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The Van Buren press., 1894-05-26
Arkansas Republicans.

LITTLE Rock, ARK, May 21.-
The chairman of the Republican
State Central Committe has issued
a call for the meeting of the CON-
mittee in this city June 6, when
State Convention will be called.
A full State ticket will be put in
the field.
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Fayette Brodie is clerking at T. L.

Fayette Brodie is clerking at T. l..
Boards.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Smith, and Mr..
and Mrs. Dan Anderson, of Ft Smith.
were over Thursday to attend the
funeral of Mrs. SOuthmayd.
Mrs. Rosa Locke, Mrs. DuVal, Mrs.
Geo. T. Sparks and Mrs. DIR. Hynes, of
Fort Smith, was over to the funeral
of Mrs. L. H. Southmayd Thursday.
Our young friend Bill Boatright
coming home from the I. r., the other
day, found new bird in his nest.
Although it rounded up the full half
dozen, It was none the less welcome
and is given full run of the rancho.
God bless the children what world
it would be without them.
About 2 o'clock Wednesday after
noon, Josie, the little 4-year-old daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Pat Morris, while
playing with some matches set fire to
her clothing, and before assistance
could be rendered her she was badly
burned about the hips, back snd face.
oACsiiCti oid vas piOuPtAy SuthuOhOA
and all was done that could be done
to relieve the little sufferer, and we
are glad to learn that she Is resting
as well as could be expected under
the circumstances
The Democrats of Richland township
held an enthusiastic meeting at the
Prairie Grove school house last Satur-
day night. The Alma Brass Band
was in attendance and discoursed
some splendid music after which Hon.
j. f. London delivered an able and
instructive address, based on sound
Democratic doctrine and chock full of
good advice to the honest yeomanry
of our country. The club received 66
joiners and there are two other clubs
in the township. The pops can GER
tainly expect very little from the
sturdy sons of old Richland.-Alma
Democrat.
Every township In the county should
follow the example set by Richland.
The Van Buren press., 1894-05-26
Drowned In a Pond

Claude Allen, a 3-year-olgy a. "
ing with his grand-father, W. w,osd
len, on the Van Buren, ~ rO' IN
drowned Monday afternoon ,g, Rur
railroad pond this side OF vaa nany
He was in swimming in comPsu, Sny,
his brother and two othe. '~ s;la
got beyond his depth. Hls Hlstius INF
helm sent the other boys seek'pss. Y.
but before succor could arriv's 81 NJ i
gone down for the third anu ano,t 't !
His body was recovered s'0''
Interviews Record.
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To Detach the Usage Country.

WASHINGTON, May %. = The
house committee on Indian affairs
has decided to grant the request
of the Usage Indian delegation to
detach the Usage reservation from
Oklahoma and attach it to the
Indian Territory. The amendment
to accomplish this will be proposed
to the Indian appropriation bill.
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NEWS NOTES AND COMMENTS.
Jefferson county has instructed
for Hon. C. r. Breckinridge for re-
election to Congress.

When man in Arkansas runs
for an office against another, who
has lost q leg in the "LOst Cause"
he finds "Jordan a hard road to
travel.u-Marianna Courier.
Yes, it is a cold day when an
old Confederate soldier gets left,
when asking for recognition.
The Van Buren press., 1894-05-26
Dogs Lost.

A white and liver pointer bitch, an
swers to name of Fanny; also white
and liver pointer dog, point of tail cut
on, answers to name of TRAMP" A
liberal reward will be paid for the re-
turn Of either or both.
MILES h MILES, Van Buren,, Ark.
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The editor of the F. 8. News
Record can put this item In his
pipe and smoke il:
The dirtiest blackguard in the
State has turned loose on Senator
Berry but that wont effect him
one toto. Berry IL the choice of
"a out Of 70 c0nnties In the State.
Now that's so and don't you for.
get it.-Berryville Progress.
The Van Buren press., 1894-05-26
Snow in Tennessee.

