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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-03-12

MARRIED UNDER BURNING Roor
"A local excitement and temporary
panic were created in Wheeling,
West Va. recently by the discovery
that the roof of st. Alphonsus
Catholic Church, one of the largest in
State, was on fire. The morning
services were just over, and a
large party had assembled to wit
ness marriage, when the smoke
was seen issuing through the cell
ing. The plucky bridal couple
told the priest to go on, and the
ceremony was completed. Pieces
of the ceiling began falling, and a
general stampede ensued, in which
several persons were slightly in
jured. The fire was finally subdued
with loss of about $1,000.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-03-12

A New Postal CARD.-The COM
mittee postoffices and dpost. roads in
the House has agreed to recommend
u bill providing for the adoption of
tho double-stamp return postal card.
This card is of the same size rs that
now in use. The two upper corners
Of the card have each q one-cent
stamp affixed.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-03-12

The LARGE AND harmonious meet
ing of the Democratic Club OF this
township, on Friday night, was a
good omen of future harmony and
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-03-12

WINKED AT BY HORSE. Mrs.
Emily Getman, of Macomb's Dam,
agreed to buy a horse of VIM. j.
Fuller a dealer in Harlem, and left
one hundred dollars with him on
condition that she was to be
thoroughly suited. For six months
Mrs. Getman tried the mettle of O
score or more of Fuller's horses
then, few days ago, decided not
to buy and demanded the one
hundred dollars again. Fuller re-
fused to return the money, where
upon Mrs. Getman brought suit
against him in tho Fordham Civil
Court, during the hearing of which
she said that Fuller's horses would lie
down in the road, kick up their heels
and wink at her when she remon-
strated. Justice Flanagan took
sides with the plaintiff, and awarded
Judgment in her behalf. f.-Neao York
World.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-03-12
ALSO.

GANTZ'S Sea-Foan Yeast Powders, ,nt IS
cents per box, or three boxes for 81. 90.
I have for sale Ye,st Powder Of my
own, at GO cents per h., or cents per
ounce by the single ounce.
march 8 w. E. AIKEN.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-03-12

The school population of Sher-
man, Texas, has Increased in two
years past from $50 to 1,47G.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-03-12
Removal.


l. HE undersigned begs leave to in
form his friends and customers and the
public generally that he has removed to
the oommodious and centrally located
store formerly occupied by James r.
Aiken, where may always be found full
NJ selected stock Of Groceries
PROVISIONS, Wines and Liquors. I
~ Highest Prices paid for Cotton.
fst 7.tf b. J. McoARLry.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-03-12

Senator Conkling started news
paper in Utica three or four months
ago with mission. It is the
bounden duty of the organ to say
editorially at least once each
twenty~four hours that 'sif Hayes
was elected president Packard was
elected governor. This duty is
performed with singular fidelity.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-03-12
PENCILS.

a lot Of good soft Cedar Pen ellis, for
"a sale at the Drug Store. at rs cents
per dozen or two for five cents.
ALSO
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-03-12

A lady witness in scandal case
declined to answer question. The
lawyer pressed her. "Nhy will you
not answer 7" he asked, ut last, in
in despair. because it is not fit to
tell decent people" "Well, then,"
said the attorney, with impenetrable
calmness, ''step up and whisper it
to the Judge"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-03-12

The difficulty in connection with
the keepership Of the Erie county,
N. Y, penitentiary,which has created
q great amount of political excite
ment since February l., eliminated
by Samuel N. Bakor, the Republican
nominee, taking forcible possession
on Friday afternoon. A battering
ram was improvised outside and
the door forced. Baker then en-
tered and demanded the papers
Revolvers were presented but not
used. Weston, the incumbent, and
his followers, were then forcibly
elected, and in the scrimmage two
of Westons followers were badly
bruised and somewhat cut I'M
usual excitement prevails, and 1t is
thought that further trouble may
ensue. Weston's examination has
revealed gross Acknowledgement.
DESPERATE W1TNEssss In the
trial Of Grove Kennedy, at Lancas>
ter, KY, recently, fo4the murder OF
his uncle, twenty-&ght witnesses
testified for the defdhce. OF these
witnesses, one had killed five men,
seven had killed eachR his man, one
had killed woman, "a bur are charged
with malicious shoot hg, four had
had shooting scrapesA and three or
Eis4t, 1Ga1 were engaged inS the riot Of
The Van Buren press., 1878-05-07
The Goyernorship.

