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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-15
Town Of Tyler and Region
Around Has Most Severe
Visitation in History.
HOMES. SWEPT AWAY
AND MANY ARE KILLED
Three Small Towns in Mississippi,
Practically Demolished, and
Numbers Reported Dead
and Injured Other
Sections Suffer
from Wind.

TYLER, TEX, February 14.-
Tyler was swept blythe most dis
astrous tornado in it's history be-
fore daylight to-day. Coming
from the southwest, the storm
swept over the main residence
quarter Of the city, leaving atrai1
OF death and devastation.
The known dead in Tyler ard
C.. A. Francis, agent of the Dallas
News, and his wife and baby,
and a negro, Nose Lee, eighty
years OF age.
Francis's body was, found a
hundred yards from his wrecked
home. The body OF his child
was found in the street. Mrs.
Francis was in the wreckage Of
the building.
Six seriously injured persons
are reported. They are Irwin
Franklin and his wife and four
children. One of the children
may die. The Franklins were
caught in the wreekage of their
home.
1t is feared that the death LIST
IN Tyler may reach dozen, and
the number of injured will prob
ably aggregate two score VIXEN
reports of the casualties are all
received. &
Twelve buildings were wreck
ed. In the confusion it is diff
cult to compile an actual list Of
the casualties.
Wires are down in all direc-
tons from Tyler, but reports
from farmers are that farn-
houses all around Tyler we're
blown down.
1t is impossible to ascertain the
i loss of life in the rural districts,
but it is known that the tornado
swept everything clean for
distance OF five miles. Three
miles from town the wind de-
molished the home Of Irwin
/ Franklin, severely injuring
Franklin and his wife and their
four children.
. The tornado torea path through
Tyler one hundred feet wide,
Buildings, telephone and electric
Hight poles We're laid flat in the
storms path, while great daniage
was done in other parts OF the.
city,.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-15
NEGRO BORN NEAR HERE
REACHES AGE OF 112 YEARS
rspecial to The Tlmes-Dlspa.ch.l

X OTTAWA, ONT, February l4.-Hen-
ry Clayburn, Glenleg townships first
and Oldest settler, Is dead near Dur
ham. Ontario, at the age of liz years.
Clayburn, the last of colony of,
negroes. who settled near Rocky Sau-
In 1896. and from his birth
tin the age of forty-flve was a slave
on his masters plantation near Rich
mond. In 1S41 he and some others fled
to the free country gain
ing Canadian territory without mis-
hap. and living within five miles of
the place where he died at such a re-
markable age.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-15
ENTIRE UNION INDICTED
Charged with violntinE Sherman Anti
trust Law In Refusing to Coal.

NEW ORLEANS. LA. February H.
men, representatives OF
all the classes of labor employed or
the New Orleans River front and who
compose union known as the Dock
and Cotton Council were indicted by
the United States grand jury. on the
charge of conspiring to restrain trade
in violation OF the Sherman antitrust
law.
The indictments followed the refusal
permit the Coal Wheelers' Union to
coal the steamer Habil. which cleared
here several days ago for Puerto Cor
tez.
The agent of'the Habil signed an
agreement with the union. had his
vessel coaled and then placed the
matter in the hands OF the United
States District attorney
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-15
GIVE ENLISTED MEN MORE

Committee Agrees Upon Increase Ex-
ceedirE That Asked by Gen. Bell.
+ WASHINGTON, February l4.-The
5long deferred agreement to report fa-
vorably substantial percentage In
crease of pay for the enlisted men tof
the United States Army was reached
to day by the House Committee on
Military Affairs. The committee has
decided to recommend an average in
crease approXimating "a per cent. or 6
per cent. more than WAS requested by
General Bell, chief of staff. This in
crease will apply also to the enlisted
men of the marine corps.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-15
FAIR OFFICERS INDICTED
Charged With Permitting Gambling
and Immoral Exhibitions.
TSpeclal to The Times Dis patch.1
orr RAJ 4 A

CHARLOTTE. N. c., February If
The grand jury of Mecklenburg Su-
perior Court late this afternoon re-
turned indictments against the officers
and directors of the Mecklenburg Coun-
ty Fair Association on two counts
permitting gambling and immoral ex-
hibitions at the fair held here last
fall The indictments are SO framed
that the Fair Association as q corpor-
ate body and the individual directors
can be prosecuted, and If the county
fails to make out a case against one.
action will be Immediately Instituted
name eleven officers and directors, and
among these are one county eomnis, MS,
official. All are prominent In the busi-
ness and social affairs 9f charlette ,da
exhibition in the history Of the Fair
Association. and there has been much
criticism of the association In conse-
quence from certain quarters. The as.
ISOLATION has employed counsel. and
will fight the prosecution, and enters
the fight with the sympathy of a great
proportion OF ths Inhabitants.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-15
STOLEN RIDE PROVES FATAL
Negro Youth Killed Under an Express
Car ON Norfolk and Western.

Negro Youth Killed Under an Express
Car on Norfolk and Western.
Special to The -Dispatch.1
BLACK STONE, VA, February It.
Upon the arrival of passenger train
No. 4 On the Norfolk and Western
here last night negro youth, ap-
parently about sixteen years old. was
discovered under the expresy car ter
ribly broken up and unconscious He
was gotten out. but died In very few,
no one has been able to learn.
1t is presumed that he crawled up
under the car to steal ride upon
the brace-rods and was caught in some
manner by the brake chains The town
authorities directed Undertaken Draper
to take charge Of the remains, and II
nothing is learned of him he will re-
CeiVe q pauper's burial.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-15
TAFT SPEAKS TO CADETS
Presents Diplomas to Members of Grad
uatluE Class mt West Point.

uatluE Class mt West Point.
WEST" POINT. N. Y, February II. -.
With plain words of advice as to their
future duties, the adyantag ges and hard
ships of an army career, Secretary of
War William II. Taft to-day presented
diplomas to the los members OF the
graduation class of the United States
Military Academy. The secretary sim-
pressed upon the young men that the
military service must ever be subordi-
mouth shut and obey orders"
The address was entirely Informal.
and as the youns graduates, in their
dapper uniforms of gray. stepped to
the platformSito to receive their sheep
skin scrolls, the secretary had . per-
.sonal word and hearty handshake
for each.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-15
INSTRUCTED FOR BRYAN
Wisconsin Convention Directs Dele,
Eafcs To Hall Out for Nehraskan

WIsconsIn Convention Directs Dele
gates to Hold Out for Nebrnskan.
MILWAUKEE, WIS, February IA
The Wisconsin delegation to the Ma
tional Democratic Convention at Dem
Yer was to-day, at the closing session
OF the State Convention, instructed to
vote as unit for William Jennings
Bryan as the Democratic nominee for
President-first. last and all the time.
The platform containing the instruc-
convention by rising vote. The dell
egates named by the convention will
be voted upon at the coming primary
alection
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-15
Jim SMITH is CAUGHT
Noted Moonshiner, Wanted for Hen.
dricks Murder, Is Arrested.

s CHARLOTTE. N. G., February a.
Jim Smith, an alleged moonshiner,
who is wanted for the murder OF Dep
uty Collector Hendricks few months
ago. In the mountains of Stokes coun-
ty, was captured to-day on the streets
OF Madison by Deputy Sheriff II. y.
Pratt. The government offered a re-
ward of $1,000 for Smiths arrest. Two
other alleged moonshiners,, Oscar Sisk
and John Hill. who We're wanted for
completely In the killing of Hendricks,
are now in Jail in Greensboro await
ing trial. Smith Will be removed to
Tomorrow.
The government authorities believe
Smith to be head of the Smithtown
moonshiners, and that in him they
have the actual murderer Of the depu-
ty collector.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-15
NATIVE vIRGINIAN TO RE
MISSIONARY no PHILIPPINES
[Snanlnl ln The ,rlmes. .plspatch.

+ Especial to The times Dispatch.
CAMBRIDGE. MASS. February l4.--
Rev, Robb White, Jr, rector OF st,
pit to take up missionary work In the
Philippines. under Bishop Brent. He
rs native OF Lawrenceville. Va. a
graduate of the University of Vlr-
ginta and of the Virginia Theological
Seminary at Alexandria,. He has seen
hard service In mountain missions Of
his native State, II
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-15
bill DEFEATED
IN WEST VIRGINIA SENATE

CHARLESTON, w. VA. February IA,
The proposed constitutional amend
ment to preyent the manufacture and
sale of liqlor in this State except
for. scientific and medicinal PURPOSES
which passed the House by 81 to 12. was
of l9 for to ii against. two-thirds
vote being necessary to carry the meas
ure. One member5was absent because
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-15
MARYLAND PASSES AMENDMENT 8
TO ELIMINATE NEGRO VOTE

IS ANNAPOLIS. MD, February H.
The constitutional amendment, design
ed to disfranchise the colored voters
of the State, was passed by the Sem
ate to-day. The measure will be sub
mitted to the people for ratification
at the general election in November,
1 909. kas33 ISL
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-15
SESSIONS OF TWO HOUSES
Speakers Whiskey Bill Pushed Through
Lower Branch.

Hon. Tipton d. Jennings, of Lynch
burg, called the House OF, Delegates
TO order and presided during a por-
tion OF the morning, session. Prayer
was offered by Delegates S. Fl. Love, of
Lunenburg, and the clerk at once pro-
ceeded to the reading of reports from
various committees.
resolution, which was referred to the
Committee on Rules;
''Be 1t resolved l'y the House Of Dell
eGntes, the Senate cOncurrlnE, That 1t
nhnll he the rule of the General Aa-
Kcmbly of VirEinin that when the
Judges of the C0rporntlO and. Circuit
Courts ere to he elected or mn officer
of the State is to he Impencheil or re-
ernor are to be Sc"hfirmed,, the votes 81
CONTINUED on Third Pases)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-15
TEN -osT WITH SHIP
The Emily Reed Goes Ashore and Mn.
iOrity of Crew Lost.

= PoRTLAND7-s ORE, February H.
The American ship Emily Reed, ll3
Portland. With coal. went ashore early
to-day as the mouth OF the Nehalem
River on the Oregon coast and broke
in two. The crew was swept over
hoard by the seas. Ten seamen were
lost While six were saved. including the
captain and his wife.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-15
DAVID p. BARHYDT DEAD
Once Treasurer of Republic of Texas;
Daughter Living In Virginia.

[speciarto The Times. Dispatch.]
NEW YORK, February 14.-David
Parish Barhydt is dead He was at
one time Treasurer of the Republic OF
Texas. He was born in Ogdensburg,
n. Y, in 1916. In 1870 he was secre-
tary of the commission which removed
the capital of Texas from Houston to
Austin. AS Treasurer OF the Republic
of Texas he had charge OF the estab-
lishment of the first bonded warehouses
throughout the United States. He is
survived by two daughters-Afrs
George Marshall of Orange. Va, and
Mrs. Herman Dresler, of Mount Ver-
ro,, NJ sG.s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-15
VIII Decllnc Norfolk Call.

[Specialto'The Times-Dispatch.1
WILMINGTON, N, c., February IA
While not officially announced yet. 1t
is learned positively tonight that Rev.
r. W. Hogue. rector of st. James
Episcopal Church. this city, will de-
cline the call extended him by Christ
Church. Norfolk, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-15
THREE YEARS FOR BIGAMY
Josnch Owens Convicted of Having Two
Wives and Sent to Pcnite ntlnry.

9l [Specialto The Times Dispatch.1
NORFOLK, VA. February, 14.-Joseph
Owens. alias Joseph Leonard. was found
guilty this afternoon in the Hastings
Court of Portsmouth on the charge OF
bigamy, and given three years sent
ence in the State penitentiary!
Owens's two wives. RoXanna Bell and
Clara whitt.s. appeared against him.
He married Miss Bell under the name
later married Miss Whittig in Ports
mouth under the nam OF Leonard.
Owens Is not vet twenty-one 'e
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-15

Quarte -Dollar Fire In snufYalo.
Which broke out on the fourth floor
of the plant Of the Courier Lithngrapll-
inE Company, 10 Main Street, aud en-
tending through TO 204 Washington
tlmated at this time at $3.50, 1000. 5 58
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-15
PREFER OUR HOME PEOPLE
& TO FOREIGN fIAlAIIGRANTS

TAAIIA.A, FLA. February l4.--After
adopttng resolutions referring the i'm
question to several States
and expressing preference for securing
settlers from other States rather than
}tion convention, which has been In ss-
sion here three days. adjourned sine
die this afternoon. IS l{, ats Ss
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-15
FLOOD AT PITTsBURG

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Arizona republican., 1908-02-07
List of Property for
 Sale. Estate j.. Ernest Walker,
 Bankrupt
COUNTY PROPERTY.

COON FnOFEh Is 320 acres. north half section 20, north. ? east.
 40 acres of southeast F of southeast + of section g, north, 1 east. 80 acres. east half of the southeast K of section ,, north, l east. 160 acres. southeast T. of section ?, north, 1 east.
 261s acres. section 19. 1 north. east. 40>acres. southeast T. of northwest A of section 13. north. 1 east. 1O6 2-3 acres. or undivided 1-3 in- terest in west F of section ?, north, 1 east.
 5s 1-S acres or undivided one-third interest in northwest T. of section If, 1 north, east.
 B Is acres or undivided one-third interest in east F of northwest | and northeast + of southwest T. of sec- tion 17, north, 1 east
 BUCKEYE LANDS. 16O acres. southwest F of the north- west A and the northwest T. of the southwest + of section 10, and the northeast + of the southeast F and the southeast F of the northeast .A of section 9, 1 south. west. I6O acres southeast r of section F. 1 south. west.
 16O acres northeast + of the nOrth- west + and the northwest T. of the northeast T. of section 21. l south, 4 west.
 FLORENCE LAND. 160 acres northeast r of section 21, } south of range 9.
 CITY PROPERTY. Lots 2s. St. 32 and S4. block D. Uni- versity addition.
 Lot i. block 75.
 Lot 34, Hooper's subdivision. Lot g. block 24, Churchill addition Lots 10 and 12, block 3, Montgomery adition.
 Lot 5, block 3. Calderwood addition. Lots and 4, block 9, Montgomery addition.
 Lot 9. block 8, Porter and Baxter ad- dition.
 Lot 10, block 3, Porter and Baxter addition.
 Lots and 9, block 20. Collins ad- dition.
 Lots :. 8. 9, 10, Il, block 3. Capitol addition.
 75 feet off the east end lot 10. block 3. Calderwood and 95 feet off south end of lot 2, block g, Montgomery ad- ditiOn. J. ERNEST WALKER BANKRUPT.
 PERSONAL PROPERTY. At office. Phoenix, one tent house, complete. 12x16.
 One-half dozen folding cots. one dog en folding stools, all new, never have been undOne. ; 750 pounds IF inch Manila rope. Camp cooking utensils.
 Two sets double harness. new. Office chairs. desks, filing cabinets One frame 9 room cottage at Iron Springs
 Information in regard to above pro- perty can be obtained from D. D. Horning at the Walker office at 14-16 So. Second avenue.
 By order of
 F H. ENSIGN, Trustee. of J. E. Walker Estate in Bankruptcy, Jan. 2S, 1908.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-07
HELP WANTED.

MEN TO LEARN electricity, plumb ing, plastering, bricklaying, all kinds of drafting and plan reading; day and night; no books; positions secured. Free catalog. Coyne Trade School. 230-240 Eighth St., San Francisco.
 AGENTS WANTED-Men and women earn s10 a day selling our embroid cred waists. silks, collars, shawls, veils, ostrich plumes. rugs, etc. Largest company in United States selling through agents Write to- day for samples and exclusive agency. II. Goldberg & Sons, Oma- ha, Neb.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-07

AUCTION SATURDAY 1:30 D. m. at HammOnd's Auction House. g s. First Ave, We will sell household furnishings Of every sort. Also poul- try, colt. driving and work horses, of which some are good and above the average, buggy, harness, gun, wheel, etc List all you wish sold. Tel Red All Hammond, auctioneer.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-07
SITUATIONS WANTED.

 WANTED-Position on . ranch or in restaurant as cook or helper bv man and wife. Address Box 23, this of flee.
 WANTED-Steno position by competent young man. Will work few hours per day if permanent po- sition cannot be found. Chas. A. Peirce, Indian School. WANTED-Work Cn a ranch or farm by mother and son, mother to do houseWork or housekeeping. Address A. Republican office. WANTED-A position as ranch hand or herdsman. Address F. K, this of flee.
 JAPANESE COOK wants position in first-class family. l. l.. Box 1,164. Phoenix. AriZ. WANTED-Japanese boy wants posi- ton at any kind of work. Japanese Club, Phoenix. GAO w. Monroe St. Phone Red 442.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-07

WANTED--A cook. Apply mornings
 at Insane Asylum.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-07
MISCELLANEOUS.

1 WANTED-At once. a small furnished | cottage or three furnished rooms for [ light housekeeping; no tuberculosis. ! Address c. W. Republican Office. OPPORTUNITY-Wnl give one-half interest in gold claims for 5000. this money to be used exclusively for the development of same: deposit is | large showing as much as 300 feet in width on surface. 434 w. Wash ington st. Phoenix.
 WANTED-Two boarders: rates req
 sonable; board first class. Phone Black -5 PARTY wishes a loan of s2.50O at 8 per cent on good ranch property
 near Phoenix: security good. D. N.
 Republican.
 WANTED TWO ROOMS, suitable for small club; furnished or unfurnish- ed; must be in central part of town. Address P. F. A.. care Republican. MAN AND WIFE wants Job running ranch. Have six years experience in the valley. Am a practical stock
 man. P. L. Zion, box 1lS3, Phoenix WANTED-To buy thoroughbred Sil- verlaced Wyandotte rooster. Phone
 Black 496.
 LAUNDRY calIeI for and delivered
 112O Grand Ave.
 NOTICEI withdraw my property
 from sab bv any or all real estate
 agents. Edw. Hards.
 work ponies, must
 be cheap. Address with description and price. P. O. Box 261.
 MONEY TO LOAN on improved real
 estate L. L. Plank, 15 East Adams St SI0.O0 REWARD will be paid by L. w Greer 217 West Washington St.
 for hunting case. gold watch and pin. Description of watch: Swiss
 movement. No. 1,17O.594, case No. 7,546,245. one steel and one gold hand. George H. Cook & Co, Ari- zona. on watch.
 SAVE MONEY by getting vour pho toes taken at Donnelrs.
 BARRED ROCK eggs for hatchlng,
 from prize winners. J. R. Bradshaw, 3-4 mile south. miles west of capi- tol WANTED - Information concerning the whereabouts of Walter Blue. miner who formerly lived in Canada. Lawrence & Morris. attorneys estate John Blue Sherbrooke, r. O.. Canada WANTED-To buy several large bur ros. Address "Prospector." this of flee.
 WANTED AThe citizens of this city, to try the wonderful gift of Mime. Florence White, thorough clairvoy- ance. She can tell you anything you wish to know. Business advice and
 mining a specially. Fee, %.O0. Nol fee in advance. 27 East Monroe St, near postoffice. Room 1, phone black 143. WANTED-Eggs to hatch on shares or so much a setting, first-class ser vice. See Chicago Poultry yard on Cave Creek road, one mile north of town. MONEY TO LOAN on improved ranch ' property and first class dwellings. | No delay. See E.J. Bennitt x Co. | i6-1S x. Center st. Phoenix Arizona. | MEMS SUITS made to order. Also ! take orders for enlarsements, picture |, frames and pictures in pillow tops. ! F. l.. LoDez, Box SIP. COME to us, when you want a trunk . hauled and roped. Only 25c. Always | on time. Lightning Delivery and !
 Storage Go.
 LADIES TAILORING-KaIsm re- ' models and cleans all kinds of ladies garments. 346 West Monroe St, cor % SEE ISAAC FORNEY Five Points, | for groceries. fresh meat. hay and | grain. Phone Main 253.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-07

FOR SALE-Thriving real estate and insurance business. Address P. O. box 1047, Phoenix. Ariz.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-07

MISS TROWBRIDGE, landscape art ist. oil and water color paintings of Arizona scenery on sale at Adams and Ford Hotel, and at studio. The New Dennis, corner 2nd St. and Washington.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-07

MIR. STRANGER-You will not need to irrigate at night, if you buy ranch under the Buckeye canal We have plenty of water; we irrIgate in the day time only. Come and see. Buckeye H. F. Assn, Liberty, Ariz.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-07

FOR SALE-at actual invoice price, one of the best paying dry goods and notions businesses in Phoenix. For particulars call at The Fair.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-07

HAIR DRESSING PARLOR-Mrs. Aylwin, II South Center St Sham pooing, manicuring, hair goods, fa- cial massage
Arizona republican., 1908-02-07

FOR SALE-Choice city property, houses. Some fine 10 acre pieces near town. H. Riddle r No. First avenue
Arizona republican., 1908-02-07

COME to us, when you want a trunk hauled and roped. Only 25c. Always on time. Lightning Delivery and Storage Go.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-07

FOR SALE-Wood from soc up, also groceries, hay and grain. NJ. J. Brady, 424 South Second street, phone block 26i
Arizona republican., 1908-02-07

FOR SALE-TwO teams; call Fred Warren, Lount's Ice Factory.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-07

FOR SALE-One Jersey cow fresh one week, s65. See H. c. Thomas, end of Indian school car line.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-07

PICTeRE Frsmss made to ordsr. all sizes and kinds ct Balks'r Big Curb Sto-s.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-07
STABLE AND CORRAL.

ON CALL - HACKS - ON CALL Golden Eagle Stable. Tel Main 51. Busses, Ambulance. Livery.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-07

LADIES TAILORING-KaIsm re- models and cleans all kinds of ladies garments. 346 West Monroe St, cor. 4th Ave. Telephone Red S2
Arizona republican., 1908-02-07

or so much a setting, first-class ser vice. See Chicago Poultry yard on Cave Creek road, one mile north of town.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-07

SEE ISAAC FORNEY Five Points, for groceries. fresh meat. hay and grain. Phone Main 253.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-07

MEN'S SUITS made to order Also take orders for enlargements. picture frames and pictures in pillow tops. F. l.. LoDez, Box SIP.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-11-10

A fine baby boy arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will l.indley yesterday.
 Highest cash price paid for old feathers at Turner Bedding Factory. corner State and Twelfth ayenue l Both phones.
 The steamer Mary C. Lucas ar rived yesterday from Medford, Ark. with 200 bales of cotton and l,2OU sacks of seed. The steamer is in com.
 mand of Captain Eyins. She will leave Thursday for her down river trip.
 Captain Evins. of the steamer Mary (. Lucas. which arrived yesterday from Medford, Ark, reports that the river banks on both sides of the Ark ansas river caved badly during the recent rise all along the river from Medford to Pine Bluff.
 The new McGehee train. which ,tain road, came here Sunday morn ing for the first time, arriving at 7:5o a. m. and continuing on to Lit tie Rock This train from McGehe,. takes the place of the usual mornin. train. it's terminus having been extended to MeGehee It will arrive here each evening at 6:lO D. m on it's return. The Arkansas river continues to fa,i rapidly and a large sandbar is forming on the north side of the Arkansas river. The government snagboat, The Arkansas. under com- mand of Capt. Henry Meyer. left yes terday for the lower river to do some government work. The government fleet, which left White river several days ago to come to this city and re- pair the river front here, will otriNe afout Friday.