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The Green Forest tribune., 1908-07-17
} ed States, shouted Chairman Clay

ed States, shouted Chairman Clay ton.
 Alabama" called the clerk.
 The chairman of that delegation arose and was recognized.
 Knowing that Nebraska will make no mistake in nominating the right man," he said,' Alabama yields tc Nebraska"
 "I. J. Dunn of Omaha will speak for the Nebraska delegation" an nounced the chairman of that state, while the cheering which followed the first statement from Alabama con. tinued unabated.
 Dunn of Omaha Nominates Bryan.
 MT. Dunn, who was to make the speech of the convention, in which the greatest interest was felt by the delegates and the spectators, is scarce lv of middle age. His clean-cut, de termined looking, clean shaven face is surmounted by dark brown hair, which, owng to the emphatic manner in which he executed his speech with his head, was soon touching the cen ter of his forehead. He spoke clear. ly and with pleasing manner of de- livery. In placing MT. Bryan in nomi- nation, he said:
 Forming in one unbroken phalanx, extending from Massachusetts to Cal ifornia, and from Michigan to the everglades, the yeomanry of the party
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-07-17

MT Kerr will be considered as rati' fed" said the chairman, and a mo ment later added:
 "The chair hears none, and the se- lection of Mr. Kerr is ratified"
 Cheering and few misses greeted the announcement.
 Nomination Speeches Heard.
 When quiet was restored the chair recognized Representative Ollie James of Kentucky, of the committee sent to ascertain the probability of an early report from the committee on resolu- tions. MT James reported that the committee would not be ready to re- port before midnight. He made mo- tion that the rules be suspended and that the nominating speeches for presidential candidates be made, with the understanding, however, that no ballot should be taken until after the report of the committee had been re- ceived The motion was adopted, and the rules were declared by the chair to be suspended and nominations to be in order.
 s"The secretary will now proceed to call the roll of states for nominations for the office of president of the Unit
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-07-17
J. M. Oracle Loses Suit.

Judge A. B. Grace of the Jefferson Circuit Court Monday rendered de- cision in the case of John M. Oracle against Jefferson county, adverse to the plaintiff, who contested the right of County Judge James Gould to lease county prisoners to nonresident of the county.
 Heretofore for several years, MT. Oracle has received the award of the contract for the prisoners, but few months ago J. B. Auburn of Red Leaf in Chicot county made the best bid for the county convict labor. In. addl- tion to paying the costs of the prison CTS when sentenced he offered to pay 33 1-2 per cent Of their fines. MT. Ora cie's figure on the fines was only 1o per cent, and the award went to Am burn.
 Oracle thereupon appealed to the Circuit Court, and in his decision Mon day Judge Grace stated that he was not legally entitled to such an appeal.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-07-17
Suspected Man Is Not Vet Found.

Turning it's full attention to the To- eating of R. D. Wade. under the the ory that, if he is not the murderer of Mrs. Ada Riechers, as charged by the second husband, he can at least throw light on the whereabouts of the kid mapped child who is his daughter by the first marriage, the police of Hot Springs have heard from relatives of Wade in east Tennessee, and Ala bama, but have not located the man.
 Chief of Police Moore still hangs to the theory that the man who killed Mrs Riechers and kidnapped the little girl was mere interested in the taking of the child than the murder of the woman And for this reason he scouts the idea that the little girl has been murdered in the woods near Hot Springs, or dropped from train be- tween there and Little Rock or Mem phis, in the flight of the kldnapper
 Charles P Riechers, brother of the husband of the dead woman, wound up the affairs of the brother Thursday. He then returned to his home in St. Louis after offering $500 as reward for the capture of the slayer of the woman. Governor Pindall has offered S25O reward, and Sheriff Buchanan, returning Thursday night from cam paign in the country, increased this $1O0 personally, and stated he would confer with the citizens toward mak- ing the reward for arrest and convic- tion $1,000
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-07-17
Leper at Memphis Ball Park.

Memphis. is.-EXpOsed for several weeks in various communities John Bagneris, a native of Louisiana and victim of the dreaded leprosy, was taken into custody by health officers Friday while mingling with the crowds flocking to the baseball game of the Southern league. Bagneris escaped from tthe leper colony in Louisiana six weeks ago. The nature of his malady was not known until he was attended by local physicians, who were called on when he became suddenly il
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-07-17
 Browns in the Ouachita.