| Bro. Moore, of the Bonneville Enter
prise, takes in the situation of the CUB,
ernatorial candidates, and expresses him.
self as follows. We agree with the En-.
terprise that Coy. Miller, having made a
good executive, there is no reason why
he should not be continued in office an
other term
We learn from our exchanges that one
Tyra Hill, from the southern part of the
state, has felt it to be his solemn duty to
become q candidate for Governor of the
state; and now we have four candidates
for that exalted position. As all claim
to be good old Democrats, of course the
war between the candidates is rather
personal than otherwise. Coils. Fletcher
and Hughes seem anxious to get into the
Office upon some of the mistakes or blum
ders of Gov. Miller. One of these prom
inenlly mentioned is the Adams 4 Red
field scheme of paying the state. debt.
Another is the Scott county militia ques-
ton.
Now, we never saw Governor Miller
in our life, but we have an abiding no,
ton that he is the best man fer the posi-
ton that has yet taken the field. We,
tndtntdaatty, are not convinced thai
Gov. Miller did anything very wrong in
the A. d II. matter; and rs to the Scot
county question, we have always justi
fed his course therein, and we believe
that the circumstances will do the same
This places US under no obligations tC
defend all things Gov. Miller may hav,
done nor would we undertake to as
sure the country against blunders from
either OF his opponents, if elected. Let
us give Miller another two years trial
anyway.
The Gazette, Of Saturday, says The
persistent efforts which have been made
to misrepresent Gov. Miller's position
on the finance question, as well rs the
wanton attacks made upon him Tor his
action in the Scott County troubles, vii
signally fail in their acts. The people
know Gov. Miller to be an upright ant
honorable mainland an official who ha.
always had the best interests of the State
at heart In spite Of all the misrcpre
sentation (and there has been .""~i. o
I ftL Uov. Miller holds the confidence o
the people. If the canvass has develop
ed one thing more than another, it is thu
fact that such misrepresentation and un
Just charges have already reacted upol
their authors.
The Van Buren press., 1878-05-07
Gov. MiIIer's Policy.

1t is very well known to all reading
men that the administrative policy Of
Gov. Miller, is the safe and admirable
one handed down from Gov. Garland,
and the people of Arkansas cannot afford
to fret away the advantages gained since
the advent Of the Garland government
to power, by discussions in the party,
thereby allowing our enemies to regain
possession Of the State. The Saline
County Digest admonishes the Democ-
racy as follows
Please bear in mind that it was the
principles and policy adopted by the
Garland administration, and continued
by the present one, that has so largely
contributed to the present welfare OF
Arkansas. Let the same spirit prevail,
and such advanced policy, based upon
the same principles, be adopted that the
times demand, and Arkansas will CON
tinue to prosper. We have much to
gain, and this is our only hope to be sue
cessful, We have all to lose, if we do
not care for the present. All for Arkan-
sas-nothing for personal animosities,
should be our ruling.
The Van Buren press., 1878-05-07
Notice..

