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The Van Buren press., 1896-01-18
The Native Wine Case.

From Sundays Gazette.
In the case of John HUFFMAN VS.. The
State, upon appeal from the Lonoke
circuit court, the Supreme Court
yesterday decided a question that will
be of surprising interest to the growers
of grapes and the manufacturers of
wines in this State.
Mr.. Justice Battle delivered the
opinion of the majority of the Court.
1t was evident that he was very reluct-
ant to affirm the Judgment Of the lower
court, but under the law as expressed
upon the statute books he was compelled
to do so.
The effect of the decision is in brief
that native wines made from grapes
grown in Arkansas cannot be sold any
where in this State, except where the
sale Of alcoholic. vinous, malt and
fermented liquors is permitted.
The Van Buren press., 1896-01-18
Governor Clarke a Candidate.

From the Little Rock Democrat
Governor Clarke announced through
The Gazette this morning that he will
not be a candidate for re election to the
Office of Governor, but will stand for
the United States Senate. In a brief
way he submits his views on the public
questions of the day and expresses a
desire to have the Senatorial issue settled
by the people in their primary elections.
He also announces that he will, on
proper occasions between this time and
the date of the election, discuss before
the people of the State the great issues
of the day.
The Democrat will not support Gov.
Clarke for the Senate for good and
sufficient public reasons. The first and
principal reason is that Senator Jones
having made record as an able, faith
ful and capable Senator. should not be
displaced. The second reason Is that
Gov. Clarke is wholly untitled on
account of certain inherent infirmities
Of character and disposition for any
public position. These weaknesses have
so often manifested themselves to his
own discredit and that of the State that
he should not be considered in the con
test for the Senatorship.
1t would be very unfortunate for the
people of Arkansas to exchange James
X. Jones for James p. Clarke. The
Democrat has not the slightest idea that
the change will be made.
The Van Buren press., 1896-01-18
CHEAP METROPOLITAN PAPERS.

There is no excuse nowadays for a
citizen failing to subscribe for great
metropolitan newspaper in addition to
taking his own county paper. The
Twice a. Week Republic of st.
Louis, which is credited with the
largest circulation of any weekly paper
is only 81 year, and for this sum it
sends two papers week, or 104 papers
year-less than one cent each. The
weekly contains the best and brightest
news condensed from the daily paper
together with we'll assorted collection
of reading matter and useful inform
alton. A popular feature in its columns
next year will be the speeches of prom
inent men in the presidential campaign.
These will be given almost in full. A
reader of the Twice a Week Re
public will always be abreast Of tht
times, for no paper has greater news
gathering facilities.
The Daily and Sunday Republic car
now be had by mail for little more
than one cent and half day, or 81 ;
year, when paid in advance. Though
this paper has greatly reduced its price
| it has increased it's valve twofold b,
adding many valuable features.
The Van Buren press., 1896-01-18
Gov. Clarke 4 Candidate for United
States Senator.

We are glad Gov. Clarke has finally
announced himself as candidate for
the U. s. Senate In opposition to the
re election Of Senator Jas. X. Jones-a
gentleman standing in the front rank OF
leading Democrats in the u. 5. Senate,
and always relied upon as champion
of the people in opposition to the
moneyed aristocracy of the country. TIC
snpersede Senator Jones with man like
Gov. Clarke would be ridiculous. There
Is not a county in the State but has half
a dozen men in 1t fully as well qualified
and better fitted every way for U. s.
Senator than Gov. Clarke. Nothing SO
fully expresses the total unftness of the
governor for the place he aspires to
than the following admission OF one of
of Gov. Clarke s advocates-an article
clipped from the Fort Smith Democrat
from the pen of our friend Rainey VIII
--liamsin announcing the appearance of
Gov. Clarke as a candidate for the U.
s. Senate. This Is the extract:
CLARKE is man who spits in a
scoundrel's face who wantonly insults
him. Whether Marmion did this to
Lord Angus matters not-Clarke plays
1'by ear. not by note. Clarke Is a
man who takes his gun when the limit
of human forbearance has been
reached. Whether Andrew Jackson
did this Is not material. Clarke Is
moved by his own manly impulses and
not through memory of patron saints. .
Bro. Williams should have gone a
little farther and stated the further fact
that the governor started out from his
home on the Sabbath morning, with a
loaded pistol In his pocket, for the Hotel
at which was stopping member of the
legislature, and approaching him from
behind took the unarmed. unwarned
member by the ear. and. with the pistol
in his right hand made him get up from
his seat. and, after abusing him, spat
in his face.
Was there ever committed more
cowardly or disgraceful actf-commit-
ted. too, by the highest peace officer OF
the State, and one of all others who
should be first to protect the citizens
from such unwarranted assaults.
We have too much confidence in the
good Judgment Of the democracy of Ar
kansas to think for moment that it
will displace a man of the high char
acter Of Senator Jas. X. Jones to make
place for Gov. Jas. p. Clarke.
The Van Buren press., 1896-01-18
Yincenheller Aaneuaees That Tie Will
Not be a Candidate for Governor.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. Jan. 10.-Hon.
w. Ct. Vincenheller. commissioner of
mines, manufactures and agriculture,
made public the announcement today
that he would not be a candidate for
governor. He is profoundly grateful
for the complimentary mention of his
name in connection with the Office, but
states that he will be a candidate for
re election to his present position. The
splendid service which he has performed
for the State will no doubt result in his
nomination without opposition. He
will return to the capital in few days.
The Van Buren press., 1896-01-18

Mr.. Dan Allen was held up last
night. A man hailed him in the dark
and drew rock on him, but discovered
Mr.. Allen identity in time to with
hold the deadly blow. In apology he
said viciously, II thought you were
my son in law, and l was going to
knock your dodgers from under you "
1t is pity that in law" are so un.
popular, and we are very much afraid
that Mr.. Allen has been so intimidated
that he will be in no hurry to hunt up
the position of son in law to anybody.
Fayetteville Daily 18TH,
The Van Buren press., 1896-01-18
A Serious Accident.

From the Van Buren, Venture.
Saturday afternoon team of horses
took fright in the East End and ran
away. Miss Vinsant, daughter of Buck
Vinsant, was riding, on horseback.
along the road approaching the fright
ened horses, and was run into, knocked
from her horse and her leg broken in
two places above the knee. 1t is a
miracle that the young lady escaped
alive and but for the presence of mind
of her brother she would have been
trampled into an unrecognizable mass.
She is reported as doing as we'll as could
be expected under the circ umstances.
The Van Buren press., 1896-01-18
PHILADELPHIA GETS 1T.
Most Of Our Atlanta Exhibit Goes to
the Quaker CITY Museum.


From the Little Rock Democrat
The Arkansas exhibit at Atlanta was
literally divided with the Philadelphia
Museum, upon their solicitation and
promise to give it a good space and keep
everything in good shape. Some of the
best grains and grasses, Mammoth
Spring -four in satin sacks, and other
agricultural products were sent direct
and good exhibit Of minerals, tlmbers
in panels and we'll assorted fruits will
be sent from Little Rock. The museum
pays all charges of transportation. The
exhibit il permanent one, and Will do
the State much good, being continually
increased. The highest compliment
paid our minerals was by the National
Museum. Professor Clark, who selected
the specimens of zinc, marble, quartz,
CRYSTALS, etc, said the museum was
already crowded. but that the Arkan-
sas specimens were of such excellence
that those from other states would be
removed to make room for them. DR..
David Day, who was in charge of the
government universal exhibit. said it
was the greatest compliment which
could be paid us.
Il am perfectly satisfied with the
effort - said Mr.. Vincenheller.
Hundreds of our people visited the
fair and the exhibit, and | never heard
an unfavorable criticism from a
property holder, tax payer, or reliable
source.
What apples took the premiumf'
was asked.
We did not show by any section,
was the reply. Everything was
shown as from the State of Arkansas.
Not plate of any exhibit had its
locality marked upon it. The appro-
priation was from the whole State, and
one county by this method received DO
advantage over another. No one could
tell where the apples came from.
johnson county had several varieties
better probably than those from any
other section, especially in color,
having been gathered about three weeks
later than any other fruits on exhibit.
But it was not examined by the judges
at all, as they had passed on all the
fruit ten days before the Johnson county
apples arrived.
Some of our exhibits win also be sent
to the state institutions of the Carolinas
and Tennessee, and France and
Argentine Republic have also been
remembered.
The Atlanta Journel says:
No state made better show at the
exposition than Arkansas. No other
state expended as much money to show
and distribute its resources and
products. The outlay was large, but
was we'll invested. Already the State
is beginning to feel the effects of it and
we shall not be surprised if Arkansas
reaps in millions the results of what
she has sown in thousands. Com
missioner w. g.. Vincenheller who
has been in charge of this superb
display, leaves for home tonight. He
is one of the most prominent citizens of
Arkansas, and during his stay in
Atlanta has made many friends. Col.
Vincenheller, like every other Arkansas
man you meet, believes that he lives in
the best state of the Union, and tells
wonderful tales of its resources and
prospects-all of which he backs up
with indisputable proofs. He has
represented his State nobly here.
The Van Buren press., 1896-01-18

Hon. JOSEPH NJ HILL. one Of the
most popular citizens of Western
Arkansas. is spoken of as candidate
for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Mr.. Hill is an able lawyer and is
excellently equipped for the position
which his friends desire he shall fill.
Sebastian county will keep his name
before the public until the meeting of
the Democratic S!ate,convention and will
send a strong and enthusiastic delega
tion to the convention to de battle for
his caase. There are other counties in
the State. too, who think pretty well of
Mr.. Hill. Arkansas Gazette.
The Van Buren press., 1896-01-18

ONE million, two hundred and
twenty eight thousand, four hundred
and forty tons of coal were mined in the
Indian Territory during the last fiscal
year, according to Mine Inspector Luke
w. Bryan report. Employment was
given to three thousand, six hundred
and forty eight miners. There were
forty six accidents, in which six were
fatal.
The Van Buren press., 1896-01-18

EVERY day or two official dispatches
from Cuba report that the Spanish are
about to annihilate the Cuban insur.
gents. Meanwhile the insurgents are
doing most of the annihilating in de.
stroying everything from which the
Spaniards could draw revenue. The
insurgents are now within few miles
of Havana, destroying everything that
might aid the Spanish.
The Van Buren press., 1896-01-18

SECRETARY OF STATE ARMIsTEAD was
in Hackett last Thursday on brief
visit and our Office was honored with a
short call by the distinguished gentle
man. In reply to some questions the
General remarked that after the
expiration of his term of Office he in
tended to retire from politics. -Hsckett
News
The Van Buren press., 1896-01-18
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The regular annual meeting of the
Stockholders of the Van Buren Water
Company, for the purpose of electing a
Board of Directors for said Company
for the ensuing year, and for transact
ing such other business as may come
legally before said meeting, will be held
at the Office of said Company in Van
Buren, Arkansas. on Thursday, the 9th
day of February, 1896, between the
hours of 9 o clock, A. NJ. and o clock
PM. RoBT. S. HYNES,
Secretary of the Van Buren, Water Co.
The Van Buren press., 1896-01-18

The U. S. Chief of Engineers has
recommended that 800, 900 be appropri-
ated for the improvement of the Arkan-
sas River during the fiscal year 1897,
and that SEQ, 900 be expended on White
River.
The Van Buren press., 1896-01-18

THE senate committee on public lands
has authorized favorable report on a
bill to approve the compromise and
settlement effected February 23, 1895,
between the United States and the state
of Arkansas by Secretaries Carlisle and
Smith and Governor Clarke, of Arkan.
sas, made under act of Congress of 1894.
The Van Buren press., 1896-01-18

SINCE the appointment of the Vene
zuelan commission a paper has been
discovered which shows that the British
claim to the territory in dispute is not
well founded. The English always find
a safe means of escape when they dis
cover they are in close quarters.
The Van Buren press., 1896-01-18

OUR friend. Rainey Williams. Of the
Fort Smith Democrat. is fighting
tooth and toe nail for Gov. Clarke
for the position Of Senator. We all
know Rainey's reasons. He has not
vet gotten oyer missing connection
with the Fort Smith postoffiee, Senator
Jones has demonstrated his ability as q
leader in the Senate-something Gov.
Clarke could not become though he
stayed there the rest of his life--and will
not be retired at this time.
The Van Buren press., 1896-01-18

The Dawes Commission will be sum
moned to Washington shortly by Secre-
tary Hoke Smith for the purpose of
giving Congress the benefit of the per-
sonal views of members of the commits
sion on needed legislation IN the Indian
Territory
The Van Buren press., 1896-01-18

SEVERAL parties are prospecting for
minerals in the vicinity of the reputed
Mcdonald gold mine near Argenta and
one party struck bed of very fine
bauxite, specimens of which were
exhibited In Little Rock, while another
reported the discovery of silver quartz.
The Van Buren press., 1896-01-18

TIE Democratic State Central Com
mittee will be called to meet about the
middle Of March. Hon. Carroll Arm
strong will tender his resignation as
Chairman Of the committee In order to
enter the race for Governor. There is
much speculation as to who his
successor shall be.
The Van Buren press., 1896-01-18

We are authorized 10 announce hr ]. *. r.
DOUGLASS ss O candidate for State Senator from
this district. subject to the wishes OF the Demo-
cratic party as expressed In primary or eonven-
fion.
The Van Buren press., 1896-01-18

In case of war with England the
fraught en- the South for soldiers will
De heavy; the greater part of the popu-
lation north, we learn, from the pension
Office reports, has not yet begun to re-
cover from the awful disabilities In
Cured by the last war.-Batesville
Guard
The Van Buren press., 1896-01-18

THE Democratic National Convention
will be held on July 7th, as decided by
the national committee Thursday.
The Van Buren press., 1896-01-18

ACCORDING to Hester's figures the
cotton supply to date is about 2 900 900
bales less than what it was this time
last year,
The Van Buren press., 1896-01-18

In the usual place in this issue will
be found the announcement Of Hon. j.
X. p. Douglass for the position of State
Senator from this district Mr.,
Douglass is too well known to our
readers 10 need any introduction at our
hands. His Democracy is unquestioned
and his fitness for the Office is sboye the
average. If elected be wonld represent
the people-and in manner that would
be credit 70 those who elected him
s. The p2siti9A,
The Van Buren press., 1896-01-18
One Fare Rate to San Antonio, Texas.

The Frisco line will sell round trip tickets to
San Antonio, Tex. on Jan. IL, '96 for Sl6.S5.
good for return until Jan. 90 '96 Only one
change OF cars. &. L, GooDING, Agent,
The Van Buren press., 1896-01-18

J. B. FORAKER was Tuesday elected
Senator from Ohio. to occupy. after the
4th of March, the place now filled by
Senator Brice,
The Van Buren press., 1896-01-18

HoT SPRINGS is to have a bicycle
factory.
The Van Buren press., 1896-01-18

The impression prevails in Florida
that the best use to which convict labor
may be put is on the public roads.
There is no doubt but that the work Of
convicts on the public roads comes in
less competition with that of free labor
than any other labor they have hereto
fore been required to perform. -
Gazette,
The Van Buren press., 1896-01-18

THE laundry attached to the State
insane Asylum was damaged to the
extent Of $1,000 by fire last Friday night.
The Van Buren press., 1896-01-18
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:
Congressional sl509
Judicial District d.
State lU0
State Senator loco
perrrsenfstive so
ehf-sg 1000
ro1ntv eIeyk 1000
rfreaT eis,S 1000
lssesaor 500
Treasurer 80
County Judge ~
Justice OF The Peace 90
Constable -oo
CIry oFFIcKKs
perar.la~ 250
MarshsI go
Treasurer %-1o
All announcements will be published
mp TO the primaries or election.
The Van Buren press., 1896-01-18
Unclaimed Letters.

Parties calling for above will please say ad
vertised and give date. fee of one cent will
be charged on all advertised letters.
W. t. ENGLAND. T. NJ
The Van Buren press., 1896-01-18

The Worlds Fair Tests
showed no baking powder
so pure or so great In Ieav-
ening power as the Royal,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-05-12

The Mammoth mine, in Tintic dis
trict. which for so many years mas
held a front place in the ranks OF
Utah's bonanza producers, is today IN
a nositioa to equal any of its former
records, for in its lower levels I'M
mense ore bodies have been exposed
and it is the intention, with added
machinery. to go to the deep and prove
the continuity of the large and rlch ore
bodies opened up IN the upper work
ings Of this mine.
The Mammoth shaft is now down to
the 1900 foot level but winze has
been sunk from one of the levels at
this depth to the 1,4OO foot level, where
it was found that the ore bodies main
tanned their strength and value; N
fact, a decided improvement was noted.
On the 1870 level a pony engine is
employed in raising the ore and waste
from the 400. This ore is dumped
from the bucket into a car, which is
pushed onto the cage and hoisted
through the shaft 70 the surface; by
which means the output of the mine is
virtually handied out once.
The development of the 1,4O0 level has
resulted so encouragingly that 1t is
now the intention to sink another winze
to the 500, and work on this will be-
gin at an early day.
1t has been rumored on the streets
that the Mammoth would soon declare
a dividend, but The Herald is authori-
8 la "
decides to put in a new hoist in order
to sink TO a greater depth, no divi-
dends will be paid until this work is
completed and paid for; and it is I'M
derstood that plans and specifications
for the new hoist are now being pre-
pared and that bids for its construc-
ton will be received at an early day.
The Mammoth mill, recently paid for
from the proceeds of the mine, is a
wonderful and extensive piece Of
mechanism. Everything about the
plant and the mine is strictly up to
date. and it is limited that the new
hoist will be perfect in every particu-
lar.
The Mammoth company is conserva-
tive to the extent that complaint has
been made that it is too exclusive; but
money talks and wind will never open
a anu lie SNONh44OAIS1S VI biAC
Mammoth are to be congra tulated
upon the fact that the affairs Of the
company are in the hands of careful
and capable men.
Although the Mammoth has not PAID
dividends for some time, the confidence
maintained by the public in the future
of this mine is evidenced by the fact
that within the brief space of three
months the stock of the company has
advanced in value from $3.50 to $500.
The Mammoth shipped twenty car
loads of hign grade ore during the
month of April. part Of which averaged
$40 and over to the ton, besides which
it marketed the product of its large
mill.
Upon the completion Of its new hoist
the output OF this mine will be some
thing to brag OF in mining circles.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-05-12

NEW YORK, May 11.-A dispatch to
the Herald from st. Petersburg says:
General Shvendorff, head of the Rus
sian Red Cross society and leader of
the expedition to Abyssinia, telegraphs
saying that he and his party have been
received with open arms, and that
.Menelik is making extensive prepare
tons for their passage to Herat.
The Novoe Vremya says that Eng
lands fears about Herat are unfounded.
The Red Cross expedition to Abyssinia
left Odessa early in April This is the
third expedition to Abyssinia. The
first, under Cossack Ashinoff, left in
December, 1888, and ended by being
shelled by the French at Sagollo. The
second, which was called a scientific
mission, left about eighteen months
ago and resulted in the arrival in st.
Petersburg of a political embassy from
the Negus with special mission re-
specting the religion of the Russian
church and the faith protested by the
Abyssinians. The present mission,
under the command of General Shven-
dor, assisted by several military Of
f1cers, consisted of about eighty mem
bers of which the medical staff num-
bers six doctors and twelve nurses.
Of the other members of the expedition
little is stated except that one is a
priest who is taking twenty thousand
small crosses to be distributed among
the Abyssinians 1t is expected in Rus
sian official circles that this expedition
will give Russia that footing in Abys-
sinia which she has been so patiently
trying to obtain.