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The Van Buren press., 1893-04-15
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

Mrs. Ellen Campbell and John Geisler VINO
had eloped from Des Moines, H.. were caught
in st. Louis.
Secretary Lamont proposes to initiate a big
reform in the matter OF war department print
Ing
The impeachment proceedings against Judge
Dubose, OF Memphis, Tenn, are in progress be-
fore the Tennessee supreme court.
Ed Partridge, the big bear operator of
Chicago is In q tight place, standing to lose a
fortune on his present wheat deal
Excitement continues at fever heat in Union
county. KY, over the Oliver killing, and lynch.
ing is threatened.
England Is considering the advisability of en-
tering formal protest against Turkish out
RACES on Christians In Armenia.
The Missouri river Is on rampage at Sioux
City, Ia. and ut present is higher than for years
at this season.
Mrs Sarah Il. Gerber has sued John II. Mar
tin at Lincoln, Neb., for 10000 damages for
breach of promise and seduction.
The caravel Santa Maria has arrived at Ha
vana from Porto Rico, and was welcomed by
cheering crowds.
The British war vessel Undaunted, which ran
aground at Alexandria Egypt, had twenty feet
OF, iron Sheathing broken and keel plates dam
aged
ernment of Perm Russia, Is worse than ever
before. The poor are dying by hundreds.
Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria Hungary
has postponed his visit to Buda Pesth until
after the unyeilng of the Honved monument,
fearing that his presence might cause q display
OF disloyalty.
j. Jleffcoats farmer, who lived miles west
OF Pickens, Miss, was lynchod by o mob for
killing his wife.
The New York assembly passed, by vote Of
7s to 20, bill abolishing capital punishment, to
take eject, should 1t become law, on Septem-
ber
Adophus Busch, OF ST. Louis, is in washing
ton to obtain, II possible, the opening of part
OF the Uncompaghre Ute reservation, on which
there is a valuable asphalt deposit.
Judge Amos NJ Thayer. of St Louis, has been
offered place on the bench OF the court OF up.
peals of the District of Columbia.
Five thousand coal miners In the Boringe
district, province OF Hainaut, Belgium, have
resolved on general strike. partly for higher
wages and partly for universal suffrage.
Co. A, Thirteenth infantry, under command
OF Capt. John B. Guthrie, has-been ordered
from Fort Reno /. r., to the scene oi the Indian
troubles In the Choctaw country.
A will made by George Abingdon Baird
aboard the steamer Majestic during his voyage
to the United States has been found among his
effects, it is said and under its provisions Mrs.
Langtry will receive large property.
Fully three-fourths of the usual large acreage
OF wheat planted last fall in Mclean and ad
iacent counties In Illinois is being plowed up
and will be planted in corn and other crops
M Turpin, the inventor OF melinte, sentenced
to four years Imprisonment for selling the Sc
cret OF his explosive TO Germany, which was
owned by France, has Leen pardoned by Presi.
dent Carnot
All franchises and right-of-way have been Sc
cured or are guaranteed, 1t is said, for an elec-
trio railroad between Baltimore and Washing
ton anu construction will begin at an early
date
The Van Buren press., 1893-04-15
A wild Man In Illiuois.

The appearance of large man, in an
almost nude condition, in the woods In
st. Clair county, ILL.,, has caused con-
siderable excitement.
Constable William Becker organized posse
and went In search OF The strange man. He
was found in a straw-stack The man offered
some resistance but was overpowered and
taken to St. Libory. After being clothed and
fed he suddenly became wild, tore his clothing
into shreds and escaped into the woods. He
was recaptured later and taken to the county
hospital. The next day he escaped or was re-
leased from the hospital and he passed through
st. Libory on his way south. The stranger
weighs about 200 pounds, gave the name Of Pc
ter Hoffman, and claimed his home was in
Evansville, Ind. II is thought that the man IL
afflicted with temporary fits OF insanity.
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Lead In Harry County. Mo.

