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The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-12
Cattle Thieves.

Quito little stir was made In Van
Buren,, yesterday morning, by the arri-
val of half dozen armed men, in search
of cattle-thicvss, from Missouri. The
stories we hear are SO conflicting that we
are not able to correctly make . state
ment. But this we know, that one Of
the three parties charged, was in camp
about mile beyond Logtown. The aid
Of Deputy Sheriffs McGee and Statler
were called into requisition, who, in
company with another man who showed
them tho camp where they attempted
to make the arrest, and on the first init
nation of their business, he commenced
to draw his pistol, when Tom. MCGEE
did tn same, and shooting commenced
at once. They were ten feet apart, at
the first shots and how they escaped is a
miracle. Neither MCGEE nor Statler
hurt, but the unknown man was badly
shot, although he made his escape. The
wounded mans name was Waters. A
wagon, two horses and trunk were cap
tured, which are in the hands of the
Sheriff, here. The supposition is that he
is badly hurt, and will not be able to ge,
far.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-12
Railroad Visitors.

The city was visited, this morning, by
Maj. Nettleton, Receiver and General
Manager, and Mr.. Garrison, one of the
principal stockholders of the Missouri
River, Fort Scott and Gulf road. These
gentlemen came here in the interest of
the proposed extension of tho Joplin
road to Arkansas. 1t is well.known that
the Cult folks are very anxious for an
immediate extension of their line south,
and that that company will extend very
substantial aid toward the enterprise to
DO carried out by the Joplin Railroad
Company. Besides tho desire of the
Gulf road to secure the benefits OF the
immense traffic which will surely flow
from Northwest Arkansas, as soon as
that country is tapped by road, i. is
said that the Gulf is largely Interested
in the Little Rock and Fort Smith road,
and it is desired to make a connection Of
these two lines as soon as possible.
The Joplin Railroad company, as has
has been heretofore stated, has been in
correspondence, for some months. with
leading business men of Newton and
Mcdonald counties in this State, and
those of Northwest Arkansas, in regard
to the proposed extension. The people
Of those sections are very anxious, also,
for this outlet, and will do everything
in their power to secure it at as early a
date as possible. The Joplin Company
has hardly been in condition, the past
summer, to push forward this work,
much as they desired to do it, but now,
as the Gulf Company manifests dispo,
sition to aid in the project, there is no
telling how soon active work will DO
commenced. There is one thing certain,
and that's, the Joplin road will go south
and if a start is not made this fall, there
surely will be in the spring.-Joplin
News
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-12

E Ben. Butler is defeated from 30
600 to 40, 900 majority in Massachusetts.
The New York Sun, speaking of tho
election, says:
Mr.. Thomas Talbot of Billerioa, and
not Gen. Benjamin f. Butler, has been
chosen Governor OF Massar husetts In
nearly all the interior towns from which
we have reports, Talbot runs far ahead
Of Riee's vote, last year, as Butler does
ahead OF CASTOR. 1t is already evident
on the face of the returns, that many
anti Butler democrats have chosen to
vote directly for Talbot, instead Of cast
ing their ballots for their own candidate,
Judge Abbott. Gen. Butler has made q
brilliant fight against odds that would
have discouraged q less courageous man.
All the party machines, the place hold
ers, the railroad corporations, the banks,
the great manufacturing companies, and
the newspapers into the bargain, were
arrayed against him. His own record
and recent utterances on financial ques
tons, operated against him. The won
der is, not that he was beaten, but thai
he did 30 we'll.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-12
An Infinitesimal Baby.

The wonder Of all Baltimore for sew
eral weeks past has been little baby.
1t is the child of Mr. Thomas d. Wilkie
and his good wife. 1t has been named
Pauline. None without seeing will be.
lieve that it measures only eleven inches
in length .n.l the. 49, i..AI- L--iy - s'o..''
is no larger than an orange. An ordna
ry bracelet will encirce the waist, and a
lingering passes easily over the hand
and arm. The face is only an inch and a
quarter long and an inch in width Such
great crowds have fockei to gee little
Pauline that her father has been compel
ed to charge an admission fee. There
have been all day matnees, and the pro
ceeds were given to the yellow fever suf-
ferers. Mr. Wilkie has several children,
but all are well developed, save wee bit
Pauline, tn iu6nitesimal.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-12

