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Arizona republican., 1899-10-11

dicted for attempted murder. Mrs. looked up an indictment which had been found in 1877 against her husband charging him with the murder of Craig. and had Dr. Smith brought here for minues. returning q verdict of not guilty.
 The case against Mrs. Smith and Seward is still pending at Marshall.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-11
KAFFIRs IN CHARGE.

Lourenzo, Marques, Oct 1O.-Refu- gees report that Swasiland, the admin istration of which is under the govern ment of the South African republic, is entirely deserted by both the English and the Boers. The police have been Withdrawn and the prisons thrown open. The shops are at the mercy of the Kafirs who are collecting at Kings Kraal
Arizona republican., 1899-10-11
NEW YORK MURDER MYSTERY.

New York, Oct 1O-Interest in the murder mystery growing out of the finding of a woman's thigh in the bay yesterday was greatly increased today by the finding of what is supposed to the beach at the quarantine station on Staten Island.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-11
DISTINGUISHED EXILE DIES.

Dubuque, la, Oct. 1O.-Theopont MouIler, a member of a noble and dis tinguished family in Prussia, died here today. He served in the revolutionary army in 1S4S, under Seigel, and fled to this country to avoid arrest. He was well educated, speaking several lan- last years have been spent in extreme poverty.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-11
BULL HAD THE BEST OF IT.

Paris, Oct. 1O.-The judge of the as size court at Pontoise ordered the pros ecution for manslaughter of the or ganizers of recent bull fight at Deuil. where one man was trampled to death by the bull and several others were se- verely injured.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-11
FOREST FIRES sUBsIDING.

San Jose, Cal, Oct. 1O.-The wind has gone down and the fires in the noun tain regions seem to be dying out. Immense damage has been done al- ready.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-11
MASSACHUSETTS, FUSION.

Boston, Oct. 1O.-The executive com mittee of the peoples party endorsed the platform adopted at the recent democratic state convention.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-11
DIED OF BUSINESS.

New York, Oct. 1O-F. M. Brady of the firm of F. M. Brady & Co.,, dealers in stocks and bonds, committed suicide in his private office today by shooting himself. Business trouble was the cause.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-11
END OF THE BEGINNING.

Cape Town Oct. 1O.-The TransvaaI government has sent an ultimatum to Great Britain.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-11
BASE BALL.
Where Games Were Won and Los
 Yesterday.

At Baltimore-Baltimore 5; Wash ington. 5.
 At hia-Philadelphia, 9; Boston, 6.
 At Brooklyn-New York, 5; Brook lyn, ?.
 At St. Louis-St. Louis-Cineinnati game postponed on account of rain
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-30
TO MAKE FOUR DEPARTMENTS.
The Philippines to he Divided md
Placed Under -Four Major and
BrigadIer Generals.

Washington, Sept. eft has been
definitely determined to create four de-
partments in the Philippines as out
lined in these dispatches few days
ago. There are yet some details to be
worked out and a possibility Exchanges
in the lines of the departments. The
latest plan contemplates two depart
ments in the Island of Luzon, one talk
ing in Manila and its environs and ex-
tending north covering all the terri
tory occupied by Gen. Macarthur. The
other department probably will be in
the north of the island with head
quarters On Lingayen bay. Each of
these departments in Luzon will be un-
der a major general. A department
probably will be established COW
ering the Visayan group of islands
and another the Sulu group. Each of
these would be under the command of
n brigadier general. The plan is not
fully arranged, but the latest PROPOSE
ton embracing these features meets
with approval at the war departments.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-30

the other. while the prince stepped
down TO meet his bride.
The oral part of the services finished
the organ Burst forth with the Men
delsohn Wedding March, and the
prince and princess led the way to the
chapel door. followed by the ushers.
Notable Guests.
Among the congregation. besides the
immediate family, were Mrs. Ulysses
S. Grant. the grandmother of the
bride: H. H. Honore, Edwin {. Honore,
Mr. and Mrs Harry Honere, Jf., MIS-.
sartoris, wife of Capt. Sartoris; NAL
Gen. Nelson A. Miles, Mrs. Miles ana
Miss Miles, and Mrs. Lieut.-Co:. Mich
ner. of Cen Miles staff; Gen. Mer-
rift and Maj. Mott, of his staff; AdJt'-
Gen. Corbin Col and Mrs. Hein, OF
Vest Point: former United States Min
ister Samuel Thayer, of Wisconsin,;
Assistant Secretary of War Meiklejohn,
Chaueey NJ. Depew, and many others.
The Bridal Reception.
The reception at the Potter Palmer
residence was one of the largest ever
held in Newport. The bridal couple
received under an immense floral arch,
with Mrs. Grant and Mr.. and Mrs. Pot
ter Palmer standing on the right. while
seated near was Mrs. L. S. Grant.
The prince and princess started for
New York on board the steam yacht
Narada.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-30
SOUTHERN GIEakiNGS.
Cotton Statistics.

Saws a New Orleans dispatch: The
totals of Secretary Hester's annual re-
port of the cotton crop of the United
States have been promulgated. They
show receipts of cotton at all United
States ports for the year of s,579, ,42o
bales. against 1859, 800 last year; over
land to northern mills, f,345,623,
against 1,237,s13; southern eonsump-
ton, direct from interior of the cot
ton belt, 1,253,791, against 1,192,S21'
making the crop of the United States
for 1s9s-99 amount to 11,274,s40 bales,
aginst II, ,199,9 ,994 last year, and s,157,-
964 the year before.
He gives the production by states IN
thousands of bales: North Carolina,
$50; South Carolina. 1.012; Georgia,
1886; Alabama, 1,159; Florida, 10;
Mississippi, 1922; Louisiana, $50; Ar
kansas. s34; Tennessee, 414; Texas, 81
$50. Total crop, bales, 1t,275.
North Carolina includes Kentucky
and Virginia.; Tennessee includes Okla
homa, Missouri, Kansas and utah;
Texas includes Indian territory.
The actual production in Oklahoma
was 1o9, ,573, Missouri 25,s16, and lndiaD
territory 263,916.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-30
1T SEEMED LIKE A MIRACLE.
Narrow Escape of "a Train-Load o.
of Excursionists in Bridge
Accident.

Maryville, Mo-, Sept. 26.-An Omaha
St. Louis train load of excursionists,
returning from the Omaha exposition
was wrecked on a bridge over the
Platte river here and miraculously es-
capped injury. The track spread just
before the train passed upon the bridge
and the rails were torn up. The bridge
partially gave way, and the engine and
two coaches toppled over and fell into
it snort distance, landing on some of
the under timbers. These proved
strong enough to support them, and
the passengers, badly frightened, were
able to climb out of the windows and
doors and reach solid ground unin-
jured.
The bridge is 20 feet high where the
coaches struck and the water in the
river is about equally deep. Trainmen
say it seems a miracle that he entire
train of five coaches, all of which Nere
heavily loaded with eXcursionists, did
not go through.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-30
CONGRESS MUST DO JUSTICE.
Representative Belle and Congress-
man ShafrOth and the Proposed
Eviction of Squatters.

Denver, Col, Sept. 26,-Representa-
tive Dunlavy and Representative Belle,
members of the state Legislative body,
called upon Congressman Shafroth for
a conference with regard to the pro-
posed eviction of squatters on the Max
well land grant in Colorado by deputy
United States marshals.
Nothing can be DONE" said Mr..
Shafroth, except to introduce a bill
in congress providing that these set
tiers may take up other lands, in lieu
of those they have and shall not be re-
qui1ed to live on them five years to
obtain permanent title. If proof can
be brought that the settlers were mis-
led by the officials in the land Office,
congress might be induced to make an
appropriation to repay them for the
improvements they have made. The
supreme court has adjudicated the
lends which they occupy to the Max
well Land Grant Co., and the only
chance for opening up the matter is
through congress-
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-30
SAD STORY OF EDWARD COLE.
Having Gained the Right to Live
Must Go Back to Practical
Death.

Chicago, Sept. 26.-Crime committed
in youth; an escape from lmprlson-
ment in Tennessee equal almost TO
death sentence; five years of righteous
living with a wife who knew nothing
of his past, and finally betrayal by
supposed friend is the life story of
Edward Cole, a uuiet-mannered negro
arrested here yesterday. Born of re-
srectable colored parents near Nash
vile, Tenn, he had, when boy, fallen
into bad company, and when at last
he fell into the cluthes Of the law,
charges, he SAYS that were magnified
in gravity-robbery and attempted
murder-were brought against him. In
1892 he was sentenced to 30 years in
the Tennessee penitentiary. Being of
robust build he was sent to work in
the convict coal mines, being assigned
to the Big Mound mine, 10 miles from
Nas shville. This, in the south is con-
sidered as good as death sentence.
Five years ago Cole and seven COM
panions managed to escape through a
sLaft mile long, which had been
abandoned and choked with debris.
BY many nights Of secret labor they
removed enough of this to make their
way out.
Cole made his way to Chicago and Sc
cured employment with the Pullman
Palace Car Co. He lived most eX-
emplary life, worked har1. and won
the esteem of his employers. After
four years he married young woman,
without telling her of his conviction IN
Tennessee, and his arrest yesterday
was her first knowledge of the affair.
The authorities of Nashville have
Been notified of Coles arrest. but as
vet no word has been received and no
officer has arrived TO take charge Of
him.
81 suppose this is the end said Cole,
as he kissed his baby repeatedly. NO
man can stand many years of that la
Dor in the mines"
Coles arrest was brought about by
pretended friend, who was anxious to
shine as o detective. He shadowed
Cole, and finally reported his suspi-
cions to the local police.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-30
THE PAUL JONES DIsAsrrn
The Body of n Young Wom.
on One of the TimbaIier l. 'na
lands, by n Shrimp Lupga.

New Orleans, Sept. 28.-on -
the Timbalier islands, the eant.ia ae Ot
shrimp lugger found, Tnesdar u a
hody of a young woman No, as
from the spot where the comna @f
the wrecked Naptha launch 9o N d
Jones, was recovered. 1t is ha,. aQ
the body is that of either Miss nv ''e
land, of Chicago, or Miss Yoaknp 'a, :,
st. Louis.
The Paul Jones was bound q,
pleasure excursion from St. To,i'
the Florida coast. She was wras, .
near the Timbalier islands and oh N
board-Capt. Yoal<um and dangl. "
of st. Louis; Miss Taggart. danah' 4e
of Mayor Taggart of indianapolis ~,
Miss Woodland.of Oakwood bonlasa1, aa'
Chicago, were lost.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-30
THURSDAY, Sept, S'
Grain and Provisions.

st. Louis - Flour 80 Patents, s. $i5ggSSd
otl,er grades, s.. 75434O. Wheat-Nc' o,. ieu
71hd72c. Corn-No. 2 mixed, S2e; oeS 0Ss' ,s
No. 2, 24c. Hay-Prairie, S5oqS@' so,
timothy new, $S.OOalO.50, choice Sd9S'e eloSSs's,
S750do 80 Butter - Creamery, Te.5I,
dairy. 17hq2Oc Eggs-Fresh, l4l2e LdiVo N
Prime steam, ,s5.27h. Pork-New mess,SSSd messss,Ssd
Bacon-Clear rib, 6hc. Wooi-l up-waSShIn wN,aSSm
combing, zoe; clothing, 19l4QlS52e' O'"''
grades 1ial9Ac.
Chicago-Closing quotations.: VIM, Nav
September, 749sc; December, iS9sc' qI9,e, TSe
1850. Corn-September, 33c october, ,eT. %Tp
December, 90c; May. 30l2c. OatsIovp'a ,9e ac
ber' 224c; December, 223sci May oi5.
rk-September, $S.221ac; October ~ y Sa.. .
December. $S.35aS371sc; January, 4 i55
ard-September, S5.42l9; October Spibs-
December. $3.50 January, $o;6zl2 e. nt9i.a
September, S51212d5. Is; October r'%nnaTy
5l5; December, s5.O71kq5,1o; Janu"'
s. S1215.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-30
NOW SHE IS A PRINCESS.
Marriage of Julia Dent Grant and
Prince Cantacuzene, of Russia,
at Newport, R. |.
THE CLIMAX OF HEWPORT'S GAY SEASON
The Wedding Assembly Notable Tor
the social and Military Distihe-
tion of the Guests, and All Saints
Church Presented "a Beautiful aud
Animated Picture.

Newport. r. l.. Sept. 25.-The Epis-
copal marriage service. supplementing
that of the Russian orthodox church
that was observed Sunday, which made
Prince Cantacuzene, Count Speransky,
of Russia and Julia Dent Grant, daugh-
ter of Brighten. Frederick ID. Grant,
and granddaughter of Gen. U. S. Grant,
husband and wife, was celebrated at
Al! Saints chapel here at noon. The
assembly of invited guests. notable for
social and military distinction, made
the ceremony one of the most brilliant
ever witnessed at Newport.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-30
IIXe Sinck Marker

st s-Cattle-Fancy eXpoht' sSsS
$780, butchers, S45Od3.50; stockers' ioSs-- ss
AS cows and heifers, $2.50d4. 90 ,doNst dlsftT Ts.
Packing, S4 20@467la; butchers N'4vRbp 4sbeep,
light, S400u470. Sheep-Muttoh ,rring
81 OeG40O; yearlings, A.2Sao'W' 'f
lambs, A.5Od575 -,
Chicago-Hogs- Mixed and butet1S75G buitlest 81.
s.. .4Qd4. IN: good heavy, AVgts;ITJ
rough heavy, s4l5d4SO; light A,sOgsd S ssd.
Catfle-Beeves, $45d6.e0; cows a. ana tan6I5. a'G5
ers, 81 75d4S5; Texas steers, SGbsep-
stockers and feeders, $3.0Od4So. ., ooS5 So
Mutton sheep, $2.75q4.4O; lambs FhVe
Kansas City - Cattle = Natiyoeo sTTas sTsyas
81 50a6 25: Texas steers, S50O1i ~ 'beifers,
cows, S2.00d3.25; native cows anu q im6i4E
Hogs-Heavy, $i4OaA45; packers, eGi@.
ass; mixed, 440Q45O; light yl SI
yorkers. S60d465. Sheep-Laiiios'
{. 40; muttons, $3.00d40O
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-30
nrnih nfI.a,r Haul

Columbus, o., Sept. 26.-Word was
received here yesterday of the death
of Lew Houk, a once notorious Ohio
gambler and criminal, at Enrango,
Mex. Houk was sentenced. in 1883. to
Is years in the Ohio penitentiary for
killing a travelling man named Paul
Lohman, whom he had fleeced in n
Hooking Valley train. After serving
seven years he was pardoned on his
promise to leave the country. During
his residence abroad, it is claimed, he
piled his profession with an adept
hand among the nobility. He boasted
that he had beaten the prince of Wales
at baccarat.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-30
Plan to Hold Cotton

Cotton raisers of Hampstead county
held meeting with merchants at Hope
to discuss and devise some way by
which this seasons crop may be held
for better prices. Local banks have
agreed to advance the farmers $50 per
bale on their cotton. A committee was
appointed to correspond with farmers
and merchants of other counties, with
the view Of concerted action.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-30
EIoped With n Child.

Vim. Walker, of Madison county,
eloped with the 15-year-od daughter of
Dosier Walford. The girls father pur-
sued them and with the assistance of
officers located the couple near Van
Buren,. Walker, who is married man,
was bound over to the grand jury on
the charge of violating the age of con-
sent law. The girl was taken back
home by her father.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-30
Against Timber rhleylng.

The following was among the reso-
lntions adopted by the real estate con-
vention held in Little Rock last week:
1--WE heartily commend the action of
the officers, federal and state, who have
prosecuted the men engaged in the in
discriminate theft of timber growing
on the public lands, and earnestly urge
npon our officials to further prosecute
those engaged in the theft of timber"
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-30
Gen. Otis Message.

Following is the text of Gen. Otis
message:
Manila, Sept 26.-Adjutant General,
Washington: On September % ana ii
Snyder attacked strong insurgent po'
sitions about five miles west OF Cebli
with 265 officers and men of the Ten
nessee regiment, and SIT officers and
men of the Nineteenth, Sixth and
Twenty-third infantry and Sixth ar
tillery. driving the enemy from his
works, and capturing seven forts, IN
cluding smooth-bore cannons mounted
therein, and Il intrenched and fortified
places. Our loss: Private VIM. NJ.
Hanley. \, Sixth infantry, killed, and
four wounded. Enemy's loss estimat'
ed at 40. The insurgents retreated tq
new Notifications far TO the southwest,
Snyder returned TO Cebu with the
Tennessee troops, who had disem.
barked from the transport Indiana to
take part in the action. Two compa.
MES of the Nineteenth infantry hold
important positions in the mountains
OTIS.
Arrival of Transport Puebln.
E Another message received from Gen,
Otis announces the arrival of the trans
port Pueba, which sailed from San
Francisco, August 20, with six officers
and 250 recruits.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-30
IN ENGLAND.
terulent.

1t is stated by the superintendent Of
the mint that the purchase of dirt ad
hering to gold costs no less than f5h
per 100000 soyereigns, and 9354 pei
100000 half-sovereigns.
A funeral procession a mile in Length
comprised Of boats and their occupan'A
was lately witnessed in Shannon, Ire
land. The deceased had been farmer
in Athlone, and his body was conveyed
by water TO the cemetery at Clanmac
noise, his friends and relatives follow
Ing in boats.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-30
Active Volcano on James t.,..,

Victoria, b. c., Sept. 28.-Tbe os
GERS of the British war ship Leap5s,
which returned to Esquimalt from :
cruise in South American waters :
ports that volcano on James islsas
one of the Galapagos group. becama
very active about three months aa%
sending broad streams of lava doas
its sides. No damage was done as N.
island is uninhabited.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-30
LONGEVITY HINTS.

An important part of the primary in.
herltance is good digestive and nutritiye
power.
temperance is necessary in the use
Of the nutritive functions both in eating
ana drinking and in regard to all kinds
of food and drink.
Inc primary factor in a long life con-
slsts in an inherited durability: tbe
Vi'ai machinery is wound up to 60 for q
gwen period, and but for accidents ~
III Sp'le OF them it will 60 till the time
appointed.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-30
Smnllpox In Jefferson.

Smallpox has broken out on Col. John
NJ. Gracie's Mud Lake plantation in
Jefferson county, and about 25 cases
have developed. There are no state
funds available to be used in prevent
ing the spread of contagious disease,
the small sum of s.. 900 appropriated
for that purpose by the last general as
sembly having been expended.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-30
Wiser But Poorer In Purse.

A. NJ. Lynn, farmer boy from Gle
'burne county, went to Little Rock to
view the sights of a city, and took
along his pas revolver for protection.
He got too much bug juice, went after
his gun and tried to clean out resort
of question: BILE repute, with the result
that he was taken in by the police. He
was assessed $50 for his fun. Moral
Leave your gun at home when you go
TO town
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-30
Diocesan Convention.

New York, Sept. 2s.-The annnl
convention of the Protestant Episeom
church of the diocese of New York h
gan here in the Church of the Ipear
nation. There were IT'S clergymeD
present besides number of layme
Bishop Potter presided at the Holy
Communion service preceding theopen.
ing of the convention.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-30
A Brilliant Spectacle.

The family and social connections OF
the bride gave to the wedding mill
tary as well as diplomatic character,
and the little church in which it took
place was bright and blue with gold,
the bridegroom's uniform easily out
shining those of the home guard.
A large number of the Newport sum-
mer colony had delayed their depart
ure to attend the wedding, which came
as a climax to one of the gayest sea-
sons ever known at this popular re-
sort
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-30
A Uniaue Pardon,

Gov Johnston of Alabama has grant
ed a unique pardon TO John Boston, n
negro, of Russell county. Boston was
serving a term for stealing chickens,
and the governor granted him par
don upon condition that for IL months
he should not buy, steal or eat another
chicken or any portion thereof.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-30
The Brides Costume.

Miss Grant was gowned in white.
Here dress was severely cut, but of the
richest white satin, with a sweeping
train and veil of tulle. She carried a
shower bouquet of eiephanotis and ILL
les Of he valley, aud wore the gifts Of
the bridegroom, a corsage ornament of
diamonds and enamel, and rope of
pearls.
As the brides father is at present
with the army in the Philippines, her
brother, Ulysses S. Grant Ill, mem
ber of the third class at West Point,
acted in his place. Mr.. Grant wore the
full cadet uniform"
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-30
ARKANSAS STATE NEWS.
South Arkansas Farmers Meet and
Arrange to Hold Cotton for
Better Prices.
EVENTS OF A WEEK BRIEFLY CHRONICLED

arkana-Dirt Owners Favor An Appro-
priation for n state Exhibit at the st.
Louis Exposition In 1908 = yaluable
Mineral Discovery.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-30
Fatal Accident at n saw-Mili.

A terrible accident occurred at saw
mill near Texarkana, resulting in the
death of two men and the serious
wounding of three Others A plank
being run through an edRer shot back
with terrific force, breaking in two
One piece struck Fred McClue, the mill
foreman, in the head. knocking out his
eye and tearing the side of his head
away. The other piece struck John
Williams, colored. in the head, killing
him instantly Three other negroes
were injured by flying splinters,
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-30
Repealed Liquor Laws.

The city council of Jonesboro re-
pealed all laws against "blind tigers"
on the ground that they were expensive
to the city on account of the difficulty
in convicting violators. At a mass
meeting attended by number citizens
. resolution demanding the resignation
Of the councilmen or the re-enactment
Of the laws was adopted.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-30
The Dewey Home Fund.

Washington, Sept. 2s.-The Dewey
Home Fund has reached a total of $4s.
f45. The following were among the
later subscriptions received: Miss
Helen NJ. Gould, New York, $50; John
B. Archbold, Brooklyn, $500; Mrs. En-
mons Blaine, Chicago, $500. A large
number of small subscriptions were
received.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-30
CoIIege Man Kills Himself.

William A. Franz, professor of En-
glish and literature in Oxford (Ga.)
university, killed himself at Coving-
ton, Ga, using pick and knife, in
ficting Is wounds on his neck, arms
and lungs. He assumed the duties of
his position a few days before, coming
from Central college, Fayetteville, Mo
He was native of Virginia.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-30
Threw n Lamp at His Wife.

Peter IIanes, a well-to-do negro, at
Harriston, Miss, quarreled with his
wife, and threw lighted lamp at her,
Which exploded, enveloping the help
minutes, burned her to death. The ne
gro made fruitlcss attempt to smoth-
er the flames, and was himself fatally
burned.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-30
Fire at PhiIndeIphia

Philadelphia, Sept. 28.-A large Ry.
story brick building in Filbert strest
the first two floors of which are ooon
pied by the Macy Furniture Co. and
the three upper floors by the ReIiaD,.
Storage and Warehouse Co, was en-.
tirely destroyed by fire to-day, toeetb.
er with its contents. The loss is esi.
mated at about 100000.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-30
Big Increase In Railroad Mileage.

According to the report of the secre-
tary of state, the railroad mileage in
Arkansas was 2,596.01 in 1898, and
.. 100 81 in 1899, making an increase OF
of 1914. So miles. The increased assess
'ment is between 5000. 600 and $500, 600,
which does not include the Choctaw S
Memphis south of Little Rock
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-30
Boy Beheaded by n Cotton Gin.

Willie Johnson, the 15-year-old son
of j. L. Johnson, of Abilene, Tex, was
killed while working at Smiths gin.
He was packing cotton in an ordinary
square bale press, operated by steam.
The box had not been filled, and he
took hold of the lever to turn on the
steam to pack down the cotton. As he
pulled the lever he slipped and fell
against the side of the box, his neck
resting against the upper edge of the
tox. The packer came down and cut
his head smooth from the shoulders.
The Van Buren press., 1899-09-30
Child Killed, Father Wounded. TG7yFr

Henry Wheeler, a Lafayette county
planter, was shot and fatally wounded
and his 4-year-old daughter instantly
killed by negro named Tom Sanders.
Wheeler was holding his child in his
arms when fred upon. Sanders was
captured and taken to Texarkana to
prevent lynching.