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The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-03-11

WARNER Hour, OF Missouri, a third
class clerk in the pension department,
has been dismissed for having stated to
q member Of congress that pensions
were being granted for "baldness.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-03-11

FURTHER developments OF a serious
character, duplicating some Of Frances
most prominent men, have taken place
In the Panama canal investigation.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-03-11

Rev. JOHN PALsoN, prohibition cam
didate for governor OF Kansas in 1876,
and chaplain of the Eighth Kansas in
fantry, died at his home in Fort Scott,
Kas., on the 4th.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-03-11

The Iroquois club Of Chicago, passed
resolutions, on the 18th, in favor of .
day later in the season for inangurs-
ton day. March weather. such Is WAS
experienced at this years inaugural,
does not suit that high-tousd organ
nation for marching.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-03-11

Up to the 9Th no tidings had been re-
ceived of the overdue White Star line
freighter Naronic, and hope OF her ever
coming To land had been well-nigh
abandoned.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-03-11

The governors of eleven states and
representatives from every state and
territory were in the great parade in
honor of Cleveland's Inauguration on
the 4th.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-03-11

JUDGE HOWELL Il. JACKSON was in
Quoted into Office as associate justice
OF the supreme court of the United
States on the 4th.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-03-11


terday after the usual routine senate bill No.
$40. to establish levee district In 81 Francis
county was taken up and passed unanimously.
ESenate bill No. 1l5, the road bill, was discuss
cd at some length aud made special order for
House bill No ibo. the peniten,iary bill, Was
the house failed to adopt were placed before
the body. The senate declined to reeedc from
its amendments snd conference COMMITTEES
Senate Bill No III, to provide for the collec-
tiou Of taxes on personal property that has es.
capped taxation. The bill passcd-yeas Is; nays,
Senate bill No. III, to abolish the printing Of
the senate and house journals, was taken up
and drew out quite M argument. 1t WAS de-
feated by large majority.
Senate bill No. 1S2, to provide for the pay
ment OF certain certificates Of indebtedness
issued by the auditor OF state. passed.
After the transaction Of large amount Of
miscellaneous business the house entered upon
the consideration Of special order house BIZ
ment No. to the constitution. On motion the
vote by which the bill WAS ordered to Its third
reading was reconsidered. A Number OF amend
ments were then offered and adopted and the
bill finally referred TO the committee on educa-
ton -Nt
House bill No. n, to abolish the ONCE OF coun.
ty examiner and create tho once Of county
superintendent, was taken up, discussed at
length and referred to the committee OIL cleo.
tions.
House bill No. 9Os, <roviding for the improve.
ment of the roads ana highways 10 Union and
House bill No. 80, to flx the fees Of the on
GERS Of Washington county, was read the third
time and passed. ti1t
House bill No. 1sa to prohibit the sale Of in.
toxicants within Ave miles Of the school house
at Greenwood. was passed.
House bill No. gil, TO prohibit the sale of In
toxicantB within ten miles q the Hope Female
College, provoked quite : lengthy discussion
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-03-11

Senate bill No. sl2, to prohibit the sale Of lq
uor within nve miles Of the school house at ST.
Joe Searcy county. was passed.
Senate bill No. es4. TO compel railroads to put
up gates at certain placcs, Was passed by y
unanimous vote.
motion to reconsider the vote by which the
cigarette bill passed was made special order
for to-day.
Of any city to organize Improvement districts
for the purpose Of raising money and going out
side OF the corporate limits to get water sup.
ply and build reservoirs was passed unani-
mously.
Senate bill No. 1893, making 1t unlawful to kill
or catch prairie chickens for period OF five
years passed.
Senate bill No. go. to require county courts
Ing children In the Deaf Mute Institute, was
passed.
Senate bill No. a2a. to provide for the pay
adtudged insane, passed
Seuat. bill No. aof. for the relief OF John r.
Robinson, Of Van Buren, passed.
message was received from the Governor
bill Also recommending the following gentle
men Us board Of directors for the Worlds
Fair: James Mitchell, Of Pulaski; w. s.
Thomas Of Saline; r. b. Weaver, q Boone;
Ed Pasco, Of Independence; Hal L. Norwood
Of Sewer.
Senate bill N. gel, to amend the law so as to
provide for only one apportionment OF the
school fund per year. passed.
Senate bill No. efz, to prohibit the sale OF
liquor within five miles Of the school house at
Warren, Bradley county, passed.
Senate bill No. .93. to regulate the Individual
liability OF stockholders in corporations, was
passed by vote OF q 10 g
Senate bill No. $50. to provide for the inspec
tion OF oil coal oil sold In the state passed.
In the house yesterday after the disposition OF
considerable miscellaneous business the fol-
lowing bills were introduced: Bill No. 3la fix
ing tho salaries OF the county oficers OF Saline
county. No. 3i9 to amend section 6lS7 Of the
Digest
Under suspension Of rules House bill No,a0s
to amend and an act to re establish separate
chancery court In the counties of Drew, Arkari
sas. Ashley Desha, and Chicot. WIS taken up,
read the third time and passed. Ayes, 4S; nays,
81
House bill No. i4e. to amend sections aia5 ane
1887 Of the Digest. was taken up by consent and
passed.
House bill No. ~, to amend the law In regard
to the confirmation OF tax titles, passed.
House bill No. %. to provide for IN exhibit Of
the educational system Of the state at the
Worlds Fair, passed.
House bill No. i9a to provide for the pay
ment of refunding certificates md appropriat
ing q. 600 for that purpose, passed.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1893-03-11

