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The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1877-08-28

1t is curious yet historical fact that
prisoners who are sentenced for life
often catch, make a companion of, and
train some insect or animal, which be.
comes the one solace of their prison
hours. One of the most curious cases is
that of Andersen, the murderer, now in
our county jail, awaiting q new trial. He
sometime since caught a mouse in his
cell Gagged him, and has carefully trained
him. Andersen will hold string sus,
pended from his fingers and tell the
mouse in broken English to sup like
sailor" whereupon the little animal will
lay hold of the string with his feet and
climb to the prisoners hand. The mouse
will also sit at command on its hind-legs
on a .ea-cup, will crawl up the prisoners
face through his moustache and over his
nose, and tina'.y jump from the mans
head to his hand, completing his per-
formance with graceful bow. One of
the most interesting things concerning
this little acrobat is its love for the pris,
oner. When Andersen was moved, a
few weeks ago, to another and a darker
cell, the mouse was lost, and although
carefully sought after by the keeper,
could not be found. Andersen was
deeply grieved over the disappearance
of his tiny companion, who he feared
had been killed, and even the prison
officials expressed regret that the little
creature should have dropped so COM
pletely and mysteriously out of the
unusually dull routine of prison life.
Great was the joy therefore Of Ander-
sen, and of all in the Jail, when one day
the mouse made its appearance at the
door Of Andersen's new cell, aud, run
ming in, resumed its accustomed place
by the prise ner's side. 1t is stated that
the little animal seemed as greatly re-
joiced as its master over the uniop.-
New HdUen Comm Register.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1877-08-28
Railroad War.

For some time past there has been
railroad war in existence between the
st. Louis Iron Mountain & Southern
Railway and the Memphis & Little Rock
Railway, the main points of which have
already been printed in the Gazette.
The Memphis & Little Rock Railway
made a cut on the rates to the East,
carrying passengers at rate very pop
ular to the public, but damaging to
both roads, but that Of course is an affair
of their own. For long time tho Iron
Mountain paid no apparent attention to
this "cut," which the Memphis people
pressed with great vigor and advantage,
Mr. f. A. Ford, General Passenger
Agent Of the St. Louis Road, arrived
here yesterday, and at once proceeded
to take the offensive, striking at the
Southeastern business of the Memphis
Road, and making the following cut in
rates, which will go into effect to-day:
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1877-08-28

bd- A Texas paper wonders il other
States are not beginning to look with
dismay at the political power that will
soon be welded by the Lone Star State.
The last census apportionment gave six
congressman and 100000 population
and to-day she numbers over 1870, 900.
and by 1880 will show more than 1000,
600, and be entitled to twenty repre-
sentatives at Washington. Her immi-
grafton for 1877 is over half as large as
the population of Connecticut, but scat
tered over Texas, they viii make no
greater showing than peck OF oats in a
iorty-acre field.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1877-08-28

ray A Buffalo, New York dispatch Of
the 2lst says grand public reception
was rendered the delegates to the triep.
NAL eonvocation of the general grand
chapter of the Royal Arch Masons OF the
United States, at St. James hall. Ad
dresses Of welcome by M. E. Judge and
George W. Clinton were responded tc
by NJ. E. G. G. II. P, Judge English Of
Arkansas. The knights Tempar ant
Chapter Masons, about 400, formed ar
escort to the general grand chapter
which paraded the principal streets. A
the conclusion of the exercises at the
hall the procession reformed and march
ed to Masonic hall, when the genera
grand chapter entered upon the business
of the convention,
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1877-08-28

In good times there were three brands
If -four in market--fine superGne and
extra. The difference in the price of
each was 80 cents per barrel War pri
ces introduced humbug prices, under
cover of newly invented grades, and pat
ent contrivences, and the result was
dearer and inferior bread for family use
Now that we have superior wheat, mil.
lers should SO back to original principles
The millers who will do this will make
money. The margin between the pro-
ducer and the consumer is altogether
too great. Strike for wholesome flour
and fair prices. No miller puts over
four and half bushels of wheat in n bar
rel of -four. The outside price for
6ushel oi prime wheat is Sls5. The
dial pays for the coopcrage and the cost
OF manufacture. Bear these facts in
mind. when purchasing 1cur for family
use,
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1877-08-28

p1- A San Francisco dispatch dated
the 18th says: The senatorial commits
sion, appointed at the last session of the
legislature to inquire into the Chinese
question, have embodied the informa.
ton obtained on the subject in q memo
rial to congress, which was TO be pre-
scented to Gov. Irwin 10 day. 1t is
understood the memorial takes s,iong
grounds against Chinese immigration,
and suggests a'remedy which it is hoped
will obviatc further trouble on that
account.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1877-08-28

~ The London Agricultural Gazette
Of the 23d, says: at is plain that 1877
will prove no exception to the success.
cession OF unfortunate harvests we have
lately experienced. The wheat crop is
certainly very generally and very large
ly below the average. Oats and winter
beans seem tho best of grain crops of
the year. On the other hand it has
been and is great year for graziers and
dairy farmers. All kinds OF cattle are
found unusually abundant. Potatoes SO
promising are now very generally
threatened with disease. The hay crop
10 abundant.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1877-08-28
A Hardened Criminal.

Fisher, WHO was lodged in Jail Mo"day,
is believed to be an old offender. The
following is his description: Five feet
ten inches in hight, light complexion,
large blue eyes, heavy moustache Of a
light brown color, high forehead, thin
sandy hair, first joint on little finger
stiff, spare built, twenty seven years of
age. Is thought to have several aliases,
one of which is Pratt. From his con-
versation it is believed that he is want
ed somewhere, and that there is a large
reward for his arrest.-Fayetteri'le Sen
tinel.
He is supposed to be the same fellow
that figured in horse flesh near Alma a
short time ago.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1877-08-28

r The senatorial contest in New
York, says the st. Louis Republican,
seems to be working down to the point
that either Conkling or Tilden will be
in the United States Senate in 1878.
Conkling is on the war-path and means
to fight to the death IN his own party
his purpose being to make himself oil
unnsaac all his rivals. Tl4len moan.
while rests in Europe, secure in the
belief that the Democrats viii control
the Legislature and that be will control
the Democrats.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1877-08-28
Notice..

/ $ hereby given that ut tine July Term. of
l. the Probate Court of traw ford County,
the following Executors. Administrators and
Guardians, filed their accounts for settle
ment. to wit:
B. j. Brown, admir- Of r. p. Perkin est
John O. Brien, admir- OF Margaret Young est.
Jesse Turner. admir- OF w w. Woosley est
Jesse Turner. admir- of VIM. Wilson est.
b j. Brown, tx t, G. Hayes, eXtx OF Samuel
N, Hays est.
John ). Brodie. W. II. II. Shibley, ext of
Hiram Brodie est.
II Clabe Howell ext Amasa Howell est.
James NJ lIatler. guard Cynthia Sherman
Calvin Phelps guard Ollie Phelps.
" Reuben II. Phelps,
Jno, F. Bushmire. guard G. II Eiehman.
j. + Eichman.
Henrie ia B Winkler
W. p Iaden, guard Richard Morton
> j. Warren, guard Mary L. Edwards, .
Ollie NJ. Edwards.
Therefore, all persons interested in the set
settlement above accounts are called upon
to come forward and file exceptions, If any
they have, on or before the second day Of the
next term Of said court, for said county, or
they will beforever barred from excepting
TO snch accounts or any item thereof
Witness my hand and official seal
IL s.. this 4th day of August 1877.
Ed. A. SCOTT Clerk
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1877-08-28
JuroY-FaIl Term.

Tho following is the drawn list of
Jurors for the Fall Term of the Circuit
Court of Crawfosd county, which meets
September GATH
James Roads, Joseph Woods,
Joseph Savage, Jefferson Riddle,
Richard Deehard, Nathaniel Couch,
William Carney, Samuel Lane,
John Palmer, Jas. Whitehead,
John Brodie, VIM. C. Bostiek,
Manuel Peters, James Simmons,
Thomas Comstock, Richard Miller,
ALTERNArEs:
Richard Whitlock, Minney Thruston,
Samuel Strong, Richard Hill,
J. s. Mccall, Robert Crowell,
Matthew Moore, Bent. Wright,
Hamilton Fine.
PETIT JURY.
Calvin Phelps, John Daniel,
Elisha Robinson, David Williams,
Joseph Chitwood, Robert Finn,
Joseph Naples, Palmer Neal,
John Tool, John Triplet,
Andrew Howell, John Mills,
Elijah Spoon, William Yarden,
Burial Kerkendall, Jesse Stewart r.
John Kilgofe, S. Rainwater,
Samuel Moss, A. Gooding, Jr.
William Shepherd, James Howell,
Buck Vinsant, John Wright.
ALTERNATEs:
Robert Rankin, Andrew Loclhart,
Marion HINES, Fred Bushmire,
billiard James, Sanford Foster,
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1877-08-28

