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The Van Buren press., 1894-12-01
Gov. Fishback Unalterably Opposed to
a Silver Party.

Governor Fisback is in receipt of an Invitation
from A. Mhrntr. president Of thu American
Bi-inetallic League, at Washington. tn attend y
convention 0f the League at St Louis. to be hclt
on the 9Th inst Following is his reply;
LITTLE Rack, Ark, Nov. g.
A. J. Warner, President:
DEAR SIR-Your very brief request that
attend the Bi-metalic League In st. Louis has
Just been received. regret you did not state
FULLY the object of this meeting. for from news.
paper notices not, always reliable. am aware
1t is the intention to organize a new, or silver
party To this am nnalterably opposed for
the very reason that 1t will throw away all OPP
portunity of securing the desired end.
believe that silver should be restored to the
very same position in our monetary system that
It held prior 10 1873 by repeating every law
enacted Ul the subject since 1872. Nor have
any fears from the calamities which are so
lavishly pr dicted as the result
but have not become such crank on the
subject as to lose my common sense or my
knowledge of human nature.
lfit is really desirable TO accomplish the end
at which we aim we should use that instrument
ality which promises the best results. ! was
reared II Whg but when fouad that the Demo-
cratic party was the hest and indeed the only
instrumrntality through which the best results
for our eoutry could be obtained, l became q
Democrat
Now, it is undeniable that majority of the
people of the United States are Democrats most
OF them were born Democrats So deep rooted
is their afection for party traditions and party
name that not even the greatest civil war OF
history, not even twenty-five years of almost
constant defeat could kill It, This party Is the
can ever secure free and unlimited coinage Of
silver. To antag0nize such party and drive Off
its hosts of voters and its magnificent organic
alton would simply be to defeat the very end at
will not consent to follow any set of i'm
respectfully, W. NJ. FisHBAcK.
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-01
Supt. McKee's Friends Indignant.

Superintendent McKee's arrest in connection
with the mu' r of Pullman Conductor Brown
was the topic uppermost IN the minds of Little
Rock conversationalists. yesterday. In many in
stances indignation at the arrest was freely ex-
pressed, the belief in McKee's innocence being
universal.
The dispatches from Fort Smith do superin.
tendent NICK. great injustice in intimating
Browns murder. Mr. Joseph w Irwin, man.
ager of the Hotel Richelieu, is well acquainted
with MIR Mckee. In conversation with a
Gazette reporter. Manager Irwin secuted the
idea that Mckee eoald have been in any wise
connected with killing of Brown.
when McKea nrst came to Little Rock. IN
1893, he said he became guest ut my house,
and remained there three or four months before
he went to house keeping. During all that time
never saw him enter barroom and never saw
or heard of him Ia King drink. He was III no
sense drinking man."
Manager Irwin also sr IKE in highest praise Of
Mekee's qualities as man and citizen; and
certainly there was not more dumbiounded ciu-
zen of Little Rock than he when he heard OF
McKee's arrest
very prominent railroad man, who Is init
mately associated with Mr.. Mckee, expressed
himselfin this wise to Gazette reporter
Il think the arrest of Mckee is an outrage.
He is no more guilty of the killing of Brown
than an unborn child. see the press dis
patches state that Mr.. MeKe, charged with
having been under the influence of intoxicants
at the time Brown WAS killed. venture the
assertion that such tatement is a bald lie
he pnrsues and has pursued II his conspicu-
GUS railroad career, the policy. of employing
strictly sober men lie is not drinker in any
sense OF the term"
Such expressions rs the above were heard on
all sides. The CALCULATIONS It's an outrage,
Mckee Is innocent, 18th thing is absurd,
etc. , were freely used. rrainmaster Walsh was
also spoken of in equal terms L. K. Gazette.
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-01

The New York correspondent of the
St. Louis Republic says: The chair
man Of the old Senate Ste ring Com
mittee has kept very quiet since he
came to New York to confer with his
colleagues, but there is no further
doubt rs TO his position. Mr.. German
10 against further consideration of
the ariffquestion and in various ways
he has won over to his way of think
ing number of Senators whose In
tiuence IL potential in national affairs.
Senator Jones, of Arkansas, is about
the only member of the upper house
that has visited New York within
the past 10 days that has not enlisted
under Senator Gvrman's banner.
The Arkansas Senator 10 In favor Of
pushing the "popgun" tariff bills,
and he will probably make an effort
TO have them considered early in the
Session. But at the same time 1t is
improbable that he will succeed in
having these bills passed, for the
reason thai the Republicans are in a
position t. talk them TO death.
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-01
4 RumOr That John 8. Parke Has Been
Sent to the Penitentiary.

News reached the city yesterday in the shape
of rumor that John 5. Park, formerly cashier
OF the Merchants Bank OF this city, and later of
Los Angeles, had been sentenced to the peniten-
tiary for fve years. The news created consider
able excitement along the avenue, as Mr.. parke
had great many friends here. For long time
he was one of Fort Smiths foremost citizens
Rumors have come before, saying that he was in
trouble in Los Angeles but as the bank went
down at the time so many others over the
country failed. his friends attributed it merely
to hard luck. Real eriminality and embezzle-
ment was not thought of although some
whispers did 60 around to that effect All the
news had blown by until last week, when the
report came about his being sent to the pen.
The report has not been confirmed Last night
the Times telegraphed to Los Angeles, but failed
to receive reply.
Mr. John s. Parke came to Fort Smith in 1882
from Kentucky. Along with Messrs Echols
Sengel, Bocquin, Reutzel and Cravens, he
started the present Merchants Bank in that
year. He had been to Chicago but shortly
before coming here. The bank prospered and
thrived under his maj tgemeut for he was a
most excellent cashier.
Some dissatisfaction was expressed with his
course by individual depositors before he left
here, although that may oe mere talk He was
a leading citizen here IN every respect-Fort
Smith Times.
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-01
Masonic Grand Lodge.

The following officers were elected for the
N. r Richmond, Of Malvern, grand master.
A. q. Washburn, of Waldron, deputy grand
master.
Fay Hampstead, of Little Rock grand sec'y.
Fred Kramer of Little Rock, grand treasurer
j. NJ. Pinnell, of Dewitt grand senior warden
c. G. Ayers OF Fort Smith, grand junior
J. NJ. Oathout, of Paris. grand lecturer.
II. II. Myers, Of Brinkley, grand orator.
EASTERN STAR.
The Order of the Eastern Star elected the fol
lowing officers and installed them:
Mrs. Matte C. DeVanghn, of Waldo worthy
grand matron.
J. =. Hopkins. of Mablevale. worthy grand
patron.
Mrs Dilla B. Arnett of Mammoth Springs
associate grand matron.
Mrs. Hette Penn, of Harrison, grand sec'y.
Mrs Eddie Martin. Of Eureka Springs, grand
treasurer.
Miss Alpha Moore. Of Prescott grand con-
ductress.
Miss Ola Oathout Of Bonneville, associate
grand conductress.
Mrs. Frances Stark. of Reno, grand chaplain.
Miss Lizzie Teeter. OF Potts Station, grand
Ada.
Mrs. Cora westaeld, Of Conway, grand Ruth
Mrs. Il. J. Thompson, of Auburn, grand
Esther.
Mrs F. j. Gates. of snoyball grand Martha
Mrs. n. j. Smith, of New Lewisyillc. grand
Electra.
Mrs ODrien. grand warden
+. G. Bartlett of Conway, grand sentinel.
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-01
Circuit Court Notes.

The following cases have been disposed Of up
to Friday:
Jack Lane assault to kill, 10 years in the
penitentary.
VIM. Kimbler hog stealing year in the PEN
itentiary.
JAS Holden, grand larceny IS months in the
penitentiary.
Geo Green. grand larceny. year in the peni-
tentiary.
Jas Erwin and Chas. Lane. counterfcting,
Erwin years. Lane year In the penitentiary.
Vim. Bogardus, assault to kill, fined S50
Robt. Boiling, contempt, fined $40.
Chas. Bleyins gaming, fined So
Jack Lane and T. W. Reed, robbery, 5 years
each in the penitentiary.
T.w Reed. assault to KILL years in the peni-
tentiary.
Henry Burnham, robbery change Of venue
taken to Ozark.
Geo. Walters, robbery, 8 years in the pcniten-
tiary
The grand jury ignored the charge of murder
against JAS G. LaRue and returned indictments
agains. Bob LaRue aud Lafayette Cluck for kill
ing Johns
Geo. Mosteller. for slandering Miss Dabbs,
fined $500 and costs.
Lafayette Schultz, charged with murder COM
mitted 81 years ago In connection with Bud
Morris and and the Richmond brothers, was
tired Thursday and yesterday.
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-01

Plain Talk.

United States Senator Jas. X. Jones In hii
addrrss before the Cherokee Council last week
touched upon the allotment question In the fol
lowing manner: The time has come when the
Cherokees must act on the matter Of allotment
The sentiment of the country at large and a
change In the condition of this country. 1t is
for the Cherokees by prompt action to take the
lead in this question. Delay will only force the
change upon them and will, In all probability.
lead to settlement not as advantageous as they
might wish. Some change will be demanded
and the Cherokees by showing the proper dis
position In the matter can obtain a much more
pate in any moves, made. The land belongs to
the lndians and every foot Of it must go to them.
This desire ON the part Of Congress that the
cherokees should become close citizens to the
United States, shows that Congress considers
them worthy of that honor. II was tribute to
their culture and civilization.
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-01

Within stones throw OF her own
home and In the presence of her hus-
band and child, Mrs. Phelps, wife OF
Col. w. H. Phelps, the well-known
railway attorney and politician, met
sudden and violent death sunday
afternoon. While driving along
West Belle place the horses seemed
to get beyond control, aud Mrs.
Phelps, unnecessarily frightened,
jumped from the carriage She fell
upon her head, fracturing the skull
at the base Of the brain, and died
within few minutes-St. Louis
Republic.
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-01
Little Rock & Pacific Company.

The Little Rock & Pacific Railroad Company
have filed articles of incorporation with the
Secretary of State The company is organized
by Little Rock citizens who, with the assistance
Of English capital. will build road from Lite
Rock on the south side of the river to Wister
The capital stock Of the company will be sew
eral million dollars Among those interested
are Gov. W. NJ Fishback, 8. R. Cockrill. ]. A.
Fones, J. II. Mccarthy, G; N. kight. @. W. Clarke,
L. W.. Coy, Maxwell Coffin and others. English
Capitalists propose to furnish the capital II the
railroad company will build the road and turn
over TO them the bonds aud stocks when the
road Is completed.
The officers and directors Of the company are
Gov. Fishback, president D. G Fones, vice.
president; w. r. worthen. J. II. McCarthv. C. N.
Rix s. X. Cockrill, G. n Kight A. Lloyd and G :.
W. Clark Little Rock Press,
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-01

The trial Of J. l.. Bay was begun In
the Pulaski Circuit Court at Little
Rock Saturday. He is charged with
enbezzling S. 900 worth of 5 per cent
interest bearing State scrip in 1891
wnile clerk of the legislative commit.
tee that was Investigating the Wood.
run shortage. The scrip disappeared
from the Treasury, and sometime
afterward a part of 1t was presented
to local bank by Louisville firm
An investigation followed, and certain
evidence was discovered which led
the Slate to believe that Bay knew
all about the disappearance of ths
scrip, and he was accordingly indicted
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-01

More truth than poetry is crowded into the
following utterance by the Batesville Guard
"When the time comes-and 1t is here now
when good blooded sow and pigs sell for more
than a bale of cotton. the time has come to
abandon cotton and plant hogs Three or four
car loads of hogs have been shipped from this
county already. Tom Wallace had nearly car
lead of his own raising
The electric road is built mile and Mr. Beatty
is now arranging for the motor and electric ap-
piances He Is in the East, but sends back
word occasionally of the good progress he Is
making So we may have the pneumonia cars
ere long.-Fort Smith Times.
The Fort Smith electric line must be in bad
way, with pneumonia about to lay Its cold.
death hands upon it. Better stick to the old
long g-eared mule.
DIED-In Van Buren,, Nov 10Th. Of consump-
tion. Mr.. HARRY C. CALLAHAN, brother of New
land Callahan. and eldest son of the late A. NJ
Callahan.
Harry came to Van Buren, about six weeks ago
from ST. Louis In hopes that our mild climate
would be of benefit to him. but the fatal disease
had taken SO strong hold upon him he was
compelled to yield to the grim monster and on
the morning of the Goth, about o'clock. he bid
a last farewell to his brother and relatives and
his spirit quietly returned to the God who gave
The deep sympathy of many friends 20 out to
the bereaved brother and sorrowing friends.
The funeral services were held on Friday
morning.
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-01
For II Ugh Treason.

GUTHRIE, o. T., Nov. 24-A. j. Blackwell, a
half-bl0od Cherokee who imagines himself q
prophet sent of God to proclaim the second
at Claremore, charged with high treason. His
case is pee uliar. Blackwell, to carry out his
belief Of especial calling, sometime ago founded
the town Of Blackwell, near the Kansas line, and
built church. wherein he preached alone his
peculiar doctrine. month later he went over
into the Cherokee Nation and started the town
of David, Since then he has been selling lots
all over the Territory, and thereby hangs his
tale Of woe, The Cherokee Council recently
passed a law making 1t high treason for Chcro-
kee to sell real estate to an outsider. Although
Blackwell asserts strongly that his doings have
been at the instigation OF the Lord, he has been
arrested and incarcerated in the Claremore Jail
upon most serious charge.
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-01
ESTRAY NOTICE.

We Sig Bales VIM. l.. Taylor and John
Spencer, three citizens of Crawford eauuty and
house holders therein. having thereto been ap-
pointed by me, Chas. F. Harvey Justice of the
Peace of id county have this day viewed
certainty lorses. Town to us by A, +. Falkner
as 4 estray. Said horses. one is a bay, about Is
hands nigh. about ten years old, worth about
S37 80; a bay mare, 16 hands high Is years old
we do value said horses at Seventy.fve $500
Dollars. Done this 26th day OF Nov. 1894
Sig Bales, Vim. L. Taylor. John Spencer,
Appraisers.
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-01

During the late war, before the
defeat Of the Union army at Wilson e
Greek or Oak Hills In Missouri, as II
was known generally, fugitives from
the confederate ranks crossed the
Arkansas, reporting the confederate
army surrounded, "cut to pieces, y
etc. Those fellows went over to the
enemy.-Little Rock Press.
What has Gov. Fishback done now
that the Press at this late day should
jump on him with both feet?
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-01

The New York World gives O list
showing the number of votes cast by
the Populist party IN all the states ut
the last general election, as compared
with the votes cast by the same party
in 1892. The World also says: In
1892 the Populist party polled 1,04l,
"a votes for President. Between 1897
and 1904 there was no general election
the returns of which can be compared
with the year preceding. This year
the vote was | 1896, 900, q gain of nearly
COZ, 900 votes In two years.
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-01

man named NJ cConnell. wanted in Sharp
county for grand larceny, is in Jail here awaiting
at Avoca by +. D. Houck.-Venture.
Mr.. Houck is an elective officer of the city,
with salary attached, and If his services are
worth anything to anybody the city is entitled
and should have the benefit of SUCH About
half of the time the City Marshal is off on duties
personal to himself and of no benefit to the
city. There are numbers of men that would
make good marshal, who would give whole
time to the services of the city. Let the city
have the services they are entitled to or new
marshal.
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-01

The 6pringdale News thus remarks:
"Th0se who are coming here from
Nebraska and Wisconsin say there
will be big immigration from that
section to Northwest Arkansas this
winter. They are tired of that
country, and II reports be true they
cannot be blamed tor wanting to
leave"
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-01

A special to the st. Louis Republic
from Tahlequah, l. T., under date Of
the l0th inst, says: Jesse Cochran
las been elected by the Cherokee
Council . member Of the supreme
bench Of the Nation. Augustus E
lvey has been elected q member ol
the board Of Education"
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-01

s. r. Coekrill, as receiver of the
First National Bank, at Little Rock,
has fled . novel suit against H. g..
Allis In the United States Circuit
Court for alleged shortages, aggregat-
nX $50, 900.
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-01

General Frank G. Armstrong,
Assistant Commissioner of Indian
Affairs, resigned on the 9th to take
effect Dec. 3lst. General Armstrong
will become connected with railroad
operating In the Indian Territory.
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-01

After . careful canvass, the Denver,
Colo committee reports 2l5 families
OF railway union men on the verge of
starvation, and 400 unmarried men
destitute. II consequence of the black
list enforced against last summers
strikers.
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-01

Fort Smith spe al to the Little Rock Press
says Fort sn will have Il .t-cl =, morning
newspaper within two wct,s II will be
established by a wel-known newspaper man OF
Omaha, The machinery has arrived and 1t is
expected the first issue will appear about Dec l.
1t will be an eightpage, six column paper, and
will receive tine United Press report.
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-01

0overnor-Hlect Clarke has informed
the chairman Of the committee on
arrangements that the usual inaug-
ural ball will be omitted upon his
coming Into Office.
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-01
Memorial Service,

There will be q memorial service at the Circuit
Court room and resolutions presented to the
Circuit Court by the Van Buren, bar at o'clock
a. m. Saturday, the first day of December, 1894,
in cOmmemoration Of the Hon. Jesse Turner,
sr. Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully In
vited to attend. BY THE COMMITTEE,
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-01

Mr. A. r. Brindley, wife of q Fort
Smith fireman, was arrested yesterday
on the charge of shoplifting, and about
$40 worth of goods claimed to have
been stolen from Beardslee Bros, was
recovered. Little Rock Democrat.
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-01

Mr.. III. H. Myers, of Brinkley, who
was defeated at the recent election by
Congressman Robert Neill, denies
that he has ever contemp ated
making any contest.
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-01
There Is no Medicine ever be
fore Discovered Like it.

WANTED.-Agents to sell weekly
ARKANSAS PRESS and other publica-
tions. Premiums worth more than
subscription. Big commission.
ARKANSAS PRESS,
Little Rock, Ark.
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-01

DR.. Samuel Pope. defeated candi-
date for Governor of South Caro- ina.
charged Governor Tillman and u. s.
senator Irby with fraud.
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-01

The Chickasaw Nation protests
against statehood and the adoption of
the negro. Charges against Governor
Wolf for fraud were dismissed.
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-01
NEWS NOTES AND COMMENTS.
The official count OF Nehraska's vote
places Holcomb's, Democrat. plurality
at 8, ,202.
Representative Coombs, OF New
York, explains that 1t WAS the Aus
tralian ballot that defeated him.

The Supreme Court has under con-
sidrrat ati0n the jurisdic controversy
between Justice White and Judge
Parker,
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-01

DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
World'sF Fair Highest Medal and Diploma.
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-01

DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Fair Highest award.
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-01
Hoods ';s':;''ii' Cures

charging and healed up. am able for the hrst
time in three years to do my own housework.
and can walk two miles without trouble. have
no symptoms of rheumatism that tired feeling
has entirely left me. My neighbors say look
Better Than For Many Years.
l do earnestly recommend Hoods sarsapariIls
to all sufferers, especially those afflicted with
impure blood" MRS. A. s. BOWEN. Cline, Ark.
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-01

Hoods Pills cure liver ills, constipation,
bIiousness. jaundice. sick headache. indigestion.
The Van Buren press., 1894-12-01

"r read that one bottle Of Hoods Sarsaparills
would convince me OF its merits, and have
found this statement to be strictly true.
"Some two years ago two ulcers appeared ON
my hip, which, after being sore long time.
broke and discharged. also was attacked with
sciatlc rheumatism, my leg being drawn 80 that
could hardly get around the house. hardly
knew what good nights rest was. The hip
trouble caused me great trouble and annoyance,
and eczema appeared on my hands. Naturally
began to run down, was weak and low spirit
cd. The physician told me my hip would have 70
be operated upon before would get any better.
At last decided to take one bottle of Hoods
Barsaparilla. In three weeks my rheumatism
entirely disappeared and found that
Was on the Gain.
This was very encouraging and found that I
could sleep well at night. Myhealth steadily
improved, and, Of course, I continued taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla. My hip. has been restored
to good condition, the sores have stopped dis
Hond's s.s,:;sii. Cures
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1894-02-12
State News Items.

Rev. Costello Weston has resigned
as pastor of the Church of the Mes
siah, Universalist, of ST. Johnsbury.
Frederick NJ Van Sicklen. presi-
dent of the Howard National Bank of
Burlington, died Feb. of conclusion
of the brain caused by falling on an
icy sidewalk. He was seventy two
years Of age.
Representative Powers has present
ed to congress a petition from the
grand lodge of Good Templars of Yer
mont praying for national commits
sion Of inquiry into the liquor traffic,
also remonstrance from the State
Beekeepers' Association against any
reduction of the duty on honey.
Colonel Thompson, formerly of ST.
Johnsbury, was knocked down by a
team in Washington, D. c., recently
and sustained a fracture of one leg
His injuries have assumed a danger
Gus condition, and he has, since the
accident, had stroke of apoplexy
His physicians fear gangrene in the
broken leg.
The 800 employees of Holden, Leon
ard & Co., wooden manufacturers, at
Bennington, were notified when they
went to work on the morning of Feb.
7 that there would be general re
duction of 10 per cent in wages, be-
ginning that day. Every class con-
nected with the mill is affected. The
workmen accepted the reduction
without murmur, as it had been
known several weeks that it would
come.
On Feb. 7 Gov. Fuller received a
message from San Francisco saying
that 5000 Vermonters on the Pacific
coast proposed to make Vermont day
feature of the California midwinter
exposition, distancing all other state
days, and strongly urging him to be
present. The dispatch was signed by
President Frank Dillingham; of the
Society Of the Sons of Vermont;
Henry L. Dodge, president, and Geo.
w. Hopkins, secretary, Of commit
tee of 100. 1t is probable that the
governor will go to San Francisco for
Vermont day-March 8.