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The Van Buren press., 1900-02-17
INCREASED TRAIN SERVICE.
The chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Nailrond Co. Has Plans for
Increased Service,

Chicago Feb. 15.-rhe Chicago, Bur.
lington & Quincy railroad will in
crease It's passenger train service, Feb
bruary 20, by putting on new ex.
press train between Omaha and Chi-
cago and establishing through Pull.
man service from Chicago to Saa
Fiorcisco. On May they will put cn
q train Of pullmans, which will run
from ST. Louis through to Portland,
Ore, via Billings, Mont, and the
Northern Pacific railway.
The Van Buren press., 1900-02-17
THE LARGEST IN THE WORLD.
A Monster Blast Furnace Put In OPP
Grafton Mt the ohio Plant Of
the National steel Co.

Youngstown, o., Feb. l5.-The larg-
est blast furnace in the world was
lighted, Tuesday night, when Stack
No. at the Ohio plant Of the Nation.
al Steel Go. was put in operation. The
furnace is 1861 feet high, l5.foot
crucible and 22-foot bosh. The capaoi
ty of the furnace is 600 tons every "a
hours. Two other furnaces OF similar
dimensions are under construction,
and will be completed in two or three
months, The output Of these furnaces
will be used by the National Steel Co.
The Van Buren press., 1900-02-17
TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE
Bath Being Rapidly brought Into
Use In the Philippine
Islands.

Washington, Feb. l4,--Gen. A. W.
Greely, chief signal officer, u. s. A.,
snid Tuesday that all OF the energies
OF his department are at present being
directed toward the establishment OF
II thorough telegraph and telephone
system In the Philippines TO meet the
constantly growing demand for such
service incident to the military opera
tlons IN the islands
The Van Buren press., 1900-02-17
RECENT INVENTIONS

Mats and carpets can be securely held
on the floor by an Engllshmon's device,
comprising n vertical bracket attached
TO the lower edge Of the Dashboard, with
a pivoted member carried by the
bracket TO engage the edge of the rug
and press It against ihe floor.
Motormen will appreciate q new car
brake attachment, which has ratchet
working vertically instead OF horizon.
tally, pin being inserted In the floor
20 III the ratchet into contact with
the toothed wheel mounted on the
brake rod. :
The Van Buren press., 1900-02-17
In Favor of Prompt Action.

San Diego, CAL, Feb. 15.-'The cham
Der OF commerce has adopted resolu
,ion requesting the representatives OF
California in congress to in every way
urge the immediate passage Of the Nj
caragua canal bill as amended to pro-
vide for the control rather than SOW
ereignty, and that they do not insist
on fortifying the canal approaches
which, in our opinion, is unnecessary,
and if insisted upon would probably
result in DETECTING legislation during
the present session of congress.
The Van Buren press., 1900-02-17
Better Fire Protection.

At mass meeting OF Little Rock
business men and city officials, it was
decided to put into service the three
6re engines owned by the city. For
several years Little Rock has relied on
gravity pressure in cases Of fire. On
various occasions the pressure proved
,nsu flicient TO throw stream over two
story buildings on account Of the small
water mains, and for this reason the
engines will again be used,
The Van Buren press., 1900-02-17
Hopelessly Insane,

Geo. Barrow, son OF Hon, Geo Bar
row, Of Little Rock, serving a sentence
In Sing Sing prison for the part he took
In the kidnapping Of Baby Clark from
her parents in New York city last sum-
mer, has become raving maniac, Bar.
rows relatives contcnded at the time
the crime was committed that he was
unbalanced mentally.
The Van Buren press., 1900-02-17
ENGLAND AND PORTUGAL.
A Protocol Of n secret Offensive and
Dcfensivr Alliance signed
by the King.

San Francisco, Feb. l4,-Thc Portu
guese Union, OF this city, received the
following cablegram Tuesdays
Lisbon, Portugal, Feb. -.
"1he king has signed protocol Of
secret offensive and defensive alli-
nncc with England with the approval
of the leaders of the militant parties
Of both countries
The editor of the Union says that
his information comes from reliable
source, and should be given credence.
The Van Buren press., 1900-02-17
I'aclnc Gable NIL,

Washington, Feb, ii,-The hous,
committee on interstate and foreign
commerce decided, by vote of to 5
10 report Pacific cable bill along the
lines of the sherman bill, defeating
by to $, the Corllss proposltnn foi
Il government ownership.
The Van Buren press., 1900-02-17
Dropped Dead.

c. b. Richards, wealthy citizen Of
Texas, dropped dead on an Iron Noun
tain train as it pulled into Hope. Mr.,
Richards had been to Hot Springs tc
make bond for his son, who shot and
killed a man in club room about two
weeks ago. 1t is thought his death
was hastened by mental worry.
The Van Buren press., 1900-02-17
Mysterious Murder.

The dead body of viii Laster, col
ored, was found on the levee at Helena
An examination OF the body disclosed
the fact that he had been murdered by
being struck in the head with some
blunt instrument. Laster was about
80 Years OF aCc
The Van Buren press., 1900-02-17
ReMnrd for n Murderer.

The governor hns offered n reward OF
BOO for the arrest and delivery TO the
sheriff Of Jefferson county Of Carroll
Jones, colored, who shot and killed
John Wilson, n Pine Bluff ferryman,
two years ago.
The Van Buren press., 1900-02-17
skipped with the Proceeds.

J. A. Watson is missing from Con
way and it is reported he took with
him quite sum OF money belonging to
his wife. Watson was married only a
few weeks ago to u widow, whom he in
duced TO sell her farm and intrust him
with the proceeds.
The Van Buren press., 1900-02-17
After Thirty Years.

Thirty years ago r. +. Harper,now
resident of Sloan Springs, instituted
a suit in federal court at Lexington
KY, torecover 81, 800 due from an estate
and last week he received word that a
final settlement had been made, and
that his money was waiting for him.
The Van Buren press., 1900-02-17
In Half the Counties Of the state.

DR.. Gibson, Of the United States
marine hospital service at Little Rock,
in a report to Surgeon-Gederal Wyman,
says smallpox is raging In at least half
The counties Of this state, generally OF
mild type,
The Van Buren press., 1900-02-17
Selected His Associates.

Chairman Hill, Of the executive com
mittee of the State Horticultural So
ciety, has selected his associate mem
bers, as follows: Andrew Voss, Stutt
CART; Judge |. b. Lawton, Bentonvillei
Col. Geo. Z. Locke. De Queeni D,
E. King, Missouri Pacific agricultural
agent.
The Van Buren press., 1900-02-17
Detained with per,-ucri on Hoard.

Port Townsend, ,Washo Feb, ld,--Tho
japanese steamer Nanio Maru, which
h been detained NJ the Diamond
PORT quarantine station for IL days,
owing to II third member of her crew
dying and II more were taken sick
wi, the oriental disease called beri.
ber will be detained for longer
period.
The Van Buren press., 1900-02-17
VIII Erect "a ssn,tarlum,

A company composed OF Michigan
capitalists recently purchased 100
acres Of land near Eureka Springs, on
which isa beautiful artificial lake The
company proposes TO build u mammoth
SanitarIum In the near future.
The Van Buren press., 1900-02-17
Packet Line for Rod River.

The Red River Packet Company a!ed
articles OF incorporation with the see
retary OF state. The company proposei
to operate a steamboat line on the Red
river and its tributaries for the purpose
Of transporting. freight and passengers
The main Office is at Fulton.
The Van Buren press., 1900-02-17
Pottery Combination.

Akron, o., Feb, i3.--Thc combina.
ton OF three large potteries has been
perfected. IL, includes the Whitmore'
Robinson Co., Marldc a. Son, and the
E. II. Merrill Co. Deeds transferring
the plants to the Robinson-Merrill Co.
were fled The'company is capitalized
at 100000.
The Van Buren press., 1900-02-17
brother Murders Brother.

Two colorcd boys named Thomas,
brothers, aged IA and II years, living
At the home Of their mother near Little
Rock became engaged In quarrel,
terminating In the youngest shooting
and killing the oldest.
The Van Buren press., 1900-02-17
Wholesale jail Delivery.

Coileyville, Kas,, Feb. ia.-Nine OF
the II prisoners confined in the city
Jail escaped about midnight They
crawled through hole in the wall
from which they had pried stone,
turned out the lights in the yard und
scaled the stockude.
The Van Buren press., 1900-02-17
Neither Hnd u Quorum,

Frankfort, KY, Feb. 16.--The houso
md senate met at II a. m. Bon
houses lacking u quorum adjourned ia
meet et II O'clock Thursday.
The Van Buren press., 1900-02-17
Lane VIII Not Hang.

Gov. Jones has commuted TO life i'm.
prsonment the death sentence OF NJ
B, Lane, who was TO have been hung
March SOth for the murder OF his wife
In North Little Rock about year ago.
Lane Is a very old man.
The Van Buren press., 1900-02-17
Another.

Mansfield, Mo-, Feb, ii,--Elght men
held for grand larceny and burglary,
broke out OF jail at Hortville, the
county seat 81 Wright county, Mon.
day night, and escaped A posse is IN
pursuit,
The Van Buren press., 1900-02-17
Land once business At Little Rock.

During the month Of January there
were 90 homestead entries in the United
States land Office at Little Rock, en-.
bracing 0,s76 acres, and 4s final proofs,
embracing 5,25s acres, The receipts
were fl,327 80.
The Van Buren press., 1900-02-17
j. Il. LouuJaic Elected.

London, Feb, ii,--ln the elections
held for the Middle Armagh district
for representative In parliament 10
succeed Dunbar plunket Barton, the
vote resulted j, IS Lonsdale, 3,ei3,
John Gordon, 1911. Both are union.
tstr
The Van Buren press., 1900-02-17
Rivers Above the Danger Line.

Atlanta, Ga, Feb, li,-A heavy and
general rain fell throughout the Cen.
trnl south Monday and Monday night,
The rivers are above the danger lines
q many points In Georgia, t,
The Van Buren press., 1900-02-17
Rev. Lewis Biander Dead.

Denver, Col, Feb. i4.-Rev. Lewis
Biander, pastor OF 81. Joseph chur,h,
Of this city, is dead, He formerly oc.
cupied pulpits In Chicago and New Or
leans
The Van Buren press., 1900-02-17
FRANCO-BELGIAN PROTEST.
Neither Has Voice In the COnstru uc-
tiOn or Control of the Mica
rauguan Canal.

Washington, Feb. 4.-Referring to
the statement in the London Standard
that Belgium and France would unite
in protest against American control
Of the Nicaragua canal, based on their
treaties with Nicaragua, Mr.. Correa.
the minister from Nicaragua, said
Tuesday:
Belgian Has no Standing.
"The statement is manifestly in err
ror so far as it refers to Belgium, as
! can not recall that Nicaragua has
ever made a treaty with Belgium in
reference to the canal. The only
treaties which have been made con-
cerning the canal are those with Costa
Rica, Spain, France, Great Britain and
the United States, in the order named.
But these treaties do not refer to any
share in constructing the canal, or any
control over it, but simply to its use
as a waterway or highwpy of COM
merce for the vessels of those nations.
As there is no proposition to restrict
this usage on equal terms to the com
merce of all nations, there hardly
seems to be any ground for suggesting
protest.
Mr. Correa said that the treaty be-
tween France and Nicaragua was ne
gotiated in Washington In 1859, be-
tween the French and Nicaraguan min
listers stationed here, and its article
referring to the canal is as follows:
The Frnnco-Nicarag Treaty.
article 27--Thc republic of Mica
ragua, by the present treaty, grants
to France, and to French subjects, as
well as to French property, the right
TO transit between the Atlantic and
Pacific oceans, through the territory
of this republic, by all natural or arti-
fetal routes or means of communica-
;ion on land or sea, which exist to-day
or may hereafter exist or be construct
ed under authority of the Republic OF
Nicaragua, to be enjoyed or used in
the same manner and on the same
terms by both parties and their sub
jects and citizens respectively. The
Republic of Nicaragua, however, re-
serves its full and entire right of SOW
ereignty over the said routes, and in
general the Republic of Nicaragua
binds itself 10 grant France and
French subjects the same rights and
privileges, in every respect, ,sas to tran
sit and the price of transit, as well as
all other rights, privileges or advan-
,ages whatsoever relatively to the pas
sage or employment of troops, or rela-
lively to any object whatever, which
are to-day or may be hereafter grant
ed or given to be enjoyed by the most
favored nation
Nicaragua made treaty with Great
Britain in 1860, with an article similar
TO the foregoing in the treaty with
France. The treaty which Nicaragua
made with Spain contains the follow
ing:
The Van Buren press., 1900-02-17
Diils Introduced.

Washington, Feb. i5.-Represcnta.
tive Levy, Of New York, Tuesday intro.
duced q bill to construct an interocean
canal connecting the Atlantic and Pa.
cilc. The bin differs from other 18th
mian canal measures in providing for
negotiations between the United
States and other maritime nations
with view TO securing international
cooperation and contribution accord
Ing to the tonnage OF the several ma
tions,
Mr. Gilbert, OF Kentucky, introduced
bin for national military park at
perryvillc. Ny.
The Van Buren press., 1900-02-17
we.tsru FSSpdry work. burned.

Chicago. Feb .N~14.--Thc Western
10, Ldry sJhrlA were destroyed by fire
here. Thsloss Ia estimated at $4,000,
covered BY Insurance. The Office and
eo' tents were saved. sN WI
The Van Buren press., 1900-02-17
Action ON Trcntica.

Berlin, Feb, 1.-THE rcichstag
passed the third reading of the Satta
Tonga and Zanzibar treaties.
The Van Buren press., 1900-02-17
The Treaty with spain.

"Artice l3--In case the projected in
terocean communication by the terri
tory of Nicaragua should be accom-
plished, wholly or in part, whether by
means of canals, by railways, or by
these or other means combined, the
Spanish flag and merchandise as well
as the subjects of her Catholic majesty
shall enjoy on the transit the same ad-
vantages and exemptions as are grant
ed TO the most favored nations"
Give no Basis for Protest.
These treaties are still in force, but
Minister Corren points out that they
give no basis for protest so far as any
share in constructing or controlling
the canal in concerned, hut are con-
fined by their terms to the right OF
transit through the canal whenever 1t
Is constructed.
The Van Buren press., 1900-02-17

The day following-Ash Wednesday
will probably be given mp to rest
which all will need-and sightseeing,
We may hold the opening session OF
the convention Wednesday night, or
convert that evening into the anni-
,ersary session, when we are to cele-
brate the fifteenth anniversary OF the
association, on which occasion we are
to have addresses by the past-presi-
dents, IN anniversary poem, speech by
some editor OF national reputation, cs-
says, music and impromptu talks-in-
cluding one by Wolfe Londoner (Which
he will carefully prepare in advancc)--
etc.
The remaining days of the week.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday--will
be devoted to business. This will be
followed by such "side trips" as may
I've determined upon nothing definite
having as yet been decided, We may
90 to Cuba, and will, II suitable
steamer can be secured at reasonable
rates; but II this fails, trip Is con-
templated to California.
While the itinerary, as above out
lined, is subject to change, one point,
and the central thought, Is settled
we will reach New Orleans on the
morning of February 20 and witness
ull OF Murd Gras. AT that time it will
be impossible TO secure rooms Mt the
leading hotels. and II In contemplated
that our people will remain In their
fleepers at night, at least til the rush
n over. There will be no trouble In
obtaining meals at hotels and res
taurants at reasonable prices.
The above is all The information |
have regarding the next meeting, and
! regret that ! can not be more def
mite, The citizens and clubs will en-.
tcrtah us rs best they can, consider
ing tho crowded condition OF the city,
and anticipate one Of the most en-
joyablc meetings we have ever had, In
the meantime trust you will do Nll in
your power to induce large attend
sncc The Mardi Gras attractions
should be sufficient TO give us large
representation, with best wishes,
Yours truly, r. II. HENRY.
The Van Buren press., 1900-02-17

st. Louis, Feb. l6--The following
private letter from Mr.. r. II. Henry,
president of the National Editorial as
sociation, will prove Of general inter
sht.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-09-29
BRYAN ON EGG THROWING
HE rs ASKED Why "TEDDYy WAS
ROTTEN EGGED.
Says That when He Was Treated In tho
Same Way in Chicago No Republican
Found Fault- He, However, is Opposed
to Any One Who Interferes with Free
Expression of OPP lnion.

Aberdeen, S. D., Sept. 2S--Colonel
William j. Bryan completed his tour of
South Dakota at this place tonight
He arrived here at $50 and went to the
speaking place, where he was met by
one of the largest crowds that have
greeted him during the campaign Dur
ing the day Mr. Bryan Travelled 260
miles and made almost a dozen
speeches.
At Huron some one asked about the
ice trust. Mr.. Bryan replied:
Every director of the ice trust is
republican and yet you people do not
attempt to destroy a republican trust.
Some one also asked: why did
Teddy get rotten-egged in Colorado
Mr.. Bryan replied: ASK those who
did it, I might suggest to you that
when they threw rotten eggs at me In
Chicago no republican found fault with
it but my friends. am going to do
better than the republicans l am 60
ing to find fault with any one who in
terferes with any man who expresses
his opinion on any question in the
United States"
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-09-29
J'elegrnphtc Briefs.

Parsons. Kan, Sept. oS--Four days of
heavy rain resulted to-day in the breaking
of the dam across Labette creek above the
city About twenty-five blocks IN the low
er part of the city We're flooded Many
small houses and d'ottbuildings were washed
from their foundations. Below here much
grain in the shock Is n total loss. The city
water works were compelled to suspend op.
eratiOns to-day.
New York Sept. 2S.-A report ON the Irish
immigration to the port of New York dur
ing the past twelve months issuel to-day
by Rev. NJ j. Henry of the Home for Irish
Immigrant girls shows that during that
time $4,000 Irish men and women have on
.crod the United States through this port
an increase of 1000 over the previous year.
New York Sept 2s.-Mrs. Jennie Schaef-
fer of Brooklyn to-day poured carbolic acid
down the throat Of her Ave year old boy
and then killed herself b! swallowing a
quantity of the poison. The boy may re-
cover Dependency over the loss Of
daughter had driven her insane,
New York, Sept. 2s.-A large number of
warrants were Issued to-day to officers of
the health department for the arrest of
persons charged with violating the smoke
ordnance These, with others summoned
had their cases continued until next week.
In all more than fifty were served.
Norfolk, Va, Sept. 2S.-The battleship
Texas arrived here this afternoon from
Newport, r. l., for quite extensive repairs
to be made by the men who built her, and
probably will be here all the winter.
Patsy Sweeney just six rounds to WIN from
Paddy Fenton, the crack Boston light
weigh, In a hotly contested fight III this city
tonight.
Washington, Sept. 2S,-The census bureau
that the population of Spokane,
This is an increase of 1926. Or SA.96 per
cent.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-09-29
Suede Gloves for Men.
At 500 the pair.

Without exception we have the
best $1.00 Suede Glove that you
will find anywhere. We pride our
selves upon showing the best gloves
at this price, in the city. Try a
pair of these Suedes, in the correct
shades at ST.. 90 the pair
Our line of Mems Gloves is the
largest and best in town. Price range
soc to s.. 90 the pair.
Included are:
Dents famous GIoves.-
Suedes, Mochas, Raindoers, both unNncd
and silk lined.
Kid Gloves--unlirled and heece-lined
Walking and Driving Cloves complete
line
ITEMS Fancy Shirts, Pretty color combina.
tons in percale and madras with good quali-
ty white Muslin hodes--thoroughly well
made with cushion mock band, reinforced
front and back all size', in fact these shirts
were made to sell for $1.00.
Special 40 cents each
take no second place IN assort-
nent and In the quality Of these l2M cent n
Hose. Our assortment includes black and
tans, split and white foot Oxfords and fancy
hose, well-made, seamless hose Tor
12H cents the pair
Neckwear-A splendid showing Of the pop
ular Bat-wng Ties in Barathea, btocadcd
Indias and Peau de Sole sill,s-n neat and
stylish effects-the best assortment in the
city for rs cents
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-09-29
ROOSETELT,S CAMP4IGN.
The First Day i'm Kansas "A Success =
Great Issterc st shown.

Hutchinson, Kan, Sept. 2S.-The first
day In Kansas of the Roosevelt cam
paien has been successful as far as
audiences and interest are concerned.
The meetings have been larger and the
interest greater than at any other time
during the trip west Of the Mississippi
river. Big meetings were held at Abb
! lire Salina and Lindsberg. The last
meeting of the day was at this place,
and as it was a night meeting and had
been well prepared for and advertised
1t was by far the greatest demonstration
of the day.
Comm tteeman Mulvane of the ma
tional COMMITTEES and the state arrang-
ed to day for seventeen speeches for
Governor Roosevelt including a night
speech and a day journey of 400 miles.
| The result has been that the special
Roosevelt train did not reach Hutchin-
son until 10 o'clock, two hours and a
half late, The train failed to run on
schedule time and thousands of people
We're kept in the open air at different
places along the road for hours await
ing the arrival Of the train. The com
mittee in charge has arranged for eigh-
w
When the train drove into Junction
City a great surprise awaited the gov
ernor. Drawn up in line on their horses
were Buffalo Bill's soldiers and Indians
in costume and large crowd of people.
When the train stopped Colonel Cody,
in the picturesque dress of a pioneer
frontiersman, appeared at the rear of
the coach and was warmly greeted by
the governor. After Governor Roose-
welt had concluded his remarks of a few
minutes duration he introduced Colonel
Cody to the crowd.
The audience at the auditorium in the
park at the G, A. r. reunion in Hutch
inson patiently awaited the arrival Of
the Roosevelt train, although it was
1880 O'Clock before it arrived. The
governor was much worn by the ex-
cessive labors of the day, and after a
warm reception and a brief address re-
tired to rest.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-09-29
$I,44O T1KEN FROM Il LETTER.
The Sum stolen from an Envelope
Mailed In England TO Ansonia.

Ansonia. Conn, Sept. est has come
to light here that sum of money,
amounting to 81, 440, which was mailed
in Btrmin CHAM, England, to parties in
this city. was lost in transit, although
the envelope in which the money was
placed was delivered to the person to
whom it was addressed. The money
was mailed by Mrs Mary Ann Proctor
of Union Passage, Birmingham, Eng
land, who. with her daughter arrived
in Ansonia this week on a visit to her
nephew, James Proctor, &c Franklin
street.
Before starting for this country Mrs.
Proctor drew nearly $1,500 in gold from
the bank in her city, which sum she ex-
changed for American notes, and plac-
ing them in an envelope, registered the
litter containing them at the Birming-
ham postoffice and also by the advice
Of the gentleman who made the ex-
change she had the sum insured. The
money forwarded was in bills of the de-
nominations of one hundreds and fif-
ties, She also sent another letter noti-
flying her relatives of the mailing of
the registered package.
Mrs Proctor reached New York Sun
day and at once came on to Ansonia.
Tuesday afternoon the envelope into
which she had placed the $1440 was
delivered, but minus the money. The
envelope had been opened at one end,
pressed down and tied with a string.
The seals and etarnns had NOT hean die
turbed. Postmaster Gaylord was at
once notified, but declines to talk about
the matter. The money being insured
it will not be a loss to Mrs. Proctor, but
some delay may occur in recovering it.