All. me! in darkened chamber,
With the sunshine shut away.
tears thas fell like bitter rain,
We measured our baby, to-day:
And the little bare feet that were dimpled
And sweet as a budding rose,
Lay side by side together,
In the hush Of Il long repose.
Up from the dainty pillow,
White AS the risen dawn,
The fair little face lay smiling,
With the light of heaven thereon;
And the dear little hands like rose-leaves
Dropped from the roses lay still
Nevermore to snatch at the sunshine
That crept to the shrouded sill.
We measured the sleeping baby,
With ribbons white as snow.
For the shining rosewood easket
( That waited him below;
And. out of the darkened chamber,
I We went with childless moan
To the height of the sinless angels
Oul little one has grown.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-12
"Grandpa's Birthday"

This Operetta by the scholars of Trinity
Church Sunday School was a success. in all
respects, and where all did so well, it would
DO unjust to particularize. One of the largest
audiences that has ever greeted an amateur
entertainment, In Van Buren,, was given
them. and the close and quiet attention given
showed that the audience appreciated the
rendering Of this very pretty Operetta.
The quartettes, solo and Duet, by the young
ladies and gentlemen of Van Buren,, could
not very we'll have been excelled by nom
professionals. We hope this is but the COM
niencement of q series Of entertainments to
be given this winter by home-talent.
The Van Buren, String Band contributed
their excellent music.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-12
A DAM NABLE CRIME.
Johnson County SuIIied BY the Brutal
Act of a Negro.
CLARKsvILLE, ARK, Nov. 8, 1877

GAINESVILLE, ARK, Nov. 8, 1878.
Special to the Little Rock Democrat.
For tho first time in the annals O
Johnson county, the crime Of rape hal
L- -----:..~i vrtnIu us borders
About 8 o'clock, last evening, a negro
Hemp. Neal, committed rape upon the
person of Mrs. Salona Ham,, young
widow lady, living half mile from
town. Neal, after having committed the
crime, came into town, and, while here
was arrested by the Sheriff and placed
in Jail. Intense excitement prevails
and there are strong threats OF lynch
ing him.
Neal is a black, iianly-looking me-
gro of about twenty-five years, and he
crme here, last March, from Louisiana.
He has been employed on the farm of
DR.. Adams, about two miles from town,
and was on his way to visit some friends
here, when he committed the outrage.
He stopped at the house of Mr. Has
KEEL, the father Of Mrs Ham, and asked
her for drink of water She gave him
the water, and he then asked where Mr.
Haskell was. Mrs. Ham replied that be
had not yet returned from work. Seeing
there was no one with Mrs. Ham but her
little child, he determined to take advan-
tage of her position to Immediately carry
out his helish designs, and, as pretext,
to enter the room, asked permission to
light his pipe at the fire. The request
was granted, and he started forward, as
if to avail himself of the permission,
then suddenly stopped, and catching
Mrs. Ham by the throat, began choak.
ing her and forcing her to the floor. She
Struggled desperately, but without avail,
and the black fiend accomplished his
purpose and fed, leaving his victim al
most dead from the injuries he inflicted
When Mr.. Haskell returned shortly AZ
forwards, he was told of what occurred
and Immediately started in pursuit. On
his arrival here, he Immediately notified
Sheriff Mcconnell, who, in company
with Mr. McBrown set out to capture
tho scoundrel, visiting the different plac
es he would most probably be, they
came upon him. in a shanty, in company
with several other negro men and wo
men, with whom he seemed to be enjoy.
ing himself immensely, as the Sheriff
stepped in the door. Neal knew he was
waited, and, with very quick move.
ment he eluded the hand that was
stretched toward him, and in moment
was outside, striking for the woods. A
shot from the Sheriff only served to &C.
celerate his speed, and the programme
was narrowed down to foot-mce. The
negro was feet, but his pursuers over
took him. and, aftera brief struggle. be
vas secured and lodged in Jail until to
day, when he will appear Tor trial. Nea
is not inclined to talk much in regard ia
the matter, but does not deny the deed
and there is no doubt he will receive the
punishment he 80 we'll deserves.
J. w. f.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-12
A WOman's Name.

Gunare means the blossom of the pome-
granate. Nearly all female names signify
flowers. scents, or other ornaments or iuxu-
ries which abound In their hyper polical poe
been caught from the Orient. and the same
significance is given to the name English Fe-
male Bitters. IL implies restoration to
health. radical cure of all those chronic de-
engagements and Irregularities that aiiiict the
female sex. 1t implies quick and powerful
action over female troubles. Itimplies resto-
ring old and young females to their natural
condition, and no lady should fail to use them
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-12
A REMARKABLE RESULT.

1t makes no difference how many phys.
icians, or how much medicine you have
tried, it is now an established fact that
German Syrup is the only remedy giving
complete satisfaction in severe cases oil
Lung diseases. 1t is true there are thou
sands of pesons who are predisposed OF
Throat and Lung Affections, Consump
ton, Hemorrhages, Asthma, Severe Colds
settled on the Breast, Pneumonia, Whoop,
ing Cough, &c, who have no personal
knowledge of Boschees German Syrup
To such we would say that so 900 dozen
were sold last year without one com
plant. Consumptives try just one bot
tie. Regular size rs cents. Sold by
Ward & Ogden. Druggists If
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-12
THE SEQUEL.

At noon, yesterday, tho 9Th, the trial
of Hemp. Neal, charged with having
committed rape on Mrs, Salona Ham
was held, Mrs. Ham appeared in court
and identified Neal She is small, del
icate woman, while Neal is q big, Draw
ny fellow of nearly two hundred pounds
Mrs Ham said he knocked her down
while she was holding her two little chill
dren in her arms, whom she had taken
up, hoping they would serve her as as a
protection, She was terribly bruised
about the face and mock. The evidence
was conclusive, and, at tho end OF the
trial Neal was returned to the Jail. Du
ring the night a party of masked men
broke into the Jail, overpowered The
guards and took Neal out and hung
him.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-12

The FIRST STAIN.--Did our young rea-
ders ever think how little it takes to stain
their character? A single drop of ink il a
very small thing, yet dropped into tum-
bier of clear water. it blackens the whole
and the first oath, the first lie, the first
glass, they seem very trivial, yet they
leave dark stain upon ones character
Look cut for the first stain.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-12
HarshaW's Gin Burned.

We regret to announce that the Gin
of J. Harshaw, of Logtown, was burned
this morning, between 5 and 6 o'clock.
We have no particulars other than that
four or five bales Of unginned cotton
were burned. Loss two or three thou
sand dollars. No insurance.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-12
Have You Headache?

One cents worth Of Baiey's Saline Aperi-
ent will cure yon. Have you acid stomach
or heartburn? Half II cents worth of Bal
ley's Aperient will cure you, Have you con-
stipation? Two cents worth of Baileys Sa-
line Aperient will relieve you. Are you bill
ious? Three cents worth of Rail.J's S.lino
Apcrient will remove all billiousness. Are
yon dyspepticr f5afIey's Saline Aperient will
do you good. 1t Is u pleasant and cooling
purgative, and foams like soda water. Its
pleasantness makes it quite a iavorite anon g
the ladies. For sewing omen. factory girls
and all WAC lead q closely confined lite, Its
effects are gratifying, relieving their headache
and onstipation. Only 30 cents per bottle.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-12
|. R. 4 +. S. Railway.

On and after the 2lst of October. trains
will run on this road. leaving and arriving at
Van Buren,, as follows:
Express and mail trains arrive at Van Blu
rem at 80 p. M. and leave for Little Rock,
at 5 80 a m. Arrive at Argenta at 80 p.
m, and leave at As a. m.
Freight trains arrive at 7:o5 p. m, and
leave here. going to Argenta, at 6 40 a. m.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-12
Temperance Lecture.

The Rev. MI. Clayton. of the NJ. E. Oh urch
South, will lecture on the subject OF Temper
ance, at Murphy Hall, on Thursday night.
A general attenance of Murphys and ali 9TH
ers interested is desired.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-12
WARB Il OaDlx keep IMPORT
~ HAVANA CIGARS.

~ made a big effort 10 gaiB, saturday
sd' out 1t was s. complete failure.
pf'hking water. ip this part 81 the town
'eo"m'Hg a scarce commodity, and that
"'Siii from which this whole neighbor-
"aFs "e1G wont 90 draw their supplies
h, 4" orme's wellv-is gradually dry.ng-up
\. "a new thing In the history Of that
'@ least. In the limits OF our knowl'
w.t. feter Couch talks Of going TO TuXas
'all' TO spend the Winter. and taks a
w the country.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-12
For Sale.

a = secondhand Open.top BUGGY &
, ESs, PRICE $40, cash. Apply a
: Office. i'm
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-12
Tho Vote Of Crawford for Congress.
567 668

sThe returns were not certified to by the
judges of the election.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-12
Notice to TreSpaSsers.

A Ill persons are hereby warned against
"A Trespassing, Cutting Wood, throwing
wn Fences &c. on the place known as the
BOSTltk FARM. Violators, will be prose-
cut edto the extent of the law.
CllAS. +. BROWN, Agent.
Inn
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-12

After piously taking care of the grave
OF his dead fnther for twentv.six years,
resident of Kalamazoo, Michigan, dis
covered that the body had been stolen
years and years ago.
"Ours was none Of your front gate
common matches, said she; mo, no i,
was regular high toned parlor match y
Chicago Journal.
ooh. yes, they have ribs enough"
she replied as she laid down corset,
"but they don't feel like mans arm, and
you don't look for 'em Sunday nights. F"
Free press.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-12
woopRuFF's
ADVERTISING AGENCY.
Little Rock, Arkansas

General Agency. corner Main and I'll
Merchants Planters Cotton WRreho
Produce, Commission and Storage. Con-
signmcnts solicited Collections made. Adj
yertisements and subscriptions solicited for
leading State papers.
Manufacturers Agency for Printing. Writ
ing and Wrapping Papers, Agricultural and
other Machinery. Also. Agency for Field
aud Garden Seeds, Blooded Sheep and Cat
tie.
W. Il WOODRUFF. IN.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1878-11-12

IIewed Timbers OF all descriptions, at prices
TO suit the times.
Orders left al r. r. McKIBBEN' S
Store pH receiue prompt attention.
sE- JOHN BUTLER has charge Of the
WOODWARD In the city. and will deliver
wood promptly in any part of the city.
WILLIAM ROOT. Proprietor.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-18
THE NEW ORLEANS DEMOCRAT, FRIDAY, JANUARY IS 1878

prices at the warehouse. Coarse ss@eoo, fine
Sf 09@1 10 Turks Island neglected at Sac y
bushel Table salt In pockets 1,z97sc each. as
In size. - ''' .- 's'
POULTRY-Old chickens 81 TO- young $40
p dozen.
EGGS Western 1o@isc: Louisiana -@-e y
dozen.
RICE-Is firm. No. 5000, common sos Va.
ordinary 5's@5Ac, fair .5Ss051. good 51@se'
prime 6kc. choice exc y fb. '>AS'0'
BULK CORN None Offering. and the market
Is nominal y e5ne " bushel "
WHEAT-None here. and norninally Mt 81 so0
s5 v bushel for winter. and 81 2o91 rs Tor
spring.
S0ULENTB-Potatoe are selling ut 81 500
?; onions at 50 $500 rs; apples ut % 5o@5 90 q
Dbl eabbages at s60s v 100. and 81 1900 p crate
BAGGINa-a steady OF 111se in round lots re-
failing, at t2@I24e. Baling twine at 1870 ia
round lots: retailing ut lac.
BUTTER : Moderate stock. Demand fair.
Choice. New Y rk creamery sU@yt: New York
dairy. fine $1,000; New York good 2G6l2s: low and
medium grades 5000. Western choice, fresh
parked 18@19: good do 15W17: good fruit house
14@15;. summer paekef 1s@l4 low grades So
II !; roll. wet nacked 1913; roll. tubs. 1000
CHEESE-Prime Western factory t2M St9,s;
good do 11a@12 New York cream 15@15s.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-18
Domestic Markets.

New YORK, Jan. II, II: t5 q. m.-Coffes dull !:
sales 600 bags ct s sew Orleans expet Watch
basis Of T1s@7ss for refining fair to good fair.
and n 4 f I, prime reiined sugar strong. Lin.
sp. m.-Coffee dull. Sugar firm. Refined
sugar quiet and firm.
SPOT cotton , dull 4, lis for Middling uplauds
wheat weaker ct 81 % February. 81 Jp osH March, a
Corn quiet: 3sa@8sss February. As@Hs May,
7.Fk@7.5o March. Afterwards wheat rallied
slightly. selling at 81 osis February, Corn
ror ssssa qa2 s y gvgf' go F e.
Lard-nothing doing after the opening trans
Union Stock Yards-Hogs .ial recsipts
yesterday 7,lg7: estimated to-day 30 900; mar.
yet quiet and steady; light % 9o@4: heavy 80 20
i:ao D, M. Morning Csll-wheat steady ut :, %
cash. III o9a@1 og'. February. 81 Of March
February, 80. s@sss March. n}s@H9s May Gy' PORK
March. Lard steady, 7.t71s@7so February;
sales OF 7s5 March. Dry salt meats betier :
qp S e,s 90 hHf Graary os ss
10 90 February, eli o5an o7s M,reh Lard e aniet
and easy; 7.42's % 7.45 February. 75O % 752,s
CrpctrFATr. Jan. 17.-Pork steady 1911 u asked.
81 clear sides 63l, hams s@1o. Gut meats I'M
changed shoulders 4; clear RIB 81 clear sides
rendered TAOS Hogs eeeipts 1851 market
moderately active and steady, prices rang ne
90 5000 Is. Whisky quiet at 81 o. Grain ger,-
orally quiet and easy. Oats-2s02s Tor mixed
and 3o@31 for white. Barley 600s65 for prime TO
choine spring sample Rye quiet at 63@64 Tor No.
SO tor ear: 3e@4o for shelled. Wheat quiet and
easy-white 81 22@1 Is: red 81 t5a1 20.
ST Louis, Jan. 17.-Wheat-No. 2 red al Is
81 1874 February; opened at 81 II and closed ut
u leS March; 81 v cash; Corn-2 bid cash;
cash 24a January. Whisky 81 o.. Pork-slf 2s
asked cash: sales ut sl1 January: Eli 250t1 40
Ma oh. Out meats-shoulders as; clear rib
ribs G6s, Lard ia
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-18
Foreign Markets.

LONDON Jan. II, Q y. m.-Flour unchanged at
29s Sd. Wheat dull: cargoes off coast-Chcago
spring Els rel winter Sos: California club 61s
to arrlve-Chicago COS; California club b7s GdGD
COS. Corn dull. eargoes off coast 2es !; now, to
arrive, 26s edg27s arrivals Of wheat and corn
for orders light
sp. .AR,sin-Common IS cd. Turpentine.
spirits AS 5dGp24s cd.
LIVERPOOL, Jan. II, 1890 p. .-Cotton-fair
business doing at previous prices; Middling
Uplands cad. Middlng Orleans g-16d. Sales
10000 bales, Of which 1000 were Tor export and
speculation.
Tallow-good to fine 4os es; .. Y. C. London
39s@s9s sd. Pork-prims Western mess Sos.
Lard l. prime Western 4os sd. Bacon-long
clear niddles 8os; short clear Big. Wheat
Western spring los 5dGol1s I'D Western win
Ter lis sdGD12s. Flour Western canal 27s@a2ss.
Corn new 2ss ad@2ss Cd; old 29s ed029s Cd
Canada peas 36s 6t. Oats-No. Western 49,
1:45 .. m.-Flour quiet and steady at 29s cd.
Wheat heavy: spring los 10d@1ts sd Western
winter lis cd: California 13sat3s sd do aver
age 12s 9dG113s. Corn heavy: new 2ss cd. Car
goes on passsge-Flour and wheat 1.26s 600
quarters: corn $50 600 quarters.
3 D. m.-Bacon dull; long clear 3Os cd short
clear 32s. Lard-prime Western steady ut 40s I'D.
Other articles unchanged. as follows Pork
Bacon dull; Cumberland cut 32s; short rib 33s
hams-long cut AIS: shoulders dull at 26s. Beef
steads: India mess s3s: extra do IT'S; prime
mess 85s Tallow steady; prime city 4os sd.
Turpentine steady spirits 25s cd. Rosin quiet
common ss cd fine los. Petroleum quiet: re-
fined 1011d@10&d Cheese quiet American
choice eSs cd. Lard oil dull at 46s
$3.50 D. M Breadstuffs dull. Wheat Western
winter. No to No j, lis 3d011s Cd.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-18
COMM EMCIAL.
OFFICE NEW ORLEANS DEMOCRAT

thursday Evening. Jan. II, 1878
GENERAL REMARKS-The holders OF Cotton
evinced disposition. early in the day to make
stand for better prices. but Liverpool and
Havre and New York advices discovering weak
ness. our selling friends gracefully came down
to yesterdays prices. and so continued until
the close Of the day. The sales summed up
10000 bales, the market closing easy and I'M
changed
The demand for sugar was good, both for
local and shipment trade. The receipts amount
cd to 17os hhds, sales 1912 hhds.
The receipts of molasses were 1892 bbs. sales
ls4s bbs. The demand was fair at steady
figures.
1t is well established fact that for weeks past
the prices of flour in this market have been be-
low those ruling at the Western mills; therefore.
though the feeling is dull and depressed owing
to the weaker position of wheat In the West. the
market shows no material change and prices
remain as before.
In pork the tone OF the market ia better and
in favor Of sellers, and the article was in good
request Old mess was strong at st1 rs. and
new mess was firm at Sill rs. wholesale.
COTTON-The marked feature of the cotton
trade to: day was the frreguarity in the views
Of sellers. After sliding down softly, as hey
the early part of the day. as IL they intended to
make fight for better prices, or at least to re-
cover the ground lost yesterday In the mean
time. Liverpool and New York advices showing
weakness. the market. dropped quietly into
yesterdays groove. and SO continued until the
close. with sales amounting to 600 bales clos
ing easy and unchanged
Other markets. briefly stated. show arrivals