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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-12
Were Thcy Overtrnincd.

The defeat OF the Cornell crew by the
Trinity Hall. Cambridge. crew in the Hen
ley regatta Wednesday was a surprise to
the Cornell boys and a severe blow to the
5,OOpor more Americans who were present
on the banks OF the Thames to witness the
race. American yachtmen have kept the
America cup so long that it was taken
for granted that American oarsmen could
outrow English oarsmen. The Cornell
boys were confident of victory. and so
were their American friends who attend
ed the regatta TO encourage them and
share in their triumph
The day before the Cornell crew had
been awarded the victory in their contest
with the Leanders. It is true the victory
was not one to be proud Of. The Lean
ders, owing TO misunderstanding made
no contest. They remained at the starting
point. and the Cornell boys rowed over
the course alone. in accordance with the
order Of the umpire. They could hardly
have done otherwise under the regatta
rules. Still. it would have been generous
to have refused. under the circumstances.
to accept the victory. and to have offered
TO row the heat again.
But what was the matter with the Cor
nell boys in the race with the Trinity Hall
boys? They We're badly beaten. Three OF
their number collapsed before the race
was over. They started out well and
promised. for the greater part of the race,
to be the winners. but before the goal
was reached all Of them showed signs
of distress and three of them became ex-
hausted. That practically settled the con-
test.
one report is that the drinking water
Of the Cornell boys had been "doctored, y
and that that was the cause of their de-
feat. but it is probable there is no foun-
dation for it. The truth doubtless is that
the Americans were outrowed
Owing to their imperfect train.
ing they lacked staying qualities They
did magnihcently for over three-quarters
OF the distance-a little more than mile
but their wind was gone by the time they
were within two hundred yards of the
finish.
Americans will have to pocket Their
pride for the time being and prepare for
another contest. II is a mistake for mer
who are not in the best physical eondi,
tion to enter a contest in which much
depends upon physical endurance.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-12

1t would be interesting to know II the
South Carolina dispensary makes money
enough TO pay It's lawyers fees.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-12

II notice you never give credit in your
columns, said the captious reader
NO" said the editor of the Plunkvilla
Bugle, but you list ought 10 see nv sub-
scrtption list. indianapolis Journal.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-12

4 Mexican paper has discovered in Pres
ident Cleveland qualities very similar TO
those possessed by Andrew Jackson. 1t
says that the President is as 'hard-headed
and as iron handed as old Gen jackson
himself. !" Those are precisely the qualities
that were necessary to the meeting Of the
crises in business and politics brought
about by long republican domination of
this government.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-12

The English sparrows of Baltimore, New
York, Philadelphia and Boston seem to be
seriously neglecting their business. Re
ports from these cities are to the effect
that the caterpillars are destroying the
foliage of the shade trees. and that the
ravaging and crawling nuisances were
never so numerous as they are this year.
The sparrows, il is reported. pay but lit
tie attention to the caterpilIars. getting
plenty of other and more palatable food.
Since the sparrows are not performing
the only Office for which they are at ell
valuable, it would prooaniy be a good
thing if the caterpillars would turn to
and eat them.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-12

EASTERN OFFICE. Q Park Row. New
York City. c. S. Faulkner. Manager.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-12

1t is positively cruel Of Gen. A. ]. War
ner and his co-laborers TO nog the dying
free silver horse. Ex-secretary Fairchnd
can very well afford to refuse to be a party
TO any such business.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-12

1t is to be hoped that Gov. Atkinson's
convalescence will have advanced by Aug
cruise on the Atlanta along with the
Brunswick naval reserve. 1t was an
nounced some time ago that he purposed
making the trip. in order to thoroughly
acqueint himself with the service. There is
now another reason why he should 60
He has suffered an extremely critical ILL
ness, and there is no doubt that a little
rest from official routine and a short
sea trip would do him great deal of good
The invigorating sea air would probably
build him up quicker and better than al
most any other tonic
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-12

Letters and kilograms should be ad-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-12

FRIDAY, july IL. 1898.
The Van Buren press., 1895-01-19
Miss Fannie England entertained number Of
her young friends at party last night.

Miss Fannie England entertained . number Of
her young friends at . party last night.
One of our female readers who IL not upto the
latest styles In dresses writes US and asks what
is a bloomer dress 9'' says the Pond Creek News.
About all we know about 1t is this: The
bloomer dress is 9 pair Of trousers, very baggy
at the knees abnormally full about the pistol
pockets and considerably loose where you
scratch match. The garment is cut decollette
at the south end and the bottoms tied around
the ankles TO keep the mice out. You can't put
1t over your head as you do corset. but you sit
on the floor and put 1t on as you do stockings
one foot In each compartment YOu can easily
tell which is the side to have In front by the
button on the neck band.
Mr.. Renfroe, of Crawford county. who was
elected sergeant-at-arms of the House yesterday
over many worthy opponents, is one of the
representative citizens of the pretty town Of
Alma. He is in his sod year. having been born
in Mississippi in 1913. When the war broke ont
Mr.. Renfroe enlisted in the Ninth Mississippi
Infantry and served one year. afterwards enlist
ing in the famous Mort Adams Cavalry. He was
"mortally" wounded at Corinth. incapacitating
him from further service during the war. In
1871 he moved TO Tennessee, remaining there
until 1881, when he moved to Crawford county.
this State. Nj. Renfroe engaged In the real
estate business ct Alma and became one Of the
leading. progressive citizens Of that place. The
only office he ever held prior to his preferment
yesterday was that Of Justice Of the Peace. He
Is seslous Democrat and enjoys the respect
and esteem Of large number Of acquaintencss
Little Rock Democrat
The Van Buren press., 1895-01-19
RESOLUTIONS Of Respect.

At regular meeting of lvanhoe Lodge No. a,
Knights Of Pythias. held on the l4th day Of
January. 1895. the following preamble and
revolutions were unanimously adopted:i
WHsRkAs, our beloved brother, Frederick W.
Clsments. departed this life on the 22d day Of
WHEREAS, 1t is but Just that ntting recogni-
tion Of his many virtues should BE- had; there
fore be II
RESOLVED BY Ivanhoe Lodge No. n, Knights
Of Pythias. ofVan Buren,, Ark, that while we
bow In humble submission to the Will Of the
Most High, we do not the less mourn for our
brother who has been taken from us.
REsoLvED, That in the death Of Brother
Frederick W.. Clements this Lodge laments the
loss Of brother who was ever ready to proffer
the hand Of aid and the voice of sympathy to
the needy and distressed Of the Fraternity; AN
active member Of this Society, whose utmost
endeavors were exerted for it, welfare and
prosperity; friend and companion who was
dear to us all; citizen whose upright and noble
life was q standard OF emulation TO his fellows.
RESOLVED. That the heartfelt sympathies Of
this Lodge be extended to his bercaved family
In their afiiction.
RESOLVED, That these resolutions be spread
upon the records Of this Lodge, and copy
hereof be transmitted to the family Of our
deceased brother, and to each ofthe newspapers
Of Van Buren,.
E. l. MArLoCK,
A.V. HAYS.
II. L. FITzHUGH.
The Van Buren press., 1895-01-19
ODay's Day.

SPRixGFIELD. Mo-. JAN l5-Col. John O'Day
today in an interview with a reporter, confirmed
the dispatches sent out few days ago stating
that he had gained possession Of controlling
interest In the Frisco road. His coming Into the
company at this time Col o. Day said was due
to the eliminating Of deal that has been on for
sometime. He said that group, together with
himself had bought six millions Of stock which.
with what they already owned gave them the
entire control of the road. They paid 40 cents
on the dollar. Col. O'Day further said the
policy Of the road would be to further advance
the interests Of Springfield by moving all the
most important Offices to this city. The Office Of
the General Superintendent said he, would 70
to D. H. Nichols and complete change in ali
subordinate positions would be the result One
Of the first changes to occur 1t Is said. will be
the removal of the passenger division to this
place. What effect may follow is problematical,
but 1t Is generally believed the recent purchase
would not have been made II II had not been
seen that way could be found for getting the
road out Of the receivers hands and sew yering
connections with the Santa Fe system. Not
few believe 1t is to be part of the scheme of the
Chicago and Alton railroad to invade this
territory by building across the state to this
point. O'Day today sold his stock in the
Exchange bank here to J. T. Keel, who relieved
him of the presidency of the bank
special to the Fort Smith Times of the 10th
says IN regard to the above: officials of the
Frisco deny the sale, and the story was given
out BY O. Day for soint purpose not known, The
story Is q fake,
The Van Buren press., 1895-01-19
Bill Cook Captured.

