. Melvfna Rock.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-10-01
CHANCERY COURT AT WORK
Large Docket Being Rapidly Dis
 posed of.
Eight Cases Dropped from Docket, Sever al Passed for Term and Eight Di-
 vorces Granted.
FROM TUESDAYS DAILY.

One day late on account of Judge Wallace missing his train at Rus sellville yesterday, the fall term Of the Faulkner chancery court be- gan its session at the court house this morning. Judge Wallace, Clerk Ledbetter, Sheriff Brady, all members of the local bar and several visiting attorneys are at tending the court.
 On the call for motions this morning, several answers and mo- tions were filed and upon sound ing the docket large number of cases were continued for the term. Judge Wallace announced that he would hold an adjourned session of the court on the first Monday in November, and several cases were set for hearing on that day.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-10-01
FROM WEDNESDAYS DAILY.

Confronted with a docket of 78 cases, Chancellor J. G. Wallace IS rapidly disposing of large num- Der of cases before the present term of chancery court. Since the court convened yesterday eight cases have been dropped from the docket,a considerable number con- tinued for the term and this morn- ing eight decrees of divorce were entered.
 The docket was cleared consid- erably by the dismissal of eight cases, the following being dropped from the docket:
 H. Drummer vs. Sam Llpscomb; Ethel Castle vs. Victory Castile; Sam w. Watson, admr., vs. W. B. Kirkpatrick.
 w. M. Qualls, exparte; Benj. Graham, trustee, vs. l. l. Long; Martin & Harton vs. C. A. and M. H. Madison; Laura Carter vs. William Carter; l.. R. & F. $. Ky. Go. vs. J. R. Lee.
 The following cases were passed for the term:
 Robert M. Moore vs. Mary l.. Moore; Ky. vs. G. E. Rankin, ct all. Leana Moore vs. Marshal Moore; Annie Johnson vs. T. B. Johnson; Buster Kelley vs. Sam Frauenthal; William Cole vs. Eliza Cole; Electric Light Imp. Dist. vs. A. M. Alexander, ct al; Eze-
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-10-01
CHIEF DEPUTY
 ALSO RESIGNS

Little Rock, Sept. 3o.-Special telegram Following the resigna- ton of H. H. Myers, register of the United States land office, de- handed by the interior department because he became a candidate for congress, Guy w. Caron editor of the State Republican, who is also a congressional candidate, today resigned his position ot deputy United States marshal un- der H. l.. Remmell.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-10-01

you will notice that Lea's majo or ity in the county outside of Cadron was about 500, so that the entire township could have been thrown out without altering the result. MT. Reynolds seems to forget that there were three voting precincts in Cadron township, and that the number of a ticket voted sometime in the afternoon at one of these precincts is no indication of what the total vote of the township would be. '
 The Tabulated Vote
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-10-01
KILLED BY FALLING TREE,
John Bumpers Ten Year Old Son Met
 Sad Fate

Vilonia, Sept. 29.-Special- News reached here last night that John Bumpers son was killed last night by tree being cut down on him. The boy was only ten years old. No details can be learned of how the accident happened. They were former citizens of this com. munity.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-10-01
ROADS AGREE TO
 MEET SHIPPERS

Little Rock Sept. 3o-Special tele- gram. Officials of the Iron Noun tain and Cotton Belt railways this afternoon announced that they will meet the shippers of the state to confer about the matter of read justment of freightrates on October 6 and 7 in this city.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-10-01
Maria ge Licenses.
FROM WEDNESDAYS DAILY.

RUM WEDNESDAY 5 DAILY.
 Yesterday and today County Clerk J. H. Hartje issued marriage licenses to the following:
 Oscar Guchier, 2I, and M. Mobbs, IS, Greenbrier.
 Buford Elliott, 2I, and Dollie Cato, I6, Linder.
 T. H. Ward, 64, Wooster, and Mrs. E. V. Lawrence, 3S. Green brier.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-10-01
Arm Badly Cut.
FROM TUESDAYS DAILY.