LITTLE ROCK. March SIN the senate yes
terday house bill No. o., known Us the cigarette
bill was taken up on motion to reconsider the
vote by which the same passed. The motion
prevailed and the bill referred back 70 the ju'
dietary committee
county officers OF Benton county, was passed
by vote of IS too.
House bill No. 1a4, to repeal an act regulating
the poor house Of Independence county, was
passed,
House bill No. ga to repeal an act granting
charter to II. r. Archer to build turnpike
road In Columbia county; passed.
At II AS the senate held . short executive
session and confirmed the appointments made
BY the Governor Monday.
The following bills were introduced: Senate
bill No. gu. an act to prohibit adultery aud for.
nation Senate bill No. 272. TO exempt White
and Faulkner counties from taxation for the
oil University Senate bill No. s7s TO amend
section 1875 OF the digest. Senate bill No. ga
to prohibit the sale Of liquor within live miles
Of Hiram and Lydia college Mt Altus. Senate
bill No. 2s5, 70 prohibit the issuance OF war
rants by county clerks In excess OF the amount
especially appropriated for aEy purpose.
The morning session OF the house yesterday
cellaneous business and the disposition OF the
same Several important measures we're In
formally discussed and went over.
Senate bill No. A. to repeal IN ~ providing
for geological survey Of the state, WAS read
the third time and passed by a vote Of 81 to 10
taken up and most Of the senate amendments
nOn.conCurred IN.
Senate bill No col, 70 prohibit The sale OF in
tOxicants within ten miles OF the school house
1t Stephens, VAS rsud the third time aud
passed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-11-20

FL RASo, Tex. Nov. i9-No news re-
EArding the situation at Corralitos eaa
yet be learned. The rebels left Psiomss
Thursday and hurried to Ascension To
Join the main body, which is supposed 10
have been attacked BY the fedesals on
Thursday OF Friday. None Of the rebels
have rerreated to the line, which would
odieate ths, they have been victorious
The fears Of the Mexican consul here,
who on Thursday requested the state and
federal authorities 10 prevent the raisin2
and srIaing Of revolutionary forces in and
about this city, have been realized, il De
ing reported here from rebel sources that
body II Is crossed the line Friday nigh,
from the neighborhood Of Ys.eta and san
Elizsrio, and took the Msglalsna road
south via Guadsioape, They are expected
to john tae rebels near Corralitos.
This route Is long and circuitoRs, but
Was taken on account of the presence Of
the United States troops along the iiAs te-
tween here and Columbus. the American
.own opposite Paiomas, who migh. have
effectively prevented their crossing there
Their departure was also FASTENED by the
iear that the troops at Fort Bliss, near
this city, woul b. ordered out by General
Wheaton a. oau Antonio and patrol the
river below this city.
The continued uneasiness felt in Juarez.
opposite this city has caused President
DIaz 10 order 30 more soldiers sent there,
and they are expected in soon from Zacate-
cas- ou q special train. Their arrival will
increase the garrison TO $50 men, mostly
cavalry
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-11-20
BLoUsI5 HEfoRT.
Probably &c Wade Public al 0see Sumilis'
tioa for the Administration.

