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The Van Buren press., 1895-01-05
Hon. Jne. 8. Renfroe.

Hon. Jno. s. Renfroe, of Craw.
ford county, will be before the
next Legislature as a candidate
for the position of Sergeant-at-
Arms of the House. There can
be no doubt that Col. Isenfroe has
all the qualifications necessary to
fill the position satisfactorily to
that body and the people. He is
a hardworking and consistent
Democrat, an ex-Confederate
soldier and all honored citizen.
We hope the members Of the
House will look favorably on his
claim. The following recommends
alton by Mr.. P. b. Scott, Chair
man Of the Democratic County
Committee shows how well Mr..
Renfroe stands with his party and
people:
VAN BUREN, ARK, Dec. 81, 1894.
TO THE SPEAKER AND MEMBERS OF THE HousF
OF RaPREsEsTATlvEs:-
! take pleasure in commencing 10
you the Hon. John $. Renfroe, OF
Crawford county, who is candidate
before your Honorable body for the
position of Sergeant-at-Arms. He is
an upright citizen, respected and
honored by those who know him, al
ex-Confederate who did his full duty
to the South in the late war, and q
hard working, cons stent Democrat
who has devoted much of his time in
the interests Of the party, and
deserves your careful consideration
and we hope you will give him youl
support. ID. SCOTT,
Chm Dem. Co. Cen. Com
The Van Buren press., 1895-01-05
The ST. LOUIS REPUBLIC FREE,

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Already the clans are gathering for the fray in
1856, and 1>e5 will be full of interesting events
The skirmish lines will be thrown out, the
maneuvering done and the plans of campaign
arranged for the great contest in go
The remaining short session of the Democratic
Congress. to be followed shortly by Republican
Congress with a Democrat in the Preside tial
chair will be productive ofevents of ofincalcuable
interest
In fact, more political history will be con-
structed during 1875 than in any year since the
foundation of the Government and man with
out Il newspaper will be like useless lump in
the movements of public opinion.
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The Van Buren press., 1895-01-05

The Gothenburg system of regulat-
ing the liquor traffic will soon be
tried in this country for the first time.
The experiment is to be tested in the
little town OF Ida Grove, near Sioux
city. Ia. A number of leading citi-
right 10 sell liquor in the town and
the saloons are about ready for bnsi-
ness. The profits from the sale of the
liquor, less the interest on the money
invested, are To be- given to the town
and the Young Mems Christitn
Association. The outcome of the
experiment will he anxiously looked
forward TO by every municipal corpor.
alton in the country.
The Van Buren press., 1895-01-05

A stock company has been organ
ized at bot Springs, called the Hot
Springs Inclined Railway Company,
with q capital stock Of $500, ,OOl,
divided into shares of $25. The pur-
pose of the company is the construc-
tion of All incline railway from Hot
Springs to the summit of West
Mountain, to erect buildings, lay out
park grounds OH the summit, erect a
hotel, observatory, casino, etc., all in
accordance with rights granted Gen.
w. Baxter and others Dec. 2l, 1893,
ny Congress. The plans will be of an
elaborate character. Work Is to
heg;n within thirty days and vigor-
ously prosecuted until completed.
The Van Buren press., 1895-01-05
Fire Mt Fort Smith.

Fort SMITH, Dec. 27.-Fire broke out about 4
o'clock this morning in Wyatt's saloon under
the Fort Smith Elevator office consuming all the
bar fixtures and stock and damaging the build
ing to the amount of several hundred dollars
The Elevator Office had narrow escape con-
siderable stationery being damaged by SCOT and
smoke The building and saloon were fully
insured as WAS also the printing ollice.
The Van Buren press., 1895-01-05

A shocking accident happened six
miles south of Russellville Saturday.
A gentleman by the name of w. r.
Harville was out hunting with some
small boys. A boy by the name Of
brooks went out to shoot at bird
and let his gun 70 off accidently, and
struck Harville In the spinal column
aud he died almost Immediately.
The accident has caused much sorrow,
for Harvilla was one of the best
citizens Of the country.
The Van Buren press., 1895-01-05

