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The Van Buren press., 1896-12-12
Frisco Gossip.

PHOENIX, Ariz., Dec. Sd. B..
Robinson, president of the st. Louis &
San Francisco railroad. will arrive in
Phoenix today with large party OF
Eastern railway men. The trip is
understood to be an official inspection
of the Atlantic & Pacific and its con-
Meeting southwest lines. The Atlantic
& Pacific, during the past two months,
has come into the hands of the main
stockholders Of the Frisco road.
The line from Albuquerque has been
leased temporarily 10 the Santa Fe, but
if the trustee 5 sale of the road, which
is TO take place in Coolidge, New
Mexico. January Il. goes favorably for
the Frisco in this, the line will at once
be extended from Sapulpa, Indian
Territory. west TO Albuquerque. giving
the Frisco line control of the Santa Fee
line TO the Pacific Coast.
The Van Buren press., 1896-12-12
Probate Court Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given ih.i the felloEIai
~ named Guardians, Executors ard 41z-azs
traitors have filed their accounts q sei4-s-
ment with the several estates hs-saDAfsz'
named during the November Tern 4ss. q IL
Probate Court of Crawford County. AK.
All persons interested in the settlement q 81.
estates are hereby notified TO file ths4F extsE,
tons thereto If any they have. On o. before IL
second day of the next February term IS. 8
this Court, or they will be forever hlrrel
excepting to the same or 70 any item thereof
Estate of W. II. Cheatham. Geo. Z Noo1
administrators, final settlement
Estate OF James W. Sangsier. z L 2s1lcek
Administrator, ID aud final settlement
Estate OF BERTHE Randolph, minor 7. koa4l
Guardian, fiual settlement
Estate of Wesley Henson. 5. P. Jackson
Administrator, I'd account current
Estate of Elnora Hays minor. Vim A. Hays
Guardian, I'd and rinal account current
Estate of Alvin Sanders decreased. Berkeley
Neal, Administrator in succession, Is. AHE
final ace unit current.
Van Buren,. Ark, W. c. BOsTfeK.
Nov l9. los6. CLERK OF Probate Court
The Van Buren press., 1896-12-12

There are cost sales upon cost sales
advertised every year and the people
have almost come to the conclusion that
they are nearly all fakes. This. how
ever. Is not the case when Southmayd-
Miller Dry Goods Co, advertise one of
their cost sales. The people know that
they always live up to what they
advertise and when they say it is a cost
sale it is an actual cost sale. But. to
cut long story short. by referring to
their adve rtisement in this issue il will
be seen that they intend to reduce their
stock and will reduce it if cost prices
will sell the goods. This includes both
their Van Buren, and Alma stocks and
is rare chance for the purchasing
public to invest in useful and sensible
Christmas presents.
The Van Buren press., 1896-12-12
Five Hundred yirginlans to Help the
Insurgents.

RICHMOND, Va. Dec. S.-Five hun
bred young men. members or former
members of the Virginia militia, have
signed papers to go to Cuba at the first
opportunity and assist the insurgeni
army John W. Starke. editor of The
Virginia Volunteer. organized the
movement.
Many of the friends and former com
rades of Fitzhugh Lee in the Confed-
crate cavalry have expressed desire to
fight Spain.
The war in Cuba is nowhere watched
with keener interest than in Virginia
and under favorable circumstances 5000
men could be drafted in the Old Do
minion for service in the armies of
Maeeo or Gomez without the slightest
trouble,
The Van Buren press., 1896-12-12
No Longer Democrats.

From the New York Journal
The joy of the indianapolis boilers al
the success of their bolt, AS demon
strated in the defeat of the Democratic
and the triumph of the Republican
party, has turned their heads little
When they cool down and realize their
real position it will strike even their
large minds that treason to a party can
hardly be considered valid claim to its
leadership. The gold Democrats had
an indefeasible right rs citizens to vote
AS they chose, but as they chose to vote
with the Republicans they are no longer
Democrats. They have taken their
place with the Republican party, and
they should be content to stay with
their new friends whose good will and
gratitude they have earned.
The Van Buren press., 1896-12-12
Reed is Opposed to an Extra Session Of
Congress.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 6.-Speaker Reed
has thrown down the gauntlet to the
Mckinley hosts.
To party of Republican leaders who
called on him tonight at the Shoreham,
the speaker declared his opposition to
an extra session of congress. He is in
favor of passing the Dingley bill. and
he advances as reasons for his attitude
the demoralizing effects that a prolonged
struggle incident 10 a revision of the
tariff would have upon the business
interests of the country.
Senator Frye. Of Maine. also will
oppose an extra session. Tonight he
said: Il am in favor Of passing the
Dingley bill"
The Van Buren press., 1896-12-12
Silver Conference.

WASHINGTON. d. c., Dec. l. The
upon the plan of action for 1900 has
been called for December Is at the
national capital. 1t is understood that
Mr. Bryan will be here, and will
preside. Gen Warner will represent
the bimetallic league at the conference
All the leading silver men of the Demo
cratic, Republican and Populist parties
are expected to be present.
The Van Buren press., 1896-12-12
Star Literary.

The Star Literary Society at Oak
Grove held reorganization meeting
last Wednesday night and elected the
following officers;
Dick Lemley, president; Miss 4illie
Coil, vice president; G. C. Lemlev.
treasurer; NJ. X. Ward. lecturer: DR.
Wescott, chaplain; Logan Whitfield
conductor. and II. Beatty. sentinel.
This society is one of the best in this
section and of great benefit socially and
intellectually to that neighborhood.
The Van Buren press., 1896-12-12
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
LAND OFFICE At DARDASELLE. ARK,
Nov II lSsE

Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has hled notice Of his Intention 70
make fnal proof in support OF his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the County
Clerk of Crawford County al Van Buren,. Ark
on Dec Is Is6 viz: Richard Gowlings, H d
Entry No lSsSl. for the vi OF the NV : and
SW1s Of the sN T. Sec. -. TIP. T. North, Range
81 West
He names the following witnesses toPrOve his
continuous residence upon. and cultivation Of
said land viz: A. L Sswyers, Z B. R4mey and
Jones Hale of Lees Creek, Ark, sud Price
Young. OF Vida, ARK.
WxP WooTEs Register.
The Van Buren press., 1896-12-12
HOLIDAY EXCURSIONS
To the Southeast Via Iron Mountain Route
December 2 and 20. 1896.

Back to the old home, so fraught with
"reminiscences of the happy scenes Of childhood
days; back again with the old folks around the
blazing logwood fire and through forks OF flame
AID wreaths OF smoke let the Imagination draw
picture of the separation Of parent and child
many years ago reunited again.
To afford the good people OF Arkansas an
opportunity 10 experience the above conditions
the Iron Mountain Route will sell tickets from
Arkansas points TO points in the Southeastern
States at half rates for the round trip Ticket,
on sale December q and y. 1875 good to return
thirty days thereafter. For full information
call on or address Companys Agents. ii. c
Townsend, General Passenger Agent st
Louis Mo. A. HAYS Agent
The Van Buren press., 1896-12-12

THE wheel of politics has so twisted
things in the Duestrow case that when
il comes to a hearing before the
supreme court ON January 5, it may not
be argued in behalf of the state by any
of the attorneys who made the fierce
fight, which led TO the rich young
murderer conviction after the long
and tedious trials, and thus is likely 10
escape from his fate man, who if any
one ever deserved 1.-THE hangman 5
moose.
The Van Buren press., 1896-12-12
-, 49,. the best family eathartic
Hoods Pills and liver stinulanL sc.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.



Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention 70
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 Dec. II. 1s96 viz: Robert W. Boyd, Fl d.
Entry No. 1881 for the NE14 of the Sc a OF Sec.
80 T'p- II NORTH, Range 81 West
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation OF
said land viz: P Cox Marlin Pierciheld.
Samuel Piereiield and John Pierciield, all oil
Lees Creek Ark.
Wx P. WooTEs, Register.
The Van Buren press., 1896-12-12
RHEUMATISM CURED AND THE
CRITCHES IHRDMN AWAY.

have been afflicted with Imfamma-
tory Rheumatism for two years so that
| had to go on crutches, and my feet
We're broken out in sores. | took three
bottles Of S. J. S. (St. Joseph s Sarsa
parilla) and am now enjoying good
health, and feel grateful to you for
sending such great preparation to our
country. j. D. MosLEY
Taylorsville, Miss.
This greatest and best of all Blood
Purifiers is for sale by F. G.. Kerr. :,
The Van Buren press., 1896-12-12

THE people have no confidence what
ever in the 50 called monetary con
vention of business men which is to
meet at indianapolis. Millions of bust
ness men will not be represented at all.
1t is evidently partisan scheme thinly
disguised as a non partisan movement
Its effect will be to excite partisan feel
ing that ought to be soothed at this
time Post Dispatch.
The Van Buren press., 1896-12-12

president CLEVELAND is expected to
resume his law practice in New York
soon after his retirement from Office
next March. His proposed tour around
the world has been indefinitely post
poned, and it is understood that Mr.
and Mrs. Cleveland will defer this trip
until their children are old enough to
appreciate the benefits of foreign travel.
The Van Buren press., 1896-12-12
If You WANT.

to Buy, Sell, or Exchange Lands
or Town Property, give me num-
bers.. improvements and price,
cash or time. " you want 10
purchase let me know what you
want. I will sell on ressonsbie
commission.
WIN. l.. TAYLOR,
The Van Buren press., 1896-12-12
HOLIDAY EXCURSIONS
10 the Southeastern States Via the Frisco Line
December 81 and as. Isaa

The Frisco line will sell excursion tickets IN
the southeastern states Dec. list and I'D AT verv
reduced rates, good for returning go days from
date Of sale.
Through chair cars seats free) To wemnhis
and Birmingham, without change, on Train q
Dec. Dist ''
For further information call on address
c. 4. iooDISG, Ticket Agent
The Van Buren press., 1896-12-12

IT is reported on good authority that
Fort Gibson is to be made the one great
town of the Cherokee Nation and that a
we'll formulated plan has already been
made to secure the townsite at that
place. The Goulds are back of the
enterprise and will build an extension
of their road from the Fort to their coal
mines in the Choctaw Nation. parallel
ing the NJ. k. & I. road. - Muskogee
Phoenix.
The Van Buren press., 1896-12-12

SHERIFF BOOKER, Of Pulaski county,
has resigned his commission owing to
continued i'll health and Gov. Clarke
has appointed w NJ. Kavanaugh, late
business manager of the Gazette, to the
position. The selection is said to give
universal satisfaction in Pulaski, and
the many friends of Col. Kavanaugh
throughout Arkansas are pleased to hear
of his selection.
The Van Buren press., 1896-12-12

The following is the popular vote cas-
for president in the recent election
Mckinley, 1905, 40; Bryan and
Sewall, 6, 339, 962; Bryan and Watson
so, sos; Palmer and Buckner, 1l6, 1874
Prohibition, l25, 237 scattering, 10, $50
Mckinley popular plurality, 626, O4s.
Mckinley popular majority over all
$50, 1857. Mckinley received 2l2 cleo
toral votes and Bryan 175.
The Van Buren press., 1896-12-12

ARMSTRONG e. Bro, dealers in
general supplies, the oldest firm in
Ell Dorado, failed last week with
liabilities amounting to $50, 600; assets
about the same. Too much credit
business is assigned as the cause.
The Van Buren press., 1896-12-12
Total

Making difference in favor of the
present season of AIN bales. The
above report of 1895 is for the entire
season, while the season of 1896 is not
over yet.
The Van Buren press., 1896-12-12

Az act incorporating Muldrow under
the laws of Arkansas passed in Judge
Springer court Tuesday. The first
election will take place during the first
week of January. -Muldrow Register.
The Van Buren press., 1896-12-12
PRIVATE DETECTIVES.

We want one or two young men in
this county to represent us as Private
Detectives. Experience unnecessary
Money for the right man. Address
with stamp,
Texas Detective and Protective Agpncy,
San Antonio Texag
The Van Buren press., 1896-12-12

THE money of the country is said to
be alternating in New York. 1t will
probably summer there also. That was
all joke about turning money loose
in case of McKinleys election. -
FAYETTEVILLE Democrat.
The Van Buren press., 1896-12-12

n. B. ARMIsTEAD has been appointed
clerk of the U. S. court at Fort Smith
by Judge Rogers. Hon. Thos. M.
Gunter was appointed q. s. com
missioner.
The Van Buren press., 1896-12-12

TIE official vote of Oregon in the last
election shows that 81. 343 votes were
cast divided as follows: Mckinley,
4S.71f; Bryan. 46. 739; Palmer. 979 ;
lowering. 9l9; McKinley's plurality,
%
The Van Buren press., 1896-12-12

MARK HANNA. the Republic reports,
has decided that there must be an extra
session of congress. As Mark just now
is dictator the general impression is that
the extra session will be called.
The Van Buren press., 1896-12-12

Gov. CLARKE has appointed F. w.
DeRossett as representative of st.
Francis county, vice w. J, Matthews,
who died the week he was elected. AT
a special election held a few weeks
afterward DeRossett was elected as his
successor, bnt the supreme court in the
meantime decided that the governor
had the power to fill Legislative
vacancies by appointment.
The Van Buren press., 1896-12-12

". II. BOOKER, late sheriff of Pulaski
county, died at his home in Little Rock
Monday morning Brights disease was
the cause of his untimely death.
The Van Buren press., 1896-12-12

The official count Of the Missouri
vote as announced by Secretary Of State
Lusuer shows Bryan plurality TO be
So, 7l2 and his majority over all oppo-
sition to be SO. 2s6 Only three Bryan
states -Texas. Colorado and Arkansas
gave him heavier pluralities. Missis-
sippi takes fourth place, with a
Bryan plurality of So, 404. Then comes
Louisiana. with s.. 0s4, and Alabama.
with So. 400. Texas viii lead the van
with something close TO $50. 600, and
Colorado mas second place with 129, 1e5
The Van Buren press., 1896-12-12

THE American Federation of Labor
begins its sixteenth ANIMAL convention
next Monday at Cincinnati.
The Van Buren press., 1896-12-12

THE electoral college TO choose the
next president of the United States will
meet on the second Monday in January.
The Van Buren press., 1896-12-12

F. S. BAKER, of Harrison, is an
applicant for the position Of receiver OF
the land Office at that point.
The Van Buren press., 1896-12-12
Cotton Receipts.


From the Venture.
According to figures furnished by
Mr., Barrett, superintendent of the
compress, there had been received to
Saturday, Dec. 5. 1896, just 10, 1852
bales of cotton for this season. {:
The Van Buren press., 1896-12-12

JOIN SHERMAN. of Ohio, has now
served longer time in the United
States senate than any other man ever
served, though not continuously.
Altogether he has been in the senate
thirty two years. Ia the matter Of
actual service he has passed the record
of Thomas II. Benton, OF Missouri.
who served thirty years and FIVE months
continuously, from Oct. 2, 1920 to
March 3. 1851. Mr. Sherman has been
In the senate since March 2l, 1851,
until tie present day, with the exception
Of four years, when he was secretary of
Che treasury under President Hayes.
The Van Buren press., 1896-12-12

THE president has issued proclama-
German vessels from tonnage dues and
other charges in American ports. This
is done upon evidence that American
vessels are not given those privileges in
German ports 1t is retaliatory in its
nature. There is reason to anticipate a
further break in friendly relations
between the United States and
Germany
The Van Buren press., 1896-12-12

The New York Store has decided 10
make a change in its business on
January first and until then offers its
entire stock at cost No one knows
the wants of our people better than Mr.
Lyons, its enterprising manager, and
the stock has been bought especially to
suit the Van Buren, and Crawford
county trade Courteous and fair
treatment is the motto of the firm and
it will pay intending purchasers to look
over their stock.
Act approved February 22, 1889,
says:
Sec 1877. 1t shall be misdemeanor for any
person, except parents or guardians, either for
himself or another, to sell or give away cigar
cites, cigars. chewing tobacco, or tobacco in any
form. to any person in the state of Arkansas who
is under the age of fifteen years
The fine is placed at not less than ten
or more than fifty dollars. Someone is
evidently violating this law every day
in the year in Van Buren, to judge by
the number of boys who can constantly
be seen smoking these health destroying
things.
Rev A. H. Williams, after two
years of earnest and patient labor for
the advancement of the religious and
moral tone of our community, left for
his new field of labor, the Fayetteville
district of which he is presiding elder
Thursday. Mr.. Williams and family
will be located at Fayetteville. They
carry with them to their new home the
best wishes of our community Mr.
Stevenson, who succeeds Mr.. Williams
as pastor of the NJ. E. church in this
city, has arrived and we extend to him
a hearty welcome. We hope and
expect that he will find his labors in
our city pleasant and effective.
The Van Buren press., 1896-12-12
III erVeS

Are thu Messengers Of Sense.-the Telegraph
System of the human body.
Nerves extend from the BRAN 10 every part
of the body and reach every organ.
Nerves are ike ire-good servants but hard
masters.
Nerves are fed by the blood and are therefore
Ike 1t 10 character.
Nerves viii be weak and exhausted II the
blood Is thin pale and impure.
Nerves will surely be strong and steady IL
the blood is rich, red and vigorous.
Nerves find true friend in Hoods Sarsapar
rilia because 4 makes rich red blood
Nerves do their work naturally and WE'LL
the brain is unelouded, there are no
neuralgia pains. appetite and diges-
ton are good, when you take
The Van Buren press., 1896-12-12
Il GOD 8
SarsaparilIa

The One True Blood Purifier. All druggists. 81.
Prepared only by C. I. Hood Co. Lowell, Mass.
The Van Buren press., 1896-12-12

SUBSCRIPTION PRICE. 500 PER YEAR
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-09-23
THE EARLY CHICAGO
TRADES.
WHEAT THREE-EIGHTHS UP.
CLOSE, HOWEVER, WAS A CENT
BELOW THE DAYS HIGH
LEVEL.
BROKE ON BRADsTREETs REPORT
Heavy Increase I'm the Visible In
Part Offset Abnormal Strength
In the Northwest.

CHICAGO, Sept. 22-The same influence
that controlled the local wheat market yes
terday, the abnormal strength Of the North
western markets was mainly responsible for
&c advance In the price Of December wheat
here today. Corn closed unchanged, oats 80
lower and provisions unchanged to TIC high
err The bulls were masters of the wheat mar
ket at the start today. Liverpool wheat was
so strong that bear sentiment shriveled up
here like paper in a fire, and everybody
wanted wheat at the opening. Liverpool was
1dQ11ad higher, all the surprising be-
cause of the decline there yesterday. In ad-
dition to this, domestic markets were all on (,
the up grade. and there was continued ex-
element and strength in the Northwest,
especially at Minneapolis. The Duluth and
Minneapolis receipts were 800 cars, or 575
cars less than a week ago, and 300 cars less
than year ago. With such encouragement,
1t was not surprising that December wheat
opened at 629s 96Sc. compared with 621s@62Ac
at yesterdays close. Duluth reported active
shipments from there, over 700, 600 blu yester-
day and 100000 bu the day before, or 1200,-
600 during the past two days. The second
cablegram brought news of an easier feeling
abroad, and the Atlantic port exports were
by no means heavy, but, Notwithstanding,
the market became stronger as the forenoon
waned, and by LIS O'Clock December wheat
was pTlHSAne oo1Sc per Du PREVIOUS TO LndI
it had risen from the opening prices quoted
above to 631sc and reacted temporarily to
6212@629se. This decline had been brought
about by the realizing sales of bulls, to whom
the advance was too tempting to be resisted.
About noon the enormous increase in the
worlds visible stocks, reported by Brad
streets, amounting to gill, 900 blu, broke the
market sharply, and December, which was
then selling at 631sc. quickly broke to 621zc.
1t also took considerable of the life out Of
trading, and after several small fluctuations
December finally closed steady at 621zc bid.
Corn was fairly active and shade higher,
influenced by the nervous strength in wheat
The market suffered somewhat in the last
hour in consequence of the break in wheat.
and the close at practically unchanged
figures. May opened 1sc higher at 247sc. ad-
vanced to 251sQ25Ac, and closed steady at
24A@24Xc. Oats were only fairly active. May
opened shade higher at 1SA@19ssc, and de-
clfned to 1870, where 1t closed. Provisions
We're firm but inactive. January pork closed
steady and unchanged at sos; January lard
about TIC higher at $685. 71A; January
ribs unchanged at $3.50. Estimated receipts
for Wednesday: Wheat, 200 cars: corn, $40
cars; oats, 230 cars; hogs, 10000 head
The leading futures ranged as follows:
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-09-23
EVERYTHING IS LOVELY,
Inspector CIausen Says, Under the
Sandstone System.

State Grain Inspector Clausen on be-
ing asked yesterday as to the situation
regarding grain inspection at Duluth
and Superior said, There is nothing
particularly new to communicate. All
grain from the Great Northern road is
being inspected at Sandstone and Is
distributed from that point to Duluth
West Superior, or Old Superior in &C
cordance with the orders Of the owners
and consignors. The work is progress
ing smoothly and expeditiously,' In fact,
mere so than at any time heretofore,
even when it was being done at West
Superior, as the tracks at Sandstone
are compactly located and the yard
very convenient to do the work in
while the tracks at Superior covered
miles of territory, making the expense
Of the work very great. We treat Sand
stone, not as a separate terminal point,
but merely as an adjunct to our Duluth
business. We go there simply for the
convenience Of all parties, just as we
go out to Hopkins, Shoreham and New
Brighton at Minneapolis, which points
are all outside of the city limits. We
have two inspectors and two helpers
at Sandstone, so that all reinspections
are promptly attended to and final dis
position is made from that point. A
large proportion of this grain is rebilled
to the Great Northern elevator at West
Superior, or to the mills at Superior
At the Great Northern elevator the
weighing Into store is done by
weighman appointed by the Duluth
board of trade and 1t is also weighed
"out Of store" into vessels by the same
authority. On arrival of the vessel at
Duluth on it's way to Buffalo, 1t is
boarded by a state inspector from Du-
luth, who Is armed with probe fifteen
to twenty feet long and makes his in
spection through the open matches Of
the vessels by the same method as
obtains in the inspection of car loads
of grain. The certificate of inspection
is issued by the Minnesota authorities,
and the weight is certified to by the
secretary of the Duluth board Of trade
The only difference between the pres
ent status of affairs and the old, is that
the Duluth board Of trade Is doing
such work as is necessary at Superior
which was formerly done by the Min
nesota department while we are con-
f1ning ourselves to cur own jurisdiction
We are perfectly satisfied with the
situation, the Superior board of trade
seems to be satisfied and the Duluth
beard of trade certainly ought to be-