The Forrest City times., 1893-07-28
ARKANSAS STATE NEWS.
An Awful Deed.

An AWful Deeus
 A terrible tragedy was enacted near Texarkana few days ago.
 Allen F.. Jones, his wife ana three children had, for three years lived on small farm miles east of town. Jones was printer ana formerly followed that trade, and several years ago for awhile published a small afternoon pa per in Texarlana. He was energetic, but poor manager and made scarcely a bare living for himself and family. He was or genlai nature, however, and seemed to almost wor- ship his wife and children. The family was visited by relative, who found them in good health and spirits. The other morning this same relative called early at the gate to the Jones residence, but in re- sponse to repeated calls could get no answer Thinking that something must be wrong. he pushed his way into the house. The three children and Mrs. Jones were lying in their night clothes. Their faces and heads had been terribly beaten and crushed with some heavy instrument They were covered with blood, were unconscious and mortally injured Jus tee of the Peace Hamilton summoned eoro- ner's jury and went to the scene. fur made and in an outhouse about l50 yards away Jones was found hanging to raf- ter dead. his feet touching the ground. The rope had been taken from the well. There were no bruises or marks of violence about his body and il clearly case of murder and suicide, and that the coroners verdict An ax covered with blood and hair was found in the well by the searcners and lt was doubtless the weapon used by Jones in the bloody work. It is surmised that Jones, mind became n unoaa- ,, mitted the deed in fit of temporary insanity
 Death of Editor Brewer.
 D. A. Brower, editor-in-chief of the Arkansas Gazette, died at Idaho Springs, Col, on the night of the 18th, of consumption.
 He had been in Colorado month for his health. Mir. Brewer was native of Virginia. removing in early life with his parents to Lima. O., where he spent his youth. When quite young he entered printing office and in 1858 edited the Memphis Argus. He later became editor of the Memphis Avalanche, which posi- tion he held until 1881, when be became editor Of the Arkansas Gazette. Hewas co years of age. and was one of the best newspaper men In the south-a clear. terse. vigorous writer on political questions. He never married, but leaves three sisters and his mother surviving him. His remains were shipped to his sister at New Carlisle, O.
 TRIBUTE.
 Extract from Little Rock Gazette. editorially: He climbed from the lowest round of the newspaper ladder to the very top. He despised sensational journalism and objected to the publication of any article that would bring sorrow disgrace to any individual His noble heart refused to entertain for a moment the argument that the success of a newspaper depended upon the number of homes it wrecked. He bore malice toward any one. and his store of charity was large and widely distributed He was man who took no advantage of his position to ad- vance his personal interests. He was a south. ern gentleman in al the term implies. and his every word. act and deed was pr ompted by the impulse of honor, He never wrote q line without anticipating the effect it would produce, and seldom made mistake in his predictions
 The Levinson Shooting Case.
 The funeral of Ben Levinson, who was killed by Dave Laser in Little Rock, took place on the 24th.
 The funeral was attended by the leading Jewish people of the city. Mitchell, the Cuban whom Mrs Thalheim says secured the con fession from Levinson. denies the story ir toto He says MT. Levinson told him that he did not write the note to the lady The theory of the state is that Levinson knew who wrote the note. This explains why he said to Mitchell that he would call and explain the matter to Mrs. Thalhem The state will also attempt to establish that the note was
 WRITTEN BY A DRUMMER
 who saw Mrs. Thalheim in the store few days previously, and Mir Levinson was attempting to assist him in getting out of the trouble.
 Dave Laser wrote lengthy letter to his wife the other night. He says he had no idea oi killing Levinson. He went into the store to secure an apology, but when he saw the man who had insulted his ssteH he lost all control of himself. and fired before he realized what he was doing. He also says his brother Jake is innocent, and did all he could to keep him from seeing Levinson.
 The report that Leon Thalheim has applied for Q divorce is denied. Mrs. Thalhem says il is falsehood manufactured by Levinson s friends to prejudice the case against hei brothers
 Woodruff Again Indicted.
 When the Pulaski county grand jury adjourned July 6 among the indict ments returned was one against ex- State Treasurer Woodruff for forgery. It was No 2i54 No name was written oppo site that number in the record book but in. stead party not in custody" IL now traHspir-s e rfyft fS lace .l,