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The morning news., 1894-08-15
THE CHINESE TREATY.
Regarded as Complete vindication
of Secretary Bayard's Action.


Washington, Aug. l4-The new Chi
nese treaty, to the ratification of which
the Senate agreed yesterday without
amendment, is practically the same
measure as that negotiated during Presi-
dent Cleveland's first administra tion by
MIR. Bayard, and which the Senate at
that time so loaded down with modihca-
tions as to render it obnoxious to the Chi
nesc government, and caused it's failure.
The action of the Senate yesterday
is therefore regarded by the department
of state as a complete yindicatiou of Mr..
Bayard's attempt TO provide fair basis
of understanding between this govern
ment and the Chinese, and is taken as
fairly indicative of the advanced stand
the American people have taken on the
Mongolian question. The important
point about the treaty is that it takes
the place of the one-sided ex-
clusion laws adopted by congress,
and in satisfying China inaugurates bet.
ter feeling between the two interested
countries While IL avoids the sting Of
exclusion, it really accomplishes more Sc
clusiou than existing laws, in that II Sc
cures the cordial cooperation Of China TO
the end of absolutely prohibiting all i'm
migration of Chinese laborers for ten
years. and in the second article gives the
United States treasury department au-
thority to make restrictive regulations
for the future, which will permanently
prevent undesirable immigration and
specifically prohibits the naturalization
Of Chinese.
The only clause Of the treaty not con-
tanned in the Bayard draft, and the one
The morning news., 1894-08-15
A BANK sWINDLER.
He Made Use of Religious Societies to
Rob Everybody.

Belair, Md, Aug. l4.--Mr. Burnett,
cashier of the First National Bank of
Richmond, Va, came to Belair yesterday
and identified George p Sage, alias Hor-
ace D. Baker, now in Jail here, as the man
who deposited forged draft in the First
National Bank of Richmond in the early
spring Of 1898, defrauded several persons
IN Richmond and Petersburg, after hav-
ing won the confidence Of many through
his work with the Christian Endeavor
Society, the Young Mems Christian As
sociation and the Good Templars. lie
was then known as Harvey Blair. Mr.
Burnett SAYS the prisoner is the most
dangerous man in the United States to
banks generally
The morning news., 1894-08-15
strikers GO to work.

Birmingham, Ala., Aug. 14-The Ten
nesseU Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
gave IL out tonight that their miners,
who have been on a strike for four
months, have agreed TO go back to work
at the companys terms, which means
81 Is cents per ton for mining coal. This
puts 1000 men 70 work in this district in
addition TO those already at work.
The morning news., 1894-08-15
Braokinridra QuaIihaa-

Washington, Aug. 4-Representative
Clifton X. Breckinridge Of Arkansas. who
was nominated several weeks ago by the
President as minister to Russia. will to.
day telegraph bis resignation TO the con
gressional convention which met in his
district this afternoon. MIR. Breckin-
ridge also to-day qualified as the diplo-
matte representative OF the United States
az 81. Petersburg.
The morning news., 1894-08-15
SUIT FOR DAMAGES.
The Defendant in an Atlanta Divorce
Case Sues His Attorneys.

S1Sb - NANS II - AbAbA llt
Atlanta, Ca, Aug. 14.-Mr. Gould, de-
fendant in the recent Gould-Hall libel
suit, brought suit to-day against his at
torneys, Palmer & Reed, to recover 50, 600
damages for the verdict rendered against
him in that case, together with other
large items Of expense to which he was
subjected
Mr.. Palmer's liability is ouly
that incident to partnership as
sociations with Charles A. Reed
whose incompetency and bad manage
ment, MIR. Gould alleges, were responsible
for the suit against him for damages.
Mr. Gould is represented by Arnold Il
Arnold. Messrs. Palmer x Reed are one
of the most prominent law firms in At
lanta, and the sensational grounds on
which their late client bases a damage
suit against them is something out of the
usual run of legal issues.
The morning news., 1894-08-15
A MYaterious Death.