CARrHAoE N. NJ, Jan. 12.-Advices over the
military line from here to Fort Stanton this
afternoon announces the capture Of the noted
outlaw, Bill Cook. There are no details Of the
arrest beyond the fact that G. C. Perry, Deputy
Marshal, effected the capture Of the outlaw. 1t
is said that United States troops were employed
to assist the civil officers. but Of that there IL
nothing to be obtained.
The arrest was made in the early dawn with.
out any resistance on the part of the murderer,
who was expected to make desperate fight for
his life. The deputy had been on the trail for
some time and was instrumental in diverting
suspicion by circulating false reports of his
operations
Later dispatches confrm the news of Bill
Cooks capture. The noted desperate has been
living according to his say 80 on q ranch In New
Mexico since last October, at which time he fed
from the Indian Territory TO escape arrest He
was captured by three Officers. He will be
brought to the Indian Territory for trial
He ]. now being held for extradition papen
at Santa Fe. N. n.
The Van Buren press., 1895-01-19
From the B. I. T.

While out on his trip. Deputy Lawson learned
Of an Indian tragedy which took place last
Wednesday night at dance. 1t occurred at a
house on Pole Cat creek, seven miles west of
sapulpa Several Creeks and Uchees met to
have good time and before the night was over
q quarrel arose with the usual result Whiskey
was plentiful and when the fun had reached ita
height the shooting began. One Indian was
killed instantly and another so badly wounded
that he only survived two days, Lawson being
present when he went to Join his relatives in
the happy hunting grounds.
Another killing he reports is that ofa white
man few days ago near Tulsa by an Indian
named Proctor. The latter had been in the
employ of the deceased and dispute arose
between them about some cotton. Proctor
struck the deceased with wagon seat. break.
ing his neck-Times
The Van Buren press., 1895-01-19
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Already the clans are gathering for the fray in
1896 and 1895 will be full of interesting events.
The skirmish lines will be thrown out, the
maneuvering done and the plans of campaign
arranged for the great contest In '96,
The remaining short session Of the Democratic
Congress- to be followed shortly by Republican
Congress with Democrat in the Presidential
chair will be productive of events of fincalcuable
interest.
In fact more political history will be con-
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HOld.Up in the Territory.

FORT SMITH, Jan. 15-News reached this city
today of another daring hold.up at Fort Gibson,
on the Valley Road sixty miles west of here last
night about O'Clock. Jim French, one of the
notorious Cook gang. and Sam McWilliams did
the work. They entered the store OF W. s. Nash.
prominent merchant and compelled him to
throw up his hands. They then went through
the money drawer. getting $780, They helped
themselves to a new suit of clothes apiece,
besides taking some boots and other articles.
While the robbery was going on, Editor Nix, Of
the Fort Gibson News. stepped in the store.
The robbers went through his pockets and
found ". That's good deal Of money for q
newspaper man to have and we'll just keep II
for our trouble remarked one Of the robbers.
After getting all they wanted. the robberz
marched oil the parties in the store about half q
mile from the store where they mounted their
horses and rode away
The Van Buren press., 1895-01-19
Jim French and His Pal.

MusK0aEE. l. T.. Jan. l6.-Another crime ID
laid at the door Of the French gang of outlaws.
Last night Jim French, leader and Sam
McWilliams, one Of the most desperate Of it,
members, appeared at the house Of Mr.. Glad.
ten miles out from Fort Gibson. They demanded
admittance and because Glad did not respond
quick enough, began shooting from their
Winchesters into the house. Two bullets struck
Glad in the arm. fracturing it and two more
caught Mrs. Glad just above the elbow severing
that much Of her arm. During the melee. their
daughter. . young girl attempted to make her
escape but before she had gone twenty feet she
sank TO the ground with two bullets from the
outlaws Winchestersin in her body The outlaws
now apparently satisfied with their work. quietly
rode away. The Glad family are inodensive
Cherokees and no cause for their assailment ID
is known. All are seri0usly injured. The
officers are organizing to capture the outlaws.
The Van Buren press., 1895-01-19
A Petition.

To the Legislature to be held in Little Rock in
January. 1895. We number of colored people
of Crawford county Ark. numbering about rs
persons more or less. want TO 60 home to Liberia
Africa, not having the money to pay our way
back there, we appeal to the white people Of
this Legislature and to the lords Of this land In
the name Of most high Supreme Being to have
mercy ON us and help us TO the amount Of 81. loo
more or less II you please sirs. The amount can
be turned over to the International Migration
Society Of Birmingham Ala. or put in reach Of
club No Alma Ark and club No. I Van Buren
Ark. Please oblige rs this much in this Legis-
lature and let us 60 In peace.
GEORGIE ANDERSON,
Duly authorized agent International Migration
Society,
The Van Buren press., 1895-01-19
Saved q Wreck.

PARIS. Tex. Jan. A-But for the courage and
presence Of mind Of Mrs. Isaac Parr there would
have been terrible wreck on the Frisco three
miles north Of here. She arose early and dis
covered bridge ON fire near her hsme She
took a red tablecloth and went out to the bridge,
where she stood In the bitter cold for nearly two
hours before the train arrived. The engine was
within 40 feet Of the burned bridge when
brought TO halt.
The Van Buren press., 1895-01-19

A Butte, Mont, dispatch Of tho 18th
says: A fire occurred in the Butte
Hardware Company's warehouse to-
night in which giant powder was
stored. The fire department were ut
work OH the fire when an explosion
took place, killing number Of people.
While efforts were being made to
remove the dead and wounded q
second explosion occurred. The entire
fire department was wiped out, in-
cluding the chief and all Of the horses.
Three policemen were among the
killed, who number at least seventy
five. Plate-glass was broken all over
the city and the damage to property
Is enormous.
The Van Buren press., 1895-01-19
EUREKA SPRINGS R'Y.
LOCAL and PERSONAL.

Mrs. Lucas was visiting at Alma Monday.
There was some skating on the river Sunday.
2. D. Scott was in Little Rock during the past
week.
The backbone Of the recent cold wave 10
broken.
G. p. Frazer went to the Territory Monday on
business
Joe Jones has accepted position with J. u.
Harshaw.
Col A. r. Miles was at Ozark Saturday on
legal business.
Mrs J. W. Higgs was visiting at Fort Smith
middle Of the week.
Prayer meeting at the Methodist Church every
"Wednesday night
Mrs NcNeely. Of Alma. was visiting Mra DR..
Lucas first Of the week.
Wick Bruun went on busincss and prospect.
ing tour to Muscogee Sunday
Emmet o'Kane was over from Fort Smith
Sunday skating on Ned Lake.
Carl shibley spent the first Of the week at
Dardanelle. returning Tuesday.
Joseph e. Moore and Ada Steward were
granted marriage license Saturday.
Ex-sherin Steward was on the sick list ant Of
week, but able 70 be out Wednesday.
Mrs. DR.. ". T. Black. of Alma, has been in
the city the past week visiting her son.
J. B. Jones, brother Of Mrs. r. T. woolum,
was in the city the past week on visit.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry g. East Of Greenwood,
visited Van Buren, Saturday and Sunday.
c. r. Mason and L. H. johnson have cottages
in course Of construction in THE Hollow"
Street Commissioner Mccullough has been
doing some necessary work ON Main street.
Miss Lottie Carter returned to Ozark wednes.
day after visit to Mrs. DR.. o. NJ. Bourlaud.
The friends Of Miss Emma Ragsdale will be
pleased to learn that she is rapidly recovering.
Prayer meeting night at the Baptist church
has been changed from Thursday 10 Wednesday
Miss Eva Marcus has accepted the position Of
operator for the Arkansas Telephone Company
Ia Van Buren,.
8. F. Kistler and J. NJ. Harshaw took
advantage Of the cold weather of the past two
weeks TO store ice.
The photographers tent has been moved from
next the Collins Hotel to the site Of the proposed
Morg gan-Pstton hotel.
John Gunter .eft for Newport Ark, last Satur.
day to accept . position in = large busiuess
house. We wish John success
new building has been erected ct the site of
the ono destroyed by fire two weeks ago, occu-
pied by the Central Meat Market.
Chas. Jones had the misfortune Tuesday.
while trying to separate two fighting dogs In his
saloon. to fall and break his arm.
We wonder why the signal service does not
display temperature fags any more A great
many people do not get to see the telegrams
Gen. D. W Moore went to Little Rock Sunday
to prepare for the meeting Of the ex-Con.
fedcratcs which occurred In that city this
week.
DlED-In Van Buren on the 18th inst, Mrs.
Julia A. Corley, wife Of Rev. W. H. Corley. The
funeral services were held at the NJ 4. Church
Tuesday morning.
BoRS-To Mr.. and Mrs C. ]. Murta on Tues.
day, the 18th inst, a son. Weight, according to
our informant l6 pounds and C. J. taking half
block at a step.
The long-distance telephone line to connect
Little Rock and Fort Smith has been completed
as far as Rusaellville. where operations have
stopped for the present
The Van Buren press., 1895-01-19

Speculation as to the extent Of the
fortune left by Jay Gould Is now set
at rest by public announcement Of
the result of an appraisement Of his
personally by the executors Of his
will, showing stOckr, bonds, house
furnishing, etc., which at bedrock
valuation foot up the enormus sum of
$50, 1884, 900. In addition to this is real
estate valued at 1900, 900, the whole
aggregatlng sum larger by SIC. .O00,-
900 than was accredited by the public.
Springfield Democrat.
The Van Buren press., 1895-01-19
THE VAN buren, PRESS.
VAN BUREN,, ARKANSAS.
RAILROAD TIME TABLES.

Trains 23l, 81, 23a, 234 24S and 24A Will carry
passengers.
GOING WEST.
No. 2Si. Arr. $50 pm. Arr. Cofieyvtlle GS0 pm.
No. 233. :. G40 am Ft Smith &O am.
No. 24S. :" l025 am. stops at Van Buren,.
GOING EAST.
No. 2s2 Arr. lis PM Arr. Little Rock soS pm
No. al. Lv, 1855 am. Coal Hill sos pm.
Trains 23l, 49, 233.s s234 run daily.
Trains 243 and 244 do not run on Sunday.
Through trains make stop OF minutes.
GREENWOOD BRANCH.
No. $685. Arr. 1l:25 m. (StOps at Van Buren,.
No 2Os.s Lv. $50 pm. Arr Greenwood SIS pm.
~ Daily except Sunday.
The Van Buren press., 1895-01-19
notice.!
LAND OFFICE AT DARpAsRLLE, Ask.. 1

LAND OFFICE AT DARDANRLLE, ARK,,(
Dec. q 1894. I
Complaint having been entered at this Office
BY Matilda Ward against George W. Payne for
dated Aug. 10, 1889, upon the Sc. X (Southeast
querter), Section %. Township II, n Range 81 W.
in Crawford County, Arkansas. with view to
are hereby summoned 70 appear at Van Buren.
Ark, before the County Judge OF Crawford Co.,
on the I'D day Of February, 1895, at 10 O'Clock
A. NJ, to respond and furnish testimony concern
ing said alleged abandonment Hearing will be
had in this Office Feb. Is, 1895.
WV. p. WOoTEN Register.
JNO. B. CROwNOvER, Receiver.
The Van Buren press., 1895-01-19
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M. Casimir- Perier, President of
France, has resigned, as q result Of the
tall of the Ministry on Monday. In
an official note conveying this intelli-
gence to the National Assembly,
CarnOt's successor gives ~ his reason
for putting aside the cares Of state
the sinister movement against the
Parliamentary regime and public
liberties, which has recently devel-
oped in Congress.
The Van Buren press., 1895-01-19

So far as arranged, the New York
baseball team will train in New
Orleans, the Baltimores at Macon,
Ga; the Chlcagos at Galveston, Tex;
the Philadelphias at Charlotte, Va;
the Rrooklyns in South Caroline and
the st. Louis Browns at Hot Springs.
Every League club except the Cleve-
lands have made some arrangement
for Southern training trip.-New
York Herald.
The Van Buren press., 1895-01-19
Unclaimed Letters.

The following Is list Of letters In the Post
Office Van Buren,. Ark. remaining uncalled
for and advertised Jan. 49, 1895