davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The evening times., 1896-10-07
SELECTED THE GRAND JURY
Judge Cole Appoints Charles G.
St0tt Foreman of 1t.
Charges Them to Ferret Out Crime
and Impnrtially 1ndict-Crim-
innl Court Trials.

The grand jury for October term was
completed today; Judge Cole presided and
selected Mr.. Charles G. stott, foreman Of
tue jury.
The other members are A. L. Barrett,
John c. Brown, James E. Benton, Scott
Locket, James B. Wight. George P. Blair.
John Carroll, George W. Acorn. George
Davis, John II. Thornton, John T. Lacey,
Frederick Kramer, William A. Miller, John
A. Newhaus, 7. Fisher Latimer. Charles
w Mattingly, John Taylor. d. II. Eiker.
James r. Dority, John A. Wineberger. 6.
H. schulze, Benjamin E. Dakin.
In his instructions to the Jury Judge Cole
said:
Most crime committed In the District
can only be tried when the offenders have
been presented by tn grand jury. 1t is the
arm OF criminal justice, and originates
prosecutions. You are the qua rdians of the
public, as far as crime is concerned.
''Out of that fact arises the stringency
of your oath and you want to observe it in
every particular"
First, they must, he said, use every means
in their power to see il a crime had been
committed. "You must ferret ont crime
and then fully inquire into the facts, and
II you have satisfied yourselves as to the
offense you are not to try anybody, but
to decide whether there is ground for "a
presentment, aud then see who is to be
indicted without partiality.''
He impressed upon them the Importance
of keeping their Investigations secret.
In the criminal court this morning, Judge
Cole presiding, there were several SEN
tences and arraignments of prisoners
Albert Jones pleaded guilty to charge
of false prctences and was sentenced to
one year and one day at Albany. BENJAMIN
Marshall and William Briscoe were given
the same sentence for housebreaking.
Buddy Robinson was given two years at
Albany for larceny, and one year more in
another case.
Wade Moreland, charged with house
breaking, was released on $500 bail, with
Walter NJ. Moreland, his father, as surety.
William Stewart Headed not guilty to a
charge Of larceny and Douglass Tascoe,
withdrawing a plea Of not guilty to Sec
ond offense Of petty larceny, pleaced guilty.
He was given three years at Albany.
The evening times., 1896-10-07

The free 1Oo-piece Decorated China
sets the 56-piece Decorated Tea
sets-the 10-picce Decorated Toilet
Sets are now being delivered to those
holding completed premium cards
These sets are given absHlutrl: free
ask for premium cards good FOR
years 1S96-1S9I at The desk.
The evening times., 1896-10-07
EATBRITAIN'S WEAKNESS.
ST. James Gazette Insists 1t Is Shown
IN Venezuelan Negotiations.

London. Oct. THE St. James Gazette
devotes leading article to discussion of
the Venezuelan situation, in which the
paper insists that no progress whatever has
been made toward a settlement of England s
dispute with Venezuela. The paper re-
cites the Venezuelan affronts and out
RACES perpetrated upon English officials,
and concludes by saying:
'If such insults and outrages had been
addressed to the meanest sister republic
In South America. there would have been
warlong ago. Any other European power
would not have stood it a week, yet we sit
with folded hands and permit one slap in the
face to succeed another. We hope most Sin
cerely that the negotiations with the Uuited
States will result peacefully, but nothing
Is to be gained by shutting our eyes aud cry
Ing peace where there is no peace"
The Gazette adds that Venezuela's at
ttude in regarding the construction of q
railway to the Barima s a violationo of v en-
ezuelan territory is an insult.
The evening times., 1896-10-07

Ladies Black Cheyiot Circular
Capes, ~ inches long. 120 inches
sweep, collar inlaid with velvet and
braid, trimmed with small pearl but
tens. A very dressy garment. worth
$500.
The evening times., 1896-10-07
Tomorrow, Sl.98.

Ladies Black Beaver Double Capes,
with five rows of braid trimming on
both capes, extra full sweep. A req
ular $500 garment.
The evening times., 1896-10-07
THE BUSY CORNER,
9Th and Market Space.
S, KANN, SONS & Co,
9th and Market Space,
"There'S
GStyle for
YOU"

Is me remark you.are likely to hear IL you
M t.iniio LII. win 'he changing group of passers-
III our west windows. If you enter the store
and make your way TO the Cloak Department.
yonu nnd there any of these bright, cool
days gathering of ladies attrac ted by our
grand display OF Wraps and SUITS.
The evening times., 1896-10-07
FIRED AT WIFE AND BROTHER.
Middleton Sent One Shot at Her and
Two Toward Him.

Abraham Middleton, cOlOred, who at
tempted to murder his wife, Gertrude, at
their home, No. 7O1 C street north
east, as told In The Evening Times yester-
day, was brought before Judge Miller in
the police court this forenoon TO answer
to the charge of assault to kill.
The prisoner stated today that he only
fired one shot at Gertie, the other two being
intended for his brother, Charles. He be
lieved the latter had been uDduly intimate
with his wife.
Judge Miller committed Middleton TO
Jail without bah to'a wait the result of his
wife's injuries.
The physicians at FreedmaD's Hospital,
where the injured wife is being treated,
stated today that sEeswas doing well and
would recover
The evening times., 1896-10-07
DEPARTMENT PERSONALS.

Second Assistan Mt Postmaster General
Nelson has returned from Maryland.
Assistant Postmaster General Jones has
returned from ten days trip in Illinois.
Comptroller Bowler of the Treasury is
back from his vacation, which he spent q,
Bar Harbor, Me.
Assistant Secretary Reynolds of the In
terior Department has returned from his
vacation, spent at his home, Bedford, Pa.
The evening times., 1896-10-07
Treasury Receipts.

The receipts from internal revenue today
were &; .313; from customs, $685.
$50. and miscellaneous, $2S,723. The ma
tional bank notes received today for re-
demption amounted to S153,637.
The evening times., 1896-10-07
The Michigan bank Failure.

The failed First National Bank of Ithaca,
Mich, had q capital Of $4,000, and at
the time Of its last report OVID individual
depositors $s3,0o0. A bank examiner
has been placed IN charge.
The evening times., 1896-10-07

NHYE supply the whole
wv outfit HERE. saves
w lots of rum in g
around to be able to
get everything under one roof
saves time and annoyance,
too.
You'll find here complete
line of the newest and best
styles of
MEMS SUITS,
MEMS OVERCOATS,
YOUTHS SUITS,
CHILDREN'S CLOTHING,
MEMS AND BOYS SHOES,
MEMS AND BOYS HATS.
FURNISHINGS of all kinds
all marked at prices which
preclude the possibility OF
anyone else underSelling US.
Our guarantee Of satisfaction
or your money back empha-
sizes every statement we
make.
The evening times., 1896-10-07
Tomorrow, S3.98.

Ladies Boucle Cloth Jackets, splen-
did imitation of astrakhan, with
large rolling collar, 4-buttOn front
and regular tailor finish. Our regu-
lar 81. 80 garment.
The evening times., 1896-10-07
Tomorrow, S3.98.

Ladies' CrepOn Skirts, assorted
cOIOrs, very vide, lined with good
quality rustic percaline and deep
velvet binding. The best $5.5
value in the city.
The evening times., 1896-10-07
Tomorrow, $I.39.

Ladies Silk Finish Figured Bril-
liantine Skirts. full width, percaIine
lined and velvet bound, medium and
extra length. A leader with others
at 81. 80.
The Forrest City times., 1896-05-08
Newspaper Goes Under.

The Daily Interstate News, of Tex
arkana, has failed to make it's appear
ance, and its death will probably be
permanent. 1t was the oldest paper in
the city, having been founded in 1874
Three years ago its founder and editor,
W. j. Allen, was killed by the county
Judge, and the paper passed into other
hands. The new management opened
bitter war on the tough element, and
a year ago led red hot fight for pro-
hlbition scoring brilliant victory, but
its action aleniated the greater portion
OF its patronage, and the law and order
element failing to make good this finan-
cial loss another change of administra-
ton was forced Lee Giles then leased
the paper, taking charge four months
ago This collapse leaves only two pa
pers in the city, one on the Arkansas
side and the other in Texas.
The Forrest City times., 1896-05-08
Grand Lodge x. of p.

The Grand Lodge Knights of Pyth-
las hold their annual sessions May 49,,
~ and 81 in the city of Hot Springs.
The sessions promise to be quite inter
esting, as legislation looking to the adj
vancement and progress of the order
will be enacted. The matter of hold
ing annual encampmentso of the uniform
divisions will also be considered and a
large attendance of the members of the
military branch of the order will no
doubt be present. The members of the
order in the Valley of Vapors are max
ing elaborate preparations to entertain
In regal style all visiting knights and
guests
The Forrest City times., 1896-05-08
MINNIE ROBINSON WINS.
DAs 'uosment Secured Against the Uniou
Guaranty and Trust Company.

In the federal court at Little Pool
'eceh'iy Miss Minnie Robinson was
gwen a decree for $1,000 IS against the
Union Guaranty and Trust COMPANY.
Inc plaintiff had been named as the
beneficiary in policy for IS, 900 on the
ne OF DR. Overton Moore, of Helena.
AS originally made the two children of
Ut Moore were named as the bene6ci-
aries, but it was alleged that DIR. Moore
transferred TO Miss Robinson the BEN
ehts OF the policy with the understand
ing that he would marry her after get
ting a divorce from his wife. Mean-
while DR.. Moore was killed in a per-
sonal difficulty with another Helena
physician.
The policy was in the United States
Mutual Accident Association and Miss
Robinson instituted proceedings to col
iect on 1t in the Pulaski circuit court.
There non-suit was taken and the
case went to the federal court at St.
Louis. Judgment was rendered in
the womans favor and affirmed later
oy the court of appeals. Then an eff
fort was made to realize on the iudg-
ment, but without avail. The Union
Guaranty and Trust Company had gone
on the bond of the United States Mu-
tual Accident Association and the bond
was flied in the state auditors office.
Consequently Miss Robinson appeared
In the United States court at Little
Rock as plaintiff against the indem-
nifty corporation
The Forrest City times., 1896-05-08
Counterfeiter Caught.

ton the other day by United States
officer for passing counterfeit nickels.
When searched large number of the
spurious coins, together with instruc-
tions for making all kinds of counter
felt coins, were found in his possession.
He was taken before Commissioner
O'Hair at Little Rock and was bound
over to await the action of the next
federal grand jury.
The Forrest City times., 1896-05-08
Killing at Helena.

VIII Bentley shot and instantly killed
Spencer Griffin in Helena recently. The
men both work at the Helena box fac
tory and had row early in the after
noon, in which Bently came off first
best. Griffin went to his home. dressed
up and returned to the factory with a
pistol in his pocket He sought Bent
ley. renewed the row and was shot
twice before he could draw his pistol.
Bentley gave himself up and is now in
Jail. The witnesses all claim the act
was done in self defense.
The Forrest City times., 1896-05-08
Shot While Resisting Arrest.

L. p. Gwinn, white, was shot az Pine
Bluff and so seriously wounded that he
died Assistant Chief of Police j. f.
Culpepper, who held warrant for the
arrest of Gwinn, was attempting to
take him when Gwinn drew a revolver
and attempted to shoot the officer.
Gwinn was then shot down and taken
to the county Jail where he soon died.
On his person were found four revolvers
and a pardon dated April 80, 1896, show
ing that he had been released
The Forrest City times., 1896-05-08
Teacher Used a Gun.

f. Ward Miller, the principal of the
Tree high school at Arkadelphia, shot
John Milan, a young man, five times
and wounded him seriously The first
SHOT hit in the forehead and glanced up,
but knocked Milan down, when he
ured four times more, one shot taking
effect in the back of the head, one in
The back near the shoulder, and two in
the arm. 1t occurred about whipping
boy-a brother of Milan Milan
went to the schoolhouse, and after
some words, he slapped Miller in the
lace, and struck hirl with stick, when
Miller drew his pistol and commenced
to shoot.
The Forrest City times., 1896-05-08
Arkansas Medical Society.

The Arkansas Medical Society re-
Gently closed it's twentyfifth annual
session at Fort Smith. 1t was largely
attended and proved to be the most inn
portant convention of medical men yet
held The officers elected were:
A. j. Vance, president j. G.. Eberle, first
vice-president; G. p. Merriweather second
vice-president; F. Vinsonhaler, secretary; j..
FL. Lenow. treasurer: w. b WEIGH ID. C. Ew-
ing. A. A. Horner, L. J. Wright. j. A. Dibrell,
III board of censorS.
The Forrest City times., 1896-05-08
How Thew Are Running.

The results of primary elections for
state offices in the various counties, up
to a recent date, are as follows:
Governor-Dan w Jones, 14s, J. II. Harrod,
81 A. II. Sewer (withdrawn), L. In doubt,
and claimed by both Jones and Harrod Ran
dolph county, IA.
Secretary OF State-A. G. Hull, l00, r. B.
Higgins. 70; T. w Newton. SO.
Auditor-R. w. McFsrlane. 124 Clay Sloan,
49, L. c. Monroe, 43: John Black, q.
Chief Justice-Jos. M. Hill. 85; Edgar E. Bry-
ant 81: Fl. G. Bunn 81
The Forrest City times., 1896-05-08
Three Men Hung at Fort Smith.

The execution of John and George
Pierce and Webber Isaacs took place at
TT. Smith recently. Only few per-
sons were admitted, among the number
being some of the members of State
Medical Society. On the march to the
scaffold, when just outside the Jail
halt was made. Standing near the door
was Mrs. Ragsdale, sister of the
Pierce brothers, and with her stood the
little 4-year-old son of John. The con-
demned man picked up the little fellow
and kissed him tenderly, the tears
streaming from his eyes. The sight
was affecting in the extreme On the
scaffold the men knelt and repeated
after the priest: 'Merciful Jesus have
mercy on me and forgive me my sins. ="
The Forrest City times., 1896-05-08
ARKANSAS STATE NEWS.
SWAMP LANDS BILL.
~s. Arkansas Compromise Favorabiy Re-
-,rted by tho Public Lands Com mittee.


.orted by tho Public Lands Committee.
The house committee on public lands
has finally agreed to report to the
house the Arkansas compromise bill
This bill. which passed the senate some
time ago, met with decided opposition
:, the house committee, and it was
only by continual effort and by having
Gov Clarke go to Washington to make
concessions, that Representative Nc
Rae the leading democrat on the COM
mittee, was able to engineer its safe
massage through the committee, and it
"a questionable whether the state will
accept the conditions imposed by the
changes made in the bill.
great many sentimental attacks are
being made on the bill by those who
point out that it results in a complete
loss to the government of the munifi-
cent gift of the Englishman, James
Smithson, at whose instance the Smith
scnian Institute was originated, and
whose money was intended to carry it
nm Members from Arkansas, how
ever, will effectually meet all of this
opposition if the bill is ever given con-
sideration on the floor of the house
There is some probability, however,
that the opposition to the matter,
which comes from Iowa and from the
Iron Mountain Railway Company may
be strong enough to prevent any time
being allotted to it during the session
The lands with which the state had
been credited with IS per arce were re-
duced to 81 so per acre.
The area of selected swamp lands due
the state was increased SO that the bal
ance due from the state in money re-
mains as ascertained by the secretary
of the treasury and the secretary of
the interior and the governor of Ark
ansas- s160,572.
The committee attached conditions
to the bill, to the effect that the state
must release and quit claim all rights
and interests in and to all lands hereto
fore confirmed, certified or patented to
the state which have been entered
under the public land laws and quit
claim and relinquish all right, title and
interest under the swamp land grants
to all lands which have been granted,
confirmed, certified or patented by the
United States under any other acts and
the title to the same is expressly con-
frmed to the grantees.
The lands which have been patented
TO the state and afterwards disposed of
by the United States are confirmed to
the purchasers and settlers without pay
ment to the state.
The United States relinquish all right,
title and interest to the unconfirmed
swamp and which has been sold by
state, and the title is confirmed to the
grantees of the state without the pay
ment of any money to the government.
The state is given one year in which to
accept and approve the conditions of
of the bill
The Forrest City times., 1896-05-08

Castora is Dr. Samuel Pitchers prescription Infants
and Children 1t contains neither Opium Morphine nor
other Narcotic substance 1t Is q harmless substitute
Tor Paregoric, Drops Soothing Syrups, Oil
1t is Pleasant Its thirty years. By
Millions of Mothers. Castora destroys alays
feverishness Castoria prevents vomiting Sour Curd
cures Diarrhoea and Wind Collie. Castoria relieves
teething troubles cures constipation fatulency.
Castoria assimlates the food regulates tho stomach
and bowels, giving healthy natural sleep. CAS-
t0ria Is the Chfdren's Panacea-the Mothers Friend
The Forrest City times., 1896-05-08
Convicted of Abduction.

Mike Haley has been convicted in the
circuit court at Hot Springs of abduc-
ton and sentenced to five years in the
penitentiary. Early last fall Haley
took frail young girl, scarcely IS years
of age, to Hot Springs and left Der in a
disreputabl house, where he deserted
her. His arrest followed AMI he has
been in iail ever since.
The Forrest City times., 1896-05-08
FARMING IN ARKANSAS.
Precipitation Very Local In Character ana
Uneveniy Distributed-w Weather Generals
~ Favorable to Growth

The week ending Monday. May 4,
was warmer than usual, the daily mean
temperature averaging about de-
grees per day above the normal. The
precipitation was very local in charac-
Ter and unevenly distributed, in gen.
erai the eastern part of the state re-
ceived the greater amount.
The following amounts are reported
during the week ending a. m, Nav 4;
The Forrest City times., 1896-05-08

The discovery at what Ia true, and the
practice Of that which Is COED, are the tws
most important objects of philosophy
Voltaire
The Forrest City times., 1896-05-08

AN agricultural exchange asks; "Hey
can we prevent cider from working" You
might get it a government position. Texas
Sitter.
The Forrest City times., 1896-05-08
SOUTHEAST SECTION.

Weather favorable, except in the
very low portions Of the section, where
rains have prevented blowing.
In general 1t has been fine growing weather,
and all vegetation has made rapid advance
mont. Cotton planting Ia finished. and scrap
ing and ohopping out has begun. The plant Is
healthy and sturdy. and good stands are uni
versally reported. Corn has made rapid
growth. and some OF II has boon worked over
the second time Oats are heading and doing
we'll Irish potatoes ore growing finely, and
the stand generally IL good Tho fruit pros poet
continues good. except in portions OF Arkansas
county. whore fruit n reported AZ dropping
badly. Strawberries arc not up to the aver
ago. Grasses growing rapidly and range OK.
oollcnt. Sweet potatoes being set.
The Forrest City times., 1896-05-08

"castcria Is the best remedy for children of
which am acquainted. hope the day Is not
iAr distant when mothers will consider the
real interest Of their children, and use castoria
instead OF the various quack nostrums which
are destroying their loved ones, by forcing
opium. morphine. soothing syrup and other
hurtful agents down their Threats. thereby
oending them 70 premature graves"
DR. ]. ?. KMcHELon,
Conway, ARK.
The Forrest City times., 1896-05-08
CastOria.

"castoria Is an excellent medicine for chfi-
oren. Mothers have repeatedly told nae Of its
eood effect upon their children"
On. G.. c. Oscoop.
Ioweii Moas
The Forrest City times., 1896-05-08
CENTRAL SECTION.

Weather favorable for planting and
growth OF all crops.
Planting is about completed. except in por-
tions OF Conway and Faulkner counties. whore
tho hail and wind-storm OF April 20 made re-
planting necessary. Cotton and corn coming
up nicely and being worked. Stands Of
both arc reported good ana OF vigorous
growth, Some corn has boon worked the SEQ
ond time, Wheat and winter oats heading and
doing we'll Irish potatoes are growing fine,
but In a few localities tho stand IL reported In
forior, Sweet potatoes being sot out. In some
localities fruit IL failing off badly. but this
complaint is not general, Strawberries are
being shipped rapidly, Cutwofms arc reported
In large numbers, and injurns tho stands Of
eetton and Germ in many localities In tho bot
tom lands
The Forrest City times., 1896-05-08


"castoria Is so well adapted to chifdrsa -
recommend it as superior to any prescriptisa
known to me-"
II. A. ARCHER. NJ. n,
III SO. Oxford ST., Brookiyn. n. z
sour physicians in the cbiidren's depoee
ment have spoken highly Of their expeGe
ence In their outside practice with castssaa.
and although we only have among ess
medical supplies what 10 known - seGxne
produsts. yet we are free to confess that ~
merits Of castoria has won US to leok NJ
favor upon It."
UNITED Hospital AND DnysnsAnI
Dostea. MaA
ALLHN c. SMITH, Aus.
vrray Street, New York cDov.
The Forrest City times., 1896-05-08
NORTHEAST SECTION.

Heavy showers in portions of this
section retarded framework to some ex.
tent, but chiefly on the lowlands.
Cotton planting has progressed rapidly and
Is about completed, except in the most north
ern counties. 1t Is coming up nicely and .
good stand IL generally reported Corn plant
ing Is completed except In localities where tho
ground has been too wet. The early planting
is coming up to good stand. but there is much
complaint of injury to corn. cotton and vegeta-
oles by cutworms. which are numerous in many
localities Wheat and oats doing we'll. as also
sre tame grasses Of oil kinds. except in Crit
tenden county whore ostcrpillsrs are Destroy
ing the grasses. A bug resembling the lady
bug" Is reported as inIuring young cotton and
corn In Orittonden county. Irish potatoes are
doing woll. Strawberries arc ripening and be-
ing marketed Fruit prospect continues I'M
changed. Corn being worked and cotton will
be ready for scraping and ohopping out during
tho ensuing week
The Forrest City times., 1896-05-08
NoRruwEs" SECTION.

Crop prospects are far from encour-
aging in this section.
Scattering showers have occurred. and have
dono good In localities. but as general thing
crops are suffering for rain. Strawberries have
besn very considerably cut of by the continued
dry weather. and tho damage will increase a.
the drous nj il prolonged. A light rain at Fort
smith. sunday May q, and II this was general
il may have relieved tho situation Cotton Is
about all planted. and IL coming up In many lo-
1aiittos 20 poor stand. Some plsccs tho ground
is so dry that tho sood will not aerminnta.
Ohopping out cotton haa not'yot commenced.
Corn has all been worked ovor tho nrst time,
and some OF II tho second. Tho stand II IN
even, and 1t II not promising. Grasses aud the
Faaga ara hno. Glover 10 now In full bloom,
Irish Potatoes present good prospect, though
they are Needing rain, Sweet potatoes are be.
ing set cut and melons planted. Small grains
need rain. +, II. CLARKE. Section Director.
The Forrest City times., 1896-05-08
SOUTHWEST SECTION.

Eot dry weather prevailed during the
early part of the week and was only
broken in certain localities on the
night of May l.
Tho prospects In this locality continue good
a. q general thing. though some localities are
badly in need OF rain. Cotton planting is en-
tirely completed and is nearly all up TO q
good stand The early planting is being
chopped out. The plant Is healthy. and shows
n good, sturdy growth. Corn continues 10
show up we'll II has already been plowed
over onoo Iriah potutoes continue to show O
good prospect. though In Clark and Ouaohits
counties tho Colorado bootio Ia doing some
damage. Peaches and appos promise woll,
pears ara fair and pin - poor. Tho range IL
In good condition. Oas. arc looking woii for
the soaooa.