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The Van Buren press., 1896-03-21
raR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.

We are authorized TO announce A. +. MILES as
a candidate for the Office of Prosecuting Attor-
ney OF the 18th Judicial District. subject to the
action of the Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce Hon. HENRY
STRoUP. of Logan County as n candidate for
Prosecuting Attorney of the Fifteenth Judicial
District subject to the action of the Democratic
party.
The Van Buren press., 1896-03-21

SENATOR JONES carried all three
counties in which primaries were held
l.st Saturday -Johnscn, Pope and Yell
and, as predicted, Gov Clarke has
+ thdrswn from the race.
The Van Buren press., 1896-03-21

CONGRESSMAN LITTLE, of Arkansas
has introduced bill in the House pre-
venting the sale of liquor in the capito
building, District of Columbia, or OF
the capitol grounds.
The Van Buren press., 1896-03-21

UNCLE SAM will have few words to
say soon to Spain in regard to the kill
ing of one and serious wounding of
another American citizen by Spanish
troops in Cuba.
The Van Buren press., 1896-03-21

DEMOCRATIC doctrines good enough
for old fashioned Democracy should
certainly be good enough for Democrats
now to get together upon.
The Van Buren press., 1896-03-21

CRAWFORD county cannot do better at
its primaries than to cast its vote for
Governor for Dan. w. Jones. He is
by far the ablest candidate offering.
The Van Buren press., 1896-03-21

GEO. TILES is in the harness again,
having been appointed general State
agent of the Provident Savings Life Of
New York.
The Van Buren press., 1896-03-21

CRAWFORD county is entitled to fifteen
delegates in the Democratic State Con
vention.
The Van Buren press., 1896-03-21

THE editor of the leading Republican
paper in the State-the Stuttgart Free
Press-as will be seen in another place,
has kicked clesr Of the Republican
traces and will have nothing to do with
helping boom Powell Clayton S
machine.
The Van Buren press., 1896-03-21

WASHINGTON county's primary to
select nominees for county offices will
not be held till Aug. 1st.
The Van Buren press., 1896-03-21

THE Boston warehouse of the Pope
Manufacturing Company, together with
100 bicycles, was destroyed by fire last
Friday.
The Van Buren press., 1896-03-21

SENATOR JONES returned to Washing
ton, d. c., Saturday, having finished
the joint canvass with Gov. Clarke.
The Van Buren press., 1896-03-21

MCKINLEY seems to be away in the
lead for the Republican presidential
nomination.
The Van Buren press., 1896-03-21

SHREVEPORT, Louisiana, has an
epidemic of small pox and all surround
ing towns are quarantining against it.
The Van Buren press., 1896-03-21
FOR JUSTICE oF THE PEACE.

We are authorized to announce CHAs 4.
HARVEY as a candidate for Justice OF the Peace
of Van Buren township. subject to the action OF
the Democratic primaries.
The Van Buren press., 1896-03-21

CLARKE has withdrawn from tbs
Senatorial race.
The Van Buren press., 1896-03-21

SATURDAY was great day for the
Jones family. Little Rock Democrat.
The Van Buren press., 1896-03-21

IT is probable that there will now be
expended 800, 900 ON the improvement
of the customs house in Little Rock.
The Van Buren press., 1896-03-21
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

For announcements of candidates for
office, not exceeding one inch in space,
the following fees will be charged
payable invaribly in advance. Positively
no deviation from this rule:
The Van Buren press., 1896-03-21
LANDRETH's GARDEN SEEDS.

Full line Just received by
EDMONDsoN & BBITT GRO. Co.
The Van Buren press., 1896-03-21

Ex- GOVERNOR ST. JOHN, of Kansas
says that the Prohibition party is hope
lessly split on the money question.
The Van Buren press., 1896-03-21
Democratic City Ticket

Democratic City Ticket
For Mayor
S. A. MILLER
For Recorder
THURMoND HUNT
For Marshal
FELIX HOUCK
For Treasurer
A. V. HAYS
For Aldermen
FIRST WARD.
Fl. C. PERNOT
JESSE TURNER
SECOND WARD.
H. C. WOOD
BUCK WILLIAMS
THIRD WARD.
w. II. HAYMAN
w. A. BRISCOE
The Van Buren press., 1896-03-21

The Worlds Fair Tests
showed no baking powder
so pure or SO great In IeaV-
eHigg power as the Royal.
The Van Buren press., 1896-03-21

All announcements will be published
up to the primaries or election.
The Van Buren press., 1896-03-21
rnn cni,NrN cIrnK.

We are authorized to announce W. c. BosrIcK
as a candidate for reelection TO the Office OF
County Clerk Of fCrawford County, subject to the
action Of this Democratic party.
The Van Buren press., 1896-03-21
FOR TREASURER.

TsE pnEss is authorized to announce J. NJ,
ScoTr, of Maxcy township. as candidate for
Treasurer OF Crawford County, subject to the
action Of the Democratic party.
The Van Buren press., 1896-03-21
EoR COUNTY AsSEssoR

lweare authorized TO announce J. G, FERGUSON
as a candidate for Assessor OF Crawford County,
subject to the action of the Democratic
primaries.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15

bicyclists and others. who are compelled to pass
through parts Of the city unprovded with these
needful designations. There Is widespread
sentiment that something should be done TO
remedy this condition OF things. and many De,
lieve that the Legislature should be appealed
to at once.
Acting CORPORATION Counsel David j. Dean.
who, In the absence Of Corporation Counsei
Francis NJ. Scott. gave the opinion that the
Common Council was without authority to pass
such ordinance, said yesterday: There Is
no doubt that the Legislature possesses the
power to enact a law to compel property owners
at street corners to put up signs bearing the
names Of the streets upon which their buildings
fronting on the street or avenue. All the power
the Board Of Aldermen has over the Guys
streets Is derived from the Legislature, ana au-
thority for the placing of signs Of the KIND re-
ferred to on the property Of the citizens Is not
one Of them. The Legislature could pass an
act to provide for the erection of such signs or
1t could amend the Consolidation act 80 as 10
empower the Board Of Aldermen to pass the
necessary ordinances
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
A MAGNETIC BOY.


From The Newman Ca Herald and Advertiser.
The good people residing in the vicinity OF Roscoe
are much excited over the remarkable manifestation
OF strange power OF thirteen ear-old boy
mother about three miles east OF Roscoe on the ROAD
leading to Palmetto. On Wednesday night OF last
week the little fellow sought his couch at the usual
hour for retiring but just as he was dropping on 70
bed Thoroughly startled by the strange sensation,
he sat up and endeavored ascertain the cause OF
the commotion. That the disturbance was not due
TO human agency was apparent and ealing 70 tne
had occurred They werc increduous at FIRST ana
induced him to return 10 his bed In short time
the singular manifestations were repeated ana with
more violence than before. The household was IN 2
some unseen force was at work, the uncanny demon:
STATIONS ceasng only when the little fellow would
get up and leave the bed.
The next night the bedstead rolled and pitched
bined efforts OF three four stout men being unable
to hold It In place On Friday night the casters
were taken OF and several chairs propped against u
make II steady but the moment the boy stretched
himself out the mattress the bedstead commenced
quAkins and swayinE and finally overturned the
chairs and swept out into the middle OF the room.
Each night for more than week this strange per:
Torrance has been repeated, and the mystery Is yet
and is making a careful study OF the case. He has
visited the boy twice. Upon each examination no
found traces OF fever and evidences Of nervous
haustion Whether these conditions are due 10 the
experiences through which the little fellow has
passed. whether they have some intimate con.
nection with the remarkable manifestations de.
scribed above. he Is unable to determine. in the
mean time the excitement has not abated In the
least. the strange phenomenon forming the CHIEF
topic Of conversation in the neghborhood. The boy
seems rather annoyed than pleased at the curiosity
which he has aroused. and evinces little inclination
to talk concerning his peculiar power.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
STREET SIGNS LACKING.
NETWORK Is DEFICIENT IN THE PRorr'
MARKING OF THOROUGHFARES.

AT MANY CORNERS THERE ARE 40 Gulph' ~
THE srRaxcrR-sIGNs THAT ARE OLD AND
DrNGY OR ARE PLACED so AS TO bh
DIFFICULT TO READ-A NEW, Uni
FORM AND PERFECTLY LEGI-
BILE SYSTEM NEEDED.
There Is a long felt want" of palmer more
plentiful and more uniform signboards al l"e
street corners 70 let strangers and wayiarers III
the city, not to mention residents, know ""nele
they are at" The necessity for stopping people
in the streets and inquiring the way has become
almost a burden to NEWCOMERS. to whom such
inquiries are addressed
Excuse me. stranger" said countrymah u
a merchant at Broadway and Duane-st the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15


age of six when he known to the suburbs by
his songs and recitations and his limitations OF
music hall celebrities. At the age OF fifteen he
made his first public appearance one Of the
schooboys in Parents and Guardians" produced
by the Bancrofts the Prince OF Wales's Theatre.
In London. His last engagement In drama was at
Toole's In Wyatt's Two Recruits"
For years the music hal had been trying to Sc
euro him. but 1t only finding himself
temporarily out Of an engagement that he made up
his mind to go the variety stage. His first APP
pearance at the London Pavilion. In February. 1891.
WAS a triumph. From that night to this, Chevaler
has never known the excitement OF a. rival HIS
first conspicuously successful song was Tho Co.'S
tors Serenade." With this beginning he made
studies of NUMEROUS well-known characters wnt'ns'
composing and presenting new songs from time TO
time with the same success that had attended MS
FIRST efforts.
Americans know a general sort OF way WIN anu
what tho coster is He corresponds to some extent
TO the Bowery boy Of New-York, but not entirely.
He "a more pronounced In his costume the coster
in his conpIete dress exhibits one OF the rev DIS
a, r,cturesnue costume left In London With his
coat and waistcoat studded with great pearl but
tons IA variation OF the Romany dress). his half
w.x,cor trousers with their rows OF buttons the
hrght scarf around his throat. the coster Is de-
,,rhtful bit Of unconventional color
~ course Mr. Chevalier does not confne his art
"a thu illustration Of the coster exclusively. but that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15

BIGNS Al n SARlS tOR>Eh
ceased to be OF use guides even In the day
time. The unsightly lamppost, bent Mt an
angle with the sidewalk raising aloft a few dis
torted and useless iron rods. which have been
entirely denuded Of glass is now n common
sight Many Of the unused street lamps. even
u len the glass remains nearly useless In the
daytime as guides to streets. because the glass
has become so grimy that the signs cannot be
read at a reasonable distance and at night they
can scarcely be read at all.
Many NEWCOMERS have declared that there
ought to be signs on all buildings at the corners
Of streets and some people who have observed
the method In Paris have said that the Partisan
plan OF afnxtng to the front walls of corner
houses at a uniform height above the sidewalk
srns with white letters on a blue ground ought
70 be adopted In New-York. Some nave sug-
gested as a possible Improvement. that the
signs might be placed AT a slight angle to the
wall In order that they could be- seen and read
more easily by persona approaching them from
the side.
The city authorities never have attempted to
make regulations for such signs. and there Is
some doubt II the Aldermen have the power to
compel property 20 wners to allow such signs to
be placed on the buildings. much less to compel
the property-owners to put them up at their own
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
ITALY'S NEW PILOTS.
PEN SKETCHES OF THE MARQUIS DI
RUDINI AND OF THE DUKE
OF SERMONETA

Although the name of the Marquis di Rudini is
..r,easantly associated in this country with
.,s unfortunate controversy that arose from
~. italian disturbances at New-Orleans,
80, King Humbert's new Prime Minister
:. 40 enthusiastic an admirer Of the United
coates that when he was Mayor and Project
:, the city of Palermo he named a num-
,sr Of squares and streets after distinguished
American generals and statesmen. Thus. one
cods In the Sicilian capital lincoln Place.
crant-st Sherman Crescent and Sheridan
square. Moreover. the Marquis has selected as
his principal colleague and Minister Of Foreign
affairs the Duke Of Sermoneta whose son. the
Young Prince Of Teano. has spent much time in
this country.
In a measure overshadowed by tho celebrity
~ his fellow icilian. Signor Crspi. the Marquis
Al Rudini is nevertheless one Of the most i'm
nortsnt statesmen Of Italy. a man whose true
worth is less widely known than II deserves to
be. owing to his Incidence and indifference to
nopularity or fame and to his adherence Of
clamor. noise and publicity. He presents many
striking analogies to the Duke Of Devonshre In
England Like the latter, he has nothing to gain
by Office either in the shape of rank or fortunes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
AN AUCTION ROOM TEST OF WORTH.
From The London Globe.

TIC OIUUt.
Taking for his the collection in catalogue OF
BIRMINGHAM dealer an anonymous. but unmstak.
able writer discourses divertingly on estimate oy
autograph" Why he asks, should Mr. WIfam
be one and six dearer than Sir Lewis MorrisI Tneso
are the things that cause heartburninss IN iiteray
circles ON the other hand there can be no cav.
ling at the verdict which exacts only boosworth"
for Mr. Conybeare politician
that James Payn is udicrc1.y undssya!ued e. M I've
inscrintions missIye OF this amab.e author Is In.
valuable. BY way Of practice" And we smile when
three shillings may observe. with not unnatural
or unmaniy tear that a literary character called
put the best thing in the article f. the protest in
volved in the last sentence when after speaking OF
tinues The propriety Of selling the letters Of the
living Is another question
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
DICKENS ON THACKERAY'S DEATH.

From the st. Jamess Gazette
A letter from Charles Dickens to Wilke Collins
II was written on January Is. 1854. and refers espe-
ciaIly to the death Of Thackeray:-"You will have
vet not sudden-for he had been alarmingiy III: at
The solicitation Of Mr. Smith and some Of his friends
cused myself from doing. II / felt could. written
4 couple OF pages about him In what was his own
with his mother and children before me, to avoid
the fusome and njudicous hash that has been writ
gest the true points In his character as literary
man that ever has respect for the literary cause
stun that has been written the writer: particularly
tlsmanT and the like. as II the rest OF US were
OF the tinker tribe: and also his wonderful gift
Of putting all people and all companies at their ease
which is as much as II they should praise me foi
not living with my yifeEof course: the natural r.
poor fellow, and people who would have besavsre1
him living begin to bespatter him dead
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15

tators. 1t has been thought that the coster songs
might fail here because their language belonged
distinctly to London that II would not be under
stood enough to be rated at Its full value. But
NewYork people who go to the theatre have heard
the coster tongue more than once. and the audi
ences here can usually he depended on to support
anything that Is good. 1t is OF no use to speculate
and prophesy. The final test Is too Chevalier
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15

10 coming to Roster & Balls to sing for fabulous
salary. The managers take the risk and the public
will judge.
Albert Chevaier was born in 1852 at Noting Hill.
OF French and Welsh parentage. with dash Of
Irish blood Mr.. Chevalier comes on both sides Of
religious stock. and originally designed for the
Roman Catholic priesthood. Fortunately. his true
vocation was not long in making itself evident. His
stage career might be said to have begun At the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15

.. the character which he has made famous ana
which has made him famous Perhaps an example
of his songs may be acceptable Here ID one OF "
favorites called my Old Dutch:"
resler out an outer
She's dear old gal;
I'll tell yer all about er.
It's many years since first We met
Er air was then as back a. jet
rs whittier now: but she don't fret.
Not my old gall
CHORUS:
ives been together for forty yeass
An Il don't seem day too much:
There ant lady living IN the land
call 'er Sail:
An yer may nnd a gall
As you'd consider fairer.
A-jawin till II makes you smart:
She's just a woman. bless er cart.
Is my old gall.
Sweet fine old gall
For worlds wouldn't lose r.;
She's a dear. good old gall
ss' s1 me- %ass .s ssSs r
When luck was out when luck was In.
An! what wifi. to me she's bsen
Yer pretty ribbons sportn'!
Many years now old gal.
Since them young days Of courtin
When we've TO part. as part we must.
That death may come an take me fust.
To walt my pail!
Mr. Chevalier IL expected to bring about twenty
songs with him and sing them at the rate Of I'VE .
.er IS c Gov Our Armonic Club" Funny
s'nF Nasy way .s
It. "Wot Cheer or Knocked ID, 'em in the Old Kent
THE Ever Flowing Brook" I'm the Good old
Days" THE Dotty Poet" and "A Mistake"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15

other day. but can yew tell me whar Duane-st
might be?''
Don't call me a stranger" the merchant re-
torted impatiently. You're a stranger here or
you would know You are on Duane-s, now. LOOK
at the street sign
The merchant looked this way and that way
for the sign he wanted to point to. and the coun-
tryman gnzed about him IN helpless way. Then
the merchant broke into a hearty laugh.
We'll" ne said, there ought 20 be a sign here
but there isn't. Broadway runs this way and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
THE COSTER SINGER.
ALBERT CHEvALIER COMING TO NEW
YORK
HOW HE CAME TO THE MUSIC HALL sTAoE-HIS
SONGS AND THE PEOPLE WHO ARE
THEIR SUBJECTS

The great coster singer is on his way. He will
be heard in New-York soon. and then New-York
can Judge whether he Is fine and as fascinating
as London has found him. The imtators OF him
who have tried their hands here rather their
voices. have made no very profound impression but
It Is obviously unfair to Judge anybody by his imi-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15

Duane-st runs that way" Indicating the d.
rections with his waving hand) Good day.
Out OF sight OF both men. behind the electric
light pole. however was an unused lamppost
from which the glass globe had been removed
and 10 the skeleton wires which formerly mad
supported the globe some Official hand mad
tackled a band Of sheet iron on which Duane
St" might have been seen by person going IN
the right direction. Similar bands OF iron. with
the names Of streets painted on them. are TO be
seen on the tops of many unused lampposts along
Broadway.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
USELESS OLD LAMPPOSTS.

With the change from gas 10 electric lighting
In a number Of the principal streets Of the city,
many Of the lamppos.s at the street corners.
which for years bore plain directions, have
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
THE MAYORS VIEWS

Navor Stronp when asked for information as
TO any steps that were being taken 10 re"eu'
the evil complained OF. said:
"As IN the insufflclency Of signs to show the
nanes NJ streets and avenues which should be
placed Mt the street corners. this evil has re-
coived the attention Of the Board OF Estimate
at n number OF its meetings. II Is well known
that when electricity superseded gas In our
streets the gaslamps upon when the name OF
the intersecting street or avenue appeared, Ien
into disuse, and many thoroushiares no" nav
no signs or placards at the street corners no"
10 remedy this condition OF AFFAIRS has been
the subject OF much discussion and considera-
ton one proposition was the passage OF an
ordinance which would require the owner OF
nronorty at n street corner to put up sign
on his building ha ling thereon the name OF
the street on which II fronted Favored the
Man With this modification. ] thought that the
civ should furnish the sign or placard and
send IL TO the property owner. VINO shouid put
II IN on his building. But when the SUBJECT
was referred to the Corporation counsel, ne
pave nm opinion that the Board OF Aldermen
could not lawfully compel property holder to
place such "A sgn on his premises; II the owner
of the property ObJecteu' the WY eo"'" "o' q"
force the ordinance g.,
The subject IL still under considerauon by
the citv authorities. I recognize Its Importance
There should be more light IN paris OF ,me e'sy
street Intersections shall be properly placaroed
with the names Of the streets where such s4ns
are now lacking THIS rs at ,hs, Of doss nos
convenience and pubic necessity 'ha' ooeS "o'
admit OF unnecessary delay
Tax Commissioner Wells said yesterday that
more street lights were needed In the twenty
.hIrd ga Twentv-f fourth wards. Where the
ma meg NJ streets did not appear at the street
corners in that part OF the city. Commissioner
Haffcn. OF the Department OF Street Improve
ments was preparing to supply the denciency.
A great deal OF regret has been expressed
that The Board of Aldermen Is not empowered
to pass ordinances compelling the placing OF
signs on buildings at street corners showing
the names of the intersecting thoroughfares
The absence Of such signs at the corners OF
MANY important streets and avenues has given
untold annoyance and trouble to pedestrian
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1896-12-19

OF COURSE.
The States SAYS:

1he States says:
lit has been discovered that Mr.
Garrett A. Hobait's coal trust is now
shipping American coal to Hambur.
Ii selling it at so cents II ton less
than it is sold for in New York, and
vet Mr.. Hobart and his associates
want a higher tariff duty on coal.n
Mr.. Hobart and his associates are
only following the pace set BY oth-l
highly protected industries. They
urtierseli foreign manufacturers
abroad, and they want a high tariff on
their manufactured goods SO that they
may levy tribute on Americans to en-
able them to carry on their competi.
ton abroad. If they can afford to sell
cheaper abroad than at home, then
they can do with that Much less pro-
lection by way Of a tariff as equals the
difference between the foreign and
domestic prices.
The coal trust is not the only con
Germ which sells cheaper abroad than
at home. In the hearing given before
the WAYS and means committee in 1890
when framing the Mckinley tariff bill,
1t was shown that most of the interests
then clamoring for higher rates Of
duty, on the plea that they could not
compete with with foreign manufac-
tnrers, were selling abroad cheaper
than at home.
But, then, these people assert that
they need high rates Of duty to pro-
tect American labor and have sung SO
swectly in this strain that they seem
70 have convinced American laborers
Of their sincerity.