davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-10
Conyicts ON the Road.

Whatever may be the result of
the experiments now being made
in the working of convicts on farms
or in mines, under State supervis-
ion, we may rest assured that we
shall never go back to the lease
system. Public sentiment will
never again tolerate that barbar-
ism. Whether the present system
results in gain or loss to the State
it is better than any system that
surrenders State supervision. In
dealing with this question it would
be well to consider il in relation to
our public roads and other i'm.
provements. Is it not possible to
utilize the labor of at least half the
cOnvicts upon a system OF imprOv-
ed roads to be laid out and con-
structed under State authority Or
the labor of the cOnvicts might be
used in connection with a road
fund to be voted by counties will
ing to invest in improved high
ways. Other states have employed
convict labor profitably in road
building, and there is no reason
why Arkansas should not do so.
The first pike built in Pulaski
county, aud the best one In the
county, was built largely by con.
vict labor, The subject is one OF
great possibilities, and The Demo
crat hopes to see the next general
assembly deal with it in practi
cal way.
In dealing with il our legislators
should not consider money spent
in making such public improve
ments as money lost to the State
A few hundred miles of turnpike
would be as good an Investment
as the State could make. 1t would
be an investment, permanent il
/ it's character, that would increase
in value with the years. We mus,
care for, say seven or eight hun
dred cOnvicts every year. Theil
own interest and that of the STATE
demands that they shall be em
ployed under the supervision o
the State authorities. To wha
better purpose can their labor b,
employed than in the construction
of improved roadsi There would
be less objection to such employ
ment from wOrkingmen than Their,
is to their employment in shops
mines and factories on the groun,
of competition. The legislatol
who will inaugurate and push t.
success a measure providing fo1
the employment of convicts OF
public roads will deserve we'll O
the people.-Arkansas Democrat
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-10
A Man on the Inside.

1t ia the Berry Jones "combine"
that has served the people of the
state faithfully aud well, and they
will see that the combination wins,
Notwithstanding the statesman
from the state of Sebastian aud
the dark horses that are being
trained by the Gazette.
The above is from the Van Buren,
PRESS, q Berry-Jones newspaper,
and it must know what it is talking
about, as the editor holds a posi-
ton at Washington. AS Bro. Dun
ham says there is 'combine'
there mnst be some foundation fol
a "cOmbine" of interests. Bro
Durham will have to receive Sen
atorial counsel against such breaks
of courtesy, as did another Arkan
sas editor now at Washington
Batesvllle Bee.
If the editor of the Bee ha(
been honest he would also hav'
published the following squb o
the Fit. Smith Times, in answer Il
which the above was written:
We think Arkansas has hat
enough of the Berry-Jones com
blne, anyhow. 1t ought to b.
broken up.
Besides. the above was not writ
ten by, or at the instigation of J
s. Durham, but by the foreman
and he does not even now know
whether it was endorsed by j
s. d.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-10
Even In Pennsylvania.

SCRANTON, Pa, March "A
mob of 200 men attempted to force
the Jail at Strousburg this morning
with the purpose Of lynching Rich.
ard X. Prior, the negro who a
week ago murdered Christian
Eblers, store keeper, and his
wife in Monroe county. The attack
was made at'2 o'clock, but was re-
pulsed by the sheriff, who held
the mob at bay until the police
appeared.
The mob retired in sullen
mood, ant it is feared they will be
reinforced and yet succeed in
breaking into the Jail aud secure
the murderer.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-10

Persuant to q call of the attOr-
neys h meeting of the sureties on
Treasurer WOodruffs bond was
held at the German National Bank
Little Rock Tuesday afternoon.
About twenty-five of the bonds.
men were present. 1t was decided
that no appeal from the finding OF
the Chancery Court would be
made, aud that they would settle
on that basis. The sureties on
the fifth bond will be assessed
$1,75O each, and on the fourth,
800 each. The total amount will
reach over $4,000.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-10
The "Inquisltorial" Tax.

From the L. r. Democrat
The Democrat has time ana
again shown that the tax assessor,
ii he does his duty, must to . GER
tain extent, act the part Of the in
anisitor, and that the enforcement
of nearly all taxation is more or
less inquisitorial. But the very
best reason for an income tax Is
the fact that the persons that Will
be reached by it are those who do
not, as q rule, contribute their just
proportion of taxes. A correspon-
dent of The Boston Globe gets at
the main points in the question in
this way: :,
AS il is a generally conceded
point that the small property
holder pays a far greater proper
ton of taxes than the more wealthy,
and as the people are showing evil
dent signs of discomfort under
these conditions it is evident that
ere long something will have to be
done to bring about a system tend
ing to more equal distribution Of
the burdens Of taxation, for bur-
dens they really are.
A recent correspondent consid-
ers it "inquisitorial." Why more
80 for the rich than the poorf IT
the assessor does his sworn duty
he of y necessity becomes inquisi-
torlal. The small farmer must ac-
count for his farm, even though
there be a mortgage resting on it
for half it's value: His neat stock,
horses, swine, ETC., must all be &C.
counted for. The man with stocks
and bonds and mortgages on the
poor mans farm generally escapes
with less than half of his goods.
Why is this Because it is i'll
quisitorial to press the rich, and in
the country it is almost impossible
to elect u board Of assessors who
dare press the man of wealth to
give a fair inventory.
Why is thisi Because the rich
have influence, and defeat at the
polls stares the assessor in the
face.
Again, some think it would
necessitate all extra expense for
officials to assess and collect the
same. Why not leave this with
the same boardsf If this should
appear inexpedient why not adopt
Maine Republican tacticsf When
they find political paupers on their
hands, who must be cared for they
create Offices with liberal salaries
attached, thereby providing for the
dependents and also a campaign
fund ut the same time.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-10

The leasing out Of state and
county cOnvicts is becoming a
stencil in the nOstrils of all humane
people; aud the next Legislature
will have to make other dispOsi.
ton of them, so that they will not
be treated as brutes, starved, froz
en- aud shot to death.-Pine Bluff
Commercial.
Why can't they be used in build
ing roads. Arkansas certainly can
stand considerable in that line OIL
Improvement.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-10
COUNTY OFFICES.


We are authorized to announce J. E. SMITH as
candidate for the Office of County and Probate
Judge Of Crawford County. subject to the action
OF the Democratic primary.
We are authorized to announce A. 7. Gnoss, OF
cedarville, Is Q candidate for County and Pro-
bate Judge. Of Crawford County. subject 10 the
action of the Democratic primaries.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE
We are authorized to announce NJ. NJ RgyEeAR
rs candidate for Representative OF Crawford
County. subject to the action Of the Democratic
primary.
We ane authorized to announce RANDOLPH
CoMsfUcK. Of uuicntown ~ = candidate for
Representative from Crawford County. subject
tothe vote Of the Democratic primarieA
We arr authorized 10 announce LIE NEAL a.
. candidate for Representative from Crawford
To-, subject to the action Of the Democratic prt-
mary.
We are authorized TO announce J. +. LONDON,
of Alma, ~ candidate for denomination for
Representative for Crawford County, subject to
the action OF the Democratic primaries.
ron snEmFF.
We are authorized TO announce Mr.. Gro r
Wu0p Is a candidate for the office Of Sheriff OF
crawford County, subject to the acttOnsOf tho
Democratic primaries.
as candidate for the Office Of Sheriff of Craw-
ford County, subject to the action Of the Demo-
cratic priparics.
FOR cIRcuIg CLERK.
We are authorized to announce W. p sADLER
Ns q candidate for Circuit Clerk of Crawford
County, subject TO the action OF the Democratic
primary.
We are authorized to announce Lon W. BLACK
- . candidate for Circuit Clerk. subject to the
action Of the Democratic primary.
We arc autho rized to announce T. d, CocnRANE
n 4 candidate (irpuit Clerk. subject the
action OF the Democratic primaries.
FOR COUNTY CLARK.
We are authorized to announce ". C. BosrIcK
asa candidate for County Clerk. subject to the
action of the Democratic primaries.
Ns candidate for County Clerk. subject to the
action of the D mocratic primaries.
yoR COUNTY TREASURER.
We are authorized to J. b. PAINE as a candi-
date for Treasurer of Crawford County, subject
TO the action Of the Democratic primary.
We are authorized to announce II. b. HALE as
candidate for County Treasurer, subject to the
action Of the Democratic primary.
FOR ASSESSOR.
J.. G. LOVE- authorizes us to announce his
name as candidate for the Office OF Assessor OF
Crawford County subject to the action Of the
Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce FRANK KIRK
for the Office of Assessor, subject to the action
of the Democratic primary.
We are authorized to announce T. ]. BOYD Of
Lees Creek Township as d candidate Tor Assess
or.of Crawford County, subject to the action Of
the Democratic primaries.
We are authorized 10 announce b. JOINS. O.
Union Township, as candidate for Assessor O.
Crawford County. subject " the action of thu
Democratic primaries.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-10

Prof. j. Fl. Shinn has been prof.
ferred the decoration Ofthe Legion
of Honor by the Gar of Russia.
and has cabled his acceptance OF
the honor to the Prime Minister
of the Cars dominiOns. The de.
coration is given merely as a
recognition of his services as a
historian and educator.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-10
Premier Gladstone handed his

Premier Gladstone handed his
resignation to the Queen Saturday,
who accepted it, and offered the
Premiership to Lord Roseberry,
that i: was accepted goes without
saying. England's Grand Gid Man
has withdrawn from the arena of
political conflict. and hencefOrth
will be a lOOker.On in the struggle
for democratic supremacy in the
British Isles.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-10

The papers that oppose the pri.
mary election plan for nominating
a candidate for United States Sen.
ator are opposed to both Fishback
and Berry, for rs sure as the peo-
pie decide the matter one or the
other of these gentlemen will be
the Senator. There ia no show
for third man.-Baxter County
Citizen.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-10
ARKANSAS
INDUSTRIAL UNIVERSITY,
(FOR BOTH Sexes
Next Session Bsgins March and Ends December s, 1884,
WINTER VACATION.

One of the leading Universities OF
the Southwest.
Graduates fill high positions In var
iOus States.
Literary, Scientific, Engineering,
Mechanical, Agricultural and Normal
Departments In the three Colleges AZ
Fayetteville.
Law and Medical Departments a.
Little Rock.
Normal and Mechanical College for
colored students at Pine Bluff.
Twenty-three courses of study.
Equipped with modern apparatus
and appliances.
Large attendance.
Naturalization Fee, S..
Tuition free to Arkansas young men
and young women. Students from
other States pay only $40 q year tof
Tuition.
Board for boys in the Dormitory a.
cost, 81 so to $50 per month.
Board in private families, $l2 to Slo
per month.
Arkansas students should secure
appointments from their County
Judges.
For Catalogue apply to
PRESIDENT A. I. U.
FAYETTEVILLE, ARk,
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-10

The populists held a convention
in Alabama q few days ago when a
negro delegate, who attempted to
exercise his rights by making a
speech, was Kissed down and I'LL.
tremendously kicked out of the
house. Wonder what would be.
come Of the populites in Arkansas
if they should take a notion to
kick the negro out I 1t wouldn't
be bigger than a pound of soap af.
ter it was all used up.-Greenwood
Leader.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-10

Under the peculiar practice
heretofore the Senators have re.
presented the shrewdest politi-
clans and the longest purse. That
time has passed however and here.
after the people-the common
every day farmer-he who bears
the burdens and pays the tax will
have a say and final say in who
shall represent his State in the
Senate.-GreenwoOd Democrat.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-10

Agnes, the smooth young man,
who worked Jeweler Stint, OF
Little Rock, for a number of valu'
able diamonds, has been given five
years in which to think over the
folly of breaking the laws of Ar.
kansas.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-10
Democratic Primaries.

The Democratic voters of Crawford County are
requested To meet at their respective voting pre-
cincts on
SATURDAY, MARCH "a, 1904
and vote their choice Of candidates for State Ju-
dcial, County and Township Offices. Also to
vote for choice Of candidates for United States
Senator.
The Central Committee also decided to hold
the County Convention at Van Buren,. on Satur-
day, March 81. 1884. at O'Clock p. m., at which
convention each township viii be entitled To one
delegate for each 80 votes east for Hon. VIM. Fish
back for Governor in '.2 which will be as follows:
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-10
A tragedy occurred at Good win,

A tragedy occurred at Good win,
Ark, small place ten miles east
of Brinkley Tuesday, in which j..
7. Walker, Postmaster at that
place, was shot and instantly killed
by owen HensIey, also citizen of
that place. This result was brought
about by remarks made by Mr..
Walker, rejecting on Mr.. Hensley,
identifying him as party interest.
with the white cap gangs of that
section. Hensley escaped but is
being pursued by officers.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-10

The St. Louis Republic wittilly
says: 1--WE trust that threats OF
injunction suits to be brought
against members Of the cabinet
will have no effect on Mr.. Bissell,
He is in no danger of an indlct-
ment for arson for firing the Re.
piblicans."
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-10

Mr.. Croker can go to Texas at
any time without suspicion. In
fact, it is a good place for him to
go if he is seeking light on the in.
come tax question.-St. Louis Re-
public.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-10
TOWNSHIP OFFICES.

We are authorized to announce FiETcH AR
MOLD for the affiee of Constable of Van Buren,
Township subject to the action of the Democrat
ic primary.
We are authorized to announce ADDS BRYAN
"a candidate Tor Constable OF Van Buren, Town
ship, subject to the action Of the Democratic
primary.
Gro. NJ. VISsANr herewith announces as a
candi late for Constable OF Van Buren, township
subject to the action OF the Democratic primary.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-10

The indictments found by the
grand jury at the August term,
1893, of the Grant Circuit court
quashed because of the disqualifi.
cation of one member ofsaid jury,
he not having paid his poll tax,
Judge A. M. Duffie presiding.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-10

Another incendiary fire was dis
covered at the Worlds Fair
Grounds Sunday. One man has
been arrested who is supposed to
have some connection with the
setting GU fire ofthe buildings.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-10

Now that the patent on the bell
telephone has expired, a monopoly
in this business will no longer ex-
list. Telephones can now be bought
in New York for $3.50 aud any
man has u right to build his own
private line and maiutain it as long
as he pleases to.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-10

The death of Gen. Jubal A. Early
removes one of the most striking
figures of the war. He was a
fighter who had shown his mettle
in three wars. He possessed u
rugged nature, and It's angularities
were frequently shown. He won
brilliant victories aud suffered dis
astrous defeats. He lacked only
in strategic discretion. He was
valued 10y Gen. Lee, though re-
moved from command IN the last
hours Of the war. His faults now
lie buried in the grave with him
his virtues of courage, devotion
and generosity will live in the
grateful memory of his fellow
countrymen. Appeal. valanche.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-10

The recent bond issue resulted
in al increase of the public debt
during the month of February OF
$40. 064,2 The increase of cash
in the Treasury for the month was
S49.955.6S1,
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-10

The American navy is having
something to do these days III
view of the Brazilian war, the
Hawaiian question, the Behring
Sea duty and the protection OF
American interest along the Turk
ish coast.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-10

A gentleman from Iowa has re.
Gently purchased 1900 acres of
land near Stuttgart. He expects
10 establish an extensive fruit farm.
We have room for more of the
same class OF people.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-10

Much opposition is being mani.
tested among Kansas Populists to-
ward Senator Martin on account
of his alleged friendly relations
with President Cleveland.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-10

Galveston News: How many of
the Representatives engaged in
the amusement of the vanishing
auorums consider that they are
earning their salaries and perform
ing the work tor which they were
sent to COngress7
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-10

Senator Voorhees, is doing every.
thing in his power to bring about
the speedy disposal of the tariff
bill and should have the thanks oil
the whole country for doing so.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-10

OF course the plutocratic East,
with it's hundreds of millionaires
will Sigh. to the last ditch" the
income TAX. Their opposition only
emphasizes the business and
necessity of the measure.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-10

A Washington special to the
Republic says: There will be a
reduction of about $lO,OOO,O0O in
the pension appropriation for next
year aud by the time the Cleve.
land administration is at an end
the annual pension appropriation
bill will be as greatly diminished
as the most ardent pension reform
er would desire or expect.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-10

Mr.. Fland said he would compel
the House to pass his seigniorage
bill or "bust.n But, as the Gazette
remarks, Mr.. Bland has saved the
country from the latter terrible
calamity and given us more silver.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-10

The store of Jno. M. Harkey, OF
Ola, Yell county, was burglarized
and the safe opened and robbed
of 5000 last Friday night. Several
men have been arrested in cOnnec-
ton Herewith. The proofagainst
them is strong.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-10

A good many Congressman who
are not present at roll call in this
House will not be present at roll
call in the next one. This is pre-.
dictlon which predicts.-St. Louis
Republic.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-10

A writer in Our Brother In Red,
published at Muskogee, says that
statehood would do more as a
civilizing and moralIziDg agent
than all the missionaries from Dan
to Beersheba." That writer views
the situation from the correct
standpoint.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-10

The Worlds Fair Melted the
stockholders 1859, 46S.O6. The
total expenditures were $26, 640.5O
aud the total receipts $2S, 465,.
1E7.hO
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-10

-Four negroes charged with
lynching thcphegro Nelson in Var
ner in November, plead guilty to
the charges and received senten-
ces as follows: Isaac Taylor and
Yancy Hawkins both five years,
Abraham Washington and Stove
Tinsley, one year each. The other
members of the gang will be tried
during the next session of court.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-10

Justice White was formally IN.
stalled as a member of the U. s.
Supreme Court Monday. This is
the first time that Court has sci
with full bench since the death
Of ustice Lamar.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-10

The Republic says that ex-Con-
gresham Peel is making a still
hunt for DinsmOre's seat in Con-
gress. The reverse Of this is true.
The people Of that district have
seen Their mistake, and are making
rather a cIamorOus hunt for Peel.
They will find him too.-McAlester
CaDital.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-10

There is considerable specula-
ton in Washington as to what Mr..
Cleveland's course will be in the
event OF the seigniorage bill reach
ing the White House.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-10

Pendergast says that the insani
ty plea set up by his attorneys in
his defense was an Infamous, dirty
and disreputable plea, statement
which will meet with the heart,
endorsement of the public,
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-10

johnson County Democracy falls
into line and will express their
choice for United States Senator
at the primary election to be held
April IA. This is exactly what
Governor Fishback and Senator
Berry desire. The Gazette will
please make a note of it.-News-
Record.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-10

Tom Carter wants to reduce
southern representation IN the he
publican National Convention,
giving as his reason that the South
contributes nothing toward the
election of Republican candidates.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-10

New York World: Although
Mr.. Harrison is making speeches
every time he gets a chance he
never mentions the hole he left in
the Treasury.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-10
at takes more than one to hol

a Senatorial primary election in
Arkansas" says the Gazette. To
which the TT. Smith News-RecOrd
makes the following reloinder:
senatorial primary election in Ar
kansas will be so large as to even
astouish the advocates of the plan.
nd fairly Supply the Gazette in
it's wonder at the defeat of it's
theory that such an election will
not represent the Will OF the peo-
pie. We regret to see the good
old Gazeiie fighting against the
inevitable
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-10

The Alma Leader favors paying
the officers in all the counties in
the State fixed salary. If sucn
a law is good for one county, 1t
should be made to apply to ALL
News-RecOrd.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-10

The Little Rock Press is steadily
forging toward metropolitan jour.
nalism Its issue of last Sunday
was credit to Little Rock.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-10

The Hudson River ice crop is
so small that New Workers are
likely to go without the CONCEALED
fluid next summer.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-03-10

New York World: Scratch o
Democratic Senatorial "Conserva.
tive" and you will find a states
man who is being patted on the
back by the high tariff lobby.