IS HEREBY GIVEN, That at the April
l. Term Of the Probate Court of Crawford
County. the following named administrators
and guardians filed their accounts current for
settlement to-wt:
John {. O'Bryan, Admr. of Margaret
Noung's estate, Final account,
John +. Nmfrey, Pub. Admr, first account
OF the estate of John Hcnden. decd
John johnson, admr. first account eurren of
the estate of George Peters. decd
NJ. Locke, final account current, as guar
dion of Price Jenkins.
l.. d. Munds. final account current as guar
dian Of the heirs of Reese Price. decd
f. b. Meadows, final account current as
guardian OF Mary O. Moore.
Therefore, all persons interested in the set
uement OF the above accounts, are called up-
on to come forward and file exceptions, if any
they have. on or before the ID day of the next
term of said court, for said county, or they
viii be forever barred from excepting to such
accounts or any other thereof
Witness my hand and official sea
this 18TH day of April, a. d., 1873
ED. A SCOTT, CLERK,
The Van Buren press., 1878-05-07
Iyr A New York World London lat

EE A New York World London let
ter writer, says: There is not much
chance of keeping anything a secret, as
even the Duke Of Edinburgh was found
out. He got himself involved in an ugly
scrape about Il woman, and, of course,
all the " society" papers got hold of the
story, aud blurted it ont. The World as
scrts that he has also communicated to
Russian officers important information as
to the English war preparations the po-
sition of torpedoes and so forth. 1t is
difficult to believe that the queens son
has been guilty Of so abominable an act.
But in social affairs he has unquestiona-
bly, acted with great imprudencc, not to
use a much harsher word.
The Van Buren press., 1878-05-07
TUESDAY, MAY 7, 1878.
Democratic Convention.
RooMs..DEMocnArIc STATE CEN. Con-
LITTLE Rock, March 20, 1878.


At meeting of this committee. held pu :
uant to adjournment, in the city of Little
Rock. March 20, 1873, in was resolved by the
committee that Convention Of the Demo-
cratic party Of the State Of Arkansas be called
to assemble at the City of Little Rock, on
Thursday the 18th day of July, 1873, for tie
purpose of nominating candidates for the
State offices to be voted for at the general
election to be held on Monday; the I'd day
Of September, in said year, and for the trans
action OF such other business Ms may be deem
cd advisable
1t was resolved by the committee that the
basis of representation in said Convention
and until said Convention may otherwise or
der, shall be one vote for each 100 votes, and
one vote for such fraction over 200 votes, ms
cast for William Il. Miller, candidate for Gov
ernor at the last election. held on the 9TH
September. 1876
And inasmuch as it has been the practice
heretofore to send from the counties adjacent
TO the place of holding the Convention large
number Of delegates. who, by the moral
weight OF their numbers in excess ofthe votes
to which they are entitled, give advantage
over the distant counties in the choice of can
didates, and thereby produce confusion in the
Convention and WANT of harmony in the par
ty. it WAS resolved by the committee that the
number of delegates allowed to the several
counties should be limited to the number of
votes which they are entitled to cast in the
Convention in compliance with which action
of the committee. hereby announce that the
Democratic State Convention. at the time
named by said committee, to wit, the 4th day
of July next, will meet at the city Of Little
Rock.
Sol. +. CLARK, Chaim'n.
JOHN M. HARRELL, Secretary.
The Van Buren press., 1878-05-07
The Indian Territory.

The st. Louis Washington special of
the LIST, says:
The Associated Press dispatch, stating
that the house committee on territories
had agreed to report bill for the crea-
ton of Oklahoma territory was a mis-
take. The committee is decidedly against
the proposition. The committee on In
dian affairs, however, has been consider
ing the bill introduced by Mr.. Morgan,
and while it has not agreed to favora-
BILE report, six of the members, which
is a majority, have concluded to allow
the bill to be reported to the house, two
of the six holding themselves at liberty
to oppose it in the house. The two menu
bers referred to do this out of personal
feeling to Mr.. Morgan, who has, since it
became known that the territories COM
mittee was locked upon the subject, de-
voted himself to securing hearing for
the measure in the house The most
violent opposition comes from men like
Martin |. Townsend, whose real idea is
based on the idea of keeping out what
would, one day, become another South
ern State.
The Van Buren press., 1878-05-07
Ger We had the pleasure of being

ES~ We had the pleasure OF being
present, for short time, at the session
of the State Medical Society, of Arkan-
sas, which met at Fort Smith, on last
Wednesday. An apparently ADLER and
finer-looking body of men we have not
seen together in the State. Quite a
number of the association passed down
the road, Thursday morning, on their
way home, and the balance staying over
at Fort Smith until Thursday, when the
Association adjourned.
The Van Buren press., 1878-05-07
To the Democratic Committee, Third
Congressional District.

G.. Wilcox, Crawford; W. NJ. Caldwell, Faulkner
H. C. Baker, Hot Springs; j. g. Connolly, johnson;
G. Wilmington, Montgomery J; II Green, Perry;
XII; b. Beavers, Saline; b. I: DuVal, sebastian; !
c. Gilbreath, Scott; Mat. Hixon, Logan; Y. T.
Jaeoway, Yell John D. Kimbell, Garland; b. u
Brock, Pike:
GENrLEMEN-T have received number OF
communications. containing enquiries as to
the time and place of the meeting of the
democratic convention, Third congressional
district. | suggest that the convention be
held at Hot Springs, on the Sd day of July
1873, and will be pleased to receive an eX-
preston of opinion, by letter, from every
member of this committee,
Very respectively,
ADAM CLARK,
Ch'm'n DEM Com. Third Congressional Dist.
Pa newspapers published in the Third
district will please copy.
ARKApELpHIA. April %.
The Van Buren press., 1878-05-07

5000 REWARD.
Proclamation by the Governor.

WHEREAS, 1t has come to the knowledge of the
Executive that Jack Jones is charged with the muir
der of Peter X. Beam. in the county of Scott in this
State, and that the said Jack Jones is now at large
THEREFORE, l. W. r. Miller Governor of the State
OF Arkansas, by virtue of the authority vested in
me by the Constitution and laws Of said State, do
hereby offer reward Of
Two HUNDRED DOLLARS
for the arrest aud delivery of the said Jack Jones
to the Sheriff of Scott county.
In testimony whereof have hercunto set
- my hand, and caused the Seal Of the State
lis. to be affixed, at Little Rock, on this the
~ 18th day of April, 1873.
W, r, MILLER.
By the Governor.
b. b. BEAVERS, Secretary of State.
JACK JONES is about IS years old feet or ID
inches high, square, built full face; generally clean
shaved; light hair, blue eyes and light cempe xion:
will weigh $50 or 1870 pounds; when sober is very
quiet; but when drinking is fond of singing and has
cesr, strong voice. His fayorte song, when he is
long laughter, when drinking
The Van Buren press., 1878-05-07

Beg A correspondent Of the Little
Rock Rock Gazette suggests the name
of Col. Ben. T. Embry, of Pope county,
as suitable one to occupy the attention
Of the convention, in the selection of a
candidate for Governor. Col. Embry is
one of the very best men in the State
and, next to Gov. Miller, we don't know
of man that we would rather see occu
py that position.
The Van Buren press., 1878-05-07
EE- We Internationally omitted

Et- We unintentionally omitted to
notice the announcement of r. +. Net
ties, Esq, as Il candidate for the Legisla-
ture. Mr.. Nettlcs has resided in the
State all his life, is intelligent, and as
we'll posted as to the wants of the mass
es of the people in the county as any one
in it. If he gets the nomination, he will
have our hearty support.
The Van Buren press., 1878-05-07

Dar 1t will be seen, by reference to
our announcement column, that Mr..
Henry SHIRLEY is candidate for the
Democratic nomination, to represent the
county in the Legislature. Mr. SHIRLEY
has long been resident of the county ;
knows well the wants of the people, and
is well-qualifed for the duties incum.
bent on the position. As, in tho case OF
all the other candidates, if he receives
the nomination, it will give us pleasure
to give him our support.
The Van Buren press., 1878-05-07

