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The Van Buren press., 1902-03-15
CUBA,S FIRST PRESIDENT
rsmos Estrada Palma n rnttl
who Has suffered Much for
Ills Country,

Tomas Estrada Palma is GO years
age. His father was n wealthy planl|
in the eastcrnmost province of cur
and the son was well educated in COll
and in Spain, and became a laWy'|
with u view not so much TO the pf'l
ticc Of his profession ms 10 the be'i'l
management Of the affairs Of n laigl
estate, states the Chicago Daily New
His patriotic Sympathies led him
active service in the ten years strul
gle for independence which began
1865 and ended In 1875, and cary
that period he became general IN
insurgcnt army Toward the end
the war, he became the president
the provisional governments q poi
ton which at least indicated the cd|
ddcncc in which he was held by "
Cuban people.
lie was made prisoner, taken
Spain, at the risk Of his life rcfu''|
to swear allegiance, witnessed, inc0|
sequence, the coniscNtion Of his 4
tatcs, and some time after the hi|
termination Of the struggle regalbl
his personal liberty, at the loss, hO1
ever, Of his Cuban property ANA hoU1
When he goes 90 Cuba, two or thi1
months hence, TO assume the dO'1
and high honors Of the presidency
will be after an absence Of "a years
After his release, n, the end o'
ten years war, Palma Travelled
Spnnish.Amcricnn countries, ANA ~
fled IN Honduras, where he m0rr7
the daughter Of the president oi ''l
republic aud became postmaster g1
crnL subsequently he came win n
wife and one little child TO New Nof1
and saw an opportunity TO cstaOl,,
school for young people from Y
Spnnish.Amcricnn countries, i,
Ills institute was located In the "
tie town Of Central Valley In OrO0V
county, New York, some 10 miles lto.
the metropolis, lie has now lNco,
Central Valley for ~ years, ana D,
six children, five OF whom were p"'
there, have known no other home
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-15
Fatal Shooting.

As a result of mysterious shoot
ing at Texarkana two men are dead
and two are in Jail. The dead men
are II. A. Nester of Marshall, Tex,
and Haywood Darnell. One of the
men in Jail is named Perry. The
father Of hester says his son was un'
der indictment at Marshal for theft.
1t seems that Perry and Darnell were
wanted by hester as witnesses, and
he went to Texarkana to induce them
to appear at his trial 1t is probable
the men quarreled, as neither Darnell
nor Perry wanter to return to Mar.
shall, and the shooting followed. Of
fcers believe hester was killed by
DarnelI, and that the latter was killed
by third party.
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-15
Letter to County Examiners.

State Superintendent Doyne adj
dresses the following letter to the
county examiners of the various coun'
ties:
"As you are aware, the Peabody fund
for normal and institute purposes,
amounting to about $4,000 annually,
has been withdrawn from our state,
owing to the failure of our legislature
to make any appropriation for these
purposes. You will note from section
1922 and section 1913, as amended, that
examiners are required to hold at
least one institute annually. Last year
many examiners were enabled, through
the cooperation of the teachers, to pro
vide for institutes, which the exam
Iners themselves conducted. In some
instances an instructor was employed.
each teacher paying the small amount
to defray the expense Of this | trust
that arrangements will be made by you
at an early date for an institute in
your county at such time as may seem
to you most convenient | shall be
glad indeed to hear from you as early
as convenient as to time and place Sc
ected.'
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-15
"3ILLYn HOBBS is DEAD.
IN. of iii, ucst-tnoWu Men In ST.
Louis PASSES Away After
Brief Illness.

ST. Louis. March 2.-Nlillam u
Hobbs. better known as lilly re
publican member of the board OF
election commissioners and pro-
prietor of the Daily Hotel Reporter
died at his home, at six o'clock Tues
day morning, of acute gastritis, IN
duced, as members of his family be-
lieve. by his cxertions in arranging
for the funeral Of his intimate friend
former Fire Chief John Lindsay, had
kept Mr.. Hobbs indoors since Satur-
day night.
Mr.. Hobbs began life as newshoy
and in due course of time got into
newspaper work, in which he was
quite popular and successful, making
a speciality of fire reporting. lie was
elected, as a republican, as recorder
of deeds. in 1856. and four years later
was reelected, but was defeated in
1894. Since then he has conducted
the Hotel Reporter. He was named
by GOV. Dockery as republican mem
Der of the board of election commits
sioner for st. Louis.
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-15
Prominent Man Arrested.

A sensation was created at Casa one
day recently, when a deputy United
States marshal appeared and placed
under arrest J. A. Alexander, one Of
the most highly respected citizens of
the community. 1t is alleged that
Alexander's real name is Huddleston,
and that in 1890 he was convicted at
Paris, Tex, of passing counterfeit
money but escaped before sentence
was passed upon him, FORGETTING his
bond Of $4,000. Alexander, or Huddle'
ston, SO his friends claim, purchased
a bill of goods and among the money
rendered in payment were few coun'
terfeit silver dollars. Judge Trieber,
at Little Rock, before whom he was
taken for an order of removal. gave
him a personal letter to the federal
Judge at Paris recommending that the
court exercise clemency and suspend
sentence. He has led an exemplary
life since coming to Arkansas and his
neighbors are positive he Is victim
OF circumstances.
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-15
SHOT BY TWO UNKNOWN MEN.
Mrs. Lafe Gruss Killed and Mrs.
Frank Gowie Seriously Wound
ed Near Camden, \. j.

Camden. n. H., March -. Mrs,
Lafe GruSs and Mrs, Fra < Gowir, II
Wcstmont, four miles south Of here,
were shot at nine O'Clock Tuesday
morning on the outskirts Of the town
by two unknown men, who made
their escape. Mrs. Grusy was in
stantly killed, and Mrs Cove wa
brought to Cooper hospital, this city,
in a critical condition. Physicians
say her recovery is doubtful,
The police ere looking for Lafc
C;uss, the husband OF tna murdered
woman. who had becl separated
from his wife for about week as a
result of quarrel. Mre Gowic is
the wife Of Frank GJV,e, who IS
Pre- mincnt in WCstmOat and vicinity,
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-15
PLANNED FOR LARGEST SHIP
Lacks Of TIE Nicaragua Canal Cod
siructcd to Accommodate Hig.
gest Vessels Ahoat.

The federal statute under VIII
the isthmian canal commission "
created required that body to ma
examinations and devise plans
canal Of sufficient nayigable dep
and Of the requisite dimensions
accommodate the largest yesa
atloat
As rule. merchant ships
longer than naval vessels, while
latter class have relatively much n
greater beam or width The longrj
vessel now ahoat is the Oceanic,
the White Star line; it has a lcng|
of practically 7O4 feet II is qul
probable that within comparatii
" short time longer vessels will
built. but it would manifcstiy be 4
practicable for the commission
take into consideration the possit
development of ship design for an
definite future period.
II was, then necessary TO consd'
those vessels at present ailoat whc
dimensions are the largest yet uSe
and design the canal and its woH
so as TO afford a reasonable marg
beyond those limits, but not 50 grd
as TO involve excessive cost. To me
these conditions the locks were d
signed to give n clear length of
feet, and a clear width of 81 Re.
The greatest beam or breadth
warship at present, therefore, me
the requirements of the law and 81
some room for developments beyo'
the maximum limits Of size alrea'
attained,
II is well known that ships draws
as much rs % feet in sea water bat
entered or passed from New >o'
hnrbor as well ms some other por'
and there Is no reason to believe IN
the limit Of draught has yet be-
rcachcd. II was, therefore, dccldi
that the least nayigablc depth in u
canal should be 30 feet, and that lin
has been carefully observed throug
out It's entire length, In the harp
entrances at the cNtrcmctics OF VI
canal, saws William II, Burr, in sen
ncr's, this depth Of % feet is pro"
ed nj mean low tide,
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-15
hta,e Y. NJ. q. A. Com mittee.

The state committee Of the Young
Mems Christian Association met at
Little Rock last week for the purpose
Of considering state work. Those
present we're: Messrs. Fred Fox,
chairman, Pine Bluff Prof. j. S. Haw.
kins, NJ. J. Rhodes, Arkadelphia; II.
p. Edmondson, p. X Roots. S. c. Bos
singer, J. +, Holden, II. L. Wait, Of
Little Rock, r. w, Porter secretary
and treasurer Little Rock. AS re-
suit Of the meeting 1t was decided
that the policy of the state work
should be; CD To assist the Little
Rock association in every way posi-
BILE to secure the $4,000 for which
subscriptions are now being raised;
CD to strengthen existing associa
tons; (3) to assist the international
committee In the railroad work of the
state; (4) to organize college associa.
tons wherever practicable; co to as.
sist city associations in organizing,
Mr.. Scofeld was elected secretary.
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-15
RNllrond Company Wlns.

In the United States circuit court
of appeals at st. Louis in the case of
the Lesser Cotton Company against
the st. Louis, Iron Mountain & South
ern railroad, the decision in the
United States court at Little Rock was
sustained by Judge Sanborn. The suit
involved about 100000, being the es.
timated amount of damage accruing
from the burning of large amount
Of cotton at Newport. 1t was alleged
that the fire was caused by sparks
from passing Iron Mountain engine,
The railroad company fought this con-
tention in the United States court at
Little Rock and won in that tribunal
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-15
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

The earliest mention of shoes /,
an Egyptian papyrus, written abb
the wear 200 b. c.
OF every 100000 persons in Fran
nine are accused of some crime
course of a year
All the -four consumed by the N
100000 people in Siam comes from t,
United States.
If absorbent cotton is applied
once when milk is spilled on a wool,
dress or coat all traces Of the ST,
will be removed.
"Ping-pong" not being a digniS
enough name for enthusiasts at h
game, they call it now "provisioi
table tennis
Texans are again urging that {
battIefend of San JacintO be mad.
state park. The state bought the Ia
some time ago, but little has yet be
done 10 improve and beauty it
park purposes, and the neighbour
farmers pasture their COWS there.
At Windsor castle marble bust
the late Queen Victoria has been
covered built up in wall, where,
cording to a long-lived tradit
among the castle servants, il was
den away by order Of the late que
herself soon after the death Of
prince COnSOrt.
1t would be difficult to oyerpraise
value and importance Of the work Dc
by the many excellent hospitals
New York. The annual report
Mount Sinai has Just been made p
lie, and its showing is highly CO
mendabIe, More than 1000 free
tients received treatment in 1901
in the dispcnsary s0,064 prescripu
,-ora H11o1 No,, Norl at4pr
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-15
Fatal Row Near Forrest CIV.

William and John Gossott brothers,
were killed In difficulty with VIM.
Walker at Goodwin, near Forrest City.
II IL said the Gossetts went into n
store whore Walker was and started
n fuss, They were told to leave, and
did 30, but later returned and ordered
some molasses, While Walker was
filling the order one of the Gossotts at
tempted to draw his pistol. Walker,
seeing this, drew his pistol and emp.
tied every barrel into his body and
then picked up Gossett's pistol and
shot the other Gossctt,
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-15
Young Lady Suicides,

Miss Annie Hawkins, of Brnkley,
committed suicide at a hotel in Mem.
phis by swallowing carbolic acid, The
young woman went to Memphis upon
invitation Of j. v Duyal, Il railroad
man, and the couple registered at the
hotel under an assumed name, It was
understood by relatives and friends
that Duval and Miss Hankins were to
be married shortly. Duva admits
purchasing the poison Miss Hankins
took, but says he was not aware Of her
intention to take her life. Miss Han.
kins was well connected and highly
respected at Brinkley, and It is be.
lieved grief over Duval's failure to
keep his promise Of marriage led to
her sad ending. Duval was taken into
custody and thorough investigation
Of the affair Is being made.
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-15
nnrplnr shol md l,lllnh,

Peekskill n, w. Mach Zone
burglar was shot and killed and TN.
other was wounded by n policeman
her early Tuesday morning, The men
had broken into the hardware store
Of Durham Bros, and were seen by
40 policemen, The burglars tried
t. escape, and fred tw) shots at the
policemen, ona Of whoa returned the
fire. The dead man was Catencc Out
house, 80 years old, 81 rccksklll, His
companion, who IL unGcr urerst, re-.
fuies TO give his nome. He was shot
IA the hand.
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-15
SAVED the WHEAT Cn0p.
Timely ana C0pious Rainfall In Ok
Inhomn--struck BY iIghtninp,

Oklahoma city, Oltloo March Ia
Two inches Of rain has fallen here
since midnight Monday night und
specials TO the Timcs'journNl report
heavy rains at Stroud, FL Reno, King.
fisher, Perry and GcOry This Is The
first good rain in the territory in six
months, and II * believed II has saved
u good per cent of the wheat crop,
Yesterday II was predicted that I'M.
less rain cnmr soon much of the
wheat land would bc powed 10 corn,
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-15
HE TOOK A MANS REVENGE.
ana KILLED the Man who Ei0ped
Win Ills wife,

Wcllston, o. March l2,--Louis
Woolum shot and killed Ward Mead.
ows, who, year ago, clopcd with his
wife and then returned 30 this city,
After the shooting Woolum went TO
his wife and told her what he had
done. lie made no ciroft 10 escape,
WOolnm Is hlRhlN respecled.
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-15

The following pensions have been
allowed Arkansas;
Original (w0r with SPAIN -Thos.
ID, McMullIn, Rogers, 50.
Increase, restoration, roIaauo, etc.
Samuel White, Van Buren,, sl7
origInal-Jogoph BlonknshIp, lsa
bel, S.,
Increase restoration, reissue, ETC.
George W. Crayer sprlngdale, sS;
James Clark, pr!ghtwater $40,
Original widows, etc, Elizabeth
Reeves, Salem, IS,
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-15
OPERATION SUCCESSFUL.
GOV. TAFT tndcrgOcs n Successful
surgical Operation Al n Cin-
cinnnti Hospital.

Cincinnati March l2,-Wllinm II,
Taft governor of the Philippines, un-
dcrwcnt u surgical operation at the
Jewish hospital In this city M he
has contemplated ever since his con.
sullo,ion with nm expert in New York
Immediately after his return home,
The operation IL not regarded ~
serious, and 1t was successfully per-
formed
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-15
GOT a WARM RECEPTION.
citizens Lay In wait for Robbers
Two of the Latter Tnken-One
Fatally Injured.

South McAlester, /. r., March -
Citizens lay in wait for q gang 81
outlaws who. they had received no.
tice, would attempt 10 rob Hole
mans store. near here. a. midnight.
Monday night Fifty shots were eS-
changed, the outlaws finally cscap.
ing. Yesterday Frank Stern and
James Morris.ey, TWO - she gang,
were captured IN hut near here.
Storms body was ridIled with shot.
lie viii probably die. None of the
citizens was hurt.
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-15
ra,si Powder works Explosion.

Dies Moincs, Ia, March ll,-m an
explosion AT the MooNr powder
works, al keokuk, Monday morning,
two workmen were killed und three
injured Several buildings were
wrecked.
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-15
A BIG CAR.BUILDING PLANT.
The Louisville Il Nashville to Have
~ Cnr-iIuiidinR Plant At
Pensacola, Ein,

Pensacola, Flno March lit II
stated here that the Louisville Il
Nashville rNilrond viii erect u ear
building plant In this city at nm csti.
mated cost Of half million dollars,
and In which numerous skilled work.
men will be employed, II is under.
stood u large tract of land has been
purchased by the roud ON which 20
lnNnle the nlNni,
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-15

The 90 per cent raise in insurance
rates, which was recently agreed upon
at n meeting Of companies in New
York will 20 into general effect
throughout Arkansas within thirty
days, Some companies have already
ordered their agents to make the raise
and others are receiving notifications
gradually.
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-15
Brick building Coliapscs.

A two.story brick building at Tex
arkana belonging to +. NJ. Henry col
lapsed, owing to an excavation being
made for four.story building adjoln.
ing. Judge j. +. Jones was seriously
injured and the force OF the Morning
Courier had narrow escape, Con
gresham Sheppards library was de.
stroyed; loss $4,000. Several occu'
pants OF the wrecked building suffered
heavy losses, the total aggregate being
placed at $4,000.
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-15
SAYS THEY'RE NOT HIDING.
Col. GBfnor and -, ", Greene are
Noi Whsr" Their Bond Re-
qutred Them 10 lie,

Quebec. March l2.-aCol John +
Oaynor. who, with his wife and his
partner, y, Il, Greene, is stopping at
the Chateau Frontcn0c in this city
said 10 press reporter that he and
Mr.. Greene are not here in hiding
from the United States court at Sa.
yannah, Go, Asked II they intended
returning TO the United States, Mr.,
GNynor replied that they might re.
turn ON the 18th inst,
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-15
The celtic NJ Alexandria,

Alexandria, Egypt March i2,-The
White Star line steamer Celtic, hny.
ing on board party Of American
tourists, arrived here from Cniirn,
Palestine, The heavy sea running
delayed the Decentralization Of the
nuAHpuuprA
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-15

The store'house and postoillce oeeu.
pied by c. Davis at Lee just across the
Phillips county line in Lee county, was
burglnrlzed lust week. The safe, con.
tanning $3.50 In money and $3.50 In
valuable papers. was carried away by
tho burglars. II weighed over 500
pounds.
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-15
II Di,ln't work.

81 rcnd an article on 'Thc ManNeI
mcnt Of Husbands In the ladlu
Own journal which snld that the "I
est wny ~ put n man into u gov
humor was TO have an elegant O,
ncr waiting for him when he can'
home from work." said Mrs, TrIs''.
sand did you make the eSpu'
ment ?" asked Mrs. Dullltt,
"Ycs; and h. has been mnd e' ~,
since because Of the expense OF w
Observation-Disclosures American.
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-15
business Done by Insurance Companies.

A statement has been prepared at
the auditors office showing the nnan'
cial condition OF the fire insurance
companies doing business over this
state, also showing the volume Of bus.
mess transacted by them in the state
during the year 1901. The premiums
collected were sl,25s,s7S, and the total
losses were $7l7SSS. loss ratio to
premiums Of 57,S per cent. The ratio
OF losses to premiums was 70 per cent
In 1900. There were hfty.eight com.
panies named In 1900, and they re.
ceived sl39,l7l less In premiums than
did the ilfty.three companies in 1901,
but paid SI30,47) more in losses.
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-15
Pathetic Attempted Suicide.

Kansas city, Mo-, March iii, W.
Bidwell, aged 60 years, once II
wealthy cattle Spectator and for
years n familiar agurc about the
stock yards, tried TO comm, suicide,
yesterday, at the yards ny swallow.
Ing six ounces of carbolic acld. His
recovery Is doubtful, Wh't the ply.
sIclons were trying to restore him,
Bldwell asked to be allowed 90 die,
sayings "lf you mad as much iroub.
le 0s ! you would want 20 die too.p
Bidwell lost his money several yopra
ago.
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-15

Dallas, Tex" March ll,--rhe most
general rain for over year IL fab.
ing IN Texas to-day Reports from
north of Dallas show n heavy down.
pour while there 0r' light rains us
far south at Sun Antonio,
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-15
First nninfni since August.

Ardmore, /, r., March ~ Through
the ChlcknsnW nation yesterday n
general rain fell, Soaking the ground,
Never in the history Of the Indian
territory was rain more badly need
cd
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-15

Work has been commenced on the
construction Of the kiowa. Chickasha
and Fort Smith railroad 10 run from
Chlckasha to Fort Smith, u distance Of
200 miles.
The Van Buren press., 1902-03-15

A party Of Nebraska capitalists who
recently visited this state, upon re
turning home sent check for Siit55
to Gov, Davis for the drouth HufyererA
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-11-02

Paris. Tex. Nov The Hunter
faction uf the ChoCtaw council Is stll
at Tusknhoma ndlourn'ug from day to
day Governor McCur,ain has placed
nine llEhthorsomen az the capitol to
prevent them from entering a. They
claim that The federal government has
not yet recognized McCurtain. and
that the nual solution OF the muddle
viii be- that Ex-Governor Dukes will
hold over
A Hunter adhoront stated Friday
that Senator Quay OF the senate com.
mittee on Indian affairs favors the
Hunter faction. and that an effort will
be made 90 get the president and at.
torney general 20 hold up action until
there can De senatorial investiga.
tluu
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-11-02
FEAR FROM ERUPTION
Volcano Causes CONSERVATION Across
the Mexican Line.
MIDDAY LIKE NIGHT
Inc Unlsarned Run About the Sire e
Of Tapaehula and Panic Ensues.
Damage Cannot Yet BE- Ac.
curalely Ascertained.

Tapachula. Mex. Nov There Is
stlll great alarm here OWNS 70 the
eruption OF Santa Maria Mountain.
ever the line ir Guatemala The com
mon people have been in a state OF
yeritabie condemnation, running about
the streets as the ashes fell aud re-
gardlng their fate as sealed For fity-
three hours the city was almost totally
dark in.us.ng terror into the stoutest
hearts. ~
Surrounding coffee planters have ex-
perienced great loss and across the line
In Guatemala many valuable proper
ties have been destroyed
Tacana volcano. near Athand. shows
10 signs Of breaking out There has
been no loss % ne. but thieves have
taken advantage Of the terror and con-
fusion 20 steal cattle from neighbor-
Ing ranches.
On the coast the ashes fell, covering
the decks OF ships and there was gem
ulne terror experienced In Port San
Benito.
One oi the most terrifying expe-
rioncos here was the persistent loud
sIbtcrranean rumblIngs often ap-
preaching IN loudness the discharge Of
a battery or siege guns
u has been hard work 10 re-cstablish
telegraphic communication with the
federal capital but the authorities
and telegraph officials have worked un-
ccasinrly. It was something OF a re-
llcf 90 Tho strained feeling OF the peo-
plo 90 get again 10 touch with the out
side world. Business is SIN depress-
"a. as a sense % fear rests on the pe0-
pie
Palenque. which stands on the spot
where q great prehistoric city was
built was iu "a state ~ panic when the
great darkness came The ashes fell
ahuudantly
% ls feared that Central America r.
90 experience st.ll further disturbances
and great loss of life and property.