George King, aged about 30 years, was drSwned in the ouachita river about mile below Camden Monday afternoon while bathing. He had been swimming out in the stream, and had turued toward the shore when he sank beneath the waters not more than 15 or 20 feet from the bank. It is pre- sumed that he was seized with cramps. His brother was across the river in a skiff, but coa.d not reach him in time to render any assistance. The body was recovered witsin short time.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-07-17
Fruit Growers oroanize.

The Havana Fruit Growers Associa- tion have organized with J. T, Jus tice, president, and H. B. Walllup, sec retary.
 The association has asked the Lit tie Rock Board of Trade to send a man to Havana to instruct the association in the best means of finding market for the peaches, apples and potatoes raised by the members of the associa- tion and to tell them where to get crates to take care of the crop now ready to harvest.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-07-17
S1o.OOO Fire Loss at Fulton.

The town of Fulton, on Red river, 20 miles north of Texarkana, suffered a $10,000 fire Monday night. The prin- cipal losers, were Obe Wilson and Dr. J. R. Weaver, both of whom lost their homes, which were partially in- sured. The fire originated from smudge which had been made in the upper story of one of the buildings to drive out mosquitoes
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-07-17
Man Throttles a Mad Dog.

After a battle with a mad dog, Law renee Stewart and his wife of Fort Smith, are suffering with bites in- flicted by the brute. MT. and Mrs. Stewart were passing along Eighth street Tuesday morning when the dog attacked Mrs. Stewart without warn ing. The husband made grab for the dog. which was snarling and snap ping viciously and finally succeeded in throttling it but not before he had been bitten several times. The dog sue ceeded in getting away.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-07-17
Fruit Growers Organize.

The Havana Fruit Growers Associa- tion have organized with J. T. Jus tice, president, and H. B. Walkup, sec retary.
 The association has asked the Lit tie Rock Board of Trade to send man to Havana to instruct the association in the best means of finding market for the peaches, apples and potatoes raised by the members of the associa- tion and to tell them where to get crates to take care of the crop Mow ready to harvest.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-07-17
Confederate Reunion Planned.

At a meeting of United Confederate Veterans at Des Arc, and presided over by Commander Col. J. R. Johnson, resolution conceding the right of Omer R. Weaver camp at Little Rock to hold the district reunion at Sweet Home July 21, was adopted. Camp Mcintosh, Lonoke, and Camp Adams, Austin, will meet with the U. D. c. at the same time and give big barbecue.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-07-17
Gin Plant Burned; Loss. s2o, 900.

About :3O o'clock Tuesday morning the big gin plant of W. E. Barnes of Parkdale burned to the ground. Loss, about S20,000, partly covered by insur- ance. The origin of the fire is un- known
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-07-17
Settle With Treasurer.

The state treasurer Tuesday receiv- ed the following state tax payments: For Franklin county, $23,O76.32; from Collector w. M. Bradley, for Faulkner county, $15,794.76; from Collector J. E. Moore, for Cleveland county, $12,. 900.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-07-17
John Chandler Fatally Hurt.

John Chandler, night fireman at the blaming mill at Graysonia, was severely scalded by explosion of steam blowing out of the manhole Of the boiler Thursday morning. His injuries will probably be fatal.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-07-17
Escape on Stolen Mule.

Annie Spencer and Dave Chanler, convicts at the state. farm, escaped from within the stockade Tuesday and stole state mule, on the back of which they rode to freedom. They have not been located.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-07-17
Miss Jones is Principal.

Beebe on Monday elecred Miss Irene Jones to the position of principal of her public schools. The entire force in the Beebe public schofl will be made up of ladies.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-07-17
Team Struck by Locomotive.

A team belonging to H. Lerrison and driven by boy was struck by Cot ton Belt engine at Stamps Tuesday and killed. The boy was slightly hurt.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-07-17
Roll Weevil in ouachita.

Cotton is doing we'll in Ouachita county so far as growth is concerned, but boil weevil is being found in all parts of the county. The farmers are apprehensive that they will lose the crop.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-07-17
Company Ready to Operate.

The City of New York Fire Irfsur- ance Company has finished filing it's papers with tho state auditor and is now ready to operate in Arkansas.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-07-17
Resist Phone Rate Advance.

It is claimed that more than 100 residence telephones have been or dered out by people living in Hope as a result of an advance in tariff made effective July 1 by the Northwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-07-17
a~ NEWS OF ~A;
 ARKANSAS l
todd Wants An Open Hot Springs.

