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The Van Buren press., 1873-06-10
Harmony Council Pic Mic.

According to announcement the members
Of the above Council, and many friends EN-
barked on the steamer Vdn BureH for the Pic
Me Grounds. some two miles up Lees Greek,
at the Foster Ford, on Friday morning, June
9th.
The boat left the Leyee about 8 o'clock and
arrived safely at the Foster Ford few min
utes after ten. The party disembarked and
the steamer went back to Van Buren to re-
turn in the evening
A place was selected a short distance above
the ford near the creek, under some huge old
oaks, where it was shady and pleasant all day.
Prof. BRuuN's String Band struck up =
lively tune and soon the young folks were
participating in the merry dance. ,lhis
amusement together with rowing, promenade
ing. etc, went on until ! o'clock, when all
partook of the bountiful reDast, which had
been prepared by a committee ofladies. Az
ter refreshments all began to amusement
themselves in various ways and time passed
rapidly and silver footed About o'clock
dark and angry clouds gathered in the
south, and the loud peals of thunder broke
the enchanting spell and gave warning Of
an approaching shower. The party was
slightly panic-stricken after being conscious
of the coming shower. but Mr.. Foster, who
resides near by, extended an invitation for all
to take shelter under his roof. which was
gladly accepted, and soon quiet reigned. The
shower oyer the approach of the steamer was
announced, which was greeted with cheers.
Soon all were aboard and the boat homeward
bound. The steamer was not long In reach
ing the Levee at Van Buren,, music and dane
ing being kept up all the way down.
The day, with the exception of the light
rain late in the evening, was beautiful, all on
joying the days festivities to their hearts
content.
The Van Buren press., 1873-06-10

SCHOOL NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. BANTER
has appointed Rev. W T. BOILING Supcrin-
teudcnt of the Public Schools Of Crawford
county. better appointment for the Office,
perhaps, could not have been made in the
County, and one that will, We believe, give
general satisfaction 10 all interested in the
welfare of the Public schools. We are every
day better pleased with the appointments
made by the Governor, all over the State. He
seems to wish to consult the best interests of
the people, without regard to former political
opinions. Gov. Baxter has only to hold out
in the line marked, to bring the State back to
the high standing enjoyed before the war,
The masses of the people are at his back and
will see him through, II faithful, to the end
The Van Buren press., 1873-06-10
Pic.Nicing.

By referring to our local column it will be
noticed that Ivsnhoe Lodge, X. p, of Van
Buren, will have grand day Pic Nicing on
Tuesday next. the 18th, at the Fair Grounds
From knowledge of the young men COM
posing the Committee of Arrangements, we
are ready to believe that this will be the Pie
Mic of the season. 1t is well to have these
gatherings as it brings together many who
have not met in year-some perhaps never
before and begets a coed feeling between all
engaged.
After all the Others have done their best and
had their day" in this line, it will not be
amss for the old folks" to give one day tc
q Pic Me one day to recreation in the eoun-
try, What do you say
The Van Buren press., 1873-06-10

PERsoNAL.-Wa had a call from Capt,
Robt. S. lIYNEs, Gen,'l Ag't. Of the Nash.
Vile Life ms Co. yesterday, on his ro.
turn from Fort Smith, where he had been
to pay $4,000 to the family of the late DR..
j. W. Smelzer AS usual, the Nashville
is on hand promptly when any losses are
to be paid Capt Hynes informs us that
his company is making arrangements to
loan her net earnings in Arkansas to her
Policy Holders here.
The Van Buren press., 1873-06-10

lS~ From the following extract from n
communication in the Clarksville Enterprise,
Of the 1th, it looks as if the l., Il, & +, $, Rail
road would stop while, at least before
reaching that place. says:
The completion of the Little Rock and Fort
Smith railroad to Greenbriar creek and the
probable suspension of its further progress
for the balance of the summer and possibly
much longer, are ominously suggestive Of Sc
rous consequences to our little town, and we
are led very naturally to inquire the reason
of these things,
We have silently watched the movements
Of all parties interested, both the railroad
company and our authorities, and have ar
rived at the conclusion that the cause Is to be
found ii the want of Just and proper appre-
citation of the mutual obligations resting upon
each other as two separate and independent
corporations.
The Van Buren press., 1873-06-10
Senators Dorsey and Clayton Take Sides
with the Governor.

The following telegrams from the two Uni
ted States Senators from this State explain
themselves:
FROM SENATOR DORSEY.
NEW YoRK, June 3.
Gov. Elisha Baxter:
You have the unqualified support of 10Y
self and friends. The revolutionary pro-
cerdingS Instituted will not be sustained by
the people. p W. DORSEY
FROM SENATOR CLAYTON.
NEW YORK. June 3.
His EXcellency, Elisha Baxter:
The quo warranto proceeding. against you
have been iuaugurated without my know ledge
or approval and are. In my opinion unwise
and highly detrimental to the interest Of the
State. Ny judgment did not approve your
late action because could not believe that
such move was seriously contemplated ;and
even IL contemplated, regarded the calling
out Of the militia at that time as premature
Nor would now advise any show Of force.
unless furoiDle attempt should be made to
oust YOU. | believe you are the legitimate
governor of Arkansas. and, n much as | re-
greet to see our State disgraced abroad by dis
fractions at home. hope you will stand irm
regardless Of results. POWELL CLAYTON,
"Upon what meat has this our Caesar fed
that he hath grown so great. No doubt
Gov. BANTER felt perfectly secure in his posi-
tion, when hc read the above tclegarms
Dorsey writes from New York, and writes
of the people sustaining Baxter. What, in
heavens name, does Dorsey know Of the feel
ing of the people? lie is not known to a dozen
leading men outside Of Little Rock. As for
CLAYToN's kind and patronisng advice, Of
course every one, who knows him, knows
what that is worth. Bak "Ny 0piHioH,'
" my Judgments" and then the crushing con
dcmnaten of BaXters course in calling out
out the militia" as Clayton calls it. Oh,
poor Baxter Advice Is cheap, even if you
have it pail for telegraph at regular rates.
il it comes from such men as Clayton and
Dorsey. Now Clayton opposed Dorsey's
election for Senator, until Thursday night
before the election, and then qat his friend
Bowen and now he would make terms with
Dorsey. Well Dorsey spent all his money
for the Office and we are told Bowen has the
proof OF It. and committed the heinous Of
fennee Of being n poor man SO look out
Dorsey.
The Van Buren press., 1873-06-10

tB" Fight between the people and the toll
road, is getting lively. II the "drt road"
aint nuisance, what Is its name? Two or
three freghters from Ncosho were arrested
In Fort Smith for avoiding the toll gate. The
law provides that II any one enters upon the
road and then goes of to avoid toll, they shall
he punished, etc. or IL they enter and pass
the gate on ground adjacent to the road, they
shall, etc. Now these men never entered up
on the road, but Travelled the RoBsrds' road
until nearly to Fort Smith. The j. F., who
tried the case, Is Secretary Of the road and
stockholder In right OF his wife.
The Van Buren press., 1873-06-10
The Supreme Court and Mcclure,

His Honor, Judge LAFAYETTE GRrGG, came
by stage on Friday. Through him we learn
of the refusal of the Supreme Court to issue
the writ Of quo ,cdrranto. by same stage came
the Little Rock Republican, but not one word
of even hearing Of the application for the
writ. Now, this Is strange. Mcclure Is sure
ly interested in this matter, and il he is not,
his readers are, and he ought to give them the
news. But we suppose Ne thinks "d-n the
people and my readers; il they don't like my
paper, | can live by the public printing any
how" This giant judicial mind is to give us
a dissenting opinion on the quo vqirdato
question and, no doubt, 1t will be q choice bit
Of light literature, well fitted to 90 along with
other works of fiction. We are sorry to hear
that poor Mcclure is sick. We hope no un-
dertaker may be called In.
We copy from the Gazette as follows:
Attorney General Ionlcy yesterday morn
ing concluded the argument Ia the Supreme
Court ON the application for quo warranto
against Gov. Baxter. In the afternoon at 3
o'clock the court met. and Justice Gregg de-
EvereG the opinion Of the court. He said that
ali the judges. except the chiet Justice, were
of the opinion that the writ should not go. on
the ground that the court had no jurisdiction
in case of contest for the office of governor.
lie stated that the reasons for this opinion
would hereafter be given in written form,
'alther.by by the Judges themselves or himself
for them.
Chief Justice Mcclure stated that. in proper
time. he would file in writing the reasons
which induced him to dissent from the dc.
cison of a ma ority Of court.
The attorney general then rose and desired
TO know OF the court whether. in thi. decision,
1t was intended TO say that in order TO get n
quo warranto the facts must be recited ut
iengh.
Justice Gregg replied that She court had
only passed on the question presented to 1t.
The Van Buren press., 1873-06-10
Death of DR.. Ross, Of Magnolia, Arkan
sas-Arlangements for Death,
From the Magnolia Flower.l

On Tuesday morning last at about nlne
o'clock the startling intelligence was re-
ceived in town that Dr. Il. Z. Ross had
shot himself Immediately large mum
bcr of gentlemen proceeded to the resi-
dence of the doctor (the Cofeld place J,
one mile from town. On arriving they
found the news to be tlue--that Dr. Ross
had actually shot himself directly thro'
the heart He was lying on the front
porch Of his residence, where he commit
ted the foul deed.
The particulars are about rs follows ::
On Tuesday morning early after break
fast, Mr.. Killian (who was living in the
house with DR.. Ross) fixed up and start
ed to Camden, leaving no one ut the
house except Mrs. Kilian and the doc
tor. A few minutes after Mr.. kiIllsn's s
departure, DR.. Ross was seen with his
shotgun Oh the front porch. Mrs kllIian
passed out by DR.. Ross while he was
loading his gun, and remarked to him
that he was &" loading with something
that would hurt While ent attending
to the calves she heard a curious noise
mournful noise but not suspect
ing anything wrong, she passed into the
room occupied by the doctor for the pur-
pose Of cleaning it up, when, just on en-
terns, she heard the report of the gun,
and on looking through the window dis
covered him in a kneeIing posture She
ran to him as lie fell back dying and
asked if it was accidental, but he made
no reply. He was then dead Mr., Den
mis- WAS coming to town and reached the
house just after the tragedy. He was
asked by Mrs. Killian to come in, when
he did SO When he reached the porch
he discovered the clothes on the de-
ceased to be on fire. He secured water
and cxtingushed the fire, and mounting
his horse rode rapidly to town to bear
the intelligence.
Justice Garrett summoned q jury ofin-
quest, and proceeded to hold an inquest
on the body. The jury could only de-
eide that he came to his death by his
own hands Whether Dr. Ross commit
ted suicide or not is not now known
and probably will never be. But it is
the general opinion that he did The
manner in which he had arranged his
business will tend somewhat to the be
lief He had transferred all his proper
ty and effects to his two little boys all
his family had closed up all his bust
ness, A few days before his death tho
doctor sent his two boys to Fort Smith
to their grandmother He told them
that he wonld soon die or be killed, and
that he " did not want them to see him
in such a fix " The boys regretted that
they had to leave, and the younger re
monstrated with his father. but to no eff
feet. They left on Saturday last for TT.
smith, whore they will not be surprised
to hear Of their fathers demise
The Van Buren press., 1873-06-10
Adana & Pein

We wish to call special attention OF
traders and planters to the advertisement
in our paper Of the gentlemen heading
this notice Mossrs, A. Il b. are success
and have one Of the finest assortments OF
general merchandise to be found in that
city. Everybody on the river knows
SAM ADAMS, and Mr.. BEIN stands high
among business men. It's not improbi-
BILE but you will still find Charley Dren-
ncn attached to the establishment, who
will show you from the top 70 the bet
tom. Call and see them when visiting
the Capitol city.
The Van Buren press., 1873-06-10

ssS~ The Fort Smith Herald "shouldn'
wonder II we got some chicken pie.
Would the Herald refuseY "Not if the court
knows itself '--T. b. Press.
That court don't know itself; 1t never did
What's lett after the Press had had it. tdke
won't go around.-E s, Herald.
We are inclined to the belief OF the Herald
that the court don't know itsclf"-nor nc
ono else.
The Van Buren press., 1873-06-10
Knights of PythiaS.
The first annual PICNIC Of Iranhoc Lodge No.
K of P will take place on
Tuesday, the Eth inst,

at the agricultural Fair Grounds, near Fiat
Rock Bridge. The public in general Are cordially in
vited, and the following is the programme for the
day
lst. At7:90 A. VI. the knight. will assemble for
parade through the principal thoroughfares OF the
city and after dismissal will rcascmbe on the ne
Mic Grounds
3D. At 1879 A. NJ. the grafton will be delivered by
V. c. Granville Wilcox.
Sd. At ll;3O A. NJ. tho Tournament call will be
sounded.
9TH. Ats o'clock 2. NJ. the crowning Of the Queen
of Love and Beauty, and appointments Of the Maids
of Honor.
5th. At $3.50 p. VI. Dancing.
9th. Music by Van Buren, Cornet Band, under
leadership of Prof Bruun.
Participants expected to be fuig eqaiIped With
supplies for the day.
CASTLE HALL IyASRoE LODGE No. ?,
KNIGHTS or PYTHAs, +
VAN BURgS, ARK, June 10, 1913.
SPECIAL ORDER No 1.-The Officers and Brother
knights of this Lodge and all Travelling Brothers in
good standing, hereby requested to assemble at
their Castle Hail. Tuesday Morning the 18th inst.
at $780, sharp for the purpose Of participating in the
parade hereby ordered for that day.
All Brothers are hereby ordered to appear in dark
suits with white gloves.
A general attendance is required.
By order Of the Committee of Arrangements.
lw DAVID W. BROplE, Chairman.
The Van Buren press., 1873-06-10

HuRRpcASr.-we learn that on one night
last week. a terrific hurricai.e passed through
the northeast part of this Count, deyastat'
ing everything along its course. Huge trees
torn up and dashed down, fences leveled to
the ground and rails carried away, crops to-
tally ruined and cattle killed.
The Van Buren press., 1873-06-10

.E'- The Postmaster-Gencral has decided
that the equitable construction Of the new
postal code win not admit of the free trans
mission of newspaper exchanges and news
papers published within the county, and that
II any relief Is to be afforded in this direction
it must come from Congress, The new law
takes effect on the lst OF July.
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49, . -

sfS~ The Adams Line Of steamers are bring
ing froights from Memphis to Pine Blun, at
81 cents per hundred, And ono dollar per
hundred for freights from Little Rock to this
point. Can't you do a little better than that,
Major for nS2
The Van Buren press., 1873-06-10

CAN THIS pE Solve find in the Darda-
nellie Ldlorer, Of the itb ult, the following
item, giving the sad condition Of a portion Of
Yell county. 1t don't seem possible:
In the northwestern part Of this county
there is a perfect famine \ number OF fami-
lies in that District are reported to be entire
" without food, To think that such state of
things should exist in Yell county, is simply
outrageous, to say the least. a rumor Is GO
ing the rounds that q man came 10 town a
short time since and tried to pawn his wagon
and horses for provisions; but not single
merchant IN the town would take his wagon,
etc. and advance goods to him. lie returned
home without getting what he came for. On
arriving at his place of abode, bis wife and
children were crying and even yelling for
something to eat, they said they were starry
ing lie saw them, heard their cries for food,
also how utterly impossibly it was for him to
procure anything for their relief, and killed
himself
The Van Buren press., 1873-06-10

sB If there is one thing better than anoth-
er, that we like, ii Is chicken pie. q" and
don't care much who fatten the chickens.
And II In our power, tho Herald shall have its
slice. -four sympathes 20 out for any one,
IL is n hungry editor.
The Van Buren press., 1873-06-10
Louisiana-Views of Congressman

Washington special to the St, Louis Rep16-
licdn of the 30th ult, says:
WASHINGTON, d. c.. May 80.
Members of Congress who attended the ST.
Louis convention and afterwards visited New
Orleans are, as far as heard from, irrespective
of party, strongly of opinion that the only
solution of the problem presented in the
Louisiana muddle is to be found in another
election in that State. They say they will
vote at the next session for measure by
which this can be accomplished.
SUGGESTIONS TO NETT THE CASE.
Their beliefs that in view OF the very bad
condition of affairs in the State it would be
imprudent to allow a new election iflt should
be ordered to be conducted by State authori-
ties, and therefore they suggest that COM
mission ought to be selected by Congress to
supervise and conduct the election. Some be-
lieye that the State ought in the meantime to
be placed under military rule, which it is as
serted would be far better than and prcfera-
bic to the existing misgovernment.
DuREIL AND KELLOGG DENOUNCED.
Even some of the most Radical members of
Congress are extremely severe in their de-
nunciation and ccnsurc of Judge Durell and
Kellogg, the latter being universally pro-
nounced weak and utterly incapable Of filing
the important place he now holds, and the
former, though represented to be an atlable
and pleasant man. is said to have been intoNi-
Gated at the time he signed the decree Of the
court, upon which is based the support given
by the Federal administration to the Kellogg
government
VIEWS OF REPUBLICAN CONGRESSMAN.
Republican Congressman freeley express
the opinion that Kellogg has not even the
shadow of a foundation upon which to base
his claim 70 the govcrnorship; that he was
clearly not elected in any sense, and that
while, prima tacie McEnery was elected, il
was accomplished by fraud.
The Van Buren press., 1873-06-10

-" Gov. BAXTER has designated the LittlC
Rock Gazette as the official paper for Pulaski
county, for publishing the legal notices in
This cuts off portion Of the rations of the
Republican and strikes at the root of the op.
position to the Governor at Little Rock.
The Van Buren press., 1873-06-10

IL The Memphis Appeal Of the 2d, says ac-
eordiug to agricultural congress statistics
there are now ten thousand farmers associa-
tcns and oranges, with an aggregate mem
bcrship of four hundred thousand Thes,
figures will be more than doubled by this
time next wear,
The Van Buren press., 1873-06-10
No Delinquent Tax Sale.

Owing to the delinquent tax list not having
been published at the time required by law,
there will be no sale Of Lands this year. by
the Sheriff. This will be God send to those
who have neglected. as well those unable to
pay their taxes at this time.
The Van Buren press., 1873-06-10

sEr The st. Louis Times, Of the 9Th, SAYS,
III 1t were not disrcspectful so to speak of
the judicial ermine, VIC might say that thc
end OF the Quo Warranto business In Arkan.
sas, leaves Chief Justice Mcclure In the con
dition Of dog with very long tail between
bis legs. y
The Van Buren press., 1873-06-10

sB A private dispatch received at Wash.
ington from Montgomery, Alabama. says tina
Governor Lewis, Republican, has appointed
Robert Brickeil, Democrat Chief-Justiee o
the Supreme Court of that State, rice Peck,rc
signed
The Van Buren press., 1873-06-10

~ The citizens Of Little Rock arc ener-
gcticaily ut work to raise S30.000 in stock to
put up building and machinery for Mr.. Cal
lahan'. 1000 or 5000 spindes. The Gazette
thinks the amount will be raised without
much difficulty.
The Van Buren press., 1873-06-10

e Mr.. JuLius A. NOBLE having made the
bond required by the Post Office Department
takes possession Of the Van Buren, Post office
to-day. Wsa pleased to learn that Mr.. S.
W. DouoHERTY will remain and assist in the
duties Of the Office, which he has so acccptably
administered for several years past.
The Van Buren press., 1873-06-10

~" We learn that Sheriff ELSIE, of Frank
lin county, WAS at Fort smith Wednesday
with a pressing invitation for Hon. CnAs. +.
BERRY, late Sheriff and Collector of that
County to 90 with him to Ozark.
The Van Buren press., 1873-06-10

tH- Our old friend WHEELER. Of the Ind, :
pendent. repudiates the idea. that he is super
annnated." Like the Little Rock Gosette, is
hard TO believe his days Of usefulness are
on the wanc. Nothing like keeping stiff
upper lip "old man."
The Van Buren press., 1873-06-10

s&- The State Teachers association will
hold its annual meeting at Little Rock, June
18th, 18th. 10th and 2Oth. Teachers will be
ca. .tertained free. Half fare, on the route,
from ti.is section. have been secured.
The Van Buren press., 1873-06-10

tS~ II the Fort Smith Herald is not now
able to see that the people are with Baxter, in
opposition to Mcclure and his clique, new or
old, at Little Rock, II will be, in due time.
The Van Buren press., 1873-06-10

CO The Cherokee Adrocdte, Of May 3lst Is
out in an able editorial advocating early nc
ticn on the part of the Indian Nations, in
forming Territorial Government. sees
that action by Congress cannot long be de-
layed and that It is better that the Indians
themselves should take the initlstory step.
We think so too. and hope that the Indians
will unite harmonionsly to this end.
The Van Buren press., 1873-06-10
M A r r I L y

At Clarksyille, at the NJ. Z. Church South, by the
Rev. N, K. Withcrs, PEYToS r. JOHNSON, Mayor of
Van Buren, and Miss SALLls PowEss, Of Clarksvillc.
We join with many friends here in wishing the
young couple future bright with the realities OF
loves happicst dreams.
The Clarksylle Enterprise, concludes the marriage
notice as follows:
The attendants on tbs festive occasion were pr
Sonthmayd, and Miss Lou Mcconnell, Mr. l.. I. Me
Connell, and Miss Alice Porter. After the ceremony
at the church. the party together with their friends
and acquaintance returned to Judge FlOyd's where
regal rcpast WAS served. We congratulate oui
friend johnson upon his conquest and sincerely hope
that he, with his fair bride may find lifes pathway
strewed with garanls and that they may enjoy a
long life Of unalloyod happiness. "
The Van Buren press., 1873-06-10

Ezs- An Oh bachelor who edits pa
per in the west, puts " Melancholy Acct
dents, as head for marriages, in his
paper.
The Van Buren press., 1873-06-10
ATTENTION
Members Temperance Reform

RoBERr S. lIYSEs, Esq. b. ). G. W. A. D.,
will attend the meeting of Harmony Council
No. q, I. r. this Tuesday evening and will
give history Of the prospects and success OF
the order throughout the State.
All members are earnestly requested to at
The Van Buren press., 1873-06-10

IL The Governor las appointed Dudley
james Supervisor CT Pope county In place of
sapss Stout, removed frolu the County.
The Van Buren press., 1873-06-10
Ex Empress Eugenie and Her Son.

The London Pail Mall Gazette of June 5th
publishes an appeal of EX- Empress EugeniC
to the people of France in favor Of her son.
The Van Buren press., 1873-06-10
DIED

In Middlctown, Conn, on the morning Of the Goth
ult., Mrs. FRANCES STARR DuyHAN, mother Of j. s.
Durham of Van Duren, aged 81 years and months,
The Van Buren press., 1873-06-10

GS- A debtor gave an excuse for non
payment, that "msney was very close.
but not close enough yet FOR him to reach
it.
The Van Buren press., 1873-06-10

We nro in continual recent Of largo and fresh nd
ditons to our stock and purchasers assured they
can always find full and complete assortment
which, we offer low for cash, !uno 'T3tf
The Van Buren press., 1873-06-10

SAM. b. ADAMS.