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The Forrest City times., 1895-09-27
IN THE SOUTHLAND.
Unique Damage Shit.

A suit filed by John Smith at Atlan- ,s Ga, is the most unique known to the local courts, of that city. Last May Smith occupied good deal of space in the newspapers. The detec- lives of the entire continent were on the lookout for him. He was banker and money lender, and his mysterious disappearance from the city caused suspicious of foul play. The lakes near Atlanta and the Chattahoochee river were dragged, and the local de- .ectives were certain that Smith had been killed. month later he tele- graphed from Mexico announcing his arrival there. In addition to the small banking business which he con ducted he did good deal of col leeting for another firm of lend CTS, Moody & Brewster. This firm offered small reward for his capture, but when a few days ago he returned to the city he found that all warrants had been withdrawn. and that there was no charge against him. He found, too, that the wife who had grieved so over his departure had died, and his 4-months-old baby had gone with her. Smith filed suits against Moody & Brewster He de- clares that his wife was partner in the firm of John $. Smith & Co.,, and when he left he placed all of his busi- ness in her hands, leaving with her notes and sureties amounting to about sll,00o These he said Moody & Brewster secured, and then had him hunted down as an imposter and thief. He alleges that his wife was so wor- ried and harassed that she neglected her child, who died; that later she died herself, bounded to death by the same firm.
The Forrest City times., 1895-09-27
A Chance for Missionary Work.

A correspondent writing from At lanta, and the display Arkansas is making at the exposition. says: "In the entertainment of visitors to the Arkansas department the occasion proved quite interesting and amus- ing experience. Nearly every other visitor, particularly if Carolinian, Virginian or Georgian, was sure to ex- press surprise at Arkansas raising oth- CT products for market other than cot ton, and in face of the fruit display never failed to look at the 250 varieties of apples exhibited In other than in absolute and utter astonishmen ts Moral: A little systematic missionary work in the states named could be made to bring the state thousands of thrifty, self-respecting and God-fear- ing settlers"
The Forrest City times., 1895-09-27
Court Records Burned.

Says a dispatch sent from Little Rock: The next term of the court in Ashley county was to try lO2 persons, large portion of them under indict- ment for running blind tigers" Some person, having the combination of the safe containing the indictments and evidence. stole it all and burned every scratch of the pen recording criminal evidence.
The Forrest City times., 1895-09-27
Fire at Hot Springs.

Fire was discovered at an early hour the other morning in the Pacific hotel, on Central avenue, Hot Springs. Be- fore the flames were checked over S50.- 900 worth of property was destroyed. How 1t originated is mystery The building was unoccupied, save for a party who were car ing for the house and furni- ture. The Pacific was entirely de- stroyed, also the Crescent house ad1oin- ing. Visitors in the Crescent escaped, but their personal effects were de- stroyed, along with the furniture. The Valley stables saved their horses, but the building was entirely ruined. The wind then changed, and the Jewish synagogue across the street caught, and was soon reduced to ashes. Five cottages in the rear of the Pacific were destroyed. The property is partly in- sured.
The Forrest City times., 1895-09-27
Has Ample Facilities.

There Is now not the least doubt that the corn crop of the country is exceedingly large, and that there will De d considerable surplus availa 0ie for export. This will be good news to those interested in the commerce of the port of New Orleans, as d large corn crop means a revival of the gram export trade via that port. New Or leans has now ampler facilities than >ver before for the handling of grain destined for shipment abroad.
The Forrest City times., 1895-09-27
ARKANSAS STATE NEWS
Fixing the Price for Co,ton.eed.

