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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1895-08-31
A OOIored Man Lynched.

SPRINGFIELD, KY, Aug. pa mob
composed of about a dozen colored
men took Harrison Lewis (colored)
from the jail here last night, and hang
ed him to a tree in the courthouse
yard About IL o'clock they attacked
the Jail, and demanded the keys Of Jail
er Smith, who, having been warned of
their approach escaped out of the back
door with the keys The mob, nothing
daunted, repaired to a neighboring
blacksmith shop, procured sledge-
hammer and other tools, and began
battering down the doors 1t took
three hours hard work to reach their
victim, but their determination never
wavered in the least, and promptly at
o'clock this morning he was hanged
No resistance was offered the mob,
and quite number of people were on
the street while they were at work but
were afraid to interfere. The crime
for which Lewis was lynched was most
cowardly murder. Last Friday night
he went to the house of Joe Brooks,
also colored, looking for another Ne
gro, on account of his(LewisD para
mour Brooks told him that his man
was not there, whereupon Lewis fired
upon Brooks with shotgun, killing
him instantly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1895-08-31

Rev. Thomas II. Briggs has been
conducting a prOtracted meeting AZ
the Third Union Baptist Churcn'
King William, Co.,
The attendance was largo.
The Rlder's labOrs resulted CONVEX
sims. and a large number of mourners
at the anxious seat. The church Delng
apprised of the deplOrable condluon
of the Lunenburg women Dy Rev
Briggs gave So. The amount has been
paid over to US.
Miss Carrie L. Galloway has re-
turn to the city after spending
month of pleasure in Sharlottesvlhe "a
Miss Eliza V. Carter left for
Charlottesville Va MondOy after de-
lightfull stay in our city.
The invitations to the marriage
of Miss Hester Lightfoot to Mr.. Nell
SON Williams, Jr Thursday Septem-
her 9Th at $3.50 p. NJ, are out. The
work was done at this office.
We return thanks for the invita-
t;on received to attend Soiree gwen
hv the Soiree Sporting Club of New
Rerne. n. G, Thursday Evening, Au-
gust 29, 1895 at Stanley Hall.
Zine work at ilow prices. Call
at the Jefferson" 523 E. Broad st.
Mr.. Farley is there.
Mrs. w. E Lucas and children
of Washington are visiting her sister,
Mrs. A. D. Price of this city.
Mr.. w. S. Mitchell. editor and
husiness manager of the Raleigh, N.
q in company with Mr.. r. H. Rhodes
called on us, also Professor I. K. Deb
man of Winson, N. @.
Your girl will smile when she
sees them, if you have your photo
oraphs made at 1.-THE Jefferson"
Miss Sonora Eldridge is visiting
her relatives in Buckingham County
Va.
Mr.. Lewis P. Winston and wife
of Washington are in the city.
Miss Marian L. Jones left the
city Monday for Hanover county, Va.
where she will spend few weeks Wis
ting friends.
Mrs. J. A. LanghOrne, formerly
of this city, has returned to her hQme
in Washington, d. c., after visiting
friends in Old Point, Portsmouth and
Newport News, Va.
Miss Hester L. LightfoOt has re.
turned home after pleasant vacation
looking well.
Miss G.. E. Tucker of Norfolk
is in the city, the guest OF Miss ID. l.
Lightfoot, 24ll Darlington street.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1895-08-31
Do You Know Thema

WILMINGTON N c., Aug 22nd '95.
/, Julia Ann Page, am inquiring for
my people. My mother belonged TO
an old widow lady that used to own
the Exchange Hotel on Franklin st.
She sold it and moved down on Virgin
la st, where the Danville depot now
is. NV mothers name is Mora Jack
son she was Mora Page was sold
from there when 1 was years old, had
a sister named Mary Ann Page and a
little brother named Richard Jackson,
my grand-mothers name was Angel
ing Roper, You can go to Mr. John
Qualls or Vr John Early or MIR Fend-
rice Allen and you can find out about
me and my people The old widow
lady that owned my mother was nam
ed Mrs Mary Myers. and had daugh-
ter named Miss Caroline Myers, You
can please answer this letter TO Rev.
Jas. Spells, First Baptist Church
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1895-08-31
HOUSE-FURNISHING
DEPARTMENT

Well-made, 2-String, Sewed Whisk-
Brooms, selected corn, heavy wire
wrapped at 50
The Gem Patent Ice-cream Freezer,
6-quart size, regular price, 81 9S, in
ventory price 81 so Other sizes also
reduced.
200 Individual Button-Moulds, as
sorted cuts, inventory price, 80, from
100.
Superior-Quality, Fruit or yegeta-
ble-Strainers at 90.
12-Ring Muffin Pans, usual price,
25e, for 12S
Heavy retinned Water-Pots, quart
size, at 90 each.
French-ohina cream Pitchers, with
blue Japanese decorations, I1S-pint
size, at 29@, real value soy.
200 French-China Decorated Indi-
vidual Cream Pitcher, egg-sLell thin
ness, at 90 each.
lbs Japanese Tea-Pots, assorted
hspes and decorations, have sold
from Soto 75S, choice of any for 25c
From 9 to IL O'Clock.
Best Qualities Long Handle 3
Quarts Size Tin saucepans at &c.
Best imi' alton of the Finest Cut
Glass Vinegar or OIL Bottles at lie
from 25c.
From 10 TO II O'Clock.
Fine-wool busters, for fine furni-
ture and bric-a-brac, at &c each.
100 Nice Quality Brush Vases at
&c. each.
Long Handle wooden spoons at
&c.
From 10 to IL O'Clock.
Fine Kid Dolls, real French Bisque
head, with natural hair, including
shoes and stockings, regular price $50,
for one hour at 15S.
Have you seen those Large Rat
tan Rocking-Chairs we are selling
during this sale for $1.72
Fine Rattan baby carriages, uphols-
tered in fine carriage cloth, with nice
parasols and reds, reduced to So sc
from 10 and SIP.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1895-08-31

Shiloh Baptist s. s Ashland, OF
W. Q. 7. U. Charlottesville, TOOL
Sixth Mt. Zion, 620l
K Parder Reid. Philadel-
phia, 400
Ebenezer Baptist Sunday School COL
Sisters of Shiloh Daughters. q.
10 Galilean Fishermen. 500
Richmond Lodge, No. 1. X. OF p Il 90
Good Shepherds Of Bethlehem. : OO
Miss Lucinda Fisher, , 90
Prof. b. L Washington. 90
Secret Sons of Hamlin. 90
Mt Zion Lodge, l. o. of Good
Samaritans, 500
Fauquier Baptist Church.
Rev. ? E. Williams, 1 40
Earnest Workers Club. II CD
Moses Robinson, 300
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1895-08-31

richmond, VA, Aug. l, 1895
The cases of Mary Alternately. Pokey
Barnes under sentence of death and
Mary Barnes in the penitentiary will
cost much money. We must have
that amount
All must help. We need the money
now. The ladies can render great ser
vice by organizing clubs. Societies
and lodges can send donations Church
es can raise collections We must
have the money in order to save life.
Our call must not be in vain. All
sums sent will be published in the
PLANET. VIII you help
Signed,
john MITCHELL, Jr.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1895-08-31
The Brothers and Sisters Grand UOiOn

A Benevolent Institution organized
in the city of Danvilie, Va, in 1886 is
doing a grand work among the colored
people second only to that of the True
Reformers. A Alexander, the found
er OF the order is the right man in the
right place and is guiding the institu-
ton to success. The first lodge COM
posed of - members has continued TO
grow until there are nearly four hun
dred branch unions extending over
five states with n membership of about
1900 with property 20 the amount of
$42. 900.
ADMISSION FEE AND BENEFITS.
No person is admitted into the I'M
ion unless he or she is of good moral
character and if by chance an unwor-
thy person is admitted, he is at once
dismissed. One dollar and fifty cents
is the initiation but to reap the full
benefits of the order, one must adj
vance to the Degree Lodge and pay the
expense of the degrees. Three dollars
per week is given in case of sickness,
the attendant physicians certificate
being the only proof that the case de-
mands assistance.
The city bank is the Treasury and
all money is paid out by the check of
proper officials. The Grand Union
does not promise only but does care
for its sick, relieve its distressed, bury
it's dead, and give a death benefit.
The system upon which this union is
| based is so simple that even n child
can understand it. There is no mystic
ry No invisible brotherhood that sits
around the corner and enriches itself
upon the order. Unlike some other
institutions now in existence the IN
ion can show where every dollar ulti-
mately goes. No assessments whereby
select few can fleece the unwary. No
Medo- ersian laws by which one man
rules with the austerity of a Russian
Monarch.
The work of the Union has grown to
such proportions that where as hereto
fore one grand lodge has done all the
business of the order, Supreme Grand
Master Alexander is now instituting
State Grand Lodges. A few nights ago.
he organized the State Grand Lodge of
| Virginia with the following as officers
State Grand Master w. p. Palmer,
Vice-Grand Master, Doctor Smith,
Past Grand Master, Ulysses S. Stewart.
Grand Secretary, A. II. Bland, Asst.
Secretary, Mrs. NJ. r. Cunningham.
W. NJ Robinson, State Keeper, Mrs.
Fannie Jefress, State Chaplain, + d
Ingram, State Deputy, Grand Mistress
Eliza Logan, Vice Grand Mistress, Sal
lie Clarke, Past Grand Mistress, M. A.
| Smith
The Supreme Grand Lodge viii hold
its Annual meeting in Greensboro. N.
@ in Augustnext and delegates from
every subordinate union will be pres
ent. Any person or persons desiring
information with view of establish
ing the order in their midst will do
well to address State Grand Master,
w P. Palmer or A. H. Bland, Grand
Secretary, Danville. Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1895-08-31
A GOOD THING TO GUESS ON.

of books, silk cloth and gold, good
type, our usual Csc. value for 69c
Macau ay' History of England,
Cooper = s "a Tales,
Cooper's l. sather-StockiDg Tales,
Macaulay's Poems and Essays,
Dumas Novels,
2-Voleme Sets of Books-FictiOn
Essays, History-silk bound, Russia
back and tips, our usual 81 80 prices
for 500
1000 Cloth bound Books. gold i'm
print, % and 504 value 1215e
WRITING PAPER
1,S00 pads, 500 sheets, 100, value So,
$500 pads, $50 sheets, 80.
Each day sees the cloeing o.
great lots of Carpet from the ] W
Dimick sale. No bet ter or prettier
Carpets made-oDly price them and
the sale Is made.
75S Combs, 39S each,
SOC Combs, 25e each,
800 combs, 199 each,
log combs, %.
From 10 to IL O'Clock
Goodyear's S-inch Rubber Dressing
combs, value 100. for % each.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1895-08-31

Cohen
Company

There are slippery and base adj
vertisements as we'll as unscrupu-
lous and faitbless merchandising
1t is not within our means to wipe
shabbiness from other merchants
transactions, but only to set a pre-
cedent that brings good and sound
reasoning ability to the door of
every individual family in the city.
Advertising wares means selling
them-DOt drawing you to the store
to offer other wares in their stead
more remunsrstive. This great
store buys in qualities, and the
prices are In good fsith--open and
on sale to all who may II ach for
them.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1895-08-31
PROTRACTED MEETING AND DIED.
ICATI0N

