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The Green Forest tribune., 1900-09-06
Mark SwOpe's Big Loss.

The big store of Mark Swope of Beaver, this county, was struck by lightning and consumed by fire on the 24th ult.
 In reporting the matter the Eu- reka Flashlight says:
 "On last Friday night perhaps a more contented, happy and peaceful man than Mark Swope, of Beaver, would have been hard to find, as he lay down for a nights rest, little dreaming that S4, ,OOO worth of his property would be swept away before tn @ rising of the sun. But this loss was in store for him.
 MT Swope's tore-house was struck by the lightning just before day light on Saturday, and the building and contents destroyed within a few minutes.
 As everyone knows, Mr. Swope was almost ''lord of all he survey ed" around Beaver, being post master, railroad station agent ferryman and general store keeper. He did big business, and, in fact, was making money "hand over fist'' there. But the fire has been a great loss to him, for it is impossible to reckon in dollars and cents, the destruct- iveness of a fire.
 The postoffice and railroad be- longings were lost, excepting the books, which were in the safe. Mark kept all his own clothing at his store, and on account of his size, those were no sm all item of loss; then he had a number of relics sent him by nephew in the Philippines, which he valued very highly.
 MT. Swope feels now that there is nothing safe from fire in this world. For years he carried in- surance on his store and stock, and still keeps up insurance on other property, but the store being apart from other houses, he felt that insurance on that was useless expense so he let it lapse sometime ago.
The Green Forest tribune., 1900-09-06

Middletown, Ky, in 1865 and came to Arkansas in November 1896; was a member of the M. E.. South Church; and during the four years of his residence here has conducted himself in man. ner to win the respect of all. Up to the time of leasing the Park Hotel, year ago, he had been engaged in farming and mining, having handled several large sales of mineral properties throughout the district in man. her satisfactory to all parties con- cerned. His brother H. A. Miller left but a short time since for Colorado; and at present is in the town of Florence. George Miller, a younger brother, who has charge of the Excelsior Mining Co.'S. operations at St. Joe, Searcy county, was telephoned at once, and arrived in time for the funeral Thursday afternoon. Deceased was buried by the side of his mother, in the Harrison Cemetery, Rev. Johnsey con- ducting the services. The fun eral was one of the largest ever seen in Harrison.
 The coroner's jury after a care- full examination of all evidence available, on Thursday evening rendered the following verdict:
 We the jury, find the de- ceased, Charls G. Miller, came to his death at the hands of John Blair.'' ;
 The preliminary trial, presided over by Esq. Cotton, commenced yesterday morning, and was still in progress up to the time of our going to press. Prosecuting At torney Shinn, G. J. Crump, B. B. Hudgins, J. w. Story and w. J. Lanier are looking after the matt ter for the State, and Capt. W. F. Pace is representing the defend- ant.
 Believing a prompt trial of Blair will best serve the ends of justice and quiet the misgivings of the people Circuit Judge E. G. Mitchell has given notice that a special term of Circuit Court will be held for the consideration of the case commencing on Tuesday Sep tember 11th, simply allowing for the ten days necessary notice from date."
The Green Forest tribune., 1900-09-06
Deadly Practical Jokes.

Two illustrations of the folly of attempting to jest with serious subjects are given in the Chicago Tribune.
 In one case, it tells how wom- an was killed by the shock of looking upon the closed eyes Of a wax doll which had been substi- tuted in jest for her infant. She thought for an instant that her little one was dead, and al- though almost in a moment she realized that it was "all a jest" and attempted to laugh at the joke, the shock resulted fatally and she died a few days after ward.
 In the second case a Pennsyl- vania farmers wife enacted the role of the practical joker. She put on hideous false face for the purpose of frightening neighbors little girl. So terrified was the child that she had diff culty in reaching home, and as d result of the fright was dead in 8 week. The little girls father has brought suit for S50,CoO damages against the woman.
 These appalling instances add to the ocean of accumulated evl- dence going to show that the practical joker fs not merely an annoying nuisance, but may become in certain contingencies a menace to human life.
The Green Forest tribune., 1900-09-06
Blind of the State.

Dr, John H. Dye, Superinten- dent of the Arkansas School for the Blind, is sending out the fol- lowing circular:
 "I would be glad to have the name, age and postoffice of every blind person in Arkansas, white and colored, not over 25 years of age. It will only cost a postal card and few minutes of time, and may be the means of restor- ing sight to some, and the educa- tion of others. The next session opens Wednesday, October 3. "
The Green Forest tribune., 1900-09-06
'assing of the Walnut.

a result of the great demand be lumber in walnut trees the pack walnut will soon become kury and the boys will quit B "walnuttin'. Compared Dat there were 20 years ago are very few atpresent and
 are becoming fewer every
 Just about tie time they g enough to bear, the wood- comes along with his ax and |are cut into logs, many of
 being shipped across the |ond and converted into lum-
 The knottier the log, the
 valuable it is for lumber ne greater the demand on ccount.
The Green Forest tribune., 1900-09-06
Wise Sayings of Ingal1s.

The government IS always the worst served of all employers.
 The desire for money is the most constant and universal pas sion among men.
 The Golden Rule and the Dec- alogue have no place in an American political campaign.
 Government is force. Politics is a battle for supremacy. Par ties are the army. The object is success.
 A trust is a thing that knows no politics but plunder and no principles except the spoilation of the human race.
 It is an error to suppose that to become a politician the citizen must cease to be a scholar and a gentleman.
 The prescription for greatness has been written. The labora- tory in which genius is com pounded has not been disclosed.
 In every community there are more intelligent, industrious, up- right and patriotic men than rogues and scoundrels, If there were not, society would disin- tegrate.
 The man who cannot take care of his own affairs has no right to take care of the affairs of others. The pauper ought not to decide the rate of taxation upon incomes and property.
 Manhood suffrage is the thing. There are plenty of men who are illiterate, yet good citizens, and lots of fellows who have money and can speak seven or eight lan- guages, who are scoundrels.
 The man who is unhappy when he is poor would be unhappy if he were rich. A beggar may be happier in his rags than a king in his purple. Happiness is an endowment and not an acquisi- tion.
 It would be far easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for the richest man in the country to become presi- dent today. He may occasional ly buy a legislature or a conven- ton, but he never escapes detec- ton, although he may evade pun ishment.
 No one is compelled to dedicate himself to the public service. It is voluntary, and if the conditions are not satisfactory there is no obstacle to retirement. While it would be agreeable to receive more, my impression is that if salaries would be doubled expen- ses would be doubled.
The Green Forest tribune., 1900-09-06
TALKING BY LIGHT.
Little Device by Which One Can
 Telephone From Shore to Sea.

Right at the heels of the completion of wireless telegraphy comes a still more wonderful in vention-the radiophone, an ap- paratus for talking miles away without the use of intervening wires, ;" says Pearson's Magazine.
 ''The plan of the radiophone is so extremely simple that child can readily understand it and operate it. The radiophone con- sists of a means of talking along a beam of light. It is not difficult to draw clear pen picture of the invention: At the sending point let us suppose it is a light house-is a sound-proof tele phone box. On the table in this telephone box there are four or dinary transmitters instead of the single transmitter in common usage, and the four pairs of wires that run from these transmitters extend to the back of an ordinary searchlight placed just outside the box, the wires first passing through a small "knife switch'' and through a small resistance box and regulator" on their way to the searchlight.
 Now, supposing the person it is desired to talk to is the captain of an incoming steamer which is some two miles away. There is an ordinary telephone box in the pilot house of the ship, where in- stead of the "wire'' telephone receiver there hangs on the wall of the box a circular, concave mirror, in the center of which is fixed a small glass bulb-shaped like the glass of a thermometer the glass bulb being half filled with carbonized filament, The small end of this glass bulb pene- trates through to the back of the mirror, where it fits into the end of an ordinary photograph ear- tube, whose opposite ends are placed in the captains ears.
 The searchlight at the sending station is now thrown upon the mirror in the pilot house, the per- son in the land station talks in a loud voice, and immediately the captain hears the voice as clearly and distinctly as if it were at his elbow instead of a mile or two away-it makes no difference whether he is near or far; the light used is the same, and the conversation is as intelligible whether the ship is still or steam ing farther or nearer. There IS no bell to ring in order to tell the captain that the person in the lighthouse wishes to speak to him; he sees the lighthouse fix ing it's searchlight upon his pilot house, and he knows that is the signal for him to answer hello"
The Green Forest tribune., 1900-09-06
JUDGE TILLMAN.
lief Mention of Judge Pitt 59 mans Successor.

Brief Mention of Judge Pitt | mans Successor.
 Ion. John N. Tillman, who has |n appointed by Gov. Jones to Tout the unexpired term of lre J. M. Pittman of this, the |iudicial district, is now in his |byear. He was born near Hngfield, Mo-, in 1859. His her was native of Tennessee Hhis mother of South Carolina. B BTillman's are of Scottish Bh decent. They came to Ar hsas from Missouri in the eos. |fe John received a common kool education. He then en- |8d the State University at Netteville from which he grad ed in 1880. His parents be- E5n humble circumstances John to work his own W through the University, Ming as janitor and working |f1y schemes worthy only of a Ing man of indomitable en- Wishing to become a disciple of Eckstone he taught school two ITS in order to Accumulate |ans to enable him to study. Nook up the study of law in B5office of Judge Pittrnan until Alatter was elected circuit judge |the district. He was admitted He bar in 1883 and immediate |hegan the practice of law. In P he was appointed county Rminer for Washington county, |ich position he filled with Bft to 1884. In 1884 he was by the Democratic kty and elected circuit clerk of county. In 1886 he was re- (6fed to the same position. In Eat the age of 28 he was geted state senator from the fifth $torial district in which posi-
 he gained much distinction HB02 he was elected prosecut- Attorney of this district to h position he was twice re- ked. In 1898 he was a candi
 flor the Democratic nomina- for Congress against Con- sman Dinsmore and although eveloped quite a following, ithdrew early in the cam
 h. MT. Dinsmore's duties in
 ress prevented him from re- [ng home to make a joint lass and MT. Tillman felt it
 ir to MT. Dinsmore to enter
 eld alone and magnanimous-
 khdrew from the race.
 Tillman has long been con- led a congressional possibili- .
 hdShis appointment as Judge garded by his friends as di-
 y in keeping with the merited pf promotion to which MT. han is sentitled.
 Tillman did not seek the
 intment, but rather insisted
 the Governor naming Judge
 ill of Bentonville for the
 MT. 1illman went to Lit
 ock to see the governor in
 nterest of McGill, but some-
 the Governor, wished to
 the honor upon MT. Tillman
 elf and the people feel that
 ls instance Gov. Jones has
 no mistake.
 dge Tillman received his
 mission last week and entered
 his duties upon the bench
 pntsville last Monday. He
 |erve until his successor is
 ed in 1902. In all probabili-
 will thenib chosen by the
 e for the place.
The Green Forest tribune., 1900-09-06
WON DERFUL CURE OF DIARRKOEA
A Prominent Virginia Editor Had AL most Given up, but Was Brought Back to Perfect Health by Cham be, lain's CUIic, Cholera and Diar. rhOea Reme dy.

rhOea Remedy.
 I suffered with diarrhoea for a long time and 1 thought 1 was past being cnred. l had spent much time and money and suf- fered so much misery that l had almost decided to give up all hopes of recovery and await the result, but noticing the advertise ment of Chamberlain's Coiic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and also some testimonials stating g how some wonderful cures had been wrought by this remedy, l decided to try it. After taking a few doses I was entirely well of that trouble, and 1 wish to say further to my readers and fellow suffers that am a hale and hearty man to-day and feel as we'll as l ever did in my life.-O. R. More. Se.d by Harhert & She ldon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-12
A BLOW TO NORFOLK.
Freight to BE BarGed TO Newport News
and Exported.
lSnecial pispatch to VIC Times.l


Na2FpI,k. october lit trans
pred this afternoon that a contract has
been signed BY PAM GottheI. president oil
the United States Shipping Company, I'M
der which all the freight other than coal
hereafter be barged 10 Newport News, and
thence exported to Europe NO one VINO
Will talk understands why this should De,
as the cost of barging q 1O.Cd0-ton cargo
from here to Newport News approximates
s.. 500. but the deal. which is regarded as
a terrible blow to this port. is attributed
to the combination recently formed be-
tween the Pennsylvania and Vanderbilt
interests.
The roads which will barge exports to
Newport News are the Norfolk and West
ern. Southern and Norfolk and Southern
An effort is being made to get the Sea-
board to join the combina ton. President
GottheiI was here yesterday closing up
the deal, as developed this afternoon.
The Norfolk and Western Railway alone
is expected to barge across the james
some ten thousand tons OF freight for ex-
port each month.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-12
RAILROAD MEETING.
PENNSYLVANIA Has II Majority of Nor
tn,k ami Western Directors
Special DisIatch TO The Times.

Especial Dlsratch 10 The Iimes.l
ROANOKE. Va October u.-At the
meeting Of the stockholders of the Norfolk
and Western to-day, William Fl. Barnes
was elected a director. succeeding ]. Ken
nedv Todd. giving The Pennsylvania com
panv five out Of eleven directors. The
Board OF Directors made TO change in the
officers. re-elacting General Manager john
son and others.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-12
Killed by q Train.
Especial Dispatch to The Times9

cqIPEPER, VA. Oct. t1.-L=w-s Smith.
Who's home was az Novun. Madison
county. was instantly ktlled by 2 tran as
it pulled into the station nere to-oay-
Smith was On the freight depot PLATFORM
ana attempted TO cross 70 the tsteSraph
office. He was run down and carried De
Meath uae wheels OF the TAN. his heaG
was crushed ard severed from MS oody'
th. ,1nr.e.. norton CT which was also ter
r-bIy rnurila-ed.
He was ABOUT tss.rty years old and leaves
a wife and two children
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-12
NAVAL STORES.

SAVANNAH. GA, Oct 11-SPIR1TS
OF NE-F'irm at ;::o.s 93Slac.
receipts .;;45 casks; sales, Q,002 casks;
exports, 1865 casks.
ROSIN-Firm; receipts, S,22$4 barrels;
sales. .So1 barrels: exports. 1.4G6 barrels.
Quote-Water white, S2.43; window glass,
$50; n, S21yE NJ, S1.so
WILMINGTON, N. c., Oct 11.-sPIE-
ITS OF TURPENTINE-Firm at 500
aOSINGsteady at Sl.15G1.2o; receipts,
400 barrels.
CRUDE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES at S1.30
0230; receipts. CD barrels.
TAR-Firm at S1.io; receipts, III bar
relS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-12
a Hun. Jury.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

EMPoRIA. OCT. 1.-THE case OF c, IS ;,
Garner on trial here FOR the past hVs
DAYS vas ended to-day by Il hung jury.
Mr.. Garner. who is charged with Iorsa i!tS
the name OF Cannon < MeNeais a s S1erll
Of F,mnori5 and has many friends here
who sy,npathize with hlm ,o,-.,t an.
Very able counsel was en- srnplfo ssn at at
both sides, and the trial ud ~. i3earers.
Mrs. John Persons, wife OF hay f,,..,,.
sons ,s quite. sick with maiarias fever At
her residence, in South tnipotia-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-12
BALTIMORE MARKET

BALTIMORE. Oct. 11.-FLouR-Quiet
and unchanged
7.api4l.c.. November, 5k.Qp75lnc.; Decem-
her. 7E3sGtu T. Southern. by sample. 20
: c,oRN-Dull; mixed. spot, 4sA@461l4c.
Southern white corn. 5I@iSc.
0ATS-Quiet; No. white. 271a@2Sc.
BUTTER-Steady ana unchanged.
EGGS-Firm.
SUGAR-Eirm.
CHEESE-Steady.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-12
METHODIST REUNION.

High-Strest Methodist Church held an
.'old-,me" reunion OF its members yester'
day afternoon from 4 TO 8 O'Clock IL wal
one of the most successful social meetings
ever held by church In Petersburg Mem
bers who for many years had not been ID
church because OF their feeble condtt ON.
were brought in carriages, and throughout
the meeting, was one OF the most enjoyabis
in the history o. the church
Ex-Ch.ef OF Police McNutt, OF Des-
Moiues Iowa, IS in the city.
Wallace circus attracted the largest
crowd that has been seen here this year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-12
PnruIist Nnn,inntion.
especial Dispatch TO The Times.


DURHAM, y. c.. Oct. 1.-THE Populise
t.onventfon OF the Fifth Congressional
District met here yesterday. with only
tree of the nine counties represented
Granville. Person and Durhaul-twelve
delegates IN all. CoZart. of Granville,
was made chairman; Billy Brown, of
GranviILe. secretary, and l. L. 3. Hoover.
OF Granville, the unanimous nominee for
Congress. It was the biggest buriesque
or a, congressional convention ever held
in the State
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-12
,,,,ed hy a Tresra-ser.
fs,..,,I pfspatch to The Times.9

DlspIlVA
TorTEsvII4LE. VA, Oct. H.
cH !, 81 Ser "a negro insurance, asesa mt
Vent to tue home OF Mr. ~ y 10 me sesIsei
on Fldse D. from Whseier's cook
some se ,,,aiar requested the man 70 leave
the Wsa he which Esaus ssaul &c d IN
some W. n,s. srrfkinr Mr. Wheeler several
sas as Blows on the head. intiictins seri-
Gus wounds ,-ras.a3 nv, Mr.
The negro was a5res ,e Pm, eus M sna
triai the case was deferred until
Saturday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-12
pEANlrr MARKETS
FEAiS u = = : =.
N0PEOLE VA, Oct. 1l.-PEANUIS

NORFOLK, VA, Oct. n-PE4ANuTs-
r,rmars. stock nuts are qroted to-day
as - Fancy, E9sQ2tac- pouhu,
as n,i,r5.. ..i,al-tac.; prime, &c; orGt-
81 -, nd mac nine picked, l2Qtl84c- Span
iah, 81 pushel The marks. ZOE . eleensd
COOS -..s - pound; fancy hand-ljickect.
&c Extras, 2Aa22l2c.; third grade. ia
S @.:c M i Virginia sheiled, oAua42I.
Va, 2@2Ac.; extra iarge slr !!l!l
sheIled, &C., NO. spanish s'is4'su' o1a0''
M 2Slc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-12
ore passengers and general cargo

more. passengers and general cargo,
Steamship Elm City. Haynes. Malta
poni r1vec landings. passengers and gen
eraI cargo.
SAILED
Steamship Baltimore, Courtney. BATH
more. passengers and general cargo
Steamship Elm CITY, Haynes. Matta-
POM river landings. passengers and gem
erai
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-12

All our Imported Models are for sale
the creations of the leading designers OF
Paris and Berlin. They are all concsp-
tons Of High Art Millinery and ~,ill be
put on sale to-day and to-morrow At less
than their value. There are not ilany
and are marked from SIS to $50 each.
Handsome Pattern Hats of the new
STYLE soft crown series, exqulsitelY trim
med with all the latest commentators.
in Panne velvet, crinkled crepe, pleated
plisse, ribbon, fancy feathers, or ostrich
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-12
chnrEottesyiIIe Weddings.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, Oct. H.
dr George W.. Shanks. of Covington.
Va, and Miss Lille 3. Horton. of Abe.
marie were married yesterday evening
in this city DR. n w. TrihbIe ofsiciatiug
AT $50 last evening Miss Maggie
BowIes and Mr.. Herbert Walker were
married AT E'aber's Mills. Nelson county.
The ceremony took place at the home OF
the brides parents. the Rev. ". Il. ALI.
son officiating
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-12
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
nnnn az, RICHMOND. -OCT. 11. 1863.

PORT OF RICHMOND, OCT. IL, 1900
ARRIVED.
steamer Pocanontas. Graves. James
e;ner landings and Norfolk. merchandise
anS passengers. Virginia Navigation
ee efpaInsr Resale. Willis. Norfolk. mer-
SanIitse ana passengers. Old Dominion
Y s s,,l Jennie d Bell, Lee, Bait
80 canned goods. Union BroksraSe Co.
'ii SnfI,ooner John McGinniss, Galloway,
119Ilrs. de Grace canned goods, Union
Brokerage Co
steamer Dumont. shelby. NorLolk and
n5.,as river landings. merchandise ana
oass.npers. New James River Line
Sfsamer Rosalie, Willis Norfolk. Iner-.
csandise and passengers, Old Dominion
Line.
poPT NEWPORT NEWS, OCT. II. 1900
ARRIVED.
Barga Buckridge, Norfolk,
large Paxinos, Norfolk.
Steamer ST. Bernard TenerieNe.
Steamer kanawha- Liverpool:
Schooner -Ison Newbury. New YORK
OFT OF WEST POINT, OCT. II. 1900.
ARRIVED.
Steamship Baltimore, Courtney. 6aiti-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-12
CHICAGO MARKET.

CHICAGO, Oct. 1.-THE strength which
wheat exhibited early TO-DAY. influenced
considerably by the opening OF ~
Mfnnea polls, was later later, December
closing, sc. under yesterday. Corn c.oaed
1s@4c higher and oats lac. lower. l'ro-
visions closed but little changed
: The leading futures ransed as lollcws:
On | I.SI Nose
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-12
NEW YORK DRY GOODS MARKET,

NEW YORK. Oct. 11.-DRYa GOODS
rrI,e market for dry goods to-day mas
shown a fair demand for cotton goods in
most lines. Brown sheetings and drills
coat.sa c0lored goods have been in some
what better request. Prints cloths firm
and nd in prints the market is stiffening.
L.ngnans very. firm. Cotton Innings are
firm in staple lines. Market on hosiery
arms is irregular, but for cotton-weaving
firm
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-12
THE NEW CENSUS
IN PETERSBURG
Increase of Population of Thirteen
Per Cent.
TWENTY-FIVE THOU SAN D..
\ Crowd of Negroes Have u fsiotous
Fight in the Marketable Vir-
sinia German Club "A
Methodist Reunion.
TWENTY-FIVE I HOU SAN D /.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

PETERSBURG. VA, Oct. u-Peters-
burg VIII show an increase OF about Is per
CENT. since the last census was taken. Civ
ing The city now about 800 populat.on-
A crowd of negroes on Short Market
Street mad row tins afternoon One was
struck over the head with q beer bottle,
and tge bottle and head were both broken.
The police arrested two men and q wo-
man, who were engaged IN the fight. but
the negro who did the striking and the
one who got the lick .tad Disappeared
THE, GILLIAN CASE
AT Prince George Court eo-tsay the Gaze
against Thomas NJ. Gillian was again
postponed
Mr. w B. Ferguson and Mss Mary
Morris were nmarr.esi at Csrstrev5lIe Church.
In Prince George county. last night.
Miss WitIane. of New York, has accepted
a position as assistant Instructor IN muse
at the Southern Female College.
This Virginia German CLUB Viii give a
german ait Library Hal tomorrow night.
Mss Jennie Hinton, daughter OF Judge
DruFy Hinton, has returned from 4 visit
10 her sister, Mrs. Doggett, In West VIZ
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