Destoit, Mich. Aug. 1.-THE inquest
over the body OF Hon. Calvin A. Blood,
who was found dead in the house Of Mrs.
Black on Fifteenth street, was finished
this morning. No evidence was elected
70 clear up the mystery Of his death The
iury's verdict was that Mr.. Blood came
TO his death from a revolver shot wound
at the hands Of an unknown person.
The morning news., 1894-08-15
Eneland,s EiRht-Honr Law

London, Aug. 14.--When the House OF
Commons took up the miners eight-hour
bill to-day. David A. Thomas, liberal
member, moved an amendment making
ma ority of the electors decided in
favor of it. Joseph amberlain, liberal
unionist, supported the amendment. and
Charles Dixie, radical, opposed it. When
the division was taken the amendment
was carried by vote of ll2 TO l07. Inn
mediately after announcement OF the
vote the bill was withdrawn by its pro-
The morning news., 1894-08-15
AN INTERNAL MACHINE.
Barbarous Attempt TO Exterminate a
Chicago Alderman.

Chicago Alderman.
Chicago, ILL.,, Aug l4.-An attempt was
made to-day to exterminate Alderman
John Coughlin by sending him an Internal
machine The alderman's life was saved
in his opening the machine in such a man
ner that it did not explode 1t is sup
posed that the attempt on Alderman
Coughlins life was made by some Chi
nese, whose opium dens he has been in
strumen al in closing. An analysis Of
the contents of tine Internal machine
shows that it contained substance re
scmblinF nitro glyceriue mixed with glue
and sawdust.
The morning news., 1894-08-15
An Injured Pueilist Dies.

Omaha, Neb, Aug. 14-Fletcher Rob
bins. the pugiist OF Plattsmouth. Neb
VINO fought with Jimmy Lindsey of
Omaha on Aug. o, at the former city. died
at ~ :25 this morning, of injuries received
during the mill. Seconds Rothery and
O'Neill and Referee Griswold were all
in Omaha to-day and taken TO
Plattsmouth for a preliminary hearing
Lindsey was arrested later and taken TO
Plattsmouth
The morning news., 1894-08-15
UNTERRIFIED TEXANS.
The Democratic Convention in Session
at Dallas YoSterday.

Dallas, Tex, Aug. 1.-THE democratic
state convention met here at noon to-day
There are $1,000 visitors present The
convention was organized by the election
of Hon. j. r. Fleming of San Antonio for
temporary chairman. Every Office ex-
cept that of treasurer has from two TO six
candidates. Questions of indorsing
Cleveland and the silver issue are being
fought The nominations of candidates
will not be reached before tomorrow.
The morning news., 1894-08-15
sTRIKE IMMINENT.
Coal Operators Cannot Pay the Scale
of Wages as Agreed.

Springfield, Aug. 14-Another coal
strike is imminent in this district. The
Springfield operators have announced
that they cannot pay the scale recently
agreed upon and compete with the Penn
sylyania operators, who only pay 20 cents
per gross ton, while they are compelled 10
pay 40 cents. A mass meeting OF miners
Of this district will be held in few days
to take action on the situation.
The morning news., 1894-08-15
ANARCHISTS NABBED.
italian Police systematically Taking
in the Suspects.

Rome, Aug. 14.-Several anarchists
were arrested yesterday at an open air
meeting in the suburbs. The police
searched their lodgings near the center
OF the city to-day and found bombs, ex-
plosives and tools and chemicals for the
manufacture of such articles.
The Italian government has expelled the
French socialist, H. Ducquecy, for some
time member of the French Chamber of
Deputies. The police are watching all
anarchist suspects constantly. Their
OBJ ect is to arrest every anarchist against
for conviction. Most Of these anarch-
ist convicts are being deported to Mas
sowah.
The morning news., 1894-08-15
MATrERs oF MONEY.
ON THE DOLPHIN.
Prospective Trip Of the Secretary OF
the Navy and Party.

the Navy and Party.
Washington, Aug. 14.-Secretary Her
bert has decided TO leave Washington on
the Dolphin Thursday morning at o
o'clock. He win be accompanied by his
daughter and son and his naval aide,
Lieut. Reamep
Ensign G.. w. Logan, one of the most
popular officers Of the navigation bureau,
was to-day assigned 70 temporary duty
on the Dolphin, returning to the depart
ment after the coming cruise.
Every provision has been made on the
vessel for the comfort Of the secretary's
party, the usual precaution Of burning
coke during the voyage having been made
in order that smoke will not cause an
nOyanCe.
The morning news., 1894-08-15
A FATAL STROKE.
Young Lady Stricken While Sitting
d.