WAsHiyGToS. Nov. i9.-The sdn!n'strs-
ton ia eviderfiy preparing to either make
pubic the Biount reports. with the afsday-
it,. or az least 70 furnish the text Of il %
the legations The government priating
sffee was oriered to ran the press all night
last night ard aIl day today. There seems
to be disposition o. the part Of the A.
ruinisration, If II. Fiswsiisn policy shssi
prove to BE- the utter faiiare which it nor
sp.sars 70 be, 20 hek! Secretary Gresham
and Paramount BioUH. responsible.
Bat Presidefst Cleveland will NOT he able
TO escape responsibility. for he has besn -
enthusiastic 10 restore the dissoIute Q1sSn
to power az any ore eise- One huu1iiiaF
for the administration IA that the repre-. n
sstase. Of Great Britxi1. Germany sni
Japan have been informed Of TIE inf nii.'r
of the United Stats 10 pr, shS Qisen ont .
throne ard h4ye slso ben fsrBi he'd wSh
.le adnsieiatr4si ms reasons for thst policy.
And now that Minlsfes Will. has not been
able to carry ont his inarocsj NJ, the sd-
miai,usfioa il placed In ridi ons light
before ths ss foreign governments.
lis known. moreover. thai Ainjsisr
BIsunt declined TO take the testimony NJ
the more reputable and intelligent people
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-11-20
rN-LANps LArgsr NoToRY.o


1r,,.i.,,, c,,,.-.i,...l T.chcn sula. G-eat Bri-
IT,, viii nor proceed 70 protect his ter
r.,l,v MIN her n~uu uea.ness and dis
na,r5 - T,alt. .a.ore American.
r.. 49,, ,.,., ,,ill sfr,,t about with an
.., ,,rn'..s }.i. t4.l when 1t has killed,
s,,J,lr..l aa.l fabbol the hnlf seaevad ma
,fyss "a Che .Iatabcie country. - Chicago
IVA
,...., -.t,....-. 1.,cs vo,a,,ished a
I ne b5ll.'I ,.3 ','' il, .nd. l..' Sontb Africans
relative L@is' II '' ,,',', - t-,+na.,''
VINO "3Fe '''''i ..t ;,.,ice "a ns,.j, satjs-
on 'helF i''..',ii''. -. ''''.' '''-'''
ne'.- ,,-..,-,, .-oo,,s b,.o, killed
10" .il,s. - ,.'. II, so,,th .hfrca, we
some more hl'i''. "a '''','i , - c,f, i
may loo> Tor I'm ,,., il,',., or,',,osls .eIling
eisms tron me l',,is.i & ~ 's,, irar. M. great
why sherman anu I,.',>:s ~. Ts,rs w
soldiers --in'iiaaal ''''s -'s
1t would have 'teh q 'i.tS ''-'s'--|
--T..ft ttl Gf1vrn.rnH lDt2 capture
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-11-20
POPULAR POLO.


The foot ball athlete willingly encoun-
ter, sodden or frozen ileijs as the case may
be, and thinks nothing of November
blast. But when the snow piles high 10
drifts even he 10 dSunted.
What to DO for the winterf iss query
not alone with the foot ball list but also with
aoy one fond Of athletic sports. The gym.
na.ium oNors some attraction but there
isn't attendant excitement enough for many
neither Ho the facilities Of "a good nymna-
stun afforded many.
Polo hst all tho qualities OF excitement
which s,tcnl the struggles between the foot
ball els,cns and there are heroes Of the
polo stick and fesis OF skill in the rink that
do not blush in comparison with those seen
upon the gridfon.
A good deal Of interest was awakened
here the past season IN foot ball and quite
a number took more or less part in II. ls
il nov desifed by these parties that Angus
ia ioin with Fairfield and Oakland In or.
ganizing polo club in this city. meonian
hall is not the best PLACE in the world
for practise or for playing polo
but several gentlemen taking the lead In
the matter think IL they can get the hall
1t may be fitted up into a quite respects-
BILE rink, and will afford suitable place at
least for practice and perhap. for regular
games.
This city has all the material for first
class polo team, better even than were the
old Grsbi,e Chys. la fact. nearly all the
old players would be on the new team
shoun one be organized here.
Again. polo would be in fair way 10
become more popular here than when the
Granite Ci,ys were the champions, those
psImy day. when the craze OF roller
skating Nas at ito height. Then.
toyevr close and exciting the
contest might be, it WAS likely 70 bs
settled iu,i Ie ten minutes, but now the
game is timed much like foot ball, 20 min
ute hslvfs usually, with an intermission.
Under the modern rules the game would
be long enough and strong enough to satis-
fy the most critical.
Organize polo team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-11-20
BOLD TRAMPS
Hold Up "a Boston aud Maine Train and
Attack the Employees

poprsunrru \ n Nay 1a-When
f,,t,.tt ,r,,, III cam, oyer crc.l b,,dye
Fri1,,y night brakeman Hilton came nm
from th. rear end. ns usual. To set brakes
As is customary for all trains when coming
into this station. Suddenly four tramps
attacked him and attempted to throw him
off the train Fearing they would succeed
he ,iropped his lantern and then hattled
with them holding his own Till the train
was siaekened up.
The tramps fearing that, as the train
was coming To Il staud.till, aud that other
men on the train would show up, com
mcuced 10 make their escape, but Hilton
held ono Of them and threw him oil the
train when IL siopped, Conductor Fernaid
came along. md after hearing what had
hauururd t..san To look around lie had
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-11-20
A SHOOTING MATCH.


BosroS. New. Ia--yick SnxA. = watch
man in the employ Of l.. Picker \ Co Of
+lo Atlantic avenue had an unexpected
shooting match with two harhor thieves
early Saturday morning. lie was patrol
Ing his beat when he sighted the shadows
Of two fellows getting ON TO the wharf In
the rear Of the building adjoiaiag Fosters
wharf He kept quiet Cor a little while
and then saw the men try To set into the
store by means of = rear window,
II was at this time that he decided he
should take some action aud with lantern
in hand approached the two bold thieves
As he did So, one of tho men fired At him.
striking him in the CALF Of the leg. but
Only Causing a >usht Wound.
Hardly had the first shot been fired than
the other harbor pirate also fired oil his
pistol, striking the lantern SnAa carried in
bis hand,
The bullet broke the g - and put out
the fame. BY this time the watehman
had pulled his revolver from his pocket
ami Iirei several shots AZ the would be
robbers. They took To their boat and
started of. and SuSa fired again. lie he
lieves that Que Of the shots took effect, ~
he heard one of the thieves utter loud
howl uf pain. They fell To work on the
oars with will and soon made their es,
cape ia the dafkncss, going Ia the dlrec-
ton of East Boston The police Of diyis-
ion and the harbor police are inscstigat-
ing the case
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-11-20
N-Wo IN bTiEf.

Fire at Owen@boro. Ky, destroyed $50
000 worth Of property.
Matchless was awarded the blue ribbon
Mt the New York horse show,
\ successful test was made on the Erie
canal Of bra's propelled by electricity,
The Wisconsin, Minnesota and Pacific
road was bought by the Rock Island road
for 81, 5,s4,sl3
Chicago is virtually under martial law
from to 6 ~ III. in order to suppress the
burglar class,
The Erlanders. London bankers. have
again assumed charge Of the Cincinnati
Southern road.
A bill was introduced into the German
rechstag 10 exclude jews not citizens
from Germany-
ton Toafs are fighting the Kansas railroad
com ii ,sio1ers.
Senator voorhees, says that tariff biz
will be- sent to the senate from the house
before the holidays.
There is prospect of n contest over the
will Of the late Maria ParlwtIl who com
mitted suicide in Nsw York.
Secretary Gresham is reported as saying
tia. Minister Willis has fun authority tc
restore the monarchy at Hawaii
Thomas Linneckson chsrles that $500
OF the Homes, cad relief fund was squan-
3ered in travelling about the county.
The Edgewoed female seminary, Aadi-
sou, Wis, WAS destroyed by FIRE. Two
students were suifocated- Loss s55,0p1
Willard F. Mcintyre pleaded guilty tf
a charge Of tmbezzling $500 from George
b. Goodrich in Boston about four year.
ago.
The National Civil Service league criti
Uses President Cleveland for giving
Offices in exchange for campaign coutribu
siouS
Hon. Asa p Morse Of Cambridge, Mass,
wants a new trial Of the breach of prom
ise case in which verdict of sso, 600 was
given against him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-11-20
GIGANTIC SWINDLE.
Railroad Tickets Counterfeited
by the Hundreds.
Roads Already gietimized to Extent
Of More Than 500, 900.
Detectives al Nerk sa iae Casa Bic seasa-
tlea Promised.

CHicAGo, Nov. i3-Counterfeit raiIx
tickets 10 the amoaut Of 500 900 have
been honored IN the last four weeks by the
Baltimore & Oaio, Erie, FIttsbarz s West
ern, Nickel Plate and other railroads.
There is nothing en- the face Of the tickets
70 indicate that they were counterfeit
The frat intimation Of crookedness
cropped cut in the auditors Office Of one of
the ylct.allzed lines ae4riy three weeks ago,
In checking the used tickets from the origi-
nal record, two tickets OF the same number
were founI The auditor satisfied himself
that both tickets we're genuine and sent a
singing note to the PRIMER, scoring him Sc
yereiy for his carelpssness.
The printer appeared in person wiih an
in1igGart denial Of the charge. but when
shown two tickets of the same number he
vas compelled. 70 acknowledge that the cr-
Tor VAS made in biz Office. The next day
the ticket auditor discovered 81 duplicated
tickets IN the collections. The next day
nesr!y 800 duplicated tickets showed up in
the collection.
Experts were called IN At the end of
three days. during which over 500 more
duplicated tickets piled ap in the auditors
office, one Of the experts declared
that the duplication was eoun-
terfei.. With the all of power
iul microscope he discovered minute
'mperfeetiDn IN The small letter 20, which
showed IN just half the duplicated tickets
II all other respects the jobs were exactly
ALIKE. Meantime the other roads hai been
gong through the same experience. Not
one countprfet was detected until the du-
p!icats numbering appeared.
Each road promptly issued instructions to
the conductors 70 take up all counterfeits
and enforce payment Of passage from the
persons boiling them. Each conductor
WAS furnished ~ith means 10 recog
Gile the counterfeits. In the first
day the four roads named took up
over 600 Of them. The passengers
were indignant, but each was compelled to
acknow i Cd that he bought the Ii ket of q
scaiper Nire Of the ten passengers who
made written statements declared that they
bought the tickets Of notorious ticket
scaiprr toing business on Clark street AMI
the rest bought in various other offices.
The victimizad roads engaged the SER
vices Of prominent detective agency which
put a large force at work running down the
counteffsiters. The evidence was obtained
ami wall be presented in due tims to the
grand jury The fGais, il is said have Sc
.nred proof which will land the criminals
II he penueutlsry for long terms.
There . no means Of knowing how many
trk Is were sold by the count rfeiters.
rhr RAILROADS now have in their possession
a,Aoi.t 500 900 wott7, more Than half of
~pioh vas honored for transportation.
Tuere is TO fear of the roads losing any
s,gs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-11-20
CUBAN REVOLUTION.
Many Lives Have Been Lust-Three
Honorable soldier at the Head.

NEW YORK, Nov ~. In conversation
with one OF the Cuban delegates sent to
Cuba In disguise by the Cuban societies in
this city and Brooklyn. he states:
''it is a well known fact that the Span
ish government controls both the tee-
graph and cable lines, and it is its policy
in this present trouble to Withhold all
authentic news from the outside world
1T il a fact that there has been fighting
going on for the past few weeks between
the insurgents aud the Spanish troops.
Many lives have been lost on both sides
"rhe insurgents are headed by three
honorable and brave soldiers The leader
is Higinio Esquerra, veteran OF the war
Of 1865.
"a number Of arrests have been made
by the spanish government. bnt from last
reports Esquerra is still nj the head Of the
insurgents.
Never since the beginning ofthe Cuban
been shipped into Cuba, right under the
noses of the custom house authorities, in
different DISCUSSES, rs during the past II
months.
'On Tuesday last an expedition started
for Cuba with men, money and ammuni-
ton. It went away quietly, and only the
Cuban societies knew Of the departure Of
the vessel.
THE recent outrages by the Spanish gov
ernmeut have FASTENED the revolt, and the
societies are only waiting for news from
their friends in Cuba to send out a much
larger expedition than was sent on Tues
Ia laa -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-11-20
KILL SOLDIERS ON SIGHT.
Mexican Rebels Declare They Are Not
Making War ON Citizens.

DENlSC, \. NJ, Nov. 1e.-American
eouriers arriving here at late hour from
Lss Palomss, give the information that
the revolusionists have moved toward the
south from that point, aud 1t is thought
have gone into camp some ~ miles toward
the Ascension.
Five scouts were sent out from Las
paiomas in search OF the rebel camp and
were captured, their arms and horses
taken from them, and theJ were ordered
to get out OF the country
The TeSolutiouists' main camp is sup
posed to be at Ascension, Is miles south
of Palonas. No mail or news Of any kind
has been received from Ascension or the
south for several days Several parties go
ing south from Palomas have been turned
buck by the reyolutionists, and their arms
and horses taken The rebel leaders tell
them they are not making war on the citi-
zens, but upon the government, and that
they will Kill soldiers ON sight. They ex-
press a great desire to meet troops and a
battle is certain within "A day or two. The
Mexican troops from san Jose arc ex-
pcctpd within a hours.
Citizens of palomas come o yer the line
into New Mexico for protection nights, re-
turning during the day. Lieutenant o. j.
Brown, commanding battlion first United
States cavalry, has left here for the border
10 protect American interests and drive
the rebels back if they should take refuge
on American xDjl