Jooo wants An open Hot springs.
 Members of the police and fire de- partments of Hot Springs, usually paid on the 4th of each month, are in doubt as to their pay not only for last month, but for any future months until after the first Of the year, when revenues are collectable. The city had $32 in it's coffers on the first of this month.
 The statement of Mayor todd that city scrip would be issued in payment of obligations was not carried out promptly, because it was feared the market would be flooded soon and the scrip reduced to half value. Neither the fremen nor policemen they are anxious about pay, and un- less it is forthcoming will quit before the month is out, for they are men whose circumstances in life demand monthly incomes. The Finance Com mittee is worried. If the men are paid in scrip and it drops to half value, they will quit, as salaries now are small. They cannot be paid in cash.
 Mayor Jodd, in view of these cir cumstances, has come out openly for a change from Hid" to 'open town" conditions, with privileges of club rooms under police regulation, and the restoration of the race track through petition to the legislature to repeal the Amis bill The race track pays no direct revenue to the city, but Jodd states the taxes should be raised and cannot be raised without larger per centage of visitors. and that such an attraction as racing is necessary to bring the visitors.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-07-17
BIoodhounds Poisoned.

Several weeks ago three or four citi. zens of Austin formed company, sent to Texas and bought two fine blood hounds. They were both poisoned Saturday and died a few hours later, and so far there is no clew to the identity of the persons who poisoned the dogs.
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The Green Forest tribune., 1908-07-17

E. A. Kelley & Co., general mer- chandise dealers, one of the most prominent business firms of Corning, have made voluntary assignment. A receiver will be appointed.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-28
ABD-EL-AzIz'S MEN RETREAT
Family of This General sent to
Prison by Mulai Hand, who
f. Victorious.

MEQUINEZ, Morocco, May I.-The fol-
lowers OF Mulai Hafid. the insurgent sultan
today pillaged the house Of General Bag
dina. commonder-in-chief Of the forces Of
Add -El-Aziz, the legitimate sultan OF
Morocco. and dragged off the members Of
his family to prison. General Bagdani's
brother had previously been placed un-
der arrest by Mulal Hafid.
BABAT Morocco. May A-Following the
desertion Of the Charada tribesmen, the
army in the service of Add El-Aziz, COM
manded by General Bagdani. fell back in
the direction Of Mehada. An effort will
be made to reorEanize it at this point.
The governing board is greatly discour-
aged at the present outlook for the sue
cess OF Add Bl-Aziz' movement against his
brother, Hafid.
BERLIN, May IA complete under
standing between France and Germany re-
lative to Morocco, It is declared here to-
day, was reached in the course Of a re-
cent conference between the French am
bassador to Germany. NJ Camdon. and
Henry Won Schoen, the German secretary
for foreign affairs. It is semi-officially
announced that the question Of the mill
tary occupation OF Moorish territory by
France was dealt with and that assurances
were given that France, after the estab-
nshment of normal conditions in this ter
STORY would gradually withdraw her
troops, leaving only guards.
The outcome OF this conference is re-
garded in government circles as most salts
factory.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-28
BROTHERHOOD MEETINe' COST
Seven Dollars n Day without Expenses
Regarded Small Pay for
Engineers.

COLUMBUS, o.. May 27.-Seven dollars
a day, without expenses is small pay for an
engineer. in the opinion of many delegates
to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
convention in session here. so an effort will
likely be made today to have the conven-
tion reconsider its action of yesterday
when It changed It's methods paying the
per diem of the delegates.
1t has been the plan for each Subdivision
to pay its own representative. fixing the
compensation anywhere from IS to IS a day,
usually with expenses. This threw an extra
burden on subdivisions having but twenty
or twenty-five members, as compared with
subdivisions having several hundred mem
bers.
The convention therefore adopted a plan
Of pro rating the cost among the members
at large and having all expenses paid
through the general officers, fixing the
compensation at 81 without expenses The
convention has now cost the order. it is
figured, about 5000 a day. or Sl4 a minute
during working hours. The new plan, if
allowed to stand. will reduce this at least
one-third.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-28
BolLERMAKERS UNDER ARREST
Six Leading OmciaIs of Boston Firms
Held on Charge of Con-
Hpiracy.