A Young Lady Stricken While Sitting
in Her Window.
Baltimore, Aug 14.-A special to the
Sun from Norfolk, Va, says; During
the thunderstorm in Norfolk county yes
terday afternoon Miss Mary Harper, the
15-year-old daughter Of c. w. Harper Of
the Norfolk and Carolina railroad, was
struck by lightning while sitting at an
open window of her residence, near
Pinner's Point, and instantly killed One
side of her body was burned and black
ened by the electric fluid, and the other
side was left bleeding in various places,
as if scratched by a cat.
The morning news., 1894-08-15
j. @. Adams Dead.

Quincy, Mass, Aug. 14.--John Quincy
Adams, a descendant Of President Adams
and grandson Of Charles Francis
Adams, died at 5;SO o'clock this morning.
aged 81. Of apoplexy.
The morning news., 1894-08-15
Roval Victoria Regatta.

Hyde, Aug. 1.-the Satanita and Bri-
tannia started at 10 o'clock this morning
in the royal Victoria regatta. The Satan
ita led from the start. The Satauita fin
ished at 2:OS; the Britannia at 2:l0:5S.
The morning news., 1894-08-15
NEGRO STRIKERS.
Uncle Sans Colored Employees at
Chattanooga Kick Up a Row.

OudLJdhDOR1 MIN y y "a hoWs
Washington, Aug. IA special from
Chattanooga, Tenn, says "ODe hun
dred negroes employed at the government
works on the Tennessee river struck yes
terday demanding shorter hours. They
surrounded w. A. Kirk of Madison, Ind.
the contractor and foreman. Porter dis
played a pistol and threatened TO kill
them Officers were sent TO the scene
who queled the riot. The leaders in the
strike will be arrested
The morning news., 1894-08-15
Xirnna,a Fire.

Vienna, Aug. 14.-Several warehouses
were burned on the Fiume water front
last night. Loss e300.0OO. None Of the
uear by ships were damaged.
The morning news., 1894-08-15
pnnth Of Iamen Allan.

London, Aug. "A. THE Times announces
the death at Berwick on Aug. 8. Of James
Allan, the head Of the Allan Steamship
Line.
The morning news., 1894-08-15
HAVE BECOME LAWS.
Approval by the President of Meas
ures Passed by Congress.

Approval by the President of Meas
ures Passed by Congress.
Washington, Aug. 14.-The President
has approved the following acts:
An act to subject to state taxation ma
tional bank notes and United States treas
urY notes.
An act to authorize the construction Of
a wagon and foot bridge across the Chat
tahoOchee river at or near the town of
Columbia, Ala.
An act to authorize bridge across the
Perdido river between the states of Ala
bama aud Florida.
ADVERSELY REPORTED.
The bill introduced by Senator Allen,
pop, of Nebraska granting a service
pension 10 soldiers, sailors. marines and
their widows and orphans was adversely
reported to the Senate to-day from the
committee on pensions
The morning news., 1894-08-15
ACTIVE IN KENTUCKY.
LIVELY IN OHIO.

Cincinnati, Aug. 14-The decisive
action Of congress on the tariff started
active operations in taking whisky out Of
bond here last night The receipts In
this district average $4,000 a day at the
internal revenue Office, and yesterday
they exceeded $4,000. In Covlngton, Ky,
the increase was much greater.
The morning news., 1894-08-15

TILTT N NUUN7EUs
Judge Maddox, in previous interviews,
mas indorsed fully the Senate bill and
mas, on more than one occasion. expressed
Vue hope that 1t would become a law.
Judge Lawson said: THE enemies Of
tarlH reform can claim what they can
imagine, bat the bill passed is a good one,
ana should receive the hearty support Of
s'ery true democrat"
(By the Associated Press)
eOMErHING OF A FLURRY.
a. ashington, Aug. l4.-There was some
1ulug OF furry about the Senate to-day
uIrlng the earlier hours Of the session,
The Van Buren press., 1894-05-05
e. H. MILLER.
An Old and Respected Citizen Of Van
Buren Suicides.