While setting up a stove at the residence of l.. H. Pyle this morn- ing, Albert Lachowsky seriously cut his arm on the jagged edge of a piece of stove-pipe. It was nec- essary to take three stitches to close the wound.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-10-01
FROM THE
 CAPITAL CITY

Little Rock, Sept. 3o-Much in- terest has been revived in the fighting game in this section through the battle arranged for Friday night between Brooklyn Tommy Sullivan and Oscar Ran ney, local product. Ranney is built on the Battling Nelson style and his followers expect to see him fight his way to the front in the next few years. There are num- Der of sports coming in from Hot Springs and other nearby cities, tickets already being reserved for them.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-10-01

Total ............... ..IS24 Cotton is selling at oc today. Price of seed, SI2.o per ton.
 Up to noon today 1920 bales have been shipped from Conway.
 Number received since yesterday noon, 2O3.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-10-01
Wood Wanted.

I want two cords I6-inch stove wood.-I. L. Lipe, with Log Cabin Democrat.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-10-01
Only Five Years Old The Faulkner
 County Bank

Was organized little five years ago, and dur ing this time 1t has accumulated NET UNDIVID- ED PROFITS amounting to SIS, 1000. .oO-this with its CAPITAL of $50, 900 co makes it, i'll this respect, the LARGEST of any Bank in Faulkner County.
 We are proud of the success of our Bank, and we are very thankful for the confidence the people have shown in us by their liberal patronage.
 Owing to the few years that our Bank has been in business, and our policy of confning most of our loans to home people, 1t has not the statewide reputation that some older banks claim to have. We are not, however, solicitous for such reputation, but we VERY ANXIOUS to be known by every man, woman and child Ill Faulk- ner County and have them our customers
 As public institution feel great interest in the development of our town and county-wel- knowing that our continued success depends large ly upon the prosperity of all the people through out our county.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-10-01

Maj. Gen. ". K. Surridge is to- day in Hot Springs mastering in Company H in that city.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-10-01

Fayettville is the latest place to apply for membership to the Ark ansas State Guard, and a company will probably be organized there by NJ. E. Tucker.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-10-01

built on the Battling Nelson style and his followers expect to see him fight his way to the front in the next few years. There are a num- Der of sports coming in from Hot Springs and other nearby cities, tickets already being reserved for them.
 Suits involving the title to 3o,- GOO acres of the richest timber Der land in the state will be de cided Saturday by Judge Jacob Trieber, who will hand down opinion in the suits of Bryan vs. Bagnell, Rider vs. Bliss-Cook Oak Co.,, Moser vs. Layman, Bryan vs. Layman, Bryan vs. Bliss-Cook Oak Co.,. which were tried before him last spring in the United States District Court. These suits are the outcome of litigation over the land grant to the old Memphis & St. Louis railroads. The Cir cult Court of Appeals has decided upon similar cases by vesting the title in the railroad.
 The present cold snap caught the Central Heating Co.,, which supplies hot water heat to hun dreds of subscribers in the city, unawares, and nearly every office in the buildings which are furnish ed with heat from this plant, have been using oil, gas and electric stoves for the past few days. The plant contracts with its customers to commence the supplying ot heat on October the I, and tomor- row the heat will be turned on. The receiver of the plant has been working his forces night and day so as to get the heat on a little sooner and keep the customers from suffering during the cool ot the mornings.
 Should Bryan be elected Presi- dent of the United States, there will be dead fish along the banks of the Arkansas river for days after the announcement has been made. Iu the yard of the state house is an old cannon, mounted on pile of bricks, and which for the part il took in the Brooks Bax- ter war when 1t was trained on the state house, became known as the "Old Lady Baxter" :" This gun has the bore of a six inch cannon, and has been an ornament in the state house grounds ever since the Brooks Baxter feud, but if Bryan is elected the old gun will come again into service. Col. Colquett of the auditors office volunteers to be the gunner on that occasion, and If Bryan comes under the wire a winner, the state house force will load the old gun on a barge, anchor 1t in the river, and Col. Colquette will charge the can non as he did others in the civil war, though with heavier charge and apply the fuse which will wake the natives of the farthest hills in Arkansas.
 Fayettville is the latest place to apply for membership to the Ark ansas State Guard, and a company will probably be organized there by M. E. Tucker.