BOSTON, Mass, May H.-Six Of the lead
ing officials Of as many boiler making
plants and structural iron works here were
arrested this afternoon. This follows a
report of the Boston Finance commission
which revealed an alleged conspiracy be-
tween contracting firms in relation to bids
on competitive city contracts. The report
was commented upon by President Roose-
welt In a recent message to congress.
The men arrested are: Alfred K. Cox
treasurer and general manager of the At
lantic Boiler works, and a former member
Of the executive council OF Massachusetts,
Duncan D. Russell, treasurer Of the James
Russell Boiler works; John f. Lynch,
member of the firm of Hodge Boiler works
Charles F. Koopman, jr., of the Cunning
ham Iron works David II. Andrews, presl-
dent Of the Boston Bridge works, and
Charles A Fits, secretary of the New
England Structural company.
Each defendant was released on 5000
bail, and all will appear to answer the
charges.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-28
THAWS AND EVELYN AT OUTS
she Says Entire Family Has Main
tanned Insincere Attitude
Toward Her.

NEW YORK. May 27.-Evelyn Nesbit
Thaw made a statement today in reply to
what she calls The threatening and in
suitlng statement issued by Colonel Bart
lett in the name of Mrs. William Thaw,' -
and in which she reiterated that the an
nulment proceeding against Harry X.
Thaw, which we're discontinued yesterday
on motion Of her counsel were instituted,
at the behest Of Colonel Bartlett and A.
Russell Peabody, representing the Thaw
family"
She characterized the statement OF Col
onel Bartlett, which was given out after
the discontinuance Of the annulment pro-
ceedings, as 'in keeping with the insin-
cere attitude toward her by Mr.. Thaw's
relatives since the beginning OF the
trouble"
Mrs. Thaw says in her statement that
she has in her possession in the handwrit-
ing Of a member Of the Thaw family I'm
deniable proof that she was subjected to
pressure In bringing the suit for annul-
ment Of her marriage to Thsw. She sdds
that the existence of this handwriting is
known to Colonel Bartlett and A. Russell
Peabody
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-28
Mr.. TAFT WILL NOT SAY WHEN
Secretary of War Declines to Discuss
His Probable withdrawal from
the Cabinet.

WASHINGTON. May 27-secretary Taft
today declined 10 be drawn into a discus
sion of the reports that he would resign
from President Roosevelt's cabinet July
/, this date heing fixed in some quarters
in the contingency of his receiving the
republican presidential nomination. His
friends point out that to make such an
announcement at this time would not be
in good taste, for although he fully ex
poets to receive the nomination. any state
ment affecting his future relations with
the presidents cabinet, contingent on the
probability should not be made until that is
an accomplished fact. No denial, however,
is made either by the secretary or his
closest political friends that he will quit the
cabinet promptly in the event of his nomi-
nation, but that he has fixed on any posi-
tive date for his retirement, the secretary
himself will not indicate.
Secretary Taft went to the president S
office before 10 o'clock this morning.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-28
CARS TAKE FIRE IN TUNNEL
Passengers Bound for CherbOurE in
Steamer Special Have Big
scare.

EvREUX, France, May s7.-The empty
first-class passenger cars attached TO the
White Star line special bound from Paris
to Cherbourg with passengers for the
steamer Teutonic on board took fire this
afternoon while the train was passing
Though a tunnel near Evreux. All OF the
passengers for the steamer, numbering
twenty-four, were seated in the third car
which did not take fire. None of the pas
sengers were injured.
The burning cars were detached from the
train as soon as it had emerged from the
tunnel. There was considerable excitement,
but tine coolness of the railroad men pre-
vented any serious outcome.
The burning cars were switched to sid
ing, where they were completely destroyed
The tIaiE then proceeded to Cherbourg
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-28
LOSS IS SEVERE AT DALLAS
City and Railroads VIII Sustain DAM
age to Extent of Two
Millions.

DALLAS, Tex, May H.-Trinity river
fell four feet during the night and 1t is
thought the worst OF the flood is over.
There are yet no street lights or elec-
trio lights of any kind other than those
furnished by a few private plants. The
city water supply is still cut off and the
citizens depend on artesian we'll and els
terms. This perhaps furnishes the greatest
menace to the people OF he city, as with
out sewage the authorities fear the effect
on the public health. 1t is believed how
ever that the pumps will be started during
the day.
The monetary damage IN the city OF
Dallas alone will reach 100000 This
does not include the damage sustained by
the railroads leading into the city. This.
it is estimated, will reach another 81. 900 OOO
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-28
HONEYMOON TRIP IN BOX CAR
Couple ON Way 10 south Dakota Ar
rested in Chicago, Woman
CARRIED as Man.

CHICAGO. May 27.-Max ]. Bender of
New York and a woman he claims is his
wife and who was attired In the garb
OF a man. were arrested here today. They
were discovered in box car on the tracks
Of the Lake Shore s. Michigan Southern
railroad by employees.
The woman had cut off her hair and had
the severed braid in one OF the pockets
of her coat. When questioned by the
police, Bender said they were married in
New York May IS. and were on their
honeymoon trip to South Dakota, where
they expected 10 establish their home. He
said they mad no money and were com
PEELED TO resort to the boxcar for trans
portation. He said they left New York
the night of their wedding. The couple
will be held pending an investigation
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-28
LARGE SUM SAID TO BE LOST
Tbirty-seven thousand Dollars in
Taxes said TO Be Missing
nN sFFiSPo

SAN FAANCIscO, May 27.-It is reported
tha, the sum OF S57,572, representing taxes
paid under protest in 1903 by the United
Railroads is missing, presumably from the
city and county treasury. The sum repre-
sents the difference between the valuation
placed on the holdings OF the United Rail
roads by the state board Of equalization
and the assessment Of City and County
Assessor Washington Dodge. and which
has been in litigation.
Judge seweu decided the case in favor
OF the city and was upheld by the supreme
court The alleged shortage is said to have
been made when the remitter was handed
down. The finance committee Of the board
OF supervisors viii commence an tnyestiga-
ton Of the matter tomorrow.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-28
TWO TORNADOES IN OKLAHOMA
Several People Lose Their Lives in
severe storm in the south
eFn State.

WICHITA, Kan, May 2Z-Peter Rudy.
his wife and two children were killed in a
tornado that passed seven miles east Of
Alva, Okl at midnight last night Several
persons were injured. A number Of farm
houses were destroyed or damaged and
growing crops suffered much loss. Details
are lacking owing TO Interruptions TO tele-
graph and telephone service
Three persons were killed and one child
is missing at Ingerson, Okl. as the result
Of a tornado that struck that town last
night Much damage was doHe TO property.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-28

NEAR HIGH MARK FOR MAY CORN
Reaches Eighty-One Cents at Chi
eagO, but Trading is Light
at That.

CHICAGO, May 27-May corn today in
the late hours of trading reached a new
high mark for the season. II touched sic
and closed at soc, which was 1hc above the
close of yesterday. Despite the strong ad-
vance there was no great amount OF trad
ing at any figure throughout the day
The smallest offer seemed capable Of send
ing up the price Of May corn by at least
lzc. The price jumped from 791kc to SOC on
an offer to buy 5000 bushels. The market
generally was not strong aside from the
May option
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-28

Brotherhood o. locomotive Engineers
think 81 a day without expenses is not
enough pay for delegates to the national
coI-y er tion. Page /
Secretary Taft will not say when ne ex-
poets to resign from the cabinet. Page /
Large sum of money in taxes said to be
missing from the city and county treasury
in San Francisco. Page l
Speaker Cannon unable to say when con-
gress will adjourn. Page /
Dynamite plot to blow up property of
chief witness against san Francisco graft
ers continues. Page 1
Evelyn Thaw and the Thaw family are
at outs. Page 1
Two tornadoes in Oklahoma cause fatal
tiles. Page 1
May corn makes a new high mark
Page 1
More bones are found at La Porte. Ind.
Page
Leading Officers of boiler making firms
lin Boston are placed under arrest on a
charge of conspiracy. Page !
Loss from flood at Dallas wilt be Sc
we're. Railroads viii not be in repair FOR
long time. ---e'-r PGgs
Missouri Pacific stock takes sudden
fall. Page l
Mulai Hafid imposes punishment on fam
lily of general OF Abd-El-Azis. Page /
NEBRASKA.
Small twister near Fremont does con-
siderable damage after having struck at
Pragues and Cedar Bluffs. Page ,
Pershing rifles of state university have
trying march through mud from Lincoln
to camp at Nebraska City. Page 3
CoAEndERcIAL AND nDUsTRIAL.
Live stock markets. Page 2
Grain markets. Page z
Stocks and bonds. Page 2
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