at Jerusalem Baptist Church, Sum
day, September 9Th The Working
Sons of Hope will give one of their old
time quiet Excursions from Richmond
TO Boutwell, or Hanover Junction,
Sunday September 8, 1895.
FARE, ROUND TRIP:
From Richmond, 80 cents, from
Hunsletts, 90 cents, from EIlersons, so
cents, from Atlee, 90 cents, from Ash
cake, 80 cents, from Peakes, so cents,
from Hanover, 20 cents; from Wick
hams, % cents.
Train leaves Chesapeake and Ohio
Depot, Sixteenth and Broad Streets 8
o'clock m returning leaves Both
well at S p IN. sharp.
There will be several distinguished
ministers present and this promises to
be one of tho grandest dedications ev-
er held in this section. You should
not miss this opportunity of meeting
your friends and relatives.
Committee of Arrangements
Harper, james shelton, Wickhams
Z F Lightfoot, II Stevens, Hanover ;
j w Jackson, Robert Johnson, J II
Coleman, Thomas M Crump, Acting
Secretary, M Lightfoot, Manager (;
Archie b Hawkins, Secretary.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1895-08-31
LUNENBURG CASE
SHALL wEsAVE THE INNOCENT ?
How Much VIII You Give to Defray the
Expense Of OOunsel2

The following amounts have been
subscribed by the persons named to de-
fray the expense of counsel TO save the
two innocent women, Mary Alternately
and Pokey Barnes from death ON the
gallows and to release from the Peni-
tertiary, the innocent woman, Mary
Barnes. III you could see their pitiable
condition, a weeks wages would be
yielded up at once and much more
would be forthcoming. We designate
what has been subscribed under the
head of not paid. OF course the
amount paid is plainly stated.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1895-08-31
NOTICE.

There will be grand lawn party at
the residence of Mrs. Branch. i229
Moore St., commencing September ,,
and continuing until September 9th for
the benefit of the aides of the West
End Commonwealth Club No /, on
Tuesday night There will be cake
walk and on Thursday a broom drill
by the ladies. The following are the
names of the officers: Edmonia An
derson, President; Bette Alien, Vice
President; Sallle Bradley, Secretary
M. / James, Assistant Secretary, Nil
lie Russell, Treasurer.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1895-08-31
MASONIC PICNIC.

There will be Masonic Picnic to
Mt. Pleasant, Sept. 2nd, 1895. This
picnic is given for the express pur-
pose of meeting the obligations on the
Hall Refreshments in Abundance.
at city prices. Good music in atten-
dance. Fare Round Trip, Adults, soc.
Children under 10 years old, 25c.
Train leaves CSC Depot. 18th and
Broad at A. M. Returning leaves Mt.
Pleasant at P. M.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1895-08-31

MAYO-Departed this life, August
2lst, 1895, Mrs. Maria Mayoin the 10th
year of her age in the city of Derby,
Conn. She leaves husband, six
children, brother and sister, also
many friends to mourn their loss Her
former home was in Charlottesville,
Va. Her funeral took place from the
Macedonia Baptist Church, Ansonia,
Conn Rev Edward Johnson officiat-
ing.
Dearest mother thou hast left US,
And our loss we deeply feel,
1T was God who hast bereft us;
He can all our sorrows heal.
But again we hope to meet thee,
When the days of life is fled
Then in heaven we hope to greet thee
Where no farewell tears are shed.
Southern papers please copy.
Her CHILDREN.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1895-08-31
Union ! Union II Union ~!

The Sunday School Union will hold
its Regular monthly meeting down in
Fulton, Sunday, September l, at 3 80
p m 1t is expected that each school
viii be largely represented, as this is
the last time it will meet with the
Rising Mt Zion Sunday School this
year A line programme, consisting
OF addresses, recitations and singing,
will be rendered Come out early and
bring a donation for missionary work
w. A. MITCHELL, President:
w. A. KYLEs, Cor. Sec'y,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1895-08-31
This School Will Open Monday, September I'd.
DEASONS WHY PARENTS SHOULD
* SEND THEIR CHILDREN TO THIS SCHOO l.

large, wellIghted and ventilated
it is equipped well other school,
Sewing Ndlework thoroughly taught addi
o the ordinary branches.
special the moral training of the children
Saviour who alone
before everything else that ter
that they hun kind OF
persttoD children obey their all lawful autor
y they be Industrious honest truthful and polite their
with others that good citizens of this Republic
love respect it's laws and If need be die for It,
should this school because nowhere
else ar such advantages offered.
For Conditions Of Admission Apply in Person at che
School.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1895-08-31
GaIiIee Baptist Church

Tomorrow, August 29th at the Gal
lice Baptist Church, IL 80 Rev. Thorn
as of West Virginia viii preach: 3 SO
Rev. w s. Christian, also commun-
ion. We have commenced revival
meetins and are having large crowds.
Come out and help us.
REV. J. 7 CARTER, Pastor.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1895-08-31
Lawn Party.

