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The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-01-27
CALIFORNIA.

California possesses delightful winter elm
ate. Almost every day is balmy and full of sun
shine. To live In such an air a few months may
save you big doctors bill 1t doesn't cost much
to try. The FRISCO LINE and SANTA FE ROUTE
will carry you TO Los Angeles, San Diego or San
Francisco any day on fast vestibued express
train. in Pullman or tourist sleeper. The journey
Is through New Mexico and Arizona where
heavy snow-falls rarely come. 1t Is short quick
and straight across, not round
about. Once week personally -conducted ex-
cursions are run to the Pacific Coast In tourist
sleepers. Competent porters and agents in
charge. Second.class tickets honored and good
care taken of ladies' and children without escort
Very cheap rates for one way or round trip now
in effect. Write TO D. WIsHARr, g. p. A., Frisco
LINE, st. Logis, Mo-, for copy Of California ex;
book entitled ITO California and Back" Near
est local agent of the FRISCO LINE or SANTA FEE
Route will be glad to name ticket rates and fur
nish desired information about the trip. Don't
be afraid to ask questions.
The double berth rates in Tourist Sleepers are:
st. Louis to California, SO 75 Burton to Calfor-
mia. S2.75. 3O-3m
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-01-27
Notice of Sale.

II Whereas, in cause pending in the Craw.
M ford Circuit Court, In Chancery, between
" Geo. Barker, administrator estate Of John
Barker, deceased. plaintiff, and VIM. J.
and Jane NJ. Meadors, defendants, on the 23d
day of November. 1893, a day OF the November
term, 1898, of said Court Judgment was rendered
in favor OF the plaintiff for the sum of SlOSlOO,
and 1t was ordered and directed by the Court
that unless within thirty days from the date of
said decree said judgment was satisfied and dis
charged, the undersigned commissioner, APP
pointed by the Court to execute said decree,
should sell the lands hereinafter described to
satisfy said judgment, with interest and costs,
and default having been made In the payment
thereof the undersigned will on
Saturday, the 18th Day Of February, 1894,
at the Main street entrance to the court house.
in the City Of Van Buren,, in said county, within
the hours for judicial sales, offer for sale and
sell at public cutlery, to the highest bidder on
credit of three months, the purchaser to give
note with approved security for the purchase
money. all the right title. interest and equity
of redemption of the defendants in and to the
following described real estate situated In said
county, to-wit:
S 4 of the N w 4 and the W u of the s W
4 of Sec. 49, in Tp 10 N, R 80 W, TO Salty the
debt aforesaid, with interest and costs of suit
and sale
w. p. SADLER Commissioner.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-01-27

The Hon. Sam Small has notified
y number OF his Congressional
friends by letter that he is prepar-
ing to establish a newspaper in
Oklahoma, to be known as the
Oklahoman. He promises to make
IL . redhot organ of Democracy,
. booming advocate of Statehood,
and . credit to the profession of
journalism.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-01-27

In the United States court Monday
morning Judge Parker gave DEGREES
for plaintiffs in two cases Warren VS..
Nettles and Herdon VS.. Sidwsy. They
are hsury cases, and the court held
that the agents were the agents of the
borrowers and not of the lenders, and
held further that under the statute
the testimony must show strict pre-
ponderance OF evidence before the
court would feel authorized to declare
such contract usurious. One of the
above cases is from this county.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-01-27

This week, according to the
special order should see the con.
clusion of the debate on the tariff
bill and voting on the bill and
amendments should begin Tues.
day noon.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-01-27
TOWNSHIP OFFICES.

We are authorized to announce FETCH AR
Mold for the office of Constable of Van Buren,
Township subject to the action of the Democrat.
10 primary
We are authorized to announce ADDS BRYAN
a. candidate for Constable OF Van Buren Town
ship, subject to the action of the Democratic
primary
GEO. NJ. VINsAST 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, 1894-01-27

Every member of Congress
seems willing to support the Will.
son bill ifthc industries of his own
district are allowed to remain pro.
tected. This is the acme of sci.
Observation-Disclosures Press,
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-01-27
NOTICE FOR. PUBLICATION.
LAND OFFICE AT DARDANELLE, ARK, /
January dth 1904

LAND OFFICE AT DARpASELLE ARK.,l
January 4th, 1894 !
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the County
Clerk of Crawford County at Van Buren, Ark
on February 18th, 1884, viz: Calvin Smith, II d
Entry No 1870, for the VIZ SEA, Ela SWL, Sec.
2, Tp II North, Range 80 West.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation of,
said laud, viz: b. c. Carter and Clinton smith,
Of Eads Crawford County, Ark 7. L. Carter and
X. P. Young, Of Lees Creek, Crawford Co., Ark.
Will A. F. May, Register.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-01-27

Congressman McRae's amend.
ment to the Wilson bill, abolish
ing the bounty on sugar, passed
the House by a large majority
Monday. This is as it should be.
No section should be favored any
more than any other iu this meas
ure.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-01-27

Prof. Junius Jordan, of Pine
Bluff is a candidate for Superin.
tendent of Public Instruction. He
has the endorsement. of many ol
the leading educators ofArkansas
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-01-27

Secretary Carlisle has issued q
circular letter soliciting proposals
for $50, 100000 Of bonds to be is.
sued at once to relieve the Treas.
ury stringency.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-01-27
CALI.

Tho members Of the Democratic County Cen
trail Committee of Crawford County are here
BY called to meet at the Court House h Van
Buren,, February -, 1894, to take such steps
~ may be necessary looking to the calling Of
the county primaries and Democratic county
conventions.
P. d. SCOTT, Chairman.
H. II. DILL. Secretary.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-01-27
CITY OFFICES,

We arc authorized to announce II. II. Dill as
candidate for the office Of Mayor of the City oil
Van Buren,, subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic primary, should one be held
We are authorized to announce Mr.. JAS. D.
HAWKINS, SR. as q candidate for the office OF
Mayor Of the City of Van Buren,. subject to the
action Of tho Democratic city primary, should
one be held.
FOR RECORDER
We are authorized to announce Mr.. JAS.
CRockETT ~ candidate for the office of Re
corder of the City OF Van Buren,, subject to the
Democratic primary. If one should be held.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-01-27

The palatial Southern Club
building at Hot Springs, built al
q cost of $50, 900, has been thrown
open to the public.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-01-27

The State of New York is one
of the very few that are out of
debt. The last Indebtedness WAS
paid last week.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-01-27

The Warren News feels happy
over the discovery of large finds
of commercial clays in the neigh
borhood of that city.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-01-27

A farmer near Conway took
some nice ripe Strawberries into
town that were picked the first
week in January.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-01-27

The Rev. DR.. T. Dewitt Talmage
has announced his intention OF
resigning from the pulpit of the
Brooklyn, N. Y, Tabernacle in
Nav.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-01-27

Six prisoners escaped from the
6earcy Jail Sunday night. Assist
ance was rendered from the out
side.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-01-27
The Senatorship.

The Little Rock Democrat, of Monday, gave
out the following important news:
Democrat reporter said to Governor Fish.
back this morning:
"Governor, infer from your letter to W. J.
Ball that you will not offer for governor again,
but for the United States senate"
s'You are correct in your inference. Upon as
Stunning the office of governor. l promised the
people that would use the influences attaching
to the position In an effort to bring Arkansas to
the front rank among the sisterhood of States. l
have done 80. now aspire to the United States
Senate, because believe can be of greater ser
vice to the state in this position shall not ut
ter and hope no friend of mine will utter one
word in disparagement OF Senator Berry. If the
people think that he can do more for the higher
interests of this State than myself, 1t is their
duty to Arkansas to give him q third term. If,
on the other hand they think can accomplish
more for our State than he. have right to ex-
pect their support as he and l are the only
avowed candidates. 1t is.a question OF patriotic
duty to the State, and am quite content to leave
1t to the intelligent patriotism Of the people,
"Will you make a canvassg'
mo, sir; 1t would not be proper. The Demo-
cratic party Is in power for the first time in
thirty three years. 1t is the duty Of every Demo-
cratic senator and representative to be at his
post to assist In shaping Its policy, 1t would be
unfair for me to take advantage OF Senator Ber-
RVS enforced absence, even If 1t were proper
that leave my duties to traipse over the State
Besides, IL Is not necessary. Both of us are as
well-known as we would be after a dozen can
vases"
n,
Special to The Gazette.
WASHINGTON, January 22.-The Gazette repre-
sentative asked Senator Berry II he had received
a telegram from The Gazette with reference to
the matter of conducting the Senatorial election
in Arkansas and if so, II he desired to say any
thing regarding it. The Senator replied that he
had received such a message and had to-day
sent the following letter in reply thereto:
WASHINGTON. January 90 1894.
William NJ Kavanaugh, Manager Gazette Lit
tie Rock. Ark.
DEAR SfR-Y0ur telegram received thought
had stated my position on the contest for Sena-
tor In Arkansas SO clearly IN recently published
interview that no man who read could have mis-
understood 1t, but will now state over my own
signature that if the Democratic committees OF
the several counties shall submit the questions
as to their choice for Senator to the Democratic
voters at their primary elections 1t will meet
my cordial approval, or If the Democratic State
Central Committee shall submit the question to
the Democratic voters of the State to be finally
determined by the State convention that will
also meet my approval have full confidence
III the patriotism and good sense OF the Demo-
cratic authorities in Arkansas and believe that
they will pursue such course as will best pro-
mote the interests OF the people and the party
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The X. c., P. & G.. road was con
pleted to Sloan Springs, Tuesday

A gold nugget weighing l56
ounces has been found near Lead
vile, Col.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-01-27

The season is here when the
bravest of us are glad to get up.
der cover.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-01-27

Scarlet fever has made it's ap.
pearance at Ell Dorado, Ark.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-01-27
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
JUDICIAL OFFICES.

ron PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
We are authorized to announce SAM r. CHEW
o. . candidate for Prosecuting Attorney .of the
18th Judicial District, subject to the action OF
tho Democratic primaries.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-01-27

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Announcement Fees.
COUNTY.
County Clerk 1000
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Other County Officers 500
JUDICIAL.
judicial Offices $1,000
TOWNSHIP.
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CITY.
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Announcements are payable strictly
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rule.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1894-01-27

We are authorized TO announce J. +. SMITH as
& candidate for the Office of County and Probate
Judge Of Crawford County. subject To the action
OF the Democratic primary.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1894-07-30
HORSES.
Two White Men Run ON a Bunch of
Grow Ponies and are In Trouble.

For some time past two young men,
who are almost boys have been around
the Crow reservation, and have had a
general good time. On the 18th inst.
they concluded that the climate in that
vicinity was too warm for them. and
gathering up a bunch Of t~hirty-two
Indian ponies. they determined to quit
the country. In some manner the
authorities got wind OF the transaction
and started Big Medicine a well-known
Indian police officer. after the runaways
with the result hat they were captured
on the following day about eight miles
from the agency and the stolen property
recovered.
The prisoners. one OF whom Is only 70
years Of age and the other but %, we're
brought to this city this morning in
charge Of Deputy United States Mar
shall Healy. TO have their preliminary
hearing before Commissioner Kreidler.
Five witnesses accompanied the party,
and United States Attorney Leslie is also
here To prosecute the case. K. l.. Redd-
has charge Of the witnesses. all Of whom
are Indians.
The names 81 the prisoners could not
be ascertaIned. but at the examination
this afternoon the details will all come
to the surface.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1894-07-30
Windsor Castle.

From 60 to 20 beds are in constant
requirement at Windsor castle for
the s~overeign's family. The grand
children and great-grandchildren all
belong to her and all live with her
instead of dwelling / n separate resi-
dences with their parents. Her stock
of princesses is so large that she
gladly welcomes any sutton, rich or
poor, royal or otherwise, that comes
along, and gives him a handsome for
tune from her heaps of gold and dia-
monds in the castle lookup. She is
served at table and accompanied
when donkey driving by Indiar
princes AMI highland chieftains of
the highest rank, clad in the Cos
tunes of their country. Small won
der, then, that her majesty excites tie
greatest admiration. combined with
curiosity. whenever she travels. and
that deeply interested crowds collect
in any spot where there Is a chance
of seeing the great queen passion.
don Letter.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1894-07-30
East Swimming rsn.

For long distance swimming the
shark may be said to hold the ~
ord, as he a outstrip the swiftest
ships apparently without effort,
swimming and playing around them
and ever on the lookout for prey.
Any human being falling overheard
in shark frequented waters has very
little chance of escape, so rapid is the
action of the shark. the monster of
the deep. The dolphin, another fast
swimming fish, a near relative of the
toothed whales. is credited with a
speed Of considerably owe 90 miles
an hour. For short distances the
salmon can outstrip every other fish,
accomplishing its % miles an hour
with ease. The Spanish mackerel is
one of the fastest Of food fishes and
cuts the water like a yacht. Preda-
tory fishes are generally the fastest
swimmers. A fast fish looks trim
and pointed. with its head conical il
shape and its fins fitting close to Its
body. like IA knife blade into its han
die. Fish. on the other hand, with
large heads. bigger than their bodies.
and with short. stubby fins, T built
for slow motion. Brooklyn Eagle.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1894-07-30

Ouida proceeds to show that men
of genius are fine, handsome fellows.
So they are, as a rule. Witness Ten
nyson, Musset; Scott, the strongest
man of the Rough Clan; Marlbor-
ough, Goethe, Bonny Dundee Burns,
Longfellow, Sir Henry Taylor. Ma
poleon, Shelley, Byron-a galaxy of
beauties. The Popes and Voltalres
are the exceptions. Now, if genius
gets money, renown, the affection of
the sex which Ouida adorns, victory,
palms, paans, and is besides a tall,
strong, handsome person, surely gen.
ius has a happy time and may disre-
gard the misconception of the stupid.
London News.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1894-07-30
Notice.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
OFFICE or u COMPTROLLER oF X
CURRENCY. 4
WAsHISGToS. ID. c., July 10th 1894.
Whereas, T.. W. Knight, jr.. was duly
appointed and commissioned receiver OF
The Stockgrowers bank Of Miles City"
located it the City Of Miles City, County
of Custer and State Of Montana on the
ninth day Of August A. d.. 1893 and
whereas the said T.. w. Knight. ir, has
resigned.
Now. therefore be 1T known. That |,
James III. Eckles comptroller of the cur
rency do hereby appoint Leo c. Harmon
to be the receiver Of The Stockgrowers
National 81 Miles City, Montana"
in place OF the said T.. w. Knight. jr..
with all the powers. duties and respon-
sIbilitles given or imposed upon a re-
ceiyer under the provisions Of the re-
vised statutes Of the United States which
authorize the appointment of a receiver.
In Witness whereof, | have hereto
subscribed my name and caused my
seal OF office to be affixed to these
present at the city Of Washing
SEAL ton, in the District OF Columbia
this twentieth day Of July 1894.
JAMES IA. EcKLEs,
Comptroller Of the Currencp.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1894-07-30
~isty-Days.

John Msckaloney today received sixty
days and costs at the hands Of Police
Magistrate Glib. for petit larceny. the
stealing Of a rubber coat belonging to
the Hook a Ladder Co. Mr.. Mackal-
oney was arrested last evening by Chief
jackson at the tank. but. only after Ed
had broken one IL the small bones in the
back of his hand striking him. and then
laying HIM PROSTATE with a blow across
the forehead with a six-shooter. The
resistance Of the prisoner wss something
surprising for his grade 81 humanity, for
he is a hobo 81 the most ordinary type,
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1894-07-30
]. B. COLLINS.
Real Estate
Co1lecttons
Live Stock Commission.
Ofice:-Bryan Block, Room No. /.
Ofice:-Bryan Block, Room No. /.
Correspondence solicited.
Has the following property listed.

Has the following property listed:
A comfortable four room dwelling with
summer kitchen attached. lot 35xl5O;
price. $40.
A neat four room dwelling, stable in
rear. desirable location. 30 feet front
price 81 LOO.
A commodius six room dwelling, ex
cellent cellar. artesian well on premises,
stable and hen house. small fruits and
vegetable garden attached. a prime bar.
gain; price. $1,000.
A snug brick dwelling house. four
comfortable rooms. southern exposure,
delightful location. fifty front feet;
price $3.50.
A neat one and one-half story dwell,
ing house of four rooms, southern ex
posure; price s4OO.
A large two story frame dwelling
house, northern and western exposure,
brick stables in rear, fifty front feet, easy
walking distance from Main street; price
$500.
A fine two story dwelling house. SIX
rooms. southern and western exposure
with large commodius stable in rear
fifty feet front. centrally located; price
$1,000.
An attractive Pleasant street dwelling
one and one-half stories. fifty feet Of
ground, southern exposure; price $500
a comfortable five room dwelling
house, southern exposure. fifty front
feet; price 500.
A five room frame dwelling house, fifty
front feet. convenient to Main street,
northern and western exposure: price
$500.
A large number Of other choice dwell
ings and building lots in the city and in
the different additions to the city, for
sale cheap and on satisfactory terms.
Parties desiring good city property a.
an investment. where same is paying in
rents over II per cent on the am0unt
invested. can be accommodated.
First class Main street lots for sale,
suitable for business purposes, and on
terms to suit purchaser.
have for sale a tract OF land CON-
prising some 60 acres, near the city,
tulip timbered, that can be purchased
at 500 per acre. Have also a choice
tract of some 81 acres. lying under the
ditch, that i hold at $500 per acre.
Having a complete block book Of all
city property, revised up to date. | shall
be pleased to have any one interested
call and inspect ame Full information
given on all properties. Clear title given
to all property offered by me.
Select bands of sheep and horses for
sale. City collections promptly At
tended to.
y. h. COLLINS.
Room . StooleIoWels IapE Elecl
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1894-07-30

The state lodge Of the United Sheep
Sehearrs National association was or
gained at Helena July 9th. The at
tendance was small but those who were
present proceeded to business just the
same and arranged that next season the
flock masters must pay seven cents with
board or eight and one-half without
These rates are not much, il any, in ex-
cept of what was generally paid thi'
year. and will not, we think be objected
to next year by the wool growers, if con
gress leaves the Mckinley bill alone
Otherwise there will be very few sheer
to shear in Montana.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1894-07-30
Mighty il the Truth.

And it will prevail. Againt underhand compc-
tition and spurious imitation. the genuine eff
cacy Of the great national tonic. Hostetters
Stomach Bitters. always has and always will
prevail. The public recognize it everywhere a.
the chief preventive -uf malaria, aud a reliable
specific for dyspepsia. constipation. nervous
ness, rheumatism, kidney trouble, billiousness
and loss of appetite. Efforts made by irrespon'
sible dealers to compete with III by Indirect
means have and will continue to fall upon the
heads. and it may be added, the pockets OF those
making them. Through the length and breadth
Of the American continent it IL the acknowl
edged household remedy. reliable and prompt
IL relies upon facts. upon public experience
and npon the emphatic commendation Of tho
medical fraternity.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1894-07-30
Notice.,

SEALED PROPOSALS will be received
by the County Commissioners Of Gus
ter county, Montana, up to the i1rst
Monday Of September, A. d. 1894. at II
O'Clock IN. for the erection of ststecl OF
iron bridge to be built across Powder
river, at q point 9 Asson's ranch,
about IS miles southeast Of Miles City.
The distance from bank to bank h ~
feet; bidders will make their " sound.
ings and submit their plans and speci6.
cations for the construction Of said
bridge. Payments will be made ~ fol.
lows: One half upon the completion
of said bridge. the balance to be paid on
the first Tuesday in December, 1895.
The Board reserves the right to reject
any or all bids. BY order Of the Board
Of County Commissioners.
All. S~wERDFIGER,
Clerk Of Board.
Dated Miles City, Mont, July 18th 1894