An Old and Respected Citizen Of Van
Buren, Suicides.
On Friday afternoon last the sad
news reached our people that Mr.. G..
H. Miller had committed suicide at
his farm about six miles below town.
Mr.. Miller 1t seems had been to town
some time during the week and pur-
chased strychnine to poison rabbits,
which had been damaging his garden.
He had been to the field previous to
the deed and from there gone to the
gin OH the farm. His son going to
the gin later found him lying OH the
floor, suffering from the effects of the
poison, with the empty bottle labled
"strychnine" lying near him. A Aphy-
sician was summoned at once but his
services were of no avail. Mr.. Miller
had been subject to spells of mental
alteration and there Is no boubt that
1t was during one of these that he
took the poison.
Mr.. Miller was Sc years of age and
for many years was In business in our
city, being one of our best known mer-
chants at the time. Some years ago
he withdrew and has since given his
attention to his farm.
He leaves wife and four children
two of whom are married. The PRESS
extends its sympathy to the bereaved
relatives.
The Van Buren press., 1894-05-05
DIED..

In Van Buren, on the morning ofthe
Goth inst, r. B. Creekmore, aged As.
Mr.. Creekmore was son of Judge D.
H. Creekmore and o native of Craw-
ford county. For q number of years
he was associated with the business
interests of this city and was always
an enterprising and public spirited
citizen and his loss will be sadly felt.
He was taken a short time ago with
that dread disease pneumonia and
nothing could be done to stay its work.
Mr.. Creekmore leaves q wife and
five small children who have the SYM
pathy OF the entire community in their
bereavement.
Funeral services were held by Rev.
Father Maurel at the Catholic Church
in this city, after which the remains
were taken to the Catholic cemetery
at Ft. Smith for interment; the cor
tege was met at the outskirts of Ft.
Smith by large number Of Catholic
Knights and other friends who escort
ed it to the cemetery where he was
laid at rest.
The Van Buren press., 1894-05-05
Big Fire ut Tahlequah.

TAHLEoUAH, I. T., April N.-Early
this morning the most destructive fire
that ever occurred in Tahlequah origi-
mated in the livery stable of John F..
Wilson. A stiff south wind was blow
ing and in less than an hour IA places
of business were in ashes. Thirty
horses were burned to death In the
livery stable, many ofwhich were fine
ones belonging to members of the
Cherokee Legislature now in session
here. The merchants affected had
Just received large stocks of goods in
anticipation Of the big per capita pay
ment soon to be made in this section.
The loss is variously estimator at from
$50, 900 to $75, 900, with perhaps $40, 900
insurance.
The Van Buren press., 1894-05-05
The Rest Of the Money Paid.

The balance of the amount due the
Gas company Is now paid of and those
who few months ago asserted and
reasserted that the new concern was
about to be dead failure have cause
to congratulate themselves upon their
bad judgment.
About noon yesterday Mr.. Johnston
received telegram stating that the
balance of the amount necessary to
purchase the gas and electric light
plant under the agreement, was then
In the Merchants bank to his credit.
The deed was next in order but Mr..
Beatty with whom the contract was
made, ha6 assigned it to Inman Bros,
of New York, who in turn had assign
ed it to the Continental Trust Company
of the same city. This complicated
matters somewhat and Mr.. Johnston
refused to accept the money as pay
ment In full.
AS the matter stands however the
deal is practically closed and the act
ual transfer of Messrs. Johnston and
Theurer's stock only awaits evidence
that Mr.. Beatty has assigned the con.
tract 10 regular form. 1t Is not known
In Just what line these gentlemen will
enter now but it IL safe to say that
they will not remain long outside the
ranks, but will soon be found engaged
in some enterprise looking to che gen.
eral welfare of the city.-Times.
The Van Buren press., 1894-05-05
The Shenandoah Valley.

A Valley unsurpassed for its beautiful scenery.
If you are going to Washington Baltimore. Phil
adelphia, New York, Boston, or any other point
in the East, or to Virginia, do rot be mis-led
The Shortest Route is the NORFOLK & WESTERN
RAILROAD via Knoxville and Bristol, Tenn
wytheville Pulaski, Radford, Roanoke. Natural
Bridge, The Grottoes and Luray, Va You should
see the equipment Of the WASHINGTON & CHAT
rANooGA VEsrIBULED LIMITED; there Is none
fner-Coaches clean and bright-Pullman's fin
est Sleeping Cars, one of which runs from Men,
phis to Washington, another from New Orleans
10 New York; and Pullman's finest Dinning Cars
In fact nothing is considered too fine for this
train You will save many hours of travel by
taking this Route. No connections to miss, as
the trains run solid to Washington. Any infor-
nation you may desire concerning schedules
etc, will be cheerfuly furnished upon applica.
ton to Warren L. Rohr, Western Passenger Agt
Norfolk 4 Western Railroad. ll9 West 9th, St
(Read House) Chattanooga, Tenn. C. A. De
saussure Div. Passenger Agent N. 4 c. R. r..
Memphis, Tenn. or to W. B, Bevill, Genera
Passenger Agent. Roanoke. Va.
The Van Buren press., 1894-05-05


A meeting Of the directors Of the new. hotel
was had In the once of Turner 4 Turner Tues.
day night, ami the plans and specifications were
thoroughly discussed. Several architects were
present aud discussed the proposed building
The first assessment of 20 per cent will be made
about the 18th inst and bids for the construction
ofthe house will be advertised for after that date
Owing to the bad weather the pre-.
vious two days, the B. of r. r. Ex-
cursion was not rs well patrOnized as
was to have been expected. However,
those who did attend were well repaid
for SO doing. We understand the or
der lost money in the undertaking.
The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Citizens Bank was held
at its rooms Thursday. The old
board was reelected, and everything
was found In prosperous and -four
ishiDg condition. The Citizens Bank
is one of our representative institu-
tions and its business is increasing
every year.
The Van Buren press., 1894-05-05
A Sure Cure for Piles.

Itching Piles are known by moisture
like Precipitation, causing intense itch.
ing when warm. This form as we'll
US Blind, bleeding or Protruding,
yield at once TO DR.. BOsanko's Pile
Remedy, which acts directly on parts
effected, absorbs tumors, allays Itch.
ing and effects permanent cure. 81
cts. Druggists or mail. Circulars free.
DIR. Bosanko, Philadelphia, Pa. Sold
by H. G. Johnson, Druggist.
The Van Buren press., 1894-05-05
LOCAL and PERSONAL.

L. C. Locke was up from Alma Sat
lrday.
q. T. Turney, Of Alma, was In town
Monday.
Mrs. r. E. Lloyd was reported quite
Rl Thursday.
Mr.. L. H. Southmayd was in Fort
mith Thursday.
J. f. Reed, the Ft. Smith contractor
vas in the city Thursday.
Mrs. L. L. Johnson has been visit
ng st. Louis the past week.
Ernest KIstler has gone to attend
he University at Fayetteville.
Mrs. Sallie Howell was visiting
friends In the city the past week.
The first carload of strawberries
left Van Buren, Saturday evening.
Tobe Adkins was visiting his family
It Clarksville during the past week.
Col. O. l.. Miles was sojourning In
Little Rock several days the past
geek.
Mr.. H.F. Meyer Is having q resi-
ence erected east of the Broadway
Hotel.
County Judge Smith held All ad-
burned term Of County court We'd
esday.
Rev. Mr.. Miller, of Hot Springs, was
lie guest of Sidney Pernot at the dedi-
atiOn.
l.. w. Poplin has been retained as
sexton of the cemetery by the new
Council.
Mayor Hawkins was taken quite Ill
1t the meeting of the City Council
Monday night.
Ed. B. Peirce has been reelected as
City Attorney by the new Council. "A
rood selection.
Work on the Baptist church is near
ing completion and will be ready for
ervices shortly.
For RENT-3-room house with large
yard In northeastern part of town. En-.
huire at this office.
Mrs. Wilhauf was reported quite Ill
his week. We hope to hear OF her
peedy recovery.
Mrs. l.. Graft has been spending the
past week at Ft. Smith as guest OF
Mrs. DR.. Main.
MIR. and Mrs. O. P. Brown have re-
Burned to their home at New what
com, Washington.
Five carloads of berries left Smeltz-
prs platform Tuesday night, In charge
pf Col. Ed. Somers.
Mrs. Dollie Driscoll, of Van Buren,
Ppent q few days with GREENWOOD
Friends this week.
r. s. RoBKRTs is prepared to furn-
ish you with stOvepipe in any quanti'
&ty, Leave orders at H. G. Pernot's.
Mr.. AL Reynolds was able to be on
the street this week, after q several
weeks' confinement.
A. {. Sloan returned to his home In
lllinols Saturday night, after short
visit to r. 8. Mclean.
A State tournament of gun clubs
will be held at Ft. Smith, Monday
Tuesday and Wednesday.
Mrs. O. M. Bourland and Mrs. John
Brown went to Ozark Wednesday on
Ia pleasure trip Of few days.
See that our label is on the bread
you buy. None genuine without 1t.
EDMONDsON g. BRITT.
You will want SCREEN Doors and
Windows put in now. See CHAs
LEHMAN, rear of II. l.. Boards.
Mrs. Ben Decherd leaves next weel
on visit to her daughter, Mrs. Geo
w. Morgan, at Washington, d. G.
Our next assessor Tuesday procured
the necessary documents to commi
matrimony. We congratulate VIII.
Rev. w. r. Allen, of Ft. Smith, DIR
Lock wood, of Helena, and Rev. MI
Cabbennes, of Pine Bluff, were tn
guests Of Mrs. C. q. Scott during tn
/ dedica fiou of the EpiscODal church,
The Van Buren press., 1894-05-05
School Notice.

NYOTICE Is hereby given that there
AE will be a School meeting held ut
the City Hall on the 3rd Saturday in
Nav for the purpose of electing two
Directors, to succeed ID. w. Moore and
Jesse Turner, Jr., and vote Oh Special
School tax. Fl. A. MEYER,
Sec'y. of Board,
The Van Buren press., 1894-05-05
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
To THE STATE CONSTITU-

NOTICE is hereby given that In conformity to
IN the action Of the General Assembly OF this
state at its session Of 1893, the following
amendments to the constitution, and under the
law the same will be submitted to the electors
of the state at the next general election which
will be holden on the 3rd day Of september, 1894,
for their separate adoption or rejection. namely:
PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO.
The county courts OF this state, in their rcspec-
tive counties, together with a majority of the
justices of the peace of such county, in addition
to the amount of county tax now allowed to be
levied, shall have the power to levy tax Of not
exceeding three mills on the dollar on all the
taxable property of their respective counties,
which shall be known as the County Internal
Improvement Tax and when collected, shall be
used in the respective counties for the purpose
of making aud repairing public roads, building
court houses, iails bridges and other internal
Improvements of the respective counties. and
for other purposes, and shall be collected In
United States currency or county warrants leg
ally drawn on such Internal Improvement Fund
Approved March 10th, 1893
PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. L.
The governor shall, In case vacancy occurs
in any state district county or township Office in
the state either bv death, resignation or other
wise fill the same by appointment such appoint
ment to be in force and effect until the next gen.
eral election thereafter
Approved April 4th, 1898.
Each electOr may vote for or against the fore.
going proposed amendments as 4 separate and
distinct proposition. that is he may vote for one
Witness my official signature and seal of office
H. b. ARMISTEAD.
sEAL Secretary Of state.