BRISTOL, TENN, May 22.-Snow
has been falling here and the
neighboring mountains are crown
ed with it. On White Top, east
of here, the snow is five inches
deep.
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Lay on O'Brien, and ID be
he who cries hold, no Moore.-Ft.
Smith Record.
O'Brien Moore, has the general
reputation of being one of the most
unconscionable newspaper prevar-
icators in Washington City.
"O'Brien" and "Rainey" are good
pair.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

LAND OFFICE AT DARDANElLL AiK-II
April 10, isM,
Notice Is hereby given that the iolN1
named settler has fled notice oi his inleaua|
make final proof In support OF his elln
that said proof will be made before the
Clerk OF Crawford County ut var baia
1904, for the MEX Sec. IA, TIP. u NORTH
80 West.
He names the following witnesses y picN1
continuous residence uyOn and culumyuM w
said land, viz: James Anderson, Isaac H.
James Osborne and r. J. Lestermsn, Mlol ". \.
Ark. WM. +. Wo0TEN, hep'-1
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Prevention is better than cure. and you may
prevent that tired feeling by taking Hoods Sar-
saparilla which will keep your blood pure and
free from acid taint and germs OF disease.
hseds Pills do not purge, pain or gripe, but
act promptly. easily and efficiently. sc,
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Jury List.

Below we publish a list of the Grand
and Petit Juries drawn for the June
Term 1894, Of the Crawford Circuit
Court:
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Hor. JAS. p. CLARKE is announced
~ n candidate for Governor Of A rkan-
sas, subject to the action Of the Demo-
cratic primaries.
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DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
voR CIRCUIT JUDGE
J. H. EVANS
roR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
s.R CHEW
ron REPRESENTATIVE
LEE NEAL
r. coMsTOCx
voR sHERIpT.
GEO. r. WOOD
voR CIRCUIT cLERk.
L. W. BLACK
FOR COUNTY CLERK.
". c. BOsTIcK
FOR COUNTY JUDGE
J. Z. SMITH
FOR ASSESSOR.
VIM. BUsHNA1EB
roR COUNTY rREAsuRKR.
n. r. HATLEY
FOR SURVEYOR
". z. BURN
vox coRosEs
g. R. MICHAEL
ro1 JUSTICES OF THE PEACE. VAN BuREs rr.
A. II. cOLGROvE
HARVEY
J. C. MOORE
u. T. WEST
FOR CONSTABLE
GEO. N. vINSANT
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days upon charge OF brutal treat
ment of his children, was arrested
Saturday and is now languishing be-
hind pris m bars. Gray will doubtless
wear stripes for giving away to his
brutal passion.-VeEture.
At meeting of the Old Hickory
Club, at Little Rock Tuesday night,
Hon. John w. Black wood presented
to President Fletcher, of the Club, q
gavel which he said Miss Fannie Scott
desired to present to the Old Hickory
Club. The gavel was made from o
cherry tree which grew on Mount
Vernon.
We stated Saturday that Judge Jos.
Matlock had fine horse stolen from
his barn Friday night. On Monday
information was received that a horse
nswering to the description of the
horse lost, was in possession of J. +.
Robertson in Van Buren,, and upon
investigation the lost horse was found,
Mr. Robertson says he gave an Indian
gallon of alcohol for the horse. on
Friday night.-Venture.
D1ED-In Van Buren,, on the morn.
Ing of May p, 1894, after a lingering
illness of several weeks, Mr.. Calvin
NJ. Thompson, aged 81 years. He
leaves devoted wife, daughter and
sister, together with large circle of
relatives and friends to mourn bis
death. Mr.. Thompson, may be term
ed one OF the "oldest ctzens.u most
of his life having been spent in this
city. His father, Col. David Tnomn.
son, in connection with Col. John
Drennen, were the settlers of the town
in 1874. "Callie" will be aadly missed
at nome as well as by large circle of
friends throu shout the town.
The evening world., 1894-07-18

| 3lST ST IS W.-IIsndsomely furnished cool
rooms. with excellent board. transients taken;
| M aip
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emery WILL STOP IT.
Only Clean Ashes Can Be Dumped
at Coney Island Creek.
Inspector Purdy Ordered to Make
an Investigation.
No Doubt that the Law Has Been
Violated.

Health Commissioner Emery. of Brook :
lvn announced ,his ,,orn,nn ,,a, on oa
cont ~ .r,a '",s ,a morning ty anar %" as
posure yesterday Of the manner in which
ofyen~,vo ,,r,ono l., ,,iaa -, 49,,
ea''ase Is oeihs uui'IPeu Oh
the meadows along the edge OF Coney
Island Creek he had ordered Inspector
purdv :, maLa 49,, ,,s,,ao,,a,, -, Eva ,at
u'us u make an Inspection OF the mat
ter and report to him tomorrow
I'VE are allowing only factory ashes
70 no Inv. ,hns. :, ~ .a,, go =,
W oe jumped mere ne sa'u' ana IL
any garbage is being used, the nuisance
will be stopned at opce f"
MT Emery.s attention was then called
Departments office show that the per-
nit IN rontrao,,r Ea,,t ,,,on,s hi,, "a
factory ashes not being specified. He is
hus ahlo e n,Lo nso -, household
ashes if he decides they are clean.
Mr.. Emery replied that household
,shes are NOT usuaIly c,oan but that nil
49, go, 49,, Du -
ne cove say was that thorough ihVes-
'lsatlUn would ne maze.
Earner IN the day Deputy Commis.
sloner Myckon told reporter that
h nc, ashes are probably being used.
tbat f famTs OF t thlS asPartm men require
In separate barrels but, as matter OF
fact, they are frequently mixed. The
ash scows. therefore, contain all manner
Of refuse from the Kitchens of Brooklyn
families, and this Is what has been
dumped on the meadows.
II am inclined to believe. however
added MIR. Wyckoff. that but few suffer
inconvenience from any odors that may
arise. On the other hand property Il
being greatly increased in value by the
filling In. and for this purpose nothing
Is better than clean ashes. 1 will ado
that this department will see that none
but as clean ashes as can be procured
The evening world., 1894-07-18
A BLAz: OF VITRIOL.
Cracked Carboy on a Truck LIE;
the Acid Escape.
Was Being Hauled Through Brood =
Iyn at the Time.
Drivers Presence of Mind Avcrtcd
Serious Results.

Shortly after o'clock this morning Il
ried through Ralph avenue. Brooklyn. on
a truck, cracked ana the escaping acid
set fire to the case surrounding 1t.
The accident was witnessed by Il large
number OF people and the strong odor
from the acid. together with the fire.
caused considerable excitement in the
neighborhood. Very little damage was
done. however.
The truck belongs to Patrick quinn.
There is IA special city ordinance In force
In Brooklyn which prohibits the carry
Ing of vitrol through the streets except
by a permit The driver declined to say
whether or not he had such "A license.
only one cask of vltrol was on the
wagon at the time the accident occurred
the many chemical factories in East
New York to Williamsburg. Who owned
the vitrol is not known
The wagon was just approaching
Chauncey street, on Ralph avenue, when
smoke was seen coming from the wagon.
The driver was serenely unconscious
that anything was wrong until several
persons yelled Fire." and pointed ex-
The driver turned around and took In
the situation of affairs at glance.
With great presence of mind he Jumped
to the ground. Embarrassed his horse
and led him away to place of safety.
Then, returning 10 the wagon on which
the cask was blazing. he seized the
shafts and ran 1t against the curbstone
with sufficient force to throw the blaz
ing mass to the ground.
The carboy burst with a resounding re.
port. and the fluid was scattered In all
directions.
A light fence near where the burning
acid fell was slightly scorched and the
clothing of a few persons was somewhat
Injured. No other damage was done
Luckily there Is an open lot at this point
otherwise the consequences might have
been serious.
The evening world., 1894-07-18
GOOD FOR THE SICILIAN.
Bids for AsphRIting Central Park
Walks Rejected.

All the bids for asphalting walks in
Central Park were rejected to-day by
the Park Board, New proposals will be
invited. The lowest bidder was not the
Scilian Asphalt Company, but Presi-
dent Clausen said the contract would
probably be awarded to that Company.
because the asphalt offered by the low
est bidder was of inferior quality. The
Board, however. concluded not to show
any favoritism.
p; j.. Moran got the contract for
building the entrance to Central Park
at Ninetieth street and Eighth avenue
for $14. 1890.
1t was decided to ask the Board of
Estimate for 1900 to finish the clean
ing out of the pond at Fifty-ninth street
in Central Park. This piece of botch-
work has already taken nearly two
years time and cost the city 81 900.
Director Smith. of the Menagerie,
was authorized to purchase two cas-
sowaries for $500. They are rare Ash
attic birds.
No action was taken on the petition
OF citizens. who complained to the
Board about the disreputable men and
women who frequent Central Park and
act indecently there.
The evening world., 1894-07-18
REFUSED TO RETURN HOME.
Her Father Has EIvina Allocarti
Arrested.

The Brooklyn branch Of the Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to Chill
dren this morning arraigned Elvina
Allocarti. fifteen years old, In Gates
Avenue Court on the charge Of being
a disorderly child. Her father. An
tonic Allocarti. of Gravesend. says she
refused to leave the employment Of a
family named Fucci. at 2is Patchen ave-
nue., and return home.
Elyina claims that she is over elk
teen years old, and that after her
mothers death, in 1892, her father did
not provide suitably for her. She says
that she is afraid of her father She
was remanded to the care OF the So
ciety pending an investigation OF the
case
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ACCUSED OF PERJURY.
Horn Has Builder Frederick Elm
norman Arrested.

ETNA, n. j.. July 1S.-Frederick Tim
norman, contracting carpenter, OF
River Edge, was arrested last night by
Constable Thomas Demorest and ar
raigned before Justice Angel, at this
place, on the charge of perjury. Fred
erick Horn. for whom Zimmerman had
built a house at River Edge, alleges
that Zimmerman drew plan Of house
for him, the dimensions of which were
~ by 30 feet The plan was accepted by
Horn, and the latter says that thinner
man, instead of sticking to the original
plan, built house is by 2S feet.
When the house was finished, thinner
man presented bill, which Horn
thought was exorbitant. Zimmerman
claimed that his original plans were for
IA house is by 20 feet, but that, at Horns
request. the plans were changed to IA
20 by 30 foot house, and he charged &C
cordngly. Horn refused to pay the bill,
and Zimmerman brought suit.
Jacob Van Buskirk. the building in
spector of the Oradell Building and
Loan Association swore that the Is by %
foot plans were not the original ones
drawn for the house. Justice Angel
placed Zimmerman under 800 bonds for
trial
The evening world., 1894-07-18
TRAINS IN COLLISION.
Passenger Ran Into n Freight on
the SusGuehanna Road.

OAKLAND n. j.. July ia rear-end
collision occurred here late last night
between a passenger train and freight
train on the Susquehanna road. The
passenger train ran into the freight.
Engineer John Beatty, OF the passenger
train, received painful injuries by his
engine crashing into the rear freight car,
causing splinters of wood to strike him
in the face.
The accident occurred near the spot
where the disaster OF last Friday hap
pened. The wrecked freight cars from
thai accident were still on the side track.
The freight train was backing on what
Is known as the brickyard switch and
was nearly on the switch to let the
train pass when 1t was struck.
There liz "a turn in the road at this
place. and Engineer Beatty did not SET
| the freight until 1t was too late. He
thinking It had already made the switch
did not slow down his train. The pas
sengers in the passenger train were
thrown from their seats. None was
seriously hurt.
The engine of the passenger train was
thrown from the track. wreckine
ira in arrived, and after four hours the
track was cleared
The evening world., 1894-07-18
KERWIN TRIES DELINQUENTS
New Police commissioner Hears
Charges Against PatrOlmen.

Gen. Michael Kerwin, the new Police
Commissioner. sat with Commissioner
Sheehan to-day In the trial-room at
Police Headquarters and listened to the
tale OF three policemen who could not
see dead cat on their post last Friday.
The excuses given started broad
smile on the face Of the new Commits
sioner.
The accused policemen were Patrick
j. Donnelly. John Maynard and John
J. Butler, of the Eldridge street sta
ton. The dead cat in question had
been lying whole day and night in
the street at the corner OF Broome and
Forsyth streets. The patrolmen said
they did not see the cat, and there was
no stencil by which It could be located.
The Roundsman found II, however, and
the complaints were made. Decision in
the case was reserved. Commissioner
Kerwin spent about two hours on the
bench altogether.
The evening world., 1894-07-18
FELL FROM WINDOWS.
Little Willie eager Was Killed and
Katie Ferguson May Die.

Coroner Dreamer, of Brooklyn, was no.
titled this morning of the death of Will
lam eager, aged sixteen months, who
lived with his parents on the fourth
floor of PIT Ralph avenue.
The child was left alone in a room
for few minutes last night playing
on the floor While his parents were alb
sent he climbed upon a chair and leaned
out of a window. Losing his balance.
he fell and struck the pavement, forty
feet below. An ambulance was called.
rival
Ten-year- old Katie Ferguson. Of 4SS
Marcy avenue. fell from a second story
window last night and was removed
to the homeopathic Hospital. She sus-
tanned severe Commissions about the body
and internal injuries. which may prove
fatal.
The evening world., 1894-07-18

MANCLED BY A DOG.
Hotel-Keeper Joaquin Attacked
by His st. Bernard.
Flesh Torn Of His Arm from
Shoulder to Elbow.
A Hired Man Appeared in Time to
Save His Life.

H1LLSDALE. n. j.. july ls.-C. II.
Joaquin. who keeps hotel at Twenty
eighth street and Sixth avenue, New
York, was badly lacerated on the left
shoulder and arm yesterday afternoon
by large st. Bernard slut which he
keeps around his stables to protect his
property.
The slut has n brood of little ones and
is known to be vicious. She Is kept
muzzled. except when eating, which she
happened to be doing when Mr.. Joaquin
went in the chickcn-house near by.
The dog was not very well acquainted
with her master, as he kept man to
attend her and, thinking him stranger
she sprang upon aim. Putting her two
huge paws on his breast. she fastened
her teeth in his left shoulder, tearing
TIE flesh from the shoulder TO the elbow.
The dogs keeper, hearing Mr.. Joaquin :
cries. rushed to save his life and dubbed
the brute into submission.
Mr.. Joaquin was taken to DIR. Duden-
hausen's office. where the wound was
dressed
The same dog short time ago bit
Frank Hit, a street car conductor on
the Twenty-third street and Broadway
line. in the left wrist. He happened to
Ing and she sprang out and grabbed
him. Luckily her teeth slipped and he
was not badly injured
Joaquin owns a Summer cottage on
1illsdale Manor and Is spending the
Summer here with his family. Hit also
lives near by.
A few days ago, after the dog bit Mr.
Hit. a Scotch terrier owned by JaCquir
when she was eating and was bitten al.
most in half.
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BROOKLYN NEWS.
HER OLD LOVER THE sHEARER?
Pretty Annie Nicholson Loses Her
Abundant Golden Tresses.
Her Mother Thinks the Deed Was
Done by IA Rejected Suitor.

Detectives of the Bedford avenue sta
Jack the Shearer," who has evidently
resumed his work in that locality. 1t
has been some months since any com
plants were received by the police. al
though about a year ago half Il dozen
young women were mourning the loss
of their hair
Annie Nicholson. the twenty-year-old
daughter of Mrs. Mary Nicholson, of 9S
Leonard street, is good-looking young
woman, and up to yesterday had head
of blonde hair that was the envy of all
her girl friends. Annie was very proud
of 1t herself, and wore 1t in one long,
thick braid that reached down below
her waist.
The young woman is employed in
Meyers factory, at AIS Keap street, and
went to work as usual yesterday morn
ing Shortly afterwards a girl working
next to ner looked a Annie closely anC
cried:
"Why. some one has cut your hair"
The braid was still there. but had been
cut nearly half way through. eyidentl!
by a sharp pair Of scissors: The cut
was above the ribbon, which the giri
ribbon was the only thing that pre-
vented 1t from falling to the ground
Annie had no desire to work that day,
and went home. where she told her
story to her mother with many tears.
Mrs. Nicholson visited the Bedford ave
nue. station and reported the case to
Sergt. Burford. Mrs. Nicholson believes
that the braid was cut for revenge, and
tells a long story about an old man en-
ployed in the factory, who was in love
with Annie, but was refused by the
girl Under the advice of the police
She refused to make the mans name
public.
Annie says she does not know when
her hair was cut. and 1t may have been
done on the street or in the factory.
She has her hair cut close to her head
M
The evening world., 1894-07-18

Earn 81, III w. Newly furnished parior
floor, suitable DOCTOR dentist; other rooms;
dsy board. trRnsients.
The evening world., 1894-07-18
NO GROUNDS FOR HIS ARREST
SO II Would Seem in the Case OF
Peddlcr O'Brien.

Health Commissioners u. Taylor Emery,
of Brooklyn has peculiar methods. An
example Of this was shown in the But
Ter Street Police Court, Brooklyn, this
morring.
Charles O'Brien was arrested on Court
street about Z O'Clock for selling fish
In the street. He was carrying his wares
j. mis- hand. Health Inspector John B.
De 'raire made the arrest. Justice
Nslsn askd Defraine why he made an
arrest or such a charge. us there any
Ordinance statue or law of any kind
t,lPt warrants such proceedings" asked
The .rc6e.
Lenrs.re could not think of any, and
MAJ aGmlttet that lie acted on the
orne o. Commissioner Emery. Judge
Wsi5n told O'Brien to go and return 70.
lnor-oyl ano sent the papers back tc
missioner Emery, asking for an ex.
- S'er ssys he will doubtless sue the
city 30" taise Imprisonment. The matter
VIII Ccme up again tomorrow.
The evening world., 1894-07-18

jacob Hvr'y ,Nf0y wears nd o. Nankers
was tlr.lEU,i before Justice Ryan tn the Tomhs
T.H.y court 'p.aHE Uu 'h,rge ~ stealing
"a spt ~ harness from Henry Sl,ngle of funk-
err u,rle WAs arrested az GrttnNi,h and
h,. ton streets last uIAIt lH iurkrrs poll oman
ana to-day Jasi., RYAN ordered the prisoner to
M, custody ut the YuukcT's authorities,
James Burke wls .h.gsrt Ia the T1mhs Police
Cu.rt This morning with stealing SO watch
from his roommate. Andrew SNetseu. Of ip5
; utr street N, was held la. examination, and
Ss,l.,u Nas sent g. the House u Detention as
Nfiguaa.
Gcorse + sulr rh,r'. wears old, Of 400 West
F.Tt hIrh street. Thr"dTe Wn'rrmcycr STA
coleman. ta.ntt.srNru scar, old n JOS West
r.g H.udr,I suI First street Hugh Jones
'vr4r, -'Fr wears uii. 40! Ios Nluth avenue and
" .fm EI3,'. ,gut.vu years old. ~ 81 West
lhtri,uuth siru"f we're lined 81 each In tho
l-rhftIr I44,.v tugg. to-day for r., kless riding
nd tNn Western Boulevard last night
Harry lrman twenty ave wears old - sSa
East uuc Hundred and F't,leth street, was re
moved no Harlem Hospital AT 20 O'Clock TINS
uurH'HE suffering from brain trouble
The evening world., 1894-07-18
EVEN STOLE THEIR TOOLS.
These Men Tackled a Blacksmith
Shop, Then a POst-OHce.

John kearney and Peter Bradley
charged with breaking into the Post
Office at Glasco. Ulster County, n. Y,
June 26, were arraigned before United
States Commissioner Shields to-day
Hdence showed that kearney
and Bradley first broke into "a blacksmith
shop, where they got a sleige- hammer,
a cold Chisel and four large steel punches.
They then tackled the Post-Otiice. aud
breaking open the safe stole S25 worth
of stamps and $40 In money. The grocery
store OF Philip A. LaCker was next
broken into and robbed OF s735 and sew
~ cI( trS.
Kearney and Bradley We're arrested in
Albany June q. Tney We're caught while
trying TO dispose OF lot of two-cent
stamps at the rate of 50 cents on the
dollar.
Commissioner Shields held the men in
1900 bail each for the action of the
Grand Jury.