Es- 1t will be noticed that Adam
Clark, Chairman of the Democratic Con-
gressional Committee of the Sd District,
has made call for a meeting of the con,
vention for nominating candidate at
Hot Springs, such meeting to be held on
the Sd of July.
The Van Buren press., 1878-05-07
EEAt the county convention

EEAt the county convention of Mon,
zoe, the following instructions were Civ
en- For Governor, Hughes F.; Supreme
Judge, Eakin; Attorney-General, Moore
Congress, First District, House Chan
cellor, Carroll ; Clerk, Galloway Urea
surer, Churchill Secretary of State
Beavers Land Commissioner, Baxter
Superintendent Of Public Instruction,
Hill.
The Van Buren press., 1878-05-07
For Circuit Judge.

We are authorized to announce Hon JOHN
II. ROGERS, of Sebastian, as candidate for
reelection to the office of Circuit Judge of
the 18th judicial Circuit, subject to the &C
he held
The Van Buren press., 1878-05-07
For the Legislature.

We are authorized to announce j. G. BET
TEN, ESQ, as candidate for seat in the
next Legislature, from Crawford county, sub
ject to a nomination from the Democratic
Convention.
The Van Buren press., 1878-05-07

AE' The name Of John J. Burrow,
Esq, is offered to the Democracy of the
county Of Crawford, rs Il suitable one
for the honor Of representing the county
in the General Assembly. Judge Bur
row is every way qualified for the posi-
ton, and is too well known to need any
introduction at our hands. lie will, be
tween now and the time for the conven
ton, circulate among the g horny hand
ed sons OF TOLL and tell them how he
stands on al questions in which they are
most closely interested.
The Van Buren press., 1878-05-07
ANN0UNC MENTS.

The rule adopted by all the papers of the
state, charging 10 cents "a line for all notices
and communications, advancing the claims
of candidates, seems TO us just and reasonable
and we fall into the ranks. Our paper is open
to all asprants at l0c. per line in advance.
The Van Buren press., 1878-05-07
Es- Washington correspondence

EE washington correspondence OF
the 9th, says that Representatives
Slemons and Cravens have succeeded in
making arrangements with the Fish Com
missioner to stock the Ouachita and Red
rivers, in Arkansas, with young shad."
That is good SO far as it goes. But
why can't we have some of the streams
tributary to the Arkansas stocked with
shad or other choice fish =?
The Van Buren press., 1878-05-07
10 the Voters Of Crawford County :

Without solicitation, hereby announce
myself an INDEPENDENT candidate for the
Office Of She riff, subject to the will of the
people. to be expressed at the ballot box, at
the election in September next. As this Is
II political Office, wish to submit my claims
wholly upon merits. qualifications and fitness
for the position. Ii You judge me fit and
qualified shall expect your votes.
w. l.. TAYLOR.
Van Buren,. Ark April 30, 1878.
The Van Buren press., 1878-05-07
Re The Eighth Genera

Re The Eighth General Conference
of the Methodist Episcopal Church
South, met at Atlanta, Ga, May LIST,
Bishop Pierce presiding. There were
present $40 delegates from thirty-seven
Conferences. All the delegates present
at the Conference were welcomed by
Judge James jackson of the Supreme
Court, and responses were made by
Bishop Pierce and Bishop McTyerc.
The Van Buren press., 1878-05-07

If A Paris dispatch Of the I'd inst
says Gen. Noyes, the American Minis
ter, gave a dinner, tonight, in honor OF
Bayard Taylor, the newly appointed
Minister to Germany. and Mr. Weloh,
Minister to Great Britain. Among the
guests were members Of Mr.. Tavlor's
iami,,, attacnees or tne respective lega-
tons, and fow American residents.
The Van Buren press., 1878-05-07
Congress---:Sd District.

We are authorized to announce Hon.
JORDAN T.. CRAVENS, as candidate for
reelection to Congress, from this, the Third
Congressional District of Arkansas, subject
60 the action of the Democratic Congression-
al Convention.
The Van Buren press., 1878-05-07

EE- The steamer Jno. w. Macomb left
Cairo, on the lst, for this river, to pull
snags. Capt. Ed, Huston, one of the best
pilots on the river is in charge Of the
wheel.
The Van Buren press., 1878-05-07

Es- The low, scurrilous attacks Of the
Fort Smith Herald, on Maj Woodruff
do Gen. Churchill no good We don't
believe he can hardly afford to spend his
money on an organ that has only vitu
peration of his opponent. Those chick
Gus will come home to roost, General
The Van Buren press., 1878-05-07

We are authorized to announce Mr.. HEN
RY SHELLEY as candidate for the nomin-
alton of the Democratic County Convention
for seat in the Legislature of the State from
Crawford county, subject, of course, to its
action.
The Van Buren press., 1878-05-07
For Prosecuting Attorney.

We are authorized to announce JOHN S.
LITTI .E for 70 aJest;ou tv che ufTrce OF iros-
ecuting Attorney Of this the 18th judicial cir
cult, subject to the action of n Democratic
convention should one be held
The Van Buren press., 1878-05-07

Eg- The manufacturing interests of
New England are rapidly on the decline.
Complete business prostration in that
section must be the inevitable result in
the matter.
The Van Buren press., 1878-05-07

Eg In noticing, last week, the candi-
dadacy of W. L. Taylor, Esq, our COM
posltor made us say that he had been a
resident in the county t,co years, when
we said ten.
The Van Buren press., 1878-05-07

Es- The journeymen tailors of St
Louis claim that they are working for
starvation rates, not being able to earn
over So per week.
The Van Buren press., 1878-05-07
State Treasurer.

We are authorized to announce VIM T..
WOODRUFF. .Jr., OF Pulaski county, a candi
date for State Treasurer at the next general
election subject to the action of the Demo-
crotic State nominating convention.
The Van Buren press., 1878-05-07

We are authorized to present the name Of
JUDGE JOHN J. BURROW as a candidate for
the Legislature, subject to nomination at
ten hands of county democratic conven-
ito n.
The Van Buren press., 1878-05-07
For County Judge.

We are authorized to announce MOSES
(. LEMI.Y, ESQ.,, for the Office of County
Judge Of Crawford county subject to nom
;nation from the Democratic County Conven-
tic :, il one s held
The Van Buren press., 1878-05-07

Efs' The citizens of Hartford Town
ship, Sebastian county, make a public
call, in the Fort Smith Independent, on
Hon. w. NJ, Fishback, to become q can
didate for Governor.
The Van Buren press., 1878-05-07

Eg, This week we are authorized to
announce Judge John II. Roger, as a
candidate for reelection to the office OF
Judge Of the 18th Judicial Circuit. We
know Of no one who has been clothed in
the judicial erminc, that has been so uni
versally commended for the discharge OF
the high duties Of his office than has
Judge Rogers. He has made hundreds
of friends, whore he had opponents be-
fore, and we see no evidences that he
will not have the field all to himself So
mote it be.
The Van Buren press., 1878-05-07

We are authorized to announce ROBERT
f. NETTLES, az a candidate for the Legisla-
ture from Crawford county, subject to II NOM
ination from Democratic Convention.
The Van Buren press., 1878-05-07

ntSs" In view Of the recent disturban-
ces in Montreal, the Canadian Govern
ment has taken measures to prevent the
carrying Of arms.
The Van Buren press., 1878-05-07

We are authorized to announce JOSEPH
W. MATLOCk. of Jasper township. as a cam
didate for Sheriff at the coming election sub
ject to nomination at the hands of a demo-
cratic County Convention.