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The Van Buren press., 1903-09-19
Whisky Fights at Texarksna.

The injunction proceedings recently
instituted by the whisky men on the
Texas side OF Texarkana, seeking to
restrain the commissioners court from
declaring and publishing the result Of
the recent prohibition election where
in the county, on August a. went for
prohibition, was heard before Judge
Talbot and the writ was refused. The
ants say they are In no wise discour.
aged but are sanguino Of success in
the final hearing. The agitation In
favor OF prohibition on the Arkansas
side continues and is fast reaching a
red.hot stage. Practically all the min.
listers and women are on the pro side,
while many business men are out.
spoken in favor OF continuapce Of
the license system.
The Van Buren press., 1903-09-19
BRITISH CABINET MEETING.
II Mr.. Cbnmberinins Fiscal Propo-
sitions Are Not Accepted He
VIII Ucsign.

London, Sept l6.-ln anticipation OF
Tuesdays cabinet meeting spectators
gathered early In Downing street,
evincing the suspense which prevails
in all quarters and which has been
heightened, II anything, since Mondays
announcement Of the fiscal decision
which is so eagerly awaited.
The st. James Gazette says:
Eve can confidently affirm that the
ANAL decision on the fiscal question was
not arrived at yesterday. The discus
sion may or may not be resumed this
afternoon, the meeting being called to
discuss other matters, but we have no
hesitation in saying that further con-
sideratlon will take place before the
government comes to definite conclu-
sion on the fiscal issue. II Mr., Cham
berlains proposals are not accepted
he will resign his seat in the cabinet"
The Van Buren press., 1903-09-19
STILL HELD BY UNCLE SAM.
The soldier Who Killed VIM, ~
Crowley ~ Allegheny Arsenal
Not Yet surrendered,

plttshurg Pa, Sept lG-Tho sentry
who shot and killed william II, Crow
Icy ut the Allegheny arsenal has not
yet been turned over to the eiyIl au.
thoritios
Lieut. Drury, commandOnt Of the ar.
senal, received communication from
the east. Tuesday which Is believed to
be the order regarding the surrender
OF the sentry, Ne Immediately dis
patched hurried telegram - Wash
ington and stated that no definite ac-
tion would be taken until reply TO
that message had ben received
The Van Buren press., 1903-09-19
The Need Of a Reform School.

Cocaine Charley" a dope fiend
twelve years of age, made an attempt
to burn his way out Of the Hot
Springs Jail by setting fire to the
bedding. Jailor Spear was absent at
Gamer and but for the fact that the
fire was discovered and the Jail door
broken down, Charley would have
smothered to death, The youth has
been kept in close confinement Tor
the past two months to keep him
away from the drug, When at liberty
he is great source of annoyance
around the hotels and when his
plaintive appeals for money is turn
ed down, he retaiates by throwing
rocks. AS there is no state institu'
tion for the care Of such unfortu'
mates. the authorities have been com
PEELED to keep him within the walls
Of the Jail,
The Van Buren press., 1903-09-19
Meeting Of Worlds Fair Board.

An important meeting of the
worlds fair commission of Arkansas,
all the members being present, was
held at st. Louis a few days ago.
The commissioners visited the world 5
fair grounds and found satisfactory
progress being made on the erection
OF the states building. 1t will. indi-
cations are, be completed by Decem-
Der l. Plans for decorations, etc.
were discussed at length. The COM
missioners took up the matter Of
electing lady assistant manager, as
provided for in the act of the last
legislature. There were several ap-
plicants and the successful one was
Miss Cage Of Helena Miss Cage was
highly recommended and is said to
be well qualified for the position.
The Van Buren press., 1903-09-19
Given Damages for Death Of Husband.

The United States court Of appeals,
sitting in Denver, has affirmed case
Of general interest that was appealed
from this state. 1t Is the case Of
George and Neal Rutherford, father
and son. against Ellen, James, Will
liam c. and Russell Foster. The suit
was begun by Mrs. Foster, a widow
and her minor children to recover
damages from the Rutherfords for the
alleged killing Of Mrs. Fosters hus
band in Independence county in Feb.
raury, 1901, and was tried in the
United States circuit court for the
Eastern district Of Arkansas at Bates
vile, The suit was based upon Lord
Campbell's act, which was enacted in
the state Of Arkansas early In the his
tory Of the state. II provided that
when one man wrongfully kills an
other man he shall be held responsi-
bic by damages by the relatives Of the
deceased The defense sought to es.
cape the responsibility by showing
that some time previous to the fatal
assault George Rutherford had de-
cned to have any further contest
with the deceased but the trouble was
taken up by the son, who Is said to
have killed Foster The lower court
rendered a verdict in favor Of the wild.
ow and children and this was affirmed
BY the court Of appeals
The Van Buren press., 1903-09-19
state Capital Fund,

There Is now In the new state capr
tol fund in the state treasury the sum
Of s39S ,67756 The present cap''oi
commission, since It began It's duties
In May, has expended s2s,5leoo' Az
tho tax collectors have settled WIN
the state for The revenues under the
assessments for 1909, The taxes FOR
,aos win be collected from January
to April next, and the half'miIl levy
for the capitol win bring In over
400 900 more for the capitol fund'
WIsh all the revenues In by the las
If 1908 there will hayo been collected
between 100000 and 100000 'o
ge,her with the proceeds OF the sac
:, certain state lands by the i"ho
commissioner,
The Van Buren press., 1903-09-19
Mlll OMEN ON lime.

Tho state board Of charities mas
arranged for the opening OF tho dear
muto institute In October Mer'
ohanta OF Little Rock have agreed 10 "
snr,lsb tho needed supplies and await
,ho oonyonlng Of the next general as,
sombly for their pay Secretary rage
ssya the contracts will be awarded on
san,oIIllye bids as heretofore tho
actual cash needed to pay salaries
% a,s w,u be borrowed by the board
to be paid back when tho general
os,ombly meets In regular session.
The Van Buren press., 1903-09-19
STREETS PAVED WITH GOLD.
streets Of Dawson Paved With
Gravel Running Two 10 Fif-
teen Cents 10 the Pan.

Seattle. Wash, Sept lG--A special
TO the Post-lntelllgencer from Dawson.
says;
Excitement prevails In Dawson over
the circulation Of the report that pay
dirt running 10 10 cents 20 the pan
had been struck at the head Of Albert
street, In the heart Of the city.
The discovery was made by men
hauling gravel from an old gravel pit.
Thousands Of yards OF the same dirt
has been scattered along the streets OF
Dawson In the process OF grading, and
since II oil contains more or less gold
II may literally be said that the streets
OF Dawson are paved with gold
The Van Buren press., 1903-09-19
Conductor Killed,

W, Il, Brannon, freight conduc'
tor, died at Little Rock from Injuries
sustained In being thrown under
meath his train near Arkadelphia. He
was with his train and crew tagging
against another train composed OF q
number OF gravel cars, which was
backing up and Conductor Brandon
was standing on the front end. lie
gave signal to stop, and the engl'
neer applied the emergency air, stop
ping the train so suddenly that Bran
don was thrown to the ground, lie
'ell on the track and two OF the cars
passed over his body, the wheels sew
ering his left leg near the hip and the
nip was also badly crushed,
The Van Buren press., 1903-09-19
BuLGARIA's STRENGTH.
Gould Put Two Hundred and Fifty
Thousand In the Field.

London, Sept l6,--Joseph Angelon,
the new Bulgarian agent to England,
believes that should conflict between
is country and the porte occur, the
victory would be with the Bulgarans
beyond doubt
In an interview to-day Angeloff said;
I'VE are able to put an army OF ESQ.,
900 in the field within "A hours, all OF
them strong, disciplined men, possess
ing the conviction OF the justice OF
their cause"
Angelor concluded by appealing to
the civilized world for gifts OF money,
food and clothing for the perlshing
Macedonians.
The Van Buren press., 1903-09-19
Fatal Wreck.

An Iron Mountain freight train west
bound from Van Buren, was wrecked
al Bragg's HIN, The engine ana
Twelve cars went into the ditch En-
gInoer Gipson was caught under the
wreck and one leg crushed between
the hip and knee. lie was under the
wreck about three hours before he
was rescued. Brakeman Parkhurst,
who was riding on the engine, was
BADLY scalded, but his condition IL not
considered serious. Brakeman MGR
rllt Jumped from the top Of the train
and received severe bruises,
The Van Buren press., 1903-09-19
Prof. George B. Cook, Mayor Belding

Prof. George B. Cook, Mayor Belding
and Lieut.. Moore.
The carriage containing Mrs. w. II.
Martin, chaperon; Mrs. Fenton Wells,
sponsor; Miss Genia Stroop and Miss
Florence Williams, representing the
Second regiment, was awarded tho
prize for making the best appearance
In dress parade Of sponsors.
On the morning Of the 18th there
was company drill for the silk banner
and championship honors. The de-
cision was between Company NJ Of
Little Rock and Company G. Of Texar-
kama Company G won and was
awarded the flag and the champion.
ship after the battle. 1t was present.
ed in a neat speech by Gen. Haynes,
both regiments being drawn up in line
to witness the presentation.
The encampment came to close on
the night of the 18th by the reproduc.
ton of the Battle OF the Clouds In
which the Second regiment got the de-
cision. The topography Of the battle
ground favored Commander-ln-Chief
Haynes In planning a most spectacu'
lar night exhibition of the militia, and
thousands Of people witnessed the
panoramic battle,
The officers held an important
meeting during the encampment to
devise ways and means of creating
more enthusiasm among the eligible
guardsmen throughout the state and
to encourage greater interest among
company commanders, that regular
and more perfect attendance may be
had at each drill night.
The Van Buren press., 1903-09-19
Forgave His ASA liant.

Jack Clifford. who was snot and &c.
rlously wounded at Little Rock two
months ago by Joe KilpatrcR, re-
fused to prosecute his assailant wnen
the case was called Fitzpatrick, how.
ever, was fined and when he an.
nounced that he was unable TO pay,
clifford volunteered to loan him the
money, The shooting was about
Clifford's divorced wifo, and It was
the second time he was shot by XII.
patrick,
The Van Buren press., 1903-09-19
Wallace Hlll Killed,

wallace Hin, resident OF Coal liill,
'hls state, was killed In q wreck on
inc Frisco near Sapulpa, !, T. the
wreck was caused by the giving away
OF bridge and the engine and fifteen
cars were dropped n distance OF forty
'oot Into the creek beneath, The on
GIheoF and iiremon of the tFnln were
instantly killed also, and lllll, being
INC head brakeman Of the train, was
on Tho engine at the time OF tho accl'
dent,
The Van Buren press., 1903-09-19
A DOUBLY FATAL DUEL.
A Fight 10 settle n Love ATair RE-
suited In the Death of 10th
Participants.

Abita Springs. La, Sept. 16,-Frank
Allison and Marshall McGhee, two
young men in st. Tammany parish,
fought a duel to the death at the Tai
ishook camp ground Tuesday,
Both men were rivals for the hand
OF young woman, and Allison chal'
promptly accepted the challenge, and
pistols at ten PAGES were selected,
The men met at the appointed hour
and place. At the command OF their
seconds, both weapons wero dis.
charged, and both men fell dead, one
with bullet through his brain and
the other with ballet through his
heart.
The Van Buren press., 1903-09-19
A CONSIGNMENT OF KRAGS
A Thousand krNa-Jorgcnsen Nines
and Ammunitien For the
Troops at Cripple creek.

Cripple Creek, COL Sept ia con-
eIgnmcnt Of 900 Krag.Jorgensen RI
ilcs from the United States govern
mcnt arrived In camp Tuesday and
we're Immediately distributed among
tho troops on duty here Besides tho
new rifles, 10000 rounds of ammunl-
tlon were also received This ls tho
arst new equipment to bo sent to Colo
RADIO under the Dick bill,
A meeting of county officials was
held for the purpose OF trying to feyise
means for asceftaninp just how far tho
military authorities can go In the ar
rest Of citizens without warrant Of
law.
The Van Buren press., 1903-09-19
Two Killed by Lightning,

A bolt OF lightning struck a barn
In which the fve sons OF II, M. Horne
Of sulphur Springs, Benton county,
were playing, killing two and stun
ming the other three, Dlanchford,
Sidney, Judson, Webster and Luthor
were storing hay In n corner whom
n sudden storm came up Before thoy
could run to the house lightning
struck tho barn. killing Dlanchtpid
and Webster.
The Van Buren press., 1903-09-19
THE HAPPY WOMAN.

Doesn't know anything about evil
omons,
Attracts unhappy people like boos
around flower
Has most likely attained her serene
happiness through sorrow
Finds sunshine on the darkest day or
II there Isn't any she makes some,
IL the best argument for goodness,
gladness and all that makes life worth
living
Does people good without every try
ing TO and In constant and uncon"
seious blessing, Chicago Daily News.
The Van Buren press., 1903-09-19
Two Women and Child Drowned.

Mrs. Smiley and little child and
Mr.. Hatchie, residents OF Blytheyillc,
Mississippi county, were drowned n
few days ago. They were riding In a
dugout with Mr. Smiley, wnen the
boat struck snag and turned over,
throwing the occupants into the wa
ter Mr. Smiley tried to save the trio,
but was unsuccessful, M their bodies
never rose 10 the surface after sink
Ing tho fret time,
The Van Buren press., 1903-09-19
Farmer and Team Killed

/ NJ. Reynolds a farmer OF near
A,,,ns was killed by lightning while
unloading hay Ot hIs barn. HIS toaln
wos nlso killed and tho barn caught
Nro ond was destroyed His SON VINO
woa Nt the house about hfly yards
from the barn, succeeded IN reseuihs
,he body from the names
The Van Buren press., 1903-09-19
Will Be In Operation by November

Reports from the line Of the Mid
land Valley railroad are to the effect
that the greater part Of the grading
in Sebastian county has been com
pleted and that the company will be
operating trains between Hartford
and Greenwood, at least, before No
yember /.
The Van Buren press., 1903-09-19
MATTER or MISSING SOCKS,
Another Sensational Disclosure at
the Eastern Pennsylvania
Prison,

Philadelphia Sept Following
closely on the sensational disclosures
OF u countorloltng plant inside the
walls of the Eastern pcnitcntiary, II Ia
learned that shortage of 100000
stockings had been discovered IN the
stocking department They dlBap.
pearod since the first Of the year.
The Van Buren press., 1903-09-19
Walter Horton to De Hanged.

Walter Horton, colored, was found
guilty at Newport of murder In the
hrst degree for tho killing OF Ed
CLARK, also oolored, Horton had u
quarrol with ED and WIN Clark at u
'uOheo noar Newport lie went 10
hls nome, secured n shotgun and upon
ma return he opened fire, killing Ed
.Iark instantly and wouhdlhg his
brothe.
The Van Buren press., 1903-09-19
School Enumeration.

The total enrolment of pupils in
the public schools Of Arkansas, as
CLEANED from the enumeration re-
ports filed in the state department OF
public instruction, is as follows:
White, 25l,294; colored, 90,550 total,
34l,S44 The report is for the last
scholastic year.
The Van Buren press., 1903-09-19
Call For Convention Of Cotton Men

A call for a convention OF cotton
buyers, ginners and farmers, has been
issued, to be held at Little Rock Sep
tember %. The object OF the meet
ing is to perfect an organization for
mutual protection.
The Van Buren press., 1903-09-19
Under Suspicion.

Now York, Sept l6--A report that
the members Of tho crow Of the battle
ship Koarsarge are on the verge OF mu-
tiny and that l9Q Of them are lncar-
ccrated In the brig Of the ship ia denied
by Capt. lIomphlll
The Van Buren press., 1903-09-19
ri.ndins Tor Chanae ot Venue.

CynthlHna, Ky, Sept lJl-In The Jott
trial, Tuesday, defendants attorney la
lrodueod three citizens who testified
that on account Of the inilamed state
og the public |, was impossible for Jott
10 get a fair trial In this county.
The Van Buren press., 1903-09-19
West Discharged.

j. w. West, arrested at Little Rock
a few days ago on the charge OF mail
ing obscene matter, was discharged by
Commissioner O'Hair there being no
evidence of his guilt, West is a re-
cruiting officer Of the army.
The Van Buren press., 1903-09-19
Killed By q nls -Four Train.

Litehaali, IL, Sept &c. Gserge
League, about 40 years old, was run
over and killed here by west-bound
passenger train on tho Zig Four Mon
day night
The Van Buren press., 1903-09-19
kIlI,d et n Crossiuu,

ToFro llaute Ind, Sept lG,--The St.
Louis limited on the Vandala instantl-
ly Killed Miss Katie Billsy and Frank
NIlncr At the National road crossing.
east Of thlb city
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-14

farm people and milkmaids TO keep an
eye on him. and bring him straight TO
her II ne should stray, for he seemed to
hate indoors. Never was such a boy.
Nevertheless, such as had not the care
OF him admired the child for his beauty
and assurance. He seemed TO regard the
whole human race as one family. OF which
he was the rising head The moment he
caught sight OF a human being he dash
ed at II and into conversation by one un-
broken movement.
Now children i'm general are too apt 10
hide their intellectual treasures from
strangers by shyness.
I One day this ready converser was stand
ing on the steps Of tlv~ house. when a gen
tleman came TO the wicket-gate, and look
ed over into the garden.
Young master darted TO the gate d.
rectly. and getting his foot on the lowest
bar and his hands on the spikes, gave
tongue.
who are you? I'm Mr.. Bassett.
don't live here; I'm only staying. My
home is Huncom Hall I'm to have 1; for
myself when papa dies. l didn't know dat
TIN come here. How old are you? I'm
half-past four
A loud scream. a swift rustic, and Mr..
Bassett was clutched up by Mrs. Mey-
rick. who snatched him away with wild
glance OF terror and defiance, and bore
him swiftly into the house. with words
ringing I'm her ears that cost Mr.. Bassett
dear, he being the only person she could
punish. She sat down on a bench, flung
young master across her knee in a min
ute. and bestowed such a smacking on
him as far transcribed his widest
dreams OF the weight power and per-
tinacity Of the human arm.
The words Richard Beseett had shot
her flying with were these:
Too late I've seen the parsons brat
Richard Bassett mounted his horse and
rode over TO Wheeler. for he could no
longer wheedle the man OF law over TO
Highmore. and | will say briefly why.
LIST. About three years ago an old lady
one OF his few clients, left him three
thousand pounds. just reward OF a very
little law and vast deal OF gossip.
I'd. The head solicitor OF the place got
old and wanted partner. Wheeler
bought himself In. and henceforth took
his share of a good business. and by his
energy enlarged Il. though he never
could found one for himself.
"a. He married a wife.
9Th. She was a pretty woman. and
blessed with jealousy OF n Just and I'm
partial nature she was equally jealous
Of women. men books.# businss,-any-
thing that took her husband from her.
No more sleeping out at Highmore. no
more protracted potations: no more
bachelor tricks for Wheeler. He still
valued his old client. and welcomed him:
but the venue was changed. so 10 speak
Richard Bassett was kept waiting in
the outer office: but when he did get In
he easily prevailed on Wheeler to send
the next client or two 10 his partner. and
give him a full hearing.
Then ne opened his business. Well"
said he, i've seen him at last
seen hiu7 Seen whom
The boy they have set up 10 rob my
hoy OF the estate. I've seen him. Wheeler,
seen him close; and he's as black as my
hat"
ITO BE Continued)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-14
CHARLES READE

'rrhe boy wants change of air. said he.
Mrs. Meyrick Jumped at the proposal.
but declined all terms. NO. said she.
1.-The child | have sucked shall never pay
me for his lodging Why should he, sir.
when I'd pay you to let him come. II
wasn't afeared OF offending your
Sir Charles was touched at this, and
being a gentleman OF tact, said, You
are very good; well. then. must remain
your debtor for the present"
He then took his leave, but she walked
with him few yards. just as far as the
wicket-gate that separated her little front
garden from the highroad.
III hope" said she. my lady will come
and see me when my lamb Is with me;
sight OF her would be good for sore
eyes. She have never been here but once.
and then she did not get out of her car
riage."
"Humph." said Sir Charles apologetical-
ly she seldom goes out now; you under
stand
"oh. I've heard, sir; and do put up
my prayers for her; for my lady has been
a good friend to me, sir and II you'll
believe me. / often sets here and longs
for sight OF her and her sweet eyes,
and her hair like sunshine. that I've had
In my hand so often. Well, sir. | hope
It will be a girl this time, a girl this
time. n little girl with golden hair; that's
what ! wants this time. They'll be the
prettiest pair in England"
with all my heart" said Sir Charles;
girl or boy. I don't care which: but Id
give a few thousands N IL was here, and
the mother safe"
uttered the feelings OF his heart to a
farmers wife. To avoid discussion. he
sent Mrs. Millar and the boy of In a
hurry. and then told Lady Bassett what
he had done She appeared much dis
tressed at that and asked what she had
done.
He soothed her. and said she was not 10
blame at all. and she must not blame
him either. He had done IL for the best.
After all, YOU are the master" she said
submissively.
II am" said he. and men vii be ty-
rants. you know"
Then she flung her arm around her ty-
rants neck and there was an end to the
discussion.
One day he inquired for her. and heard,
to his no small satisfaction, that she
had driven TO Mrs. Meyrick's. with a box
OF things for Mr.. Bassett. She stayed
a the farmhouse all day. and SIR Charles
felt sure he had done the right thing
Mrs Meyrick found out 10 her cost the
difference between a nursing and a ram
pagous little boy
Her lamb, as she called him, was now
a young monkey. vigorous. active. rest
less. and. unfortunately. ss strong on his
pins "a most boys of six. II took two
women 10 look after him. and smart ones.
too. 80 swiftly ala he dash on into
some mischief or other AZ last Mrs.
Msyrick simrlihed matters in some de-
gree by locking the large gate. and even
the small wicket. and ordering ell the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-14

20 the fires and bell ringing thus con-
tributing their shaSe to the general
cause. but this fall. and winter a janitor
will relieve them OF the cares in this de-
partment
There was meeting OF the Mission
Workers OF Trinity chapel this afternoon
at the home OF Mks Lilie Bloomer. The
weekly session was begun last wednes-
day and will be continued all winter.
Monday there was a gathering OF mem
hers of tho Ladies auxiliary Of the
Volunteer Fire company at the home OF
Ira r. johnson on George street. for the
purpose Of sewing ana working on the
fancy articles 90 b> sold at the sale and
entertainment which is scheduled early
in November and wrl be held IN Odd Fell
lows hall
Several AZ the ladies' remained until
evening. and ne invitations had been ex-
tended to their husbands and other mem
ber- OF the household. there was quite a
merry party AZ supper.
The steam yacht Llewellyn. which be-
longs 20 Mrs. Timothy O'Connor has
been laying az the Providence Coal com
pany's dock for several days awaiting
orders NJ n Is undecided whether the
big yacht will be sent 10 New York for
overhauling OF laid up at her dock In the
cove for the winter.
Many ~ the local yachtsynen are com
mencing 10 60 out of commission and
number OF boats are In the cove partly
stripped ~ their gear. Some have also
been hauled ashore and blocked M for
the winter. near the Richardson Marine
suppiv connrsry's -hop and also ~ Capt.
crandaiis boat houses
Good crowds considering the weather
hav. been the rule az the big casino this
w~>k