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The Van Buren press., 1894-12-22

The principal objection to changing the rules
Of the Senate seems to be based on the fear that
Tic Republicans, who will soon have control of
that body, would enact partisan laws detri-
mental to the South. A year hence the rules
wll certainly be modified, as the sentiment of
the country is In favor OF change that will
enable the Senate to transact important bust
ness without delay. The time when a cloture
should have been adopted was last summer
when il was proposed by Senator Hill The
seandel growing out Of the discussion of the
5 .gar clause in the tariff bill would never have
occurred had the Senate taken his advice. In
speaking a few days ago OF the necessity for a
cioture rule Senator Hill voicod public opinion
when he said, Now is the time. while the
Democrats control the Senate to change the
rules. Then they will get the credit of doing
sensible thing. There is no dagger to be
apprehended to the Democracy in the future by
chaage of the rules that will allow malo ity
to conduct the business of the Senate. The
Republicans have not got the Senate for keeps.
The Democrats will have 1t again and then they
viii want ~ do business" "--tjazctte.
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-22
The Crime ef a Brutal Negro at Nor
riltOu. zx..

MoRRILToN. Ark, Dec. l7.-Morrilt0n Is great
iy excited over an outrage committed upon the
person OF l3-year-old German girl near here
last night by an unknown negro about 1S years
old The girl died this morning from the
effects ofthe outrage. and the entire populace is
wrought to a'high pitch.
Sheriff B. G. White telcphoned to Chief Of
Police McMahon this morning asking that
close lookout be kept for the black scounsirel,
who was ut last accounts being pursued by a
posse.
Whom the crime was discovered an alarm was
given and the posse started in hot pursuit The
negro started In the direction of Little Rock, and
succeeded in eludng his pursuers twenty miles
south OF Morrllton. If captured tits net believed
the posse will be able to restrain the indignant
citizens. He will most likely be lynched
MoRRILToN, Ark. Dec. 19.-Wm. Downs, the
negro ravisher. was captured In the northern
part OF Van Buren county yesterday evening. and
lodged in Jail at this place about 10 'clock last
night The capture was made by posse o.
four citizens under the leadership OF Lewis
Greer. He was on his way to the North when
he was cornered His captoIs were apprchen-
sive of trouble and kept him concealed until
late in the evening aud took him quietly to jail.
He confesses to the crime. and says his only
reason for the dastardly deed was that he had
the devil in him." He talked freely of the
crime
His victim is still alive. and was not so
seriously injured as ut first reported The
excitement his subsidized, and the people are
disposed to let the law take It's course There
was no demonstration last night and there Is no
probability of a lynching. The officers are
resolved that the brute shall be protected.
Downs was taken to Russellville ON the 10
o'clock train today, and the circuit judge will be
asked to convene special term of court for his
trial
Downs lives about one-half mile from the
residence of the girl he assaulted. and his father
is considered as respectable negro. He is "A
years old. mulatto and weighs about l20
pounds.
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-22
Hog Cholera Remedy.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec 12.-With estimated
losses Of between $1,000 600 and 49, 900 900 from
cholera and swine plague in the United States a
discussion of the prevention of these diseases is
of great value. The bureau of animal industry
has been conducting an exhaustive investigation
and finds the agents which destroy the germs of
one Of these diseases are also effective in the
destruction Of the other. The most efficient
remedy tried by the government is the follow
Ing: Wood charcoal, sulphur sodium sulphate
and antimony of sulphate, one pound each;
sodium chloride, sodium bicarbonate and sodium
hyposulphite, two pounds each. These COM
pletely pulverized and mixed. The medicine
may also be used as a preventative of these
diseases.
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-22
The City Council Extends the Electric
Line Franchise.

As noted In our last issue. called meeting OF
the City Council was held Monday night at the
Mayors office to pass on the advisability OF
extending the franchise granted Mr.. Beatty. All
the members were present, and after full dis
cussion, pro and con, the ordinance extending
the franchise six months was put to vote section
by section and all were passed by vote of four
to two, Aldermen shibley, Merrill, Mccullough
and Beard voting in the affirmative and Monta-
que and Edmondson In the negative Several
amendments were offered. but all were voted
down, and the Electric line will have another
six months from JAN list to extend the work.
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-22
There Is no Medicine ever be.
fore Discovered Like It.
GOmperS Is Defeated.