Connecticut Register: The democrats
OF Virginia got we'll out of the state deb,
snarl Friday. AS will be seen by our
dispatches, Malone was thrown over
board, and financial plank adopted
which will give general satisfaction The
debt of the state is not to be repudiatcd
and the state legislature is called upon
to secure an adjustment that will .do
equal justice to all classes of creditors. I"
This action spikes the guns of certain
republicans, who have been Just anxious
foI display Of democratic foalishness,
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1877-08-28
FROM LITTLE ROCK TO

To reach the points above named at
the figures quoted in the above, passen-
gers will be carried from Little Rock to
Columbus, Ky, via Poplar Bluff, with
out change of cars. AS these rates are
Of no benefit to the road, except to
vindicate or carry out certain lines of
policy, the public who are DESTROYS of
securing cheap travel should take
advantage of them at once, for it is our
belief that they will in short time
bring about compromise of some kind.
L. r. Gazette.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1877-08-28
SUMMARY OF WAR NEWS.

News to date of 24th. Turkish ac-
counts of the fight at Schipka pass prove
to be untrue, as their reports generally
do. The Russians have not been driven
out, but. on the contrary, repulsed as
many vigorous assaults made by the
Turks, and still hold their very strong
positions. Turkish attacks on Selvi
and Tirnova have also been successfully
met and the assailants been compelled to
withdraw. The Russians, it is reported,
are now preparing to attack several
Ottoman positions. Instruction has
broken out in Crete and two engage
inents between Christians and Turks
have occurred. kilograms to London
from different points in Bulgaria indi-
cate increasing activity in both armies.
The Turks have commenced operations
against several important Russian posi-
tons. Mehemit Ali claims that his
forces have repulsed six Russian batta-
ions, recaptured the heights Of Scghardi,
repulsed the enemy before Rasgrad and
achieved other successes. Dispatches
received at Constantinople announce Il
Russian aefeat with great loss near Eski-
Duma. A wide-awake correspondent
Of the Russian headquarters sends an
interesting account of the situation
viewed from his point Of observation.
He declares the situation to be one OF
extreme anxiety for the Northern army,
and that it must remain SO until the
arrival of their reinforcements, which
are moving with exasperating hardness.
The Turks IRE menacing the most impor-
tant positions Of the invaders, and a
crushing blow may at any time descend
upon them.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1877-08-28
Road Notice.

n Office is hereby given that an apple :
~ ton will be made to the Honorable Co.
Court OF the County of Craw ford, at the next
October term thereof, for the viewing and
laying out of IA new county road, commence
ing at the southeast corner OF Sec, IA Town
8. Range 81. and running thence due west on
the section lines until it intersects the road
running north from Suttlemyer Ferry and
commencing on said road near the North
east corner Of a of $ W Of Sec l6,
and running thence in westerly dir ction
on the second bank Of Flat Rock Creek, cross
ing said creek near the center of the 5 Z d
5 l. "a of Sec. II. and then in north westerly
direct on by the most practicable route until
it intersects the county road leading from the
town of Van Buren, to the mouth of Flat
Rock, Ark.
J.. C. SOUTHMAYD.
CHAS. I. WARD
and other petitioners.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1877-08-28

NOTICE is hereby given that letters of
IN administration have been his d.v ,yranY
ed to the undersigned. upon the estate of A.
NJ. Callahan, deceased. by the Honorable
Court of Crawford County. All persons lay
ing claims against the Estate OF said deceas
ed are notified to exhibit the same to him as
such administrator, properly authenticated.
within one year from this date or they NAV
oe precluded from any benefits In said e.. te
anu u shch claims are not so presented with
III TWO years from TINS date. they will be for
ever barred and precluded from any benefit
Ia said estate.
All parties indebted to said Estate. will
come forward and settle. VIA
c. II. CONRADT, Administrator
OF Estate OF A. NJ, Callahan. dead
Van Buren,, Ark July 0, 1877.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1877-08-28
TUESDAY, AUGUST 2s, 1877.

IA. The District Normal Institute for
the Twelfth judicial district, embracing
Crawford, Sebastian, Logan and Scott
counties, viii be held at Fort Smith on
the 18th, l4th and 18th Of September,
commencing on the 18th at 9 o'clock,
a. m. Visiting teachers will be enter
tanned free by the citizens of Fort
Smith
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1877-08-28

EI The Ohio campaign for the Dem
ocracy was opened at Columbus on
Thursday night. A large audience con-
gregated in the Capitol Square, and was
addressed by Hon. Geo. II. Pendleton,
Of Cincinnati, and Gen. Thomas Ewing,
of Lancaster. Mr.. Pendlcton spoke for
upwards of an hour and was followed by
Gen. Ewing.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1877-08-28

lT As s. +. nardman, manufacturer
of Konyon's fire escape, was giving an
exhibition Of his apparatus Mt the Astor
ened the instrument to his breast and
lowered himself out of the thrd-story
window, when the brass band parted and
Hardman fell headlong to the ground,
being instantly killed.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1877-08-28

IA 1t is admitted that the Russian
losses in the two battles before Plevena
were 5000 to 10000 men, half of whom
were killed or seriously wounded.
About 5000 are in hospitals at Sistova,
Simuitza and Turna Magurcli. OF 200
persons attached to red cross ambulan-
ces, forty We're killed while collecting
wounded.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1877-08-28

fT Adjatant General Pomeroy, of
Little Rock, who has been for the past
two weeks looking into the Scott county
troubles, returned home yesterday morn
ing. He reports all quiet now, and
hopes it may continue so.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1877-08-28

s@ The English crop prospect is not
hattering. A London telegram, quoting
tho Agricultural Gazette, says at is
plain 1877 will prove no exception to
the succession of unfortunate hsrvests
we have lately experienced"
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1877-08-28

EY Col. Walter H. Taylor, who was
General Lees Adjutant General, has an
article in the Southern Historical Maya
zine about the battle Of Getty sburg, in
which be puts the Confederate forces 10
that fight at $4,000, and the Fedsrel at
los, 900 effective men.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1877-08-28

R9- The st. Louis Journal says one
of the most valuable branches of the
Missouri and Kansas narrow guagc rail
way system will be through North west
Arkansas to Texas.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1877-08-28

R- A Mississippi granger is opposed
to railroads. He says that when he
goes to town they "bring him home so
quick he has mt time to get sober before
he arrives
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1877-08-28

There are many other instances in
which "little Alma Justly rivals her
older sister, but the Press dislikes to
own it.-Alma Herald.
No one is more ready to give the
cd his due" than are we.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1877-08-28

sss- 1t is reported in Texas that 400,-
600 immigrants from Scranton. Penn,
are coming to that state this fall to
organize colony in the vicinity OF Fort
Concho.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1877-08-28

] should have no objections TO my
wife's reigning, .aid an affectionate
husband, "if il were not for the fact tina.
when she re:gns che 10 so srt to storm
dlso,
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1877-08-28

An individual with los Arkansas and
Texas cattle undiscovered bv some cit
liens Saturday, the l1th, near Hoyrs mill
on Turn back in Dade Co. Mo. He was
informed that that the atmosphere of
Dade county was very unhealthy foe that
kind ofcatlle.
Our best friends are those WHO wish MS
well In all honest aoings.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1877-08-28

~ Hon. A. B. Greenwood, formerly
NJ. G. from Arkansas, has been appointed
by Gov. Phelps probate Judge of Barry
county. Missouri
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1877-08-28

16- The citizens of Little Rock are
making preparations for a State fair, to
be held at the capitol sometime during
the Fall.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1877-08-28

E1 The Virginia papers generally
express appreciation of the nomination
of Holiday, and say he will be elected
by vote differing little from unani-
nous one.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1877-08-28

"a The editor Of the Alma Herald
SAYS he did not take stock in the Fine
Spring county seat meeting, and was
not there, as we were informed.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1877-08-28

In the Philadelphia obituaries, every
body goes to heaven. There hasn't been
a passenger for the other place in 10
years Courier journal.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1877-08-28

s% Gen. Douglas II. Cooper is not as
dead as some OF our exchanges would
have him.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1877-08-28

1What are we here for, Mack ?-Arka-
delphia Standard.
To 'iDerease and multiply"
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-09-19
LATEST LOCAL,

BLACK mare and tUp-buggy belong
ing 10 Mr.. IL. Ii. Davis, OF the AvOnual e
bus line, was stolen last night, near tt e
City Work-aUuse.
The Board of Public Works traus-
acted no business this morning, they
having adj urned at hal -past 10 to at
tend theruneraI Of Levi Cottin.
MR.. HENRY RECHTIN, Marriage l..
cense Clerk, of the Probate Court, tr-
day issued naturalization papers to the
following parties: Henry Duwe, W. A,
Flechter and Geo. Betony.
THERE was a social gathering Of
trieuds last evening at the residence Of
Mr. ana Mrs. Bowen. Mr.. Bowen is the
pastor OF Asbury Church, Eyerybodv
left highly pleased with their visit.
THE will of John H. Schroeder. do
ceased, was admitted to probate. The
testator beg leaths 5000 to the German
h0man Catholic poor, Of this CITY. and
S2oo to the st. A'oysius Orphan Society,"
at Cumminsville. '''
rAG following parties were arraipued
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-09-19

General William Skeen, OF Virginia, ia
at the Buruet House.
Ex-senator Willard Warner, Of Ala.
Dama, Is on visit 70 friends in tbis
city.
Miss Cora Hopple, we are happy to
announce, has recovered from a severe
case of brain fever.
Bishop Haven left yesterday for Con.
nersyille, Indiana, to attend the Sout...
eastern Indiana ConGern"-
ME- Prentiss Bailey, OF the United
oIa' a'e' Naval Academy at Annapons. 10
guest at the Gibson House.
DR.. Elizabeth j. French lectures tbfu
atGerhooh TO ladies at College Hall r,
'Wnat shall we Teach our Girls ?"
ALVIN u Norton, Jr., son of DR.. Nor.
sob' mas SANS siacLoriIy passed mis- frat
examination for the Naval Academy M
Annapolis. "s
MI. A. NJ. Van Dyke, a graduate of
hughes HIgn Sch ,ol, has been aDnnint~
aduitloAal teacher In Woodward Hiph
School. i1isa
Mr.. Albert V. Furman and Miss Eu.
Musselman, daughter OF Cam. II -
se'man, were .iuad in the molly uouls of
lhatIlmony last evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Lowell celebra,oa
iast evening their glass wedding-ths
n.teentn anniversary their IN marriage-
al thelr nome. No. 264 George street,
Miss Josie Hendrickson, one of the
charming attendants Of the Public A..
brary, has recovered from her recent
rtous illness and is at her old place ia
the Library.
Mr.. b. Guete@bock, formerly of tas
local statf Of the Volksfreuud, bur nn~
u Mll"Aukee, will be married on the
lIIa INST TO Mis-, Emma Miller at her
e'idence, MI. Auourn.
.. Dana Horton, lately of this citv
married OIL August % in Laus.nr,'
oWltzerland, to Miss Blanche HARM
'ounger daughter OF Col. ". LyJiara
ate Ii. Mo Indian Army.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-09-19
AMERICAN COTTON GOODS IN SWEDEN

The report OF the United .ates Minis
ter to Sweden and Norway, Mr..
Andrews, for the year 1876 contains 30
many matters of interest to the com
mel ce oil Great Britain that it has been
reprinted In London. Among many
other things which Is OF interest to
British as well as American manuGac-
lures 10 the statement OF Minister An.
drews respecting an experiment made
by a Stockholm house IL The importation
Of cotton manufactures from the United
States.
During the season of 1870, the report
says cotton cloths and prints of excel
lent quality were imported from Boston,
The experiment has shown that some
styles Of American caliooes can be
imported at a profit oil ten per cent,
Notwithstanding The Swedish duty on
such goods is l3 cents pound in weight
in coin. The house In question was 20
well pleased with its experiment that
took steps to make additional mporii-
tlons Of cotton manufactures from tie
United States. The Minister urth,
states that cotton twine for fish nels
was imported during the year from Bvs.
ton both INTO Sweden and Norway.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-09-19

it's sovereign, the refinement Of its So
ciety and the accomplishments OF Its
people lathe useful and industrial arts.
The Emperor In reply warmly recipro-
Gated the good wishes OF the Pre- "idenl
for himself and his desire tor continued
friendship be ween the two countries.
He, too, desired an increase in CON-
mercial intercourse between Austria,
Hungary and the Uuited States. The
Emperor referred in complimentary
terms to the changes Introduced into
our home policy by Presidant Hayes.