An Indianapolis dispatch of the
9th ult., says; At meeting Of college
presidents of the state held In this
city, It was decided to forbid inter-
collegiate foot ball. An order of this
kind will at once go into effect.
The Van Buren press., 1895-01-05

Lazarus & Levy. one of the oldest
business firms of Camden and South
Arkansas, went to the wall on the
27th. Liabilities $4,000. Their
creditors are scattered all over the
United States. Preferments to
amounts Of SIS, 900 were made.
The Van Buren press., 1895-01-05

Hon. Thomas c. Mclsae has written
a letter to the Little Rock Press
stating that he is In favor of the free
and unlimited coinage of silver, and
denying the report that he has at any
time declined to express an opinion
upon that subject.
The Van Buren press., 1895-01-05

The cases against George Lavigne
and his seconds and others connected
with the contest. on the night of
December 18th IN the Auditorium
Club New Orleans, In " hich Andy
bowen was killed, have been dis
missed.
The Van Buren press., 1895-01-05

Col. Zeh Ward, for many years
lessee Of the c0nvicts in the Arkansas
penItentiary, died at his home in
Little Rock last Friday night. He
was one of the leading citizens of the
Capital city, and one Of the best
known railway contractors in the
South.
The Van Buren press., 1895-01-05

Consul I.athrop at Bristol has
reported to the State Department that
eight European countries imported
LA, 400, 900 bushels of corn last year.
Of which 46, ,OO0, 900 were supplied by
the United States, being 1000, 900
bushels less than the amount supplied
by the email state of Roumania.
The Van Buren press., 1895-01-05

There was an excess ofmerchandise
exports over Imports In Nov. Of $780,
SIS, S,80l, which shows that this
country has lost none of Its foreign
trade on account Of Democratic
legislation,
The Van Buren press., 1895-01-05

A paper published in the southern
part OF the State received the follow
ing outlay on subscription during one
week of recent date: Twelve
pounds of fine honey, four gallons of
sauer kraut, quarter of nice beef,
four cords Of stove wood and. '.S6 in
cash.
The Van Buren press., 1895-01-05

Samuel c. seeley, defaulting book
keeper Of the National Shoe and
Leather Bank of New York, was SELL
fenced to eight years in the peniten-
tiary.
The Van Buren press., 1895-01-05

The Oklahoma Democratic Com
mitteA Is pushing statehood claims Of
that state on the ground that admis-
sion now will make the state Demo-
cratic.
The Van Buren press., 1895-01-05

It is stated that the President has
VIM NJ. Springer, Of Illinois. slated
for a judgeship Of the United States
Court of Claims.
The Van Buren press., 1895-01-05

Reports have it that Assistant Post
master Frank H. Jones, 1f Illinois, Is
engaged to Mrs. Nellie Grant Sartoris,
General Grants daughter.
The Van Buren press., 1895-01-05

Fifty football players have been
injured last year, three have died
one is insane. and one Is paralyzed
Great game, this football.
The Van Buren press., 1895-01-05

Ex-PolIce Captain John L. Stephens
of New York was sentenced 10 three
years and nine months In Sing Sing
for accepting bribe.
The Van Buren press., 1895-01-05

Prominent Arizona Democrats are
trying to have the administration
remove Governor Hughes from office.
The Van Buren press., 1895-01-05

The Kansas City Star says: Under
the game laws Of Oklahoma cunning
of horse thieves is permissible from
January 1st to December 81.
The Van Buren press., 1895-01-05

China is about to begin the con-
struction of grand trunk railway
from the Yang-tse. Kiang TO Pekin.
The Van Buren press., 1895-01-05

The Government has contracted
with the Navajo Indians for l5, 900 of
their wonderful waterproof b ankets.
The Van Buren press., 1895-01-05
NEWS NOTES AND COMMENTS.

Ida Wells, the negress, Is trying to
get an anti.lynching bill before
Congress.
The Van Buren press., 1895-01-05
$. w. PEEL
ATTY At LAW,
Atlantic Building, Washington, ID. &.

VAT ILL practice before the Heads of the De.
wy partments. before the U. S. Court of Claims
and the Supreme Court
PATENTS for Inventions, Pardons and Land
Contests looked after Indian Business a
Specialty
The Van Buren press., 1895-01-05

Labor Commissioner Carroll d.
Wright has drafted n strike arbitra.
tI0n bill to be presented to Congress
The Van Buren press., 1895-01-05

President Cleveland has approved
the act providing for military park
on the scene OF Shileh battlefield.
The Van Buren press., 1895-01-05

Or. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Wcrid's Fair highest Award.
The Van Buren press., 1895-01-05
Hoods ';s;:;;;i' Cures

now in my sixty-ninth year feel much better,
and It Is due to Hoods Sarsaparilla. l can
truthfully say to the afflicted Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla is q good medicine" J. B. HASTINGS,
Postmaster, Wolf Bayou, Arkansas.
The Van Buren press., 1895-01-05
Village Blacksmith
and Postmaster
Broken Down by Kidney
Trouble and Gravel

&C. I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass:
"Dear Sirs: Iwish to mako statement In
regard to my case. In January, 1880, l was
taken down with pains In my back and kidney
trouble, and at the same time became afflicted
with gravel. For five months was not out OF
my house, and for months was unable to stand
Alone was attended by three Of the best
physicians Of North Arkansas. but they gave
only temporary relief. The following two years
and half nearly all the sleep got was IN
chair, as lying In bed would cause me
Much Pain and Misery.
I had tried many different medicines besides
the doctors treatment, but decided to give
Hoods Sarsaparilla trial. After using three
bottles got SO that am now able to lie In bed
and sleep most Of the night. 1t has benefited
ME greatly, and am stouter than l have been
for the past three years. have worked very
hard all my life, and had become
Greatly Run Down
owing to my occupation, that Of the village
blacksmith. Some twelve years ago had to
give up my trade owing to my Ill health, and
The Van Buren press., 1895-01-05

hoods pills are prompt and efficient. yet
easy In action. Sold by all druggists. 26c.
The Van Buren press., 1895-01-05

We are offering our entire stock at BARGAINS
Come and price our CLOTHING.
The Globe-republican., 1895-07-12

Mr. Borem, who attends social goth
erings even when he is not invites,
showed up at an entertainment 1T Up
percrust mansion.
Mr.. Borem-I am little late. ex-
pect am the last one to arrive.
Mrs Uppercrust-Yes. Nj. Borem.
you are the last one l expected to see.
Texas SiftingS
The Globe-republican., 1895-07-12

The new ocean steamer. the St Lou
is, didn't break the ocean record by
reaching Southampton in : days, 3
hours and 55 minutes, an average Of
Is. 81 knots an hour. but it was fine
run for a maiden VOYAGE.
The Globe-republican., 1895-07-12

could not get along without Piso's Cure
for Consumption. 1t always cures.-MRs.
E. G. MoULToN, Needham, Mass. Oct. - "a
The Globe-republican., 1895-07-12
Changed His Mind.

I didn't like to take my bath.
Until one summer morning bright
I made believe was a whale.
And now I think it's out o. sight.
The Globe-republican., 1895-07-12

The coming woman (when she is
come)-"Come, young lady, it is time
TO go. do not let my son have Eeaux
after 10 o'clock.-Syracuse Star.
The Globe-republican., 1895-07-12
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
IN BRIEF condemned FOR THE
HURRIED READERS.

co1led Down For Busy Minds Into
Nutshells Giving Valuable Infor-
nation Of the Great Passing Show
rs Cleaned from tho Wire Reports,
The Globe-republican., 1895-07-12

Good reasons why you should use Hinder
corns. 1t takes out the corns, and then you have
peace and comfort, surely a good exchange. l5c.
at druggists.
The Globe-republican., 1895-07-12
HAPPENINGS IN KANSAS.
ITEMS OF INTEREST TO Dwell.
LERS IN THE SUNFLOWER.

The Weeks Review of Perso nal and
General News Condensed to Short
Paragraphs for the Convenience of
Hurried Readers.
The Globe-republican., 1895-07-12

El1S-AllFtss stopped free by DIR. h line IS Crest
Nerve ReStOrer. No Fits after the first day
Marvellous Treatise AMI &2trial bot tie free e.
The Globe-republican., 1895-07-12

Both the Empress of Russia and the
Duchess of Edinburgh have in their
possession set of sables which cost
considerable over 500, OOO They cannot
be matched anywhere in the world.
The Globe-republican., 1895-07-12

Every Dollar Spent In Parker's 0inger
Tonic is we'll invested. Ii subdues pain. and
brings better digestion, better strength and better
The Globe-republican., 1895-07-12
Eating In Australia.

Max ORell says that the Australians
eat seven times a day: tea and bread
and butter at Z. breakfast at half-pass
8. lunch at II, dinner at half-past l,
tea at 3, supper at s. and a nightcap at
TO- Tea is the standard drink. ana
there are few hours In the day when the
teapot is not brought into reQuisition.
The Globe-republican., 1895-07-12

The cultivation of tobacco is prohibit
ed in Egypt.
Jacl>-.'What's the matter with 20
Love?''
George No; only the Grip.
The Globe-republican., 1895-07-12

The following Kansans have re.
ceived appointments as West Point
military academy cadets, to enter in
June, 1896: Earnest Watson, Marion,
Kan; Fr3nl, Richardson, alternate,
Augusta, Kan; L. A. Hope, Marvin,
Kan; Dclhert Smith, alternate. Prai
review, Kan.
The Globe-republican., 1895-07-12
pA1ENTS,TRhDE MARKS

Examination and Advice as % Patsntabiiity of In
yention Send "Inven:ors' GIide, or How TO Get
Patent. PATRICK O'FARRELL, Washington, D. q.
The morning call., 1895-02-10

Mr.. Frank Wise Of Sacramento is a prominent
citizen and ranchman of that far-famed county.
He is strong, active, manly man. He is true
son Of the Republic and one of those who might
well be termed the backbone of the Nation. His
life has been full of adventure full of stern honest
work. Now, at a little past the meridian, he is
enjoying the fruits of his early industry. Like all
other people his life has been of mingled happi
ness and sorrow. The greatest unhappiness of his
life was probably the possession Of terrible disease
This disorder seized him victim, and though
he tried and labored and followed up the advice OF
friends and physicians, no relief came. AT last,
sore distressed and with but little faith he sought
out one of the specialists of the old Hudson Medi-
cal Institute. Now for the rest, let him tell his
own story:
The morning call., 1895-02-10
Preois of tlRnnnzmAde.n

Daily rehearsals are being made of Mr.. Will
liam Greer Harrison's new play with this title,
and so smoothly do they run that the highest
hopes are entertained of public success when
the piece is produced at the New California on
Monday, February i8. The story of "Runny-
mede.' takes us back to the days of Richard,
the lion-hearted King of England, his brother,
John OF Aniou, and the famous outlaw of
Sherwood Forest Robin Hood; these with
Friar Tuck, Cardinal Langton, Maid Marian
and Marjorie, the principal characters in
the play, which is in four acts, each act repre-
senting season of the year. Thus:
Act / is autumn, with Sir Richard at Lea
Manor House, located on the River Lea, bor-
dering on the forest.
Act 2-Winter in the heart of the forest, WITH
Friar Tuek's cell and chapel.
Act 3-Spring, the first and second SCENES
showing Fountains Abbey.
Act 4-Summer, representing Runnymede on
the River Thames between Staines and Wind
sor the site being made famous by the signing
Of the Magma Charta.
"Runnymede'' has a double part. each work
ing through the other. What may be termed
the political aspect of the play refers TO the
preliminary work of the barons OF England in
regard to the securing OF the great charter
of English freedom The love scenes are
affected by the political action, and, in turn,
this action is affected by the love OF Robin and
Marian
Robins free speech in the forest among the
Saxon Thames assembled there has deeply
offended the vindictive John OF Aniou,
who has usurped the throne OF England DUR
The morning call., 1895-02-10
A Bevy of English Beauties.

Mr.. Marcus R. Mayer, long the efficient
henehman OF Mr.. Henry f. Abbey and now a
successful manager on his own account, ar
rived here yesterday morning, and "The Gaiety
Girl company, his latest profitable venture,
will follow him on Thursday, February ID, and
open at the Baldwin on the close of the Warde-
James engagement. This organization Is
known as the George Edwardes Company from
the Prince of Wales Theater, London, and has
had an extraordinary run there, as well as at
act burlesque by Messrs. Owen. Hall and Sydney
Jones. Everything is in the acting-the plot
is inconsequential. Briefly, some OF the girls
OF the Gaiety Theater are asked to garden
party to contribute entertainment for
the guests While there the leading girl
in the party is falsely accused of
kleptomania in "annexing" Lady Some
bodys diamond comb. OF course she is well
championed and the falsity of the charge is
soon shown. Her honesty is proven amid the
congratulations of all concerned The action
is in the pleasant grounds of an English coun-
try seat and also on the shores of the Mediter-
ranean at Nice, showing Monte Carlo. Among
the features of the performance are catchy
musical numbers of decidedly popular order.
The principal people are the same who created
the characters in the English production.
Harry Monkhouse is the principal comedian of
Kayne, Cecil Hope, Louis Bradford and several
others. The leading ladies in this bevy of
beauty are Miss Decima Moore, Miss Laura
Kearny, Miss Sophie Elliott. Miss Ethel Selwyn,
Miss Blanche Massey, Miss Florence Lloyd and
Miss Madge Rossell.
After their engagement here the company, 1t
is understood, will proceed to Australia.
The morning call., 1895-02-10

Solly Walter and are being deliberately con-
structed by Mr.. Parker, scenic artist OF the
Warde-James company. All the situations in
the play make large field of action, and q
costly one, for the scenic artist. Mr.. Warde
has given special attention to all the details of
the costumes taken from Planche's book, and
all are designed with historical accuracy.
There is a rich vein Of high and low comedy
coupled with the pathetic and affecting ele-
ment, and the action of the period makes a
story Economically dramatic and full OF life.
The authorities consulted by Mr.. Harrison,
the author, in order to be accurate in delinea-
ton are Greene's "History of England"
Knights England" Macaulay's England"
and the Percy ballads, the latter being the CHIEF
source OF all matter pertaining TO Robin Hood.
The morning call., 1895-02-10
Granger Continues Her Good Work.

Miss Maude Granger by her acting as Cora
in 1.-THE Creole and in the leading role of ''In
herited" N'Heritage d'Helene), has succeeded
in drawing delegations to Morosco's Grand
Opera-house during the week from all classes
of our citizens, many of whom were first-time
visitors to this splendid theater.- Her work in
"Inherited' is so artistic and so valuable to the
management that Morosco has been induced
to break through his usual weekly rule and
tempt fortnight with this telling triumph of
his theater.
Miss Granger's next offering for her fourth
and last week will be 1.-THE Forgemaster," or
"Ironmaster," or 'fClaire," from the French of
Georges Ohnet, which the Kendals and many
others have made familiar to our theater-goers;
so familiar, we may say, that no preliminary
reference is needed. 1t is understood, how
ever, that Miss Granger, who has stratum of
stage independence in her character, possesses
q version of "Claire" that differs in some re-
The morning call., 1895-02-10

as Caius Cassius. The success of ''Henry W.
has been so great in popular estimation, and
the demand of seats so large, that the plan OF
concluding the engagement with Richard III"
has been changed, and an extra performance
OF the piece first named will be given.
The present week will open brilliantly with
Boxers celebrated tragedy, drawn from the
Dantean story OF the unfortunate loves OF Fran
cesca and Paolo. In this piece both Warde and
James do some of their best acting--Warde as
Lanciotto and James as the jester Pope. They
are the best studies these actors have in their
repertoire.
tuesday evening viii be occupied with
''Richelieu," Mr.. Warde as the Cardinal and
James as the Count de Bsradas Guy Lyndsley
as Adrian de Mauprat and Miss Edith Chap
man as Julie de MOrtemaT. Warde is said to
have devoted much time TO the true inward
ness of the Cardinals character, as much as
Macready did, who created the part, and for
whom it was written by BUlwer.
Henry Guy Cartoons romantic play, t'The
Lions Mouth, will be presented on Wednes
day evening The play turns on ne 1! dread and
constantly afraid OF unsuspected traitors, had
The morning call., 1895-02-10
dull moment in "a Night at the Circus. y

a dull moment in ga Night at the Circus. :"
Nellie McHenry is a wonderful little enter
tainer, and keeps things at concert pitch when
she is on the stage, and that is nearly all the
time. She is a tremendously hard worker, and
is most decidedly the backbone of the COM
pany. She does not do her work obstrusively,
but fills in wherever there is q gap, and could
transform q performance that consisted of
nothing but bare bones into an exuberant ex-
istence. People who go to see her piece may be
said to literally take trip to the circus, for
Miss McHenry is whole circus herself
She is quick, she is bright and she is
clever. She is coincidence from the soles of
her feet to the crown of her head and in sing
ing and dancing she knows how to bring ont
the expression of fun and vitality. She has a
supporting company, that is fully able to meet
the requirements, and the performance is given
with general slap and dash that is exceed
ingly agreeable. Miss McHenry is seconded in
the cast by those talented and clever artists so
well known to the American public, John Web
ster and ]. H. Bradbury, who never fail to
make hit. The piece is full of amusing situa-
tions and incidents; and the third act, which
takes place in the dressing tent of the circus,
is perfect picture OF life beneath the white
dOmed tents
The morning call., 1895-02-10
Len Growers PLAYS, Old and New.

The Growers have been filing the otock"eli
during the week by couple OF pieces generaiiy
supposed to be worn out--"The private Secre-
tary'' and 'tJoe's Girls"-but they seemed to be
as well enjoyed by large audiences as II qulte
fresh. Domestic economists say that II SUIT
OF clothes gets slightly frayed it may be IN a
measure restored by few weeks hanging IN
the darkness of an armoire. Grover seems 10
acton this principle with his plays When they
weary a little he pigeonholes them Tor whlie,
and when they see light again they appear 10
nave regained pristine vigor.
For the present week, however, tins promo
as well as tactfu author will bring out new
adaptation called the "Battle OF Cnur d Alene,
and seeing "aene'' is a word used 6y the
French for "awl" it would be little d1thcult
to anglicize this term No more romantic
country lies on the face of the globe than that
OF Ceur d Alene, where the scene OF TINS drama
is laid, and Forrest Seabury, the painter, mas
caught its natural scenery and transferred IL
to canvas in the most picturesque manner.
The cast includes Leonard Grover JrY Messrs;
Hayes, Powers Hess, Edmunds, Du Vane, and
Miss May Noble, Miss Nellie Young, Miss
Helena salinger and the strength of the com.
pany. A battalion of infantry Will be employed
on the stage and there will be plenty OF red
skins with warwhoops and tomahaWks. A
strlklngly romantic production may be ex,
pected The usual matinees saturday and