Great interest and considerable ex-
element has been created In Barry
county, Mo-, over the Developments st
the Mcdowell mines
The mines are located i2 miles north Of Cass-
Vile. About thirty years ago work was begun
there, but though good Indications were ever
present lack OF capital prevented asystemattc
prospecting until last year. when work was
pushed with greater speed. Some 1900 have
been spent in putting down o shaft 40 feet,
and the owners have been rewarded by . uplen-
did lead which they are now opening at the
ll0foot level The output is lead and zinc. and
the mineral being In clay is very easily pro-
pared for market, no crushing being required.
A good lead is reported ut the 00-fo0t level, but
Us water was needed to wash the clay from the
mineral, the shaft was sunk below, and that
will be investigated later. Every indication
points to new mining camp in southwest lGis-
souri, before the sumner is past,
The Van Buren press., 1893-04-15
Sequel Toa Killing.

The following dispatch was sent out
from Pine Bluff the other night:
In the verdict OF six months Imprisonment
In the penitentiary the bloody murder of Phil
Garner, at Sheriff., Ark, recently seems not to
have yet found its closing chapter. Dr. Sherill.
highly respected citizen Of that town has re-
ceived long letter warning him that he must
leave Sheriff. within thirty days or he would be
killed and his house burned. The letter is
badly written and purports to come from
committee Of the "bluddy twenty" 1t says:
I'VE killed Phil. You have one of our clans
in jail but the air two of them air innersint
the white man and one Niger are not guilty
an ef you don't git them out we will burn up all
you houses and kill YOU We are black chaps
and White CapS,n
The Van Buren press., 1893-04-15
Trouble Over . Boys Marriage.

Jos. Schultz, of Bonham. Tex, is in
trouble. So is the county attorney. So
are the local courts.
Joseph is only IA years Old, and has neither
father, mother or guardian The authorities
are in a quandary as to what proceedings TO In
stitnte against him for marrying girl In
violation OF the law. A week ago
he procured q license on u false affidavit and
was married by Justice Otto E. Binz TO Miss
Laura Machehe. Article No. 2a30 Of the Re-
vised Statutes, act Of November, 1865. says.
MALES under 10 and females under IA con not
marry, They did marry and are living to-
gether as man and wife. but according I'd the
law on the subject they are not legally married
and are guilty OF o grave siolation OF the law.
The county attorney has not decided whether
he will cite Schultz to appear before the county
Judge, who can appoint Q guardian for him. and
let him forbid the couple living together, or ar-
rest him for false swearing In getting the "
cenSe.
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SOUTHERN GLEANINGs.
Mrs. Caldwell's Generous Gift.
Says n dispatch from Louisville. i

Yss
Mrs. Minnie N. Caldwell, widow of the late
DR.. VIM. Beverly Caldwell, Jr., has made the
Southern Baptist Theological seminary one OF
the most munifcent gifts ever made religious
institution in Kentucky Mrs Caldwell gives
as her reason for the generous gift desire to
give expression to the love and affection which
she bears for her late husband, William Beverly
CALDWELL Jr, as to the reverence in which his
memory is held by her; and in furtherance OF
such purpose she deems 1t fit and appropriate
TO assist In pr omoting the aims and objects OF
the Southern Baptist Theological seminary an
institution of learning located in Louisville by
creating and erecting an endowment forever
for the office of president Of said institution"
The property given by Mrs. Caldwell to the
seminary is valued at nearly 100000 The
proceeds of this gift to constitute the ''Wil.
liam Beverly Caldwell Junior Endowment"
The property, it is said is to be sold and the
proceeds invested in income bearing securities,
to be chosen by the financial board of the sem
mary. The income Is to be devoted to paying
the salary OF the president OF the seminary.
Should the fund ever be diverted from this pur.
pose the whole of 1t ia to revert to Mrs. Cald.
well or her heirs
The Van Buren press., 1893-04-15
ARKANSAS LEGISLATURE.
4 Daily Summary Of the Proceedings
of the 29th Session.

LITTLE Rock, April Tin the SENATE Thurs
day Senate bill No. 1875 providing that all
county officers be paid salary, was read the
third time. After considerable discussion the
bill was defeated by n vote of 4 to 81.
House bill No. iO2, to prohibit the employ
ment OF any but licensed engineers in the opera
lion ol steam or other machinery by cities OF
the first class, failed to pass.
The vote by which house bill No. 100, to allow
physicians who hold diplomas from reputable
college to practice without passing an exami-
nation, and creating state board OF examiners
failed TO pass. was reconsidered and the bill
passed by vote of l6 to 49,
House bill No. 153, regulating the sale of
sixteenth section lands passed.
House bill No. 341. to authorize the redemp.
tion OF lands sold under the decree OF tho chan
Gerry courts, failed to pass.
House bill No. 305. to amend an act regulating
the payment of claims against the state chart
table institutions, passed
House joint resolution No. T. proposing an
amendment to the constitution, reducing the
property exemptions, was read. 1t was loaded
with amendments and made q special order for
today.
In the house-senate bill No. 100, to regulate
school elections in single districts in cities and
Senate bill No. e5is to prohibit the keeping OF
lewd houses in this state, was read the third
time and passed by a vote OF 43 to 80.
Senate bill No. 1888. appropriatng &i31 for ex.
penses incurred by A. Hamilton, of Ouachita
county, In arresting Louis Simpson failed to
pass.
Senate bill No. ee4, to provide for the nav
ment Of costs in cases wherein the defendant Is
found insane, passed.
Senate bill No. i56. authorizing the state
treasurer to deposit the funds OF the state in
state banks failed to pass.
The womans suffrage bill was postponed In.
definitely
Senate bill No. sl5, an act supplementary to
the Worlds Fair bill. reinstating the Lady
Managers OF the board and giving them per
cont OF the appropriation for the fair, was in
definitely postponed by vote of 45 to 2S.
Senate bill No. 800, to provide for the print.
ing of volumes 2S. 80 and 30 OF the Supreme
court reports, passed.
Senate bill No. 105, relating to certain con-
tracts for the conditional sale or lease of rail-
roads and street railways, etc, passed.
Senate bill No. 2a9 donating lands to certain
levee districts passed.
Senate bill No. 22S, to prohibit the soliciting
for the sale Of intoxicants In prohibition dis
tricts, passed.
The Van Buren press., 1893-04-15
ARKANSAS CROPS.

warm weather and Abundant Sunshine
mas Enabled the Farmers to Push
Ahead RapidlyHwith Their Work-FHrm-
era In All Sections Encouraged.
The following is cleaned from the
weekly weather-crop bulletin Of tho
Arkansas weather service issued ON
April II:
There has been no general rainfall
o"ring the week. Light local showers
occurred in portions of the central divi-
sion on the 5th and 9th, not enough to
Interfere with farming operations
The temperature has averged about
10 deg. per day above the normal, be-
ing slightly higher over the eastern
portion. The unusually warm wealth
Grand abundant sunshine has permit
TED the farmer to work continuously
during the week and caused vegetation
to grow with remarkable rapidity.
Farmers in all sections are much en-
couraged over the prospects, which in
dicate very fruitful year. Light rains
would be beneficial in most all sections,
CENTRAL DIVISION.
Weather all that could be desired.
Small grain growing nicely. Corn
about all planted and coming up to a
good stand. Much cotton land bedded
and many have begun to plant, Fruit
prospect excellent Strawberries will
bean abundant yield, and shipping will
begin about the Goth inst.
NORTHEAST DIVISION.
Farmers up with their work. Small
grain in good condition. Corn nearly
all planted, and cotton planting has be-
gun in southern portion. Some corn
coming up shows a good stand. Fruit
safe to date and promises an abundant
yield. Light rains would be beneficial
TO uplands in promoting termination
OF seeds planted
SOUTHEAST DIVISION.
Small grain growing and in fine con-
dition. Much corn is up and good
stand is reported. Cotton planting is
general in this division, and everything
looks promising. Farmers we'll up with
their work and unusually advanced for
the season. Light rains would be ben
eficial to gardens and all crops in gem
eral. -
SOUTHWEST DIVISION.
Corn planting about finished and
coming up to fine stand. except that
planted before the heavy rains latter
part of March. Some corn still to
plant on low bottom lands Small
grain doing nicely. Cotton planting
general in some sections; others havo
land all prepared and will commence
planting this week. Fruit crop con-
tinues promising and everything points
to prosperous year. Light rains
would be beneficial
NORTHWEST DIVISION.
Farm work progressing finely. Small
grains are in good condition, and corn
In southern portions is coWing up TO
good stand; in northern portions II u
being planted rapidly. Cotton il being
planted in the southern sections
Farming operations arc well advanced
for the season Fruit is generally
good crop, though many peaches were
killed in the valleys The acreage de-
voted to orchards is increased over
last year.
The Van Buren press., 1893-04-15
Met a Horrible Death.

A man named Miebroome, tram-car
driver for Reeves, Mcdonald & Co, La
Grange, Lee county, died in great agony
the other day.
He was caught under loaded tram car and
his entrails pierced by stick He was con
scious after the accident, and directed those
who came TO assist him where to place the
hooks to remove the log from his body. After
the log was removed he begged pteously for
some one to knock him in the head with hook
and end his misery He died before doctor
could reach him.
The Van Buren press., 1893-04-15
Evidently Had Mon.
Alex Cummings and ANDY Ward

Alex Cummings and Andy Ward were
arrested in Little Rock the other dav:
and dry goods. a complete set of burglar tools
and skeleton keys. The police authorities are
in possession of positive proof, duplicating the
men in all the recent robberies and burglares
committed in Little Rock
The Van Buren press., 1893-04-15
ParngouId's New Mavor.

]. II. Camp has been elected mayor
of Paragould. There were four candi-
dates for the office and Mr. Camp re-
ceived 80 plurality. Total vote. 445.
The Van Buren press., 1893-04-15
Hopeful,

Little Rock Democrat: Col. v. b.
lizard, of Forest City, speaks very en-
couragingly of his chances for appoint
ment to the office of revenue collector.
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A Murderer Canturcd.

Flanagan Thornton, the negro who
killed Constable Pate at Menifee, Con-
way county, was captured near Nor
rillton at 10 o'clock the other night
The Van Buren press., 1893-04-15
Camps of Confederate Veterans.
The following exnlnins itself.

HEADQUARTERS CONFEDERATE VETERANS,
April 8-General Order 86: The general com
manding hereby announces the fellowship OF
the following named camps In the organization
OF the United Confederate veterans, and their
respective numbers to-wit: w. b. Rocks,
Camp No. PIG, Fayettev lille, Ark; Chipley, No.
81, Chipley Fla; Hug Arnolds, No. 1871,
Greenwood, Miss. Hickory Flat. No. 2l9,
Hickory Flat Miss; De Soto. No.
2'O fernando, Miss; Frank LiddelI No 29l,
Walden, Miss: Pat Cleburne No. 22s, Waco,
Tex; Springville, No. e93 Springville Ala.
Franklin T.. Beck, No. 2o4, Camden Ala; Will
son County, No. 225, Floresville, Tex; Amite
County, No. 226, Liberty, Miss; Frank Terry,
No. 227, Richmond Tex. Birchell, No 22a,
Hungerford, Tex; Arcadia, No. 2a9. Arcadia
La; JEFF Davis, No. 230, Jacksonville, Fla;
E. Lee, No. 231, Commerce, Tex.
by order OF j, B. GORDON,
General Commanding.
GEORGE MooRMAN
Adjutant-General and Chief OF stan
The Van Buren press., 1893-04-15
Blew out His Brains.

Joseph Berlin committed suicide in
Pine Bluff the other evening
He had been sufferer from a carbuncle for
the past few days, and slight fever set in. His
wife left his side and went into an adjoining
room when she heard three shots. A Winches-
ter repeating rifle was near the bed. Mr. Ber-
lin reached for it and deliberately fired three
shots. The last took effect in the head and
blew his brains all around the room.
The Van Buren press., 1893-04-15
Granted a New TrIaI,

Henry Howard, who was sentenced
to be hanged April at Camden was
granted stay and new trial by the
supreme court.
New evidence has appeared. Howard was
under sentence of death for the assassination
OF Joel Jones in the country last spring The
case will be retired before the circuit court in
June. Howard is a muatto, and is well-to-do
farmer He is confined in jail heavily ironed
The Van Buren press., 1893-04-15
FOuual Guiltv.

The trial Of Dick Robinson, the self
confessed murderer Of Johanna Scholl-
man, was concluded at Sedalia, Mo-,
and found guilty In the first degree.
The Van Buren press., 1893-04-15
Little Rocks New Administration.

Col. M. G. Hall and other recently
elected city officers of Little Rock were
inducted into Office the other night.
Mayor Fletcher, in retiring from office, re-
viewed the work accomplished by his admins
tration during the past two years The balance
in the treasury is $4,000 At the present rate
OF payment the sity will be free from debt in
eight years. The total Indebtedness is $685.
1920.
Mayor Halls inaugural address was short.
He said he proposed to give the city q plain
business administration.
The Van Buren press., 1893-04-15
Lived to 3 Good Are,

Mrs. Lucy B. Kent-Roberts died at
Evanston. aged 81. She was the daugh-
ter of Gen. Martin, Robertss and was
born in Manchester, N. H.
The Van Buren press., 1893-04-15
New Postmasters.

The following new postmasters have
been appointed in Arkansas:
\ Mulberry, Franklin county j. r. Alexander
vice l.. II. Hawkins, resigned
Murfreesboro. Pike county, j. II. Conway,
vice w. M Kizzia removed.
Ozark Franklin county w. Clinton, vice w.
G. Bill, removed.
Watalulu, Franklin county, W. Weaver, vice
S. Randolph, resigned.
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startled His Cong.seatiou,

Rev. N. M. Waters, pastor Of The
Methodist church Of Dubuque. H.. has
startled his congregation by denying
the verbal Inspiration Of the Bible.
The Van Buren press., 1893-04-15
Used a Gun.

Jim Gardner, colored, shot and killed
William Brooks, also colored, on John
I Moore's place, in Phillips county.
The men were out at work when a quarrel
arose between them The man who was killed
was armed with an ak and rifle when the
quarrel started. but by some means Gardner
got possession of the gun and killed his adver-
sary. Gardner Claims that Brooks was ap-
proaehing him with the uplifted ak, leaving the
gun on the ground; that he got hold of the gun
and shot him before Brooks could use the AK
Gardner gave himself up to the deputy sheriff.
The Van Buren press., 1893-04-15
KILLED His Mother.

The 15-year-old son of Mrs. Berlin.
living near Pulaski, Tenn. took pistol
from the mantel, presumably unloaded,
and accidentally killed his mother.
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Drowned While Bathing.

L. Price Kellar, the 15-year-old son Of
DIR. w. E. Kellar, pastor Of the First
Presbyterian church of Meridian, Miss,
was drowned while bathing.
The Van Buren press., 1893-04-15
Lieutenant-uovernor Nominated.

The state senate held caucus the
other night and nominated Hon. Clay
Sloan, Of Lawrence county, for lieu
tenant-governor.
1t is the intention of Gov. Fishback to be
absent from the state frequently during his
term Of office, and Mr.. Sloan will be called
upon to administer the affairs of the govern
ment
The Van Buren press., 1893-04-15
Conldn't Agree on n sito.

J. II. Haney and Dudley Il. Jones
who, with county Judge Compton, con-
stituted the commissioners of the new
free bridge to be built at Little Rock
across the Arkansas river, have re-
signed, no two being able, after pro-
tracted attempt, to agree upon site.
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Killed His Mother.

Mrs. Berlin, Of Pulaski, Tenn, was
instantly killed the other day by her
15-year-old son, who had a pistol which
he believed was unloaded.
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Senate bill No. 173, requiring that city clerks
and city attorneys be elected by the direct vote
OF the people, passed.
At this point Mr.. Sellers arose and In an ap.
propriate speech presented, on behalf OF the
members OF the house, handsome gold headed
cane to Speaker 7. G. Humphry. Mr.. Hum.
phry made graceful response.
The members of the house then indulged In
handshaking, song singing, and the usual pan
demonium incident to the closing hours, ana
amidst the many farewells the house adjourned
sine die
The members OF both branches held general
love feast Saturday just after adjournment ce.
menting the many friendships of the session.
The Van Buren press., 1893-04-15
Legislative Notes.


A basket Of lovely bouquets was distributed
among the members Of both branches OF the
assembly Friday, donated by the girls Of the
Deaf Mute Institute, accompanied by the fol-
lowing touching poetical communication:
TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Our ears are closed tn earthly sounds
And voiceless lips are ours,
Who bring to YOU with grateful hearts,
Our gift Of love-these flowers.
They grew around our quiet home
And from each sunny spot
We culled the dainty violet
And blue "forget-me-not."
They are emblems OF our hearts
And In the years to come
When fitted for this life's great work
We leave our silent home"
Our thoughts and prayers shall follow oft
The friends who faultered not,
And as you measured unto us.
We shall forget you not"
Little Rock, April 4,
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Got on the Narrow way.

At Velasco, Tex, Shelly Bohun, a
member Of highly-raspected family,
was arrested on the charge of burglary,
and it is stated confessed.
The Van Buren press., 1893-04-15
The Population Of St, LIQUID.

The new directory of st. Louis shows
a population Of b47,5s0. This, accord.
Ing to the directory, is an increase Of
over 81, 900 since last year.