Henry c. Butcher, of Philadelphia, president of the Southern Cotton Oil Co., and Aston Boyd, of Memphis. president of the Crescent Oil Co. of Little Rock, and manager of large cot tonseed oil works in Tennessee, were In consultation in Little Rock the oth- CT day with Col. Dan W. Wright, of Little Rock, over the amount to be paid by the mills for cottonseed this fall. These three men control the cot tonseed oil mills of the south, and it is understood that five dollars will be the ruling price for seed for the next season. Six dollars per ton ruled last year. and from SIS to Sl5 the year be- fore. The reason given for this de- crease is the plentifulness of the corn crop. Stock feeders. they say, will feed corn instead of cottonseed product to their stock.
 WHAT MIR. WRIGHT SAYS
 Capt. W. H. Wright, general man. ager of the cotton-seed oil mills located in this state, says dispatch sent from Little Rock, says that there is no un- derstanding whatever among the mills as to what prices shall be paid for seed, and there is no trust or combine.
 We are now paying s6 for seed" said he. "At the close of last season the price was & and S6, and that is simply being continued"
 COL. BAUCUM's OPINION.
 1.-The farmers will not sell their seed at S5 or even St a ton," said Col. Baucum. Ut is worth more than that on the ground. The mills offer to pay S6, but that is a mere nothing. In fact, there will be very little seed to sell, anyway, and the farmers will keep 1t, rather than give it away"
The Forrest City times., 1895-09-27
Acquitted of the Charge.

Samuel Johnson, the white black smith who was accused of attempting to assassinate Capt. Kelly. manager of the Knight plantation. near Trenton, Phillips county, had his preliminary examination and was discharged. It was told at the trial that Hon. C. w. Yancey, representative in the last leg islature from Phillips county, had re- ceived threatening anonymous letter in the same handwriting as the note received by Capt. Kelly.
The Forrest City times., 1895-09-27
Water Ways Convention Delegates.

The governor has appointed the fol- lowing delegates to the water ways convention. which meets at Viclsburg, Miss, October 22. N. Straub. ]. M. Horner, J. D. Adams, E. B. Blackherr, $. E. Thweatt, J. NJ. Whitehill, b H. Reynolds, J. $. Ross. M. A. Martin, E.. M. Buck, Greenfield Quarles. James Murphy, R. c. Craig, R. II. Buthe, L. F. Drake.
The Forrest City times., 1895-09-27

By the use of the mechanical de- vices now employed it is said that a workman can make the bodies" for four hundred hats a day. By the hand process he could prepare only four or five
The Forrest City times., 1895-09-27
Duel to the Death.

A duel to the death was fought near Camllla, Ga-, recently. Beverly Ragon anu William D. Shaw were prominent young men in the southern part of Mitchell county. Beverly had been in love with Mss Netta Carter, the belle ot the community. They were at d bachelors dinner. given by friend, and wine flowed freely. Just how the two men got into d discussion over the young lady does not appear, but 1t soon became quarrel, and then Ragon dared Shaw to shoot IL out. Without any unnecessary preliminaries they walked out into the road, taking then positions at about thirty paces apart, anu at d signal agreed upon began fir Ing. Ragon was instantly killed. Shaw was 50 badly wounded that he died. The affair created great excite ment.
The Forrest City times., 1895-09-27
Counterfeiting In & Penitentiary,

Warden George of the Kentucky penitentiary, the other day. discovered that his great reformatory had been turned into den of counterfeiters. While making the usual weekly in spection guard discovered in the cell occupied by Henry Richards, who was sent up several yeare ago for murder, three molds for making counterfeit money. Further investigation showed that the molds turned out quarters. nickels and dimes. In the cell of Harvey Johnson, desperado, was found quantity of the spurious money anu several bars of babbitt metal from which 1t was made.
 Warden George is having hard time in trying to keep down crime in the penitentiary. A short time ago two convlcts from the mountains engaged ln making moonshine whisky while within the walls Of the state prison. So much of It was made that several hundred of the convicts were drunk several days At last the warden found that the whisky was made in the pris- on. In an interview the warden said he bad tried to keep the peniteutiary free from crime, but in the light of these disclosures he does not know what to look for next
The Forrest City times., 1895-09-27
Beaten to Death.

William Harper, prosperous young bachelor, wno lived about 10 miles from Blountstown, Fla, was whipped so severely the other night by Mrs. Las sltt and her daughter that he died the next morning. Harper, who came from Alabama two years ago, had been paying court to Miss Lassitt. The young woman rejected him and accept ed the addresses of Chas. Whitchard. Then stories began to circulate re- heetlng on the character of Miss Las sitt. he Lassitts charged that Harper was responsible for these stories. Will liam Lassitts, the father, and Nhltchard, caught Harper and held him whne Mrs. Lassitt and her daughter proceeded to beat him with heavy sticks. After the women became exhausted Lassitt and Whitchard took turns at beating liar per, and left him lying unconscious in the road, where he was found some hours later lie was taken home, and died. Physicians who examined liar per found his skull fractured in five places and seven wounds on the body. either of which would have proved fatal. The Lassitts and Nhitchard have been arrested. They claim they acted ln self-defense.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-13
Publications uecetved.

PoET LoRE.-The June.Julv number
OF this monthly magazine of letters has
been received. 1t is double summer
number. The contents embrace "Alla.
dine aud Palomldes," 1.-THE Devil In.
spires the Monk" "Virgils Art y
"Iheocritas." Greek Traits of Wait
Whitman" "Uriel Acosta," '.Rnskin's
Letters to Chesneau," "Recent British
Verse" Price 90 cents. Published bv
Poet-Lore Company, 1876 Sumner
street, Boston.
The ARENA.-The June number of
this monthly hos been received. 1t ia
the opening number of the twelfth
volume and embraces l76 pages. with
eighteen full page photogravoures Its
contents embrace Winter DAYS IN
Florida" "First Steps in Nationalism. "
"The British House of Commons, !"
Boston School and Teachers" "Mr.
Bland and New Party" "An Epoch
and Book, Laws Governing the
Age of Consent" "Are the People OF
the West Fanatcs?" "To Beasts. -
Price, 80 cents. Arena Publishing
Company, Boston,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-13
The Artpsinn Well,

MIR. Healey. the engineer in charge
OF the work on the artesian well, re
turned from the wntet works last night
abont 80 o'clock and was seen by n
reporter of The VIKGISIAS. uo said
that lie has Just cut through twenty
three feet OF hard rock, the hardest lie
has yet struck. In reply to a question
he said that the water was running ont
OF the top of his pipes. but not IN sul.
iieient quantities to be of any service
lie has still hope that he will be able
TO furnish the people of Norfolk first
GLASS water
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-13
NEXT FALLS CAMPAIGN
A Leading Democrat Talks to the
Reporter.
The Party Well Satisfied With the Wal
ton Law. May be Slightly Changed.
State Expenses Can be Re.
duced Without Consti.
tutional Convention,

A gentleman who is prominent in
Norfolk politics aud we'll posted in re-
gard to the politics Of tho State, when
asked yesterday what would be the
ISSUE In next falls campaign, said: at
would DO an aggressive contest for the
continued supremacy of the Democratic
party. which il necessary to the best
interests of the people OF the State. "
will constitutional convention be
made an issue?"
Possibly 30, but it will have to bo
demonstrated that the ills we suffer
cnnuot DO corrected without conven.
ton before tho people will favor one.
Tho Legislature can make mauy
changes, which will largely de.
crease the expenses OF govern.
mont. For instance, in Norfolk
there is no reason why the pay received
by the Police Justice should be near y
double that Of tho Judge of the Corpo-
ration Court. Ho should receive a
fixed salary. 1t wonld be well to give
an annually salary to q number Of Of.
hcials who now receive enormous pay
in the way of fees"
What will be the issue ne to elec-
ton reform?"
81 think that the Legislature will
make some changes in the Walton
law"
ut will possibly be made less cum
bersome. The law is oil right. 1t has
worked admirably when properly aud
honestly enforced. The Dem ocrats of
Eastern Virginia are very we'll satisfied
with its operation, und SEQ no reason
why any Republican, Prohibitionist or
Populist should complain. II they have
the votes under tho Walton law they
Will certainly be counted"
How do your views accord with the
expressed opinions OF the leaders OF
Eastern Virginia."
vi think majority OF the promi.
nent Democrats OF this section will en-.
dorso my position"
The Democrats Of Norfolk have not
yet taken much interest in the fall cleo
ton. 1t is said that MIR. Cooke will be
candidate, but no Que has been vet
mentioned us running mate. 1t ia
believed that there will be Prohibition
candidates in the field OF an early date.
Which mny in u measure influence
Democratic nominations
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-13
Among oar Cotton n,en.

Light rains in the Cotton Bolt yes.
terday.
Now York future market declined 3
to points closing quiet and steady.
August, 1.l3 to 7.l4; October, 7.20 to
7.2l; Sales, $500 bales.
United States ports received 1.494
bales cotton against 2,765 bales last
year. aud 1920 bules IN 1892.
Liverpool future market declined 3
to 4-GHhs. closing easy. Spot cotton
declined 32d.
Bar silver 80 9-1Gd per or, advance
of Lied.
The Government crop bulletin for
week ending June 10th. says: while
cotton has generally improved during
this week it is reported backward and
III need OF warmer weather. Texas re.
ports the crop about two weeks late: it
Is beginning to bloom in southwest
Texas and squares are appearing in
central and southern portions of Mis-.
sissippi."
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-13
ELoCUTloN DEPARTMENT..
The Graduating Exercises of the Class
Last Night.

The Graduating Exercises of the Class
Last Night.
The graduating exercises of tho de.
partmcnt oil elocution OF the Norfolk
CplleRe for Young Ladies' took plece
ut tue Academy of Music last night aud
never has inrger or more delighted
audience attended the Academy.
The following was the programmes:
rARTI.
Piano solo, Yalse. Cd. ~, No. .. Chopin
Nellie Humble Mason.
hagar (arrangcd ty Florence Erwin. Bible
Virginia La 10 Ramsay.
Meeting OF Erangcline and Gabriel"
Eva Love smith. ''''"
seepe-i ortia and NerissH-M Merchant of
''"'''' Clara Emery :i Davis. Shakespeare
Casket soene = Merchant OF Venice.
Nollie Rumble Mason.
Minnie Marshall Smith, reader.
Tho Thyme OF the uchess May
EhIahe Barrett Browning
aunt lIetty 8 Gossip ............
Kate douglass Wiggin
''rhe Singing in Gods Acre" Eur H. h fie'd
IVY Ships ....,.......E Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Tho Quaker Anon
traduads,-Nellie Humble Mpson, yir
sini" Lucille Ramsay, EVA Love Smith
This department OF the college
for five years past has been
In charge of Mrs. Croker, a
very accomplished teacher. Her grad
mates have always reflected much credit
upon her as well as upon themselves.
The three fair graduates last night who
received their diplomas from the hands
OF Prof. Cassidy were Mics Nellie
Rumble Mason. Miss Virginia Lucille
Ramsay and Miss Eva Love Smith.
The Rotations of these young ladies
showed neutrality-suspicious. aud care.
full instruction and their efforts were re.
celyed with demonstrations OF marked
appreciation. Miss Clara Emery Davis
a graduate OF last year, greatly pleased
the audience by charming rendition
of Portia and Norissa, scene from the
Merchant of Venice. Tho secoud part
OF the programme was the reading of
Mrs. Minnie Marshall Smith, without
doubt the most enchanting reader TINT
has ever appeared before Norfolk
audience. Her reception WAS an
ovation. Mrs. Smith is well known
here, where she is justly popular.
night, ut the Academy OF Music,
the commencement" exercises of the
college will take place.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-13
THE GOLD BRICK swlnoLeR.
Gov. O'Ferrall Would Like to Lay
Hands on Him.

