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Arizona republican., 1899-12-09
HIS LIBRARY TELLS THE TALL
A Rogue Who Made Every One Thin
He Was Irreproachable.

The library of William Young, which
was sold at auction on Thursday, was
another illustration of the fact that
what a man knows about his best
friend is little after all.
To all appearances, William Young
was a respectable, mediocre man, who
logged along on a moderate income. He
was commonplace and middle-class. He
lived in contentment with his wife and
children at Glenolden, where he was
respected.
He was one of the mainstays of the
church he attended. He was so devout
that he was not content with going 20
church twice on Sunday, but went on
Friday night as well. His private life
was above reproach.
His business, like himself, was conf
monplace and respectable. 1t was real
estate. He was prosperous and regard
ed as a substantial business man. lie
was trusted by shrewd men who be-
lieved implicitly in his honor.
His face and manner inspired con-
fidence. He had a certain pleasing
frankness about him that attracted.
He never said or did anything IN
usual to the knowledge of his intimate
friends. Even his name is common
place.
On the 5th of July William Young
disappeared as if the earth had opened
and swallowed him instantly, closing
and celebrating every trace. He left
his wife and children with SO.
When the affairs of William Young
were examined it was found that he
had appropriated other peoples money
Arizona republican., 1899-12-09
PHOENIX, DECEMBER 9. 1909.

While the Fifty-sixth congress con-
and Importance, It also
THE begins work under con-
FIFTY-SIXTH ditions unusually ia
CONGRESS. vorable to success.
1t is in political agree
ment in both branches with the presi-
dent. The rule is that the congress
elected between presidential terms is
in it's majority opposed to the execu-
tive. The disappointments that in
variably follow the Inauguration of a
new president in the matter of the fed
eral patronage alone always tell in the
next congressional campaign, and. as
a rule, against the party in power The
disappOintments arising from this
cause, were numerous enough in the
fall Of 1893, and there We're other diff
culties in the way of republican sue
cess. But in spite of them, the repub.i-
cans carried the house, and materially
increased their strength, securing a
comfortable majority in the senate. In
this particular therefore, the present
congress is an exception.
Although thirteen months have
elapsed since the election, the instruc-
lions delivered by the people then hold
good today. Nothing has occurred since
to change them in their general bearing
in the slightest Sound money is still
the most important of issues, and leg
islative action is on the cards in con-
sonance with the demands of the time.
The treaty with Spain had not been
signed in November of last year, but
its terms already stood Enthusiastically
indicated, and expansion consequently
was an accepted fact. The revolt sub
sequently of Aguinaldo did not change
matters. With the requirement of the
new territory came the necessity of
controlling it, and in moving immedi-
ately on Aguinaldo's works the presi-
dent soon had reason to feel that he
had taken both the wise and the popu-
lar course. Besides, the state elections
of last month set all of that matter at
rest
The house majority will be free at
the outset from any friction over the
offices of the house. The contests for
places have all been settled in advance,
and in a way to leave no heartburninss
or divisions. Men of large experience
are in the lead. The average is fifteen
years of congressional service to those
who will cut out the principal work and
direct it's execution. The speaker is at
once personally popular and politically
aggressive. He has no policies to OPP
pose to the policies of his party. He
believes in hard work and plenty of it,
and is doubtless prepared to do his
share of 1t. And so the probabilities
are that, to the extent of his influence,
the business of the session will be
pressed with energy by the speaker,
and seasonable adjournment, with
the table cleared, effected.
The country manifests no uneasiness,
and has no reason to feel any. The
policies which have contributed toward
making it great and prosperous will be
continued, and whatever of new legs
lation may be necessary cannot be
much, if at all, out of plumb if fash
toned according to the promises of
those responsible for it.
Arizona republican., 1899-12-09
HOW SHE KNEW.

Poor thing." exclaimed one young
woman at the theater. THAT girl IS
beautiful, but she is very deaf.
How do you know?"
''She has sat all through this French
farce without blushing once. Wash
ingtOn Post.
Arizona republican., 1899-12-09

Hats off to President MCGOWAN and
his able lieutenants, They are entitled
to the thanks not only of the people of
Phoenix, but of all the visitors who
enjoyed the many entertaining events
that marked the carnival.
Arizona republican., 1899-12-09
THE FIvE-CENT COTTON.

If our 16-to-1 friends have any OIL
that scent cotton with which they
said the south would be blighted in the
event of free silver's defeat in 1896
they can make a good thing by taking
it to market now.-Louisville Courier
Journal
Arizona republican., 1899-12-09

A town that can entertain thousands
of visitors week at a stretch, as Phoe-
nix has entertained her carnival guests,
is a good town to tie to.
Arizona republican., 1899-12-09

The carnival organization should be
made permanent. We must have a
carnival every winter.
Arizona republican., 1899-12-09

The carnival has enabled Phoenix to
clinch its claim to be the biggest little
town in the United States.
Arizona republican., 1899-12-09

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EMIL GAM. President.
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S. OBERFELDER, Cashier.
Arizona republican., 1899-12-09

Directors: Emil CAM. Sol Lewis, J. Y.
T. Smith, Charles Goldman, S. ODER
fielder, E. NJ. Doris, ]. D. Monihon.
The Van Buren press., 1899-02-11
BEFORE THE BATTLE.
4 Communication Sent via Hong Kong Two
Days Before the Fight.

Manila, Feb. 2, via Hong Kong, Feb.
e.-The second incursion of small bod
les of insurgents, resulting in the re-
tirement of the Nebraska regiment
outposts from Santa Mesa, on Tues
day, created excitement, but not a
shot was fired, and matters were
amicably adjusted.
The Filipinos, it is asserted, arrest
all Americans within their lines. and
several of our soldiers are reported
missing There is no confirmation,
however, Of this report from official
sources.
The situation is sufficiently critical
to warrant the reissuance of emer-
gency orders.
recently-converted gunboat is pa
trolling the river nightly, which is
having good effect on the natives. She
carries two six-pounders forward, two
Nordenfeldts amidships, and four CAT
ling guns in an improvised turret aft.
She has crew of 60 men.
The insurgents continue concen-
trating their forces around the city.
The latest to arrive rs a body of 200
naked Ygorotes, armed with spears,
which is stationed at Caloocan. The
native papers make great fuss over
these volunteers.
The Van Buren press., 1899-02-11
MORE THAN SELF-SUSTAINING.
Facts Cleaned From Superintendent Me-
Connell Biennial Report of Affairs OF
the State Penitentiary.

Superintendent e. 7. Mcconnell, Of
the Arkansas penitentiary, has sub
mitted to the board of penitentiary
commissioners his biennial report, from
which is deducted the following facts:
On December 81, 1898, there was con-
fined in the penitentiary 92s prisoners.
OF this number 275 were white males,
$50 colored males, 10 colored females,
and Indian males.
The greatest number ever confined in
the penitentiary of this state was
reached April 8, 1898, being 1908. The
smallest number during the time in
cluded in this report was 9l2, on Sep
tember 27, 1898.
The total revenue for the years 1897
9s from sale of farm products, sale OF
wood in Little Rock, and the hire OF
convicts is s226, ,96961 Balance on hand
December 81, 1898, was: Cash In state
treasury, s4s, ,31O.66; cotton and cotton
seed unsold, estimated, s37, 800; personal
assets. appraised valuation, s62. 25L7s;
total assets, not including real estate,
s14s, 06244.
The cost of maintenance for the past
two years has been very low in COM
parison with similar institutions, as
shown by the following table:
The Van Buren press., 1899-02-11
Legislative Notes.

Seuator Shackeford's bill to prevent the i'm
proper use OF money in elections was defeated
In the house.
Senator Greenfield Quarles. late major Of the
First Arkansas Volunteers. is an ardent ex-
panSionlst
Representative Taylor of Garland, intro
duced a bill prohibiting the indiscriminate
sale of cocaine and to include that drug in the
list of prescribed poisons,
The bill extending the time in which the
Mississippi River, Hamburg g. Western rail-
road may complete it's line and save its land
grant passed both the house and senate
There is no lack of candidates for the pros
pective railroad commissionerships over forty
statesmen already having notified the gov
ernor, either in person or through friends, Of
their willingness TO serve.
State Auditor Clay Sloan has completed the
drafting OF a refunding act which will be in
troduced in the legislature. 1t provides for the
calling in of all states scrip and bond indebt-
edness, and the refunding Of the same at rate
considerably lower than that which now pre-
walls.
The business OF the session at the end of 80
days may be summed up as follows: Total
number of bills introduced, 1923; l57 In the SEN
ate and 225 In the house About 15 bills have
passed both branches and been signed by the
governor, and about Is bills have been de-
feated. A big majority of those passed were
local bills
The Van Buren press., 1899-02-11
BRIEF MENTION.

H. G. Callen, aged 70, and Mrs. Mary
Yocum, 40, were married at Berryville
last week.
The Tycoon. small White river
steamer, was destroyed by fire at New
port last week.
1t is said Pike City is without single
colored resident, and none live within
ten miles of that place.
Houston Martin, postmaster at Co.
Iona, Woodruff county, was fined 5000
for running blind tiger.
Many improvements are to be made
on the line of the Choctaw & Memphis
between Little Rock and Memphis.
The general store of ]. N. Caldwell
& Son at Carrollton, Carroll county, was
destroyed by fire, being total loss.
Farmers in the vicinity of Carlisle
have formed an organization and will
engage extensively in potato raising.
Several wagon-loads of merchandise
were stolen from the store of karnes
& Long at Gravett one night last week.
BY combining and purchasing direct
from the wholesaler, Prairie county
farmers secured onion sets at 81 per
bushel.
Bob Miller, a moonshiner, was cap
tured about 90 miles from Mena by
Deputy Marshal King after a handto-
hand battle.
Two boys under 20 years old were ar
rested and taken to fort Smith, charged
with robbing the Mount Ida postoffice
two years ago.
The Dardanelle city council author
lied bond issue of sl2 500 for the pur-
pose of purchasing the water-works
from private parties.
One case of smallpox has been re-
ported at Jonesboro. The patient was
isolated, and steps taken to prevent the
spread of the disease.
The safe in the Newport postoffice
was blown open by burglars, but they
secured no money. The safe was dam
aged beyond repair.
The Seventh United States Volun-
teers (colored), of which the three Ar,
kansas regiments form a part, have
been ordered mustered out.
Several Arkansas boys participated
in the battle with the insurgents at
Manila, but the names of none of them
appear in the list of killed or wounded.
Gov. Jones issued a proclamation
authorizing the proper officers to de.
clare quarantine against certain sec.
tions i'll Fulton county, where small.
pox is raging.
John NJ Brewer, VINO was assaulted
in his store at Raggio. st. Francis eoun.
ty, on the night of January 19 by a
negro named Folden, died after linger
ing several days.
The Van Buren press., 1899-02-11
AGU|NALDO IS IGNORED.
Aguinaldo Wants a Cessation of Hos
tilities and a Conference with
the American Officials.
GEN. OTIS DECLINES TO NIKE RESPONSE
Quiet Again Reigns at Manila, Thanks to
the Efficient Efforts of the Provost Mar
Ihal Gsneral-Business Resumed and
the Natives are Again Respectful to the
Americans and CboerfuI.

Washington, Feb. 9.-The war de-
partment received the following dis.
patch:
Manila, Feb. s.-The situation is
rapidly improving Reconnaissance
yesterday south several miles to
Lagunade bay, to southeast eight
miles, driving struggling insurgents
troops in various directions, encoun.
tering no decided opposition; army dis
integrated and natives returning to
villages displaying white flags. Near
Caloocan, six miles north, the enemy
made stand behind intrenchments;
charged by Kansas troops, led by Col
Funston. Close encounter resulting in
rout of the enemy with heavy loss
Loss to Kansas, Lieut. Afford killed.
six men wounded.
AGGY WANTS A CONFERENCE.
On the 4th Aguinaldo issued flying
proclamation charging Americans
with initiative and declared war; Sun.
day issued another calling all to re-
sist foreign invasion. His influence
throughout this section destroyed; ;
now applies for a cessation of hostili.
ties and conference; have declined to
answer. Insurgent expectation of ris-
ing in city on night of 4th unrealized.
Provost marshal general, with ad-
mirable disposition of troops, defeat
ed every attempt. City quiet, business
resumed, natives respectful and cheer
full. The fighting qualities of the
American troops was revelation to
all the inhabitants.
[Signed. OTIS.
The Van Buren press., 1899-02-11
ARKANSAS E STATE NEWS.
Frank Pace Acquitted at Harrison
of the Killing of M. L.
Aderholt.
EVENTS OF THE WEEK BRIEFLY CHRONICLED
Postoffoe Robbers Captured Il Young
Couple overcomes Parental Objection
and Are Happy Life Prisoner Par
doped Killing in Benton County.
Brief Mention.
Frank Pace Acquitted.

At Harrison, Boone county,the jury In
the Frank Pace murder case returned
verdict of not guilty. The Henry and
Troy Pace cases were continued until
next court.
This was one of the most interesting
criminal cases Boone county has had in
many years, and the interest was not
confined to that county alone. Frank
Pace was former prosecuting attor-
ney of the Fourteenth circuit. Decem-
ber 8, 1898, M. L. Aderholt, promi-
nent and wealthy planter, engaged in
a street duel with Capt. w. f. Pace, on
the streets Of Harrison, over a divorce
suit of his wife in which Pace was her
counsel. Capt. Pace was seriously in
tured, but afterwards recovered. Adler
holt escaped, but returned after a
short time and surrendered to the Off
cials His preliminary hearing was set
for December 27, but on December "a
the three Pace brother, Frank, Henry
and Troy, sons of Capt. Pace, en-
countered Aderholt on the streets, and
duel ensued. Aderholt was shot
down, dying the following day. The
Pace brothers were arrested. Frank
and Henry were released on SO 900 bond
each and Troy on $1,000. Frank Pace
claimed that Aderholt made motion
to draw his weapon end that he WAS
too quick for him. The defense OF the
Pace boys was that they acted only for
self-protection, and that Aderholt had
made many threats against their lives
The Van Buren press., 1899-02-11
Sennte Proceedings.

Little Rock, Feb. 3-After routine business
the roll called for Introduction of bills, and
the following were presented: No. 1888 Nc
Geheel, giving majority OF the school direc-
tors Of a county or district authority to change
text books; 1874 Hardy, to amend section l Of
the act of 1897, comforting additional powers on
cities OF the second class; 1875 lQuarlesl to pro-
vide for depositing state funds, Bids are to be
received from banks for q state depository, and
the governor, Encouragement and treasurer
are constituted board to carry out the pro-
visions of the act; 1856 [McNemerl making 1t n
misdemeanor for any person to take charge Of
any dwelling, lands or premises of any de-
scription without authority from the owner or
agent for the same, s. j. h. No. [Butlerl
proposing an amendment to the state constitu-
tion to allow women to vote at all elections in
the state,
II. b. No. 1S1, the newspaper and stamp BILL
was taken up. and ON vote, defeated-ayes ~,
noes l2. A motion to reconsider and lay on
liable prevailed by vote Of IA to i3
The House.
The first business considered was II. B. No
IL Light. prescr bing conditions upon which
foreign corporations may do business in this
state. The bin passed.
S. b. No. 8 [Bucknerl, to extend the time In
which the Mississippi River, Hamburg and
Western railroad may complete its line to earn
its land grant, was read second time and made
special order for Tuesday February T.
S. b. 20 [Kirbyl, relating to changes OF venue,
passed-66 to l2. 1t gives judges discretion in
granting change OF venue IN civil cases and
allows application for changes to be resisted
An amendment was adopted providing that in
a case where the plaintiff shall have instituted
suit in county other than that OF his resi-
dence or of the county where the occurrance OF
which he complains took place, unless COM
PEELED to do so In order to get service on the
defendant, the defendant shall have the right
to change OF venue upon presentation Of his
petition duly verified.
s. b. No. 30 [Fergusonl, to provide for county
burning boards, failed to pass.
s. b, No. "a, repeating an act to prohibit sale
of liquors within three miles OF Sugar Loaf
Academy, Cleburne county, passed-45 to 35
S. b. 80 [Hardyl, requiring three credible
witnesses In support OF petition for change OF
venue, In lieu OF one witness as at present,
passed-ayes 75, noes l5
The following special message from Gov.
Jones was read:
February 3, 1899.
To the House OF Representatives:
Supplementary to my special message Of
January ~ and for your information in passing
on senate bill No i02. 1 transmit you herewith
all information which has come TO me In writ
Ing in regard to the existence Of smallpox in
the state. I am also informed. and as I believe
reliably, that the disease exists to greater or
less extent in the counties OF Lonoke, Pulaski,
Faulkner, Yell and lizard.
DANL W. JONES, Governor,
The Van Buren press., 1899-02-11
senate Proceedings.

Little Rock, Feb T. Bills we're introduced
In the senate as follows:
No 15l (Quarles), to make four wire fence
lawful in certain parts of Phillips and Lee
counties; 1852 (MeMullen) to better enable the
bureau OF mines manufacture and agricult-
ure to obtain statistical information 1853
Hardy, to raise the salary of court stenog
raphers to 81 800, which is double the present
amount; l54 Douglass), to amend section 1852
OF the digest, relating to the transfer of school
children from one district to another; 155 Ger
guson). to amend the act OF 1897, providing for
court stenotraphers; 1856 (Shackeford) to give
cities power to license and tax every descrip-
tion of carriage or vehicles lE (Quarles), to
provide for the publication OF a complete geo.
logical report of this state.
President Manning announced as the senate
part of the committee provided for by Senator
South's resolution looking to a new state
house, Senatory South, Quares Kim bell, r. ],
Wilson and McNemer.
Senator South called up house bill No III
civilians of Pulaski), to repeal section 27S5 OF
the digest, for third reading and final passage.
The bin passed-yeas 20, nays5.
Senator Lawrence called up H b. No. 43
(Brooks) for third reading and final passage.
The bill amends section 7945 Of the digest, and
gives directors OF school districts other than
special school districts the right to expend not
more than S25 in each year for maps. charts
etc, provided that said expenditures be auth
orized by a majority of the electors In such
district and be approved by the superintendent
of public instruction. The bill passed.
Mr. Hardy moved that the bill be placed back
on second reading, objecting to the clause
which requires the approval OF the state super
intendent The motion was lost
s. b. No III (Martin), to protect Landlords
and employers, was placed on its third read
ing. Senator Buckner explained the evil which
the bill sought to cure and drew picture Of
the condition now existing in the large cotton
districts where laborers and tenants were
abandoning their crops after being furnished
supplies on credit
Senator South opposed the bill, declaring
that such law would be whip In the hand
Of a wicked man or dishonest planter TO be
used over his tenants or employees; the bill
failed to passed-ayes u, noes Is
The House
The house substitute for the McNemer SEN
ate bill appropriating 5000 for the use OF the
state board OF health, was passed The sub
stitute authorizes local county boards of health
70 control the expenditure Of the money appro-
priated.
s b. No. Q Buckner), TO extend the time
within which the Mississippi River, Hamburg
& Western Railway Company shall complete
its line from Hamburg to its terminus on the
Mississippi river to earn the land grant hereto
fore made TO aid in its construction. passed.
The afternoon session was devoted 20 senate
business
S b 1874. TO authorize collection Of taxes In
Clarendon for lSes read third time and passed.
sB a. [Shacklefordl, TO require an account
ing by candidates Of sums spent during cam
pnirn was taken up and discussed al length.
The bill failed to passages, 49, noes, sS
The Van Buren press., 1899-02-11
ArnInalhn,. Rackara.

Washington, Feb. 9.-United States
Consul General Wildman, at Hong
Kong, cables that Aguinaldo is acting
under the influence of English, Ameri-
can and japanese capitalists, and ad-
venturers who reside in Hong Kong,
but who are at present in Shanghai,
out of danger. Mr.. Wildman has in.
formation to the effect that Japan has
recently sold large quantities of mod
ern arms and ammunition to Aguin-
aldo.
The Van Buren press., 1899-02-11
CABBAGE PALMS.

The palm known as the cabbage
grows to a great height, some measur-
ing 10 feet. There is an avenue of
palms almost this height in Cayenne,
French Guiana.
The cabbage palm has its name from
the fact that the heart of the tree from
which the leaves spring is often boiled,
as we boil cabbage. 1t is sometimes
made into pickles.
The wood of the cabbage palm, which
is very close and hard, split longitud-
inally, is made into cutters, but is too
thin for any other purpose, unless it
be the manufacture of canes.
When the lower leaves Of the cab
bags palm drop the broad part of the
footstalk forms hollow trough, some
times utilized by negro mothers as
cradles for their babies. Cut up, 1t
makes excellent splints for fractures,
the inside of the green leaves when
stripped and dried forms an excellent
substitute for vellum and the tender
pellicle on the inside of the footstalks
answers the purpose of writing paper.
The Van Buren press., 1899-02-11
VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY II, 1s99

the supreme court may sit in two divisions and
may call to It's assistance any chaneery or cir
cult judge.
Mr.. Barrows bill authorizing cities OF the
first and second class to tax or license gift en-
terprises, and defining premium stamps and
periodical tickets to be gift enterprises was
placed upon Its final passage. The vote on the
bill was, ayes 20, noes /.
Mr.. Rector, of Garland, presented a petition
from citizens of Garland county protesting
against the passage of S. b No. Ia, taxing life
insurance policies on their cash surrender
value.
H. B. No [Craigl, providing for a state cat
tie quarantine line. was taken up and passed
by the following vote: AYES 81, noes 20