DENVER. Dec. 17.-At its session this morning
the American Federation of Labor fixed upon
Indianapolis for permanent headquarters. The
election for president was quite spirited and
resulted IN the defeat OF President Gompers.
The new president is John Mcbride, at present
president of the United Mine Workers Mcbride
received 1852 votes to 937 cast for Gompers.
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-22
The "Dickenso Party,

Oh. Yes! oh, Yes! To all whom it may con-
cern: The ladies of the Episcopal Church will
hold an experience meeting on Jan. /. 1896. Two
prizes will be given. One to the person who
brings In the most money, earned for the
purpose. and one to the person who has the
most unique experience in earning one dollar
All are invited tn compete. The entertainment
will conclude with Dickens party in Dickens
costumes.
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-22

4 call for State Convention Of County School
Examiners, to meet in Little Rock January 10th,
has been made by the State Superintendent Of
Public Instruction. Matters ofmoment pertain
Ing to the public educational interests of the
State will undergo consideration at the meeting,
u I'd needed legislation anent the public schools
will be mapped out tor the benefit of the
Legislature
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-22

The Lexow investigating committee in New
York has brought to light the fact that police
captaineies were sold, their market value being
from $1,000 to $4,000 The corruption in the
police system as brought out by the investiga-
on extends from the highest to the lowest
members of that department. Instead of being
q protection to the people it was protection to
crime OF all kinds.
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-22
Raised the Check.

A negro boy named Walter Faweett stole some
coon hides from Mr.. Burrows, in the East End
ami took them to Fort smith. sold them and
was given check for 81, which he raised TO so
and when the Van Buren officer went over to
arrest him for stealing the hides he found the
young sconndrl already in jail fo- raising the
check.-ye turc i2.h.
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-22

If the possession of railroads aud telegraphs is
tn guage Of civilization, then the United States
certainly stands far ahead of any other nation.
Su railroads America has 2lss7l miles, or 81, 600
miles more than all the remaining countries of
the world combiucd. All Europe has but l44.-
$50 miles, while Asia counts only 2s.2l9 miles;
Africa. 72l2 miles; Australia, 1868 miles. All
these facts are set out In the annual Railway
Record
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-22

1ffll & sandcls Digest OF the laws of the State
will be delivered in time for revision by the
next general assembly There will not be less
than two hundred bills introduced revising and
amending its various sections. and at the close
of the session the services Of an annotator will
be in good denand.-L. Il. Democrat
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-22

1t was not the fault of Senators Jones and
Berry that the Democratic caucus refused To
carry out the pledges which Democrats made to
give the country free raw materials. Our Sena-
tors have done everything within their power
10 redeem the promises OF the party but at
every step they have beca antagonized by the
conservatives. IL. Democrat
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-22

A number Of railway companies in declaring
the dividends are making provision for deduct
ing the income tax as provided in the new law.
which goes into effect January lst The law
provides that the tax shall be levied and col.
lected upon The gains, profits and income for the
year ending the 31st day of December next
psceeding
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-22

The Wabash prison car which was described
a. yesterdays Republic, came iu over the Frisco
yesterday morning from Fort Smith, Ark, and
WAS attached to the Wabash train for Detroit
Tue car attracted great deal of attention at the
Union Station and along the line. 1t is the only
car Of the kind in existence and was fitted up by
the Wabash in order to enable the road to
handle Government business properly
kepublic 10th.
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-22

The Trinity Church corporation in New York
city own ia tenement houses, In which the
average death rate is IS per cent higher than
the death rate of the city. And the New York
World In recent Issues shows 1t to be one of the
worst landlords In that city. Many of the
houses not being TT habitations tor human
beings
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-22
Observation-Disclosures
Seed for DrOught Sufferers,

WAsHINeroN, Dec. 15.-secretary Morton has
determined this year to devote his quota Of free
seeds, amounting to one-t third Of the whole, to
the farmers in those Western states that have
suffered so severely through last seasons
drought In this action the Secretary follows the
precedenthe established last year in distributing
to the sufferers by the great storms and floods
ON the Carolina coasts the greater part of the
seed sent out directly by him.
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-22

The bill authorising the construction Of the
Nicaragua Canals now before the Senate. The
cost Of construction, 1t Is estimated will not
exceed 100000.
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-22

An Eastern gentleman talks Of leasing the
Hot Springs race track. He will have six
weeks nneet beginning In February.
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-22

Speaker Crisp is now one of the most enthusi-
astc supporters of the Carlisle plan OF reforming
the currency Gazette.
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-22

A Baxter county man was convicted Of swear
ing and on appeal to the Supreme Court the
Judgment was sustained.
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-22

The Supreme Court has decided that a Judge
cannot be called az witness to testify in esse
where he presided.
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-22

" Richardson and Ed. Smith. on trial at
Memphis for lynching six negroes were
acquitted Friday.
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-22

Elevator b.. the largest in Memphis, was
burned ct o'clock Saturday morning Loss
$4,000: origin Of fire unknown.
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-22

Eugene v. Debs has been found guilty Of con-
tempt Of court In ordering the strike last sum-
mer and In persisting in 1t. He was sentenced
70 Jail for ak months.
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-22

According to the census bulletin In 1890 the
colorsd people constituted q per cent Of this
states population. 1t was only cne eighth In
$50.
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-22
Holiday Excursion

For the above named occasion the Iron Noun
tain Railway will sell Round Trip tickets TO the
Southeast Cairo, Memphis, New Orleans and
St. Louis at one fare. Dates of sale Goth, 2st
and I'D Final return limit 30 days from date OF
sale For further information call on or address
A. HAYS, Agent
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-22

President Havemeyer announced that wages
or employees for the period the trust refneries
we're closed would be paid. He had got tip
from Washington.
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-22

German Prescription Of American products Is
likely to be followed by retaliation on the part
OF Uncle Sam
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-22

Jere Harolson, negro ex-Congressman. has
been convicted Of forgery in the U. s. Court at
Little Rock. His was pension fraud case.
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-22

Geo 7. Lapse, collector of Washington county
Monday. fled his bond for sos. 800 with Auditor
MillA The length Of the document is twelve
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-22

The sweltxer Wagon C,mpany's factory
1t Fayetteville was burned Saturday night
Loss on the building and machinery about
tiO09 insurance, sl500.
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-22

Garvey, tbc Nramp. who slept in Mrs. Astor
best bed, Vas sentenced to one year in the
penitentart
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-22
No Pass will be issued on
December 29th.
NEWS NOTES AND COMMENTS.

The Greenwood coal mine has again been
black-listcd by the X. OF L., of that place.
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-22

Hugh Seamons tried to break his brothers
gun while yexed and was killed accidentally
at Ayoca, Ark, Monday.
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-22

Bring your Job Work to the
PRESS Office.
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-22
Meeting Of Educational Association at Galveston
Texas.

On above account the Missouri Pacific Rail
way will sell tickets from Van Buren, to Calves
ton at rate of one fare for Round Trip. Dates of
sale Dec. 22d, 23d and oath. Final limit 10 days
from date of sale. A. HAYS, Agent.
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-22

Hoods Pills are prompt and efficient, yss
easy In action. Sold by all druggists. 25c.
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-22
Hoods ',;:;;sii' Cures

also had trouble from sour stomach. symptoms
Of dyspepsia and costivenesss. hut Hoods Pills
have cured all that" W. G. CLARK, 3o4 Ringo
Street, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-01-25

MANCHESTER, England, has, by is
great new canal, become a seaport,
and is one Of the four or five most
populous in the world, with a future
promise and potentiallty beyond all
reckoning. The route chosen for the
canal was thirty-fve and half miles
long, from . point Manchester. IT
followed the shore Of the Mersey as
far a. Runcorn, and then pursued an
independent route, crossing the Mer-
sey and the Trwell several times be-
fore reaching Manchester. The coun-.
try there is fairly level, but il was
found that Manchester stood about
seventy feet higher than Liverpool;
wherefore IL would be needful 20 have
several looks in the canal. For this
purpose the whole canal was divided
into five levels, or reaches. The first
is tidal, and is twenty-one miles long,
extending from Eastman to a little
above Warrington. Then a hugh set
OF locks raises il sixteen and half
feet, and at that level it runs seven
and half miles further, to Iriam.
The second set Of locks raises il six
teen feet, To the third reach, which is
only two miles long. The third locks
at Barton, raise il fifteen feet to the
fourth reach. Finally, three and a
quarter miles further on, the fourth
locks raise il thirteen feet, 10 the fifth
and last reach, which is only a mile
and three-quarters long and which
leads to lila acres Of Docks, artifci-
ally constructed between Manchester
and Stafford, Looks az the Eastman
end will keep the first or tidal reach
al the level Of the highest spring
tides. The minimum depth Of water
in the canal will be twenty-six feet,
and it can be increased at any tune to
twenty-eight. The minimum width
at the bottom is 100 and at the top
ITO. Ills Of interest to note chat the
Suez canal is only 26 feet deep at "a
feet wide at the bottom, the Amster-
dam canal % feet deep and n feet
wide. The Panama canal was in
tended TO be from 27tO 20 feet deep
and from "a 10 10 feet wide. The
Manchester canal thus ranks in these
dimentions as decidedly the greatest
srtifcial waterway in the world
GOldthWdite's Geographical Mdgd-
lzine,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-01-25

RECENT Associated Press dispatches
state that the Rock Island Railway
Company IN Kansas had its taxable
valuation reduced TO the amount OF
$178OOO, after the railway assessment
had been completed by the State
Board Of Railway Assessors. In an
other coulmn is given the final result
Of such assessment as compared with
the 1892 assessment, which clearly
shows that these statements going
the rounds Of the press are unquali-
fedly false and misleading if not ma
licious. The Official and authentic
facts show that the increase in the
Rock Island made il rank next to the
Santa Fe, which is much the older
system. Kansas Farmer.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-01-25

Tim Clay Center Digpdtch, a week
Or two since, contained a Washington
letter. written anonymously BY some
one a resident OF Kansas, who seems
To have been o close observer Of the
Kansas delegation IN congress. This
correspondent says that tho reason
why few II any Of the populist con-
gressmen went home during the holI-
days was because they rather chose
to improve the time sin attending to
the wants Of their constituents, as the
correspondence which these men have
TO attend to is no doubt twice as great
as that Of the average congressman"
He further remarks that they are "all
very busy with their duties as con-
gressmen, and are almost invariably
present when the house ia in session.
This little baud; by quiet watching,
and putting in a word here and there,
either in the house or privately to
some prominent democrat for his on
lightment, have been able to do some
very valuable service to their consti-
tuents and 70 the country, which the
public cannot know or does not apre-
ciate."
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-01-25

" GovERNoR WAITE Is such q bad
man and dangerous crank for having
summoned the Colorado legislature
to extra session, what's the matter
with every republican member who
voted TO remain In session when the
populists proposed adjournment to
save expensesH The difference be-
tween Governor Waite and the re-
publicans is this, Waite called the ex-
ira session 70 benefit Colorado, and
the republican members prevented
adjournment in order to draw their
pay. Shinney on your own side gem
tlsmsn, and when speaking Of cranks
don't forget the boollers
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-01-25

The great public crime Of the bonds
goes blithely forward. 1t is the
champion swindle - the red-ticket
steal Of this crime-rldden nineteenth
century. II the mouth Of the aver
age American were not SO fully occu-
pied with curses as to exclude any
thing like mirth the average Ameri-
can would fam laugh at the open
ness and daylight arrogance Of this
bond outrage. Talk about one-man
powerl There has been nothing to
compare with il in low-browed, bull
head tyranny since the day which
stood aghast while Rome burned and
a Nero in the Roman house sat fid-
ding merrily. For one plumb year
Cleveland in the interests Of the COM
bine in whose profits be has a lions
share, has gone round and round this
bond proposition like some burglari-
GUS colored person round a smoke
house. Having some final fear Of at
tempting to break the lock and open
the door by some compelled legisla-
ton at the protrscted and noisy hand
Of congress as being likely to gain the
public eye and draw attention to his
villainy he has suddenly concluded to
rip board off the rear. And the
board is being ripped off the rear Of
the smoke house Of national credit in
Oarlisle's invention to offer bids for
$5O,OO0,OOO Of bonds. Chicago Times
DENY
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-01-25

The snnonucemen last Thursday
Of the resignation Of Senator Walt
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The senate the letter Of the senator
announcing he had forwarded his
resignation TO the governor Of MIssis-
sippi, the greatest surprise was ex-
pressed on all sides. Senator Walt
hall is So years Of age, and succeeded
the late L. @. @. Lamar in The senate
years ago. His retirement, which Is
on account Of i'll health, causes gem
eral regret among bic colleagues, as
Senator Walthall is very popular.
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Following is tho program Of the
Northeast Sunday School Association
Of Phillips county, to be held az Mat
teson school house, February l0-l1;
SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
2 p. m. Opening seryice--WiI lillian
Snow.
2;30--"How to Profit by this Meet
ing7 q. A.. Tileston,
3;OO-"The Way to Make our Asso-
citation a Benefit to the People" --ReY.
d. johnson.
$3.50 Closing service.
SATURDAY EVENING.
700---Praise service.
100 "The Art Of Teaching Mrs
o. w. Hill, Jessie Towne.
500 Gu 'stion box.
SUNDAY MORNING.
10 m.--Opening service. Rev.
Hutchins.
10;30--"What Notifications, ifany,
in Methods Of Reaching and Saving
the Sunday School Scholars do the
Times Demand"--Rey Turner
HOO Essay--"The Philosophy OF
Temptation" Joseph Weeks
11;SO -"Dyspeptic Teachers"-W.
L. Morgan.
12:OO-"My Master, MY Work, Ny
Wages"-C. A. Porter.
1880 Business meeting.
The committee decided to hold a
Saturday evening session instead Of
Sabbath afternoon, owing to the dis
lance some would have to go.
Mrs. 0. w. HILL,
MRs. 0. WHITNEY,,
Mrs. j. ID. MATTEsoN,
Committee.