Hands on Him.
The readers Of The VIRGrNIAN will
remember that when Parker, the gold
br1ok swindler. was released by Judge
Christian, of New Kent County Court,
under bail bond of $1,000, thnt he
was Mt once arrested by the United
States Deputy Marshal.
1t will also be remembered that he
was taken before Judge Hughes and
bailed for 500. Parker then made
his escape. The Governor had a con.
sultation with his advisers and con-
Guided to arrest Parker upon the
charges made by the authorities of
other States, but when the order was
given Parker had left Richmond.
Chief King received Monday night
from Gov. O'Ferrall telegram stating
that Frank Smith, alias Parker, the
gold brick swindler. was en- route to
Norfolk, and Offering reward of 800
for his capture. The chief gave the
telegram to one of the officers, but no
was unable to find the man.
1t is snid. however, that Parker is in
the city and is probably being kept
under cover.
1t is reported that the officer who
was detailed to capture Parker was in
sporting house in town aud asked for
the swindler and was told that he was
not there, when at the time Parker was
in the house.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-13
ABDUCTION To-day

BY direction of W. J.. Baxter, Jr.,
trustee, II. K. Morris will sell III tho
second story OF premises, No. III
Main street, Norfolk. Va, at II o'clock
IN. to-day, tho following property to
wit, as an entirety: All the printing
presses, type, type stands, blocks and
nll other material OF overy nature, kind
and description used In the printing
business, now contained in the second
story of premises, No. Ill Main street,
Norfolk, Va.
AT 10 O'Clock this morning Mr.. Nor.
rls will sell ut his auction house q large
consignment Of drygoods, notions,
clothing, etc.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-13
Court OF s.nw mad Chancery.

In the Court Of Lsw and Ohancery
yesterday motion was made to set
aside the judgment and grant q new
tria! in the case OF Hardy's executor VS..
the city.
Mrs. Mary Timborlake qualified as
ADMINISTRATIVE of the estatu OF Ii. q,
Gordon and gave bond for $4,000.
The case OF Mahoney aud others We.
s. j. Taylor and S. Marx, trustee, and
others, came up for hearing the
second time-upon the report of Com
missioner Walter II. Taylor, to which
exceptions had been taker. The plain-
tifls were represented by q. NJ. billiard
aud the defendants by T. r. Borland.
X. d. Doyle, tho receiver in tbs cause,
represented himself. The case has
been oDe Of some interest to the bar
and public,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-13
Now YORK Truck Market.
By Southern Associated Press.

By Southern Associated Press
New York, juno 2.-Muskmelons-
Florida, barrel. S1.a4.
Cherries, North Carolina, 2caSo.
Observation-Disclosures Carolina, quart,
5a1Dc.
Gooseberries, prime, quart, 4ca5o.
Observation-Disclosures, per hundred.
$75aS5.
Huckleberriss = North Carolina.
quart. 2ca7c.
Peterborough. carrier, sl.5Oa
800; do, Florida, dc, Sl.5Oa2. so.
Plums-BeRch, Georgia, carrier. 81
also; do. Georgia. wild goose, carrier,
$3al.
Observation-Disclosures and Della.
ware, quart, 2ca5c.
Beets, barrel crate, 50caSl,
Observation-Disclosures, basket, 5Oca
Sl.25; do, Savannah. crate, 5OcaSl.
Cabbages-Norfolk, barrel crate. 75ca
S1.25. wv
Peas-Eastern Shore, basket, 3OaGOo.
do, Maryland, do, 40a60c; do, Norfolk
do, 30a50c.
Potatoes-Sonthern rose, S2aS3. so:
do do, Chill red, 81. 0OaS3. 25; do do,
white, 50. 50aS3. 20; do do, poor to fair
81. 5OaS2. 90; do. do, seconds, 81. 25al. so;
culls. 75caSl.
String Characterization wax, has.
ket, 15cSl %; do do, green, do, 75ca
Sl.25; do do common, 5Oca6Oc do North
Carolina WAX. do, S1.25caSl 80; do do.
green, do, .00nSl.50; do Norfolk wax,
DO, l.50aS2. 90; do green, do, Sl.50a
1925.
Squash-Florida. marrow, crate,
Sl.00aSl.50.
Tomatoes-Florida, choice. carrier,
81. 50al.75 do, do. common. do, 81. OOa
Sl.25.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-13
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