To assist the Women's League in
raising money for the Lunenburg trial,
A Lawn Party will be given corner
Sixth and Preston streets on Monday
and Tuesday nights. Sept. 2nd and
8rd. Attend and help worthy cause.
Open from 8.p. IN to II p. m. Admis-
sion, 5 cents.
Mrs. Arie Quarles. Mrs. Issdora
Gray and others.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1895-08-31
TIE NEW GALLERY.
Messrs. Farley and Browns ventur

Mr.. J @. Farley and Mr.. George O.
Brown have opened high-class pho
tograph gallery at 523 K. Broad St.
Mr. Farley has been for twenty-one
years connected with the Davis Gal
lerya being the chief operator. The
excellence OF his artistic Photographic
designs are unquestioned All classes
unite in complimenting him upon his
ability along this line
q Mr. Brown was head printer at the
Davis Gallery for nineteen years
Their palatial establishment is known
as the Jefferson" The public is in
vited to examine it's facilities. Photo
graphs are offered at 81 per dozen
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1895-08-31
The Hnmnton Trainin

The Hampton Training School
for nurses gives thorough two years
course in nursing in all its branches.
with hospital and private practice.
Students entered from June the 1st
to October the lst. For further infor-
nation address Miss : b. Swanton.
Dixie Hospital, Hampton, Va
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1895-08-31
C. & 0. CLUB.
No. 1
GRAND EXCURSION!
TO
STAUNTON

Saturday Night, Aug. S31st.
Fare, ROund Trip, 81 SO
Richmond to Charlottesville 81;
to 6OrdOnsVilIs, 75 c nts; GOrdOns-
willie TO StsuntOn, 80 cent; from
Charlottesville, SO cents. Children
undt r ~ years. Half-Price.
w. G Singleton, Chairman Foster
L. Lucas, Secretary; S. ID. Coleman,
General Manager.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1895-08-31

~UT THIS OUT and send it to rs
~ with % cents silver, and we will
send you one of our ELEGANT
fine gilt rings-They look like a $500
GOLD ring, and can hardly be distin
guished from GOLD. You can make
BIG MONEY handling them-Order now
as you may not see this again-Cos-
metic Co.. Box 322, Winston, n. @.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1895-08-31

Naomi Council, No. 1. o. of st.
Luke sends $500 to aid in the defense
OF the Lunenburg women, This has
been forwarded us. Well done.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1895-08-31
Virginia Seminary:

81 500 must be raised at once. Who
will aid this institution We desire
each to aid the work. AS the names
are sent in they will be published:
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1895-08-31
LINCOLN BENEFICIAL CLUB TO THE
RESCUE.

Will Save the Innocent-A Ringing Let
ter.
Mr., John Mitchell. Jr..
Dear Sir Noticing your appeal for
money to defray the expense of coun-
sci in the Lunenburg case, and observ-
ing the pitiable condition of these moor
women, whom we believe to be inno-
cent and entitled TO a new trial. the
Lincoln Beneficial Club, No. L, voted
(S25 OO) twenty-five dollars which we
send herewith. Wishing your success
in your noble efforts for the defenceless
and wishing the PLANET continue pros-
perity, we subscribe ourselves.
b. p. Vandervall.
George Wilkerson, Jr,
Reuben Henderson.
Committee.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1895-08-31

any BOOu OOrseC mace LhdC Ism
here? 1t shall be.
To-day's sale:
1873 dozen White and Drab Saline,
clasp, SHOOK length, best soc Corset
known, for S5c-All sizes to 30
J B style, Alp Linen Corset, usual
price 81 20, for $50
"The Zepherine," the best SO 80 Cor
set in America. for "a; Black, "a Sc
The g B 50 so Corset for 81 %
"Leotie," handmade, bias cut
White, 81 90; Black, SO; IS best value.
''Prima Donna" 81 % Brussel Corset
for 81 %
''The Stella" 6-hook, French Cou-
tile Saline strip, 81 so Corset, for 894
81 B." Lillian, French, best 81 value,
for 75S
From 10 to 1890.
$50 white and Drab Best $l.25
Corsets for soc. Only two to any
one customer.
Christmas Book business In the
month of August is novel In Rich
mond. Two causes: INVENTORY
SALE and shelf worn books; the
failure OF a book iobber. Here are
thousands of volumes:
2-Volume Sets, popular titles, 81
value for 500 is considered cheap these
20S set
The following fve-volume Sets
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1895-08-31

The new franchise was given the
new company, and the line will pass
''The Jefferson" photographs, 81 per
dozen and Mr.. Farley to make them.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1895-08-31
Virginia Lodge Rallies-h, q for the
Women.

Virginia Lodge, no, 8, Knights of
Pythias, n. A. S. A e A & A at its
meeting last Monday night, after few
remarks by Sir Jesse Scruggs, D. G
q. voted 50 to the Lunenburg Case
and expressed regret that they could
not give more
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1895-08-31
The Inventory Sale

brings to the surface thousands of
dollars worth We shall place on sale
to-day.
NODCETC
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1895-08-31
Virginia Seminary.

The Mattaponi Association gives the
Virginia Seminary $50 in cash and
pledges at its next sitting $500 without
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1895-08-31
THE COHEN co.

BETWEEN 1sT & FoUsHEE SIS.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1895-08-31

Miss Sarah S. Anderson. Mr..
Fred Dowdy, Mr. Samuel Scott, Mrs.
Louisa Allen, MIR. Edward Scott, Mr..
Henry Scott, Mrs. + DOwdy, and Miss
S. Dowdy, all of New York called on us
Mr.. Shirley G Williams, Of this
city now at Cobbs Island, Va, writes
that they organized there to help the
innocent women. He sends 81 90
The meeting was called by the head
waiter. Officers, Henry @. Sutton of
Norfolk, President; s. Q. Williams OF
Richmond, Secretary.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1895-08-31
Saint John,
The BAPTIsT's SCHOOL.

FIRST ST, NEAR DUvAL, RICHMOND, VA.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1895-08-31

DO rot delay. Pay US what you
Q. Subscribe to the PLANET.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1895-08-31
CORSETS.

Any good Corset made that ism t
here? 1t shall be.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1895-08-31

Fine Rattan BABY carriages, uphols-
tered in fine carriage cloth, with nice
parasols and reds, reduced to So so
from 10 and $l2.
The Forrest City times., 1895-09-27
Deputy SherifYs Killed.

Deputy Sheriffs Harris and Sliff of Arkansas county, were shot dead neay England. Lonoke county, while att tempting to arrest an escaped prisoner named Owens. Owens had been in- dicted for grand larceny and made his escape from the Arkansas county jail
 He was located in vacant house 3k miles from England, and when called upon to surrender he seized Winches- ter rifle and opened fire. The first shot struck and instantly killed Har- ris, and the second mortally wounded Stiff. Harris father-in-law, who died in . few hours A posse soon started after him. The governor has offered a reward of s200 for Owens arrest.
The Forrest City times., 1895-09-27
ARKAN SAS CROPS.

Excessive Heat Caused Cotton to Open
 Rapidly, Hut Delayed Picking-CoSn Not
 Quite Up to Expectations. Although the
 Crop is a Good One.
 LITTLE ROCK, Sept. 25.-The temper ature during the past week has aver aged about ' degrees above the nor mai. During the first six days the ex- cess averaged about 10 degrees per day, but the cool wave that covered the state on the 23d, of which timely warning was given, reduced the aver age to the above figure.
 The precipitation was below the average and very unevenly distributed The following amounts are for the week ending a. m., Septenb Der 3: