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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-08
PREPARED IN BOSTON.
Misleading Reports as to the "CGpture,
of Hdcdnd.

of Hdcdnd.
NEW YORK, n. Y, Jan. THE Chi
cago Associated Press last evening circu-
lated a report that Havana had been
captured by the Cuban insurgents,
Strangely enough, this startling announce
ment did not come direct from Havana, as
it naturally and very promptly would if
the insurgents were really in possession of
the Cuban capital, but it was projected
upon the public in Boston, obviously the
headquarters of the Representative of the
Chicago Associated Press in Havana" AS
might have been supposed, this wholly
unfounded and inexcusable report found
its way to Havana, and its receipt imme-
diately provoked an emphatic though en-
tlrely unnecessary denial.
Through the medium of a United Press
dispatch cabled from Havana, not Boston,
the reading public of the United States
were informed that the city was in per-
fectly tranquil state, and that not the
slightest apprehension was felt by the in
habitants or officials in regard to its i'm
munity from Investment or capture by the
insurgents. When Havana Is taken by
the insurgents, If ever it should be, an
nouncement of the event will not be cabled
from Boston, but from Havana, and that
too as quickly as its captors can send out
to the world the news OF their victory.
This alleged Havana dispatch via Ba-
tabano and Boston has the flavor of much
of the matter contained in the palpably
false and plainly home manufactured
dispatches" which the Chicago Asso-
ciated Press are accustomedto send out
daily.
A few weeks ago one purported to come
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-08
Correspondent Norman Urges a
Plan to Check All Con.
tr0veTSy.
ARBITRATION THE KEYNOTE.
Americans Firm in the Support oi
Cleveland in the Venezuelan
Dispute.

LONDON, ENG. Jan. The Chroni-
cle's Washington correspondent, Henry
Norman, cables as follows,
"There is a heroic way of settling the
whole difficulty, fraught with honor to
both Governments and with results of
priceless worth to both peoples. The pres
ent delay consists in the fact that the
United States Government considers itself
in honor bound to insist upon a certain
course, which the British Government
considers itself in honor bound to refuse
to adopt. Every day spent here has con-
vinced me more strongly that it is impos-
sible to exaggerate the seriousness of such
an international situation. If the British
public is misled by the optimistic senti-
ments of New York it may find itself sud-
denly face to face with appalling danger.
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CONTEMPT FOR UITLANDERS.
accused of CosUdrdice tn Not Assisttns
DR.. jameson.

accused of COUdrdice tn Not Asststtng
DR.. jameson.
LONDON, Eng, Jan. Lord Salisbury
received Mr.. Cham berlain and the Ger
man EN- AMBASSADOR at the Foreign Office to-
day. The interview between Count Won
Hazfeldt and the Prime Minister lasted
for half an hour. Subsequently Lord Sal
lsbury received Baron de Courcel, the
french AMBASSADOR. After these inter
views Lord Salisbury started for Hatfield
House, his home in Hertfordshire.
A dispatch from Cape Town SAYS that
after nightfall on the day of the battle be-
tween Dr. jameson and his followers and
the Beers the latter used search lights,
themselves remaining under cover and re-
lying upon their sharpshooters to pick off
Jameson's men.
The Westminster Gazette has dispatch
from Cape Town, which saws: A general
feellng OF nauseating contempt for the
Ultianoers OF Johannesburg exists here.
Thls feeling Is based upon their obvious
cowardlce in sitting quietly down after
Turing DR.. jameson into his blunder and
offering HIM no assistance whatever. I'm
mediately after the invading forces offered
resistance to the Beers, the stores were
closed, trade became stagnant and women
and children began leaving for the coast
in coal, cattle and horse trucks and eyerv
kind of vehicle available. The scene at
the railway station was indescribabIe.
A dispatch from Johannesburg, dated
January /, says that a deputation sent to
Pretoria had concluded a three days'
armistice in order to permit the arrival of
Governor Robinson, who was expected to
arrive in Pretoria on January 4. In the
meantime the National Union of Ut
landers controlled the town.
A proclamation issued by Governor
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being much graver than appears on the
surface or than the actual relations be-
tween Great Britain and Germany seem to
show. DR.. Beelaerts Won Blokland, the
Minister of the Transvaal to Germany,
and DR.. Leyds, Secretary of State OF the
Transvaal, have daily conferences with the
Foreign Office officials. 1t may be
assumed that whatever course the Trans
vaal decides to adopt it will be largely
shaped in accordance with their reports to
Pretoria.
1t is stated that DR.. Won Blokland and
DR.. Leyds are also in frequent communica-
tion with the French En- bassador in Ber-
lin, whose views are reported to accord
with those of Germany relative to the
guarantees to be demanded to secure the
future independence of the Transvaal.
The decision to land German marines at
Lorenzo Marquee and to march them to
the Transvaal was not mere threat. The
news of Dr. Jameson's defeat arrived Just
in time TO avert the dispatch of final
instructions to that effect.
The writer of the dispatch declares that
this necessarily involves the existence of
prior agreement between Berlin, Lisbon
and Pretoria, and shows that Germany for
some time has been maturing schemes to
arrest the progress of British ascendancy
in South Africa.
He adds that there is still in some quar-
ters in Berlin desire to avert irreparable
arrangement with England, but that the
anti-English current is running so strong
that it may carry the Government into
deeper and stormier waters than those who
swing around with it anticipated.
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VAR SEEMS PRoBABLE.
England ADitated by the Decided Actto
of GeTIad2IU.

England Agitoted by the Decided Action
Of Germany.
! NEW YORK, y. Y, Jan. IA special
cable to the Sun from London says: Dis
patches received in London after midnight
from Berlin reiterate, in terms which al
most compels belief, Germany's intention
to declare the independence of the Trans
vaal republic.
The London morning papers Just issued
credit the and they interpret
that il means war. 1t should be said in
explanation of this Interpretation that the
editors of the principal London journals
were invited to meet Mr.. Cham berlain
yesterday. The results of the inspiration
received at these interviews are words that
will send the country to arms as soon as
they are read.
There is no longer any attempt to con-
ceaI the fact that war is not only possible,
but probable. Even the radical Daily
Chronicle, in leader fully indorsing the
Government policy, says the outset:
The tension is so extreme at the present
moment that every man on these islands
should feel resting upon him heavy
sense of responsibility. We assume that
the defensive forces of the empire will be
ready.
1t is plainly intimated in the inspired
editorials that England is prepared to deal
both with the German Emperor and with
any dictator, plainly meaning Mr..
Rhodes, who NAV assert himself in British
South Africa These illusions strengthen
the belief that a revolution has been at
tempted or is now existing in Cape Colony
under Rhodes leadership.
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FOR Il FLYING SQUADRON.
A Navat Force to Be Dispatched to Della
goa Bay.

A Ndrdt Force to Be Dispatched to Della
goa Bay.
LONDON, Eng, Jan. THE Times to-
morrow will say that orders have been
sent to Portsmouth, Devonport and Chat
ham for the immediate placing in COM
mission of six ships to form flying SQUAD
ron. 1t is understood that captains for
the vessels have already been chosen. The
object is obviously to have an additional
squadron to go anywhere. The squadron
will be composed of two frst-class battle
ships and two srst and two second-clas IS
cruisers. The names OF the vessels are vet
unknown, but there is hardly question
that either the Royal Oak or the Revenge,
now at Portsmouth, will hoist pennant
The Endymion and the Hesus, now at
Chatham, are likely to be two of the
cruisers selected. The paper adds that it
has also been decided to dispatch a naval
force to Delagoa Bay, but whether it will
be composed of vessels from the cape or
East Indian squadron is unknown.
Commenting upon these naval prepara-
tions the Times will say it hopes that, as
nothing can be gained by keeping the
Mediterranean squadron at Salonica, it
will shortly be ordered to concentrate
where it can be more Immediately avail.
able in case of need.
Relative to the report abo ut Germany
ordering marines to the Transvaal, the
Times refuses to believe the report until it
shall be proved that Portugal consented
for them to pass through her territory
1t adds, however, that it would not be sur
prised to learn that efforts had been made
to tempt her to such d1sloyalty to a
friendly power and old ally.
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HISSES FOR WILLIAM.

One Relative of the Queen Not Loved In
England.
LONDON, Eng, Jan. AT large pub
lie dinner of farmers and tradesmen given
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Robinson has been published warning
British subjects in the Transvaal against
joining DR.. Jameson, who, the proclama-
ton declares, has been guilty of armed
invasion OF the territory of friendly
state
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Continued on Fourth Page.
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TIE sIrUATIoN CRAZE.

Prospect of Clash Bet,ceen England
and Germany.
LONDON, Eng, Jan. THE Times
will tomorrow publish a dispatch from
Berlin saying that the situation is still
viewed by those competent to judge as
The Van Buren press., 1896-06-27
Do Not Croak.

The average calamity howler'' in
this meek O. the woods should take
the trouble to ascertain the immense
amount of freight traffic now done by
the railroads of Arkansas. The most
confirmed pessimist, unless he is
obdurately determined not to be con-
WINGED that the country is not going to
the ''demnition bow vows, would
readily see that the true developers of
the natural resources of our State-the
farmers-are alive to their own
interests, as well as those of the
commonwealth at large. The export
alton of the products of the orchard,
farm and truck patch, to say nothing OF
the immense shipments of the output of
the forests and mines, and the train
after train load of necessary supplies
coming in give the lie direct to the oft.
repeated assertion of those birds of evil
omen, the human croakers, that every
thing is going to the bad and eternal
ruin. One has but to go to the rural
districts to see that the farmer that is
industrious and diversifies his crops
always has something to sell, and he
who has something to sell can always
find q buyer with ready cash to take
the surplus products off his hands. 1t
is mistaken idea to think that there is
no prosperity, or money, or business in
the country. OF course there is not If
credenee is placed in the mouthings of
the professional politician, but the
people have become convinced of the
fact that these men are only out for the
stuff and have withdrawn their
usual financial support from de gang"
and concluded to do their own thinking
and vote accordingly. The p. p's have
been given the marble heart by the
people, hence their rawlings about
hard times and mo work for the
poor, down trodden(2) laborer and
farmer. Any man in this great land Of
ours, especially our own State. can find
plenty for his hands to do, if he but
The Van Buren press., 1896-06-27
The Worlds Fair Tests
showed no baking powder
SO pure or SO great In Ieav-
ening power as the Royal

Phil D. Scott, ex circuit clerk of
Crawford county, is one of the
delegates. He is prominently mentioned
as delegate to the National Convention
from the Fifth District, and his valiant
service for the party entities him to
such recognition. No better selection
could be made. Little Rock Democrat.
Mr.. Scott was notwithstanding
the full votes of eight of the ten
counties. His vote was SO to 10 for his
opponent.
Judge Jep Evans, of Logan county,
visited the Governor Friday morning
and as result Gov. Clarke granted a
pardon to William Shamblin giving him
his liberty, Judge Evans stated to the
Governor that Shamblin wife and two
children were in needy circumstances
and urged him to release Shamblin from
further Imprisonment as an act of kind
ness to the man S family. Shamblin
was convicted of SANDER, and also of
retailing liquor without license, at the
June term, 1896, of the Crawford
County Circuit Court, over which
Judge Evans presides He was
sentenced to two years imprisonment
on the charge of SANDER and fined 5000
for unlawfully retailing liquor. The
fine was remitted and g pardon granted
in both cases. Little Rock Press.
The Van Buren press., 1896-06-27
Homer Wilson'S Meetings.

very highly appreciate the privilege
OF saying to the people of Van Buren,
and vicinity that Homer Wilson has
written me that he will leave Fort
Worth, Texas, on next Monday morn
ing for Van Buren,. We will begin our
meeting on tomorrow morning and
continue until Bro. Wilson arrives.
We think he will be here at 5 P. NJ.
Monday and will address us at $50
P: M We will erect a tent beside the
On .istfan Church this week and will
build rostrum for the speaker and so
singers, and will arrange seats for 1000
people by next Monday night. I am
sorry to say that the tent is not as good
a one as we would like to use, but we
hope it will answer the purpose just as
we'll. 1t Is now being used by the
Christian Church at Fort Smith. [
don t know just what Bro. Wilson s
plans will be here. His usual custom
is to preach a practical gospel sermon
at the morning service and to lecture at
night. His sermons and lectures are
OF the very best character. They are
full of pathos and oratory and love and
power. His mastery lectures on
True Manhood and Imprisoned
Youth often revolutionize the lives
and energies of young men. His
wonderful lecture on America s
Uncrowned Queen instills into the
hearts of women determination to
sacrifice their lives upon the altar of
duty in the noble effort to save the men
of our land Walks About Rome
and THE Christ of History are
among his best themes.
Don fail to hear him.
T. e. TATUM, Pastor.
The Van Buren press., 1896-06-27

During the past year the conductors of The
Post-Dispatch have been many times urged to
publish Weekly edition. The requests have
come chiefly from farmers, laborers and others
who are not so situated that they can take or
read Daily newspaper. Similar request have
come from postmasters, news agents and others
who are in close touch with the people
In compliance with these requests which
seem to indicate widespread popular demand
the publication of THE WEEKLY ST LOUIS
POST DISPATCH was begun on May a.
II is an eight-page newspaper, consisting al
most entirely of reading understanding little
II is issued once week ION Thursdays) at the
extremely low price of 50 cents a year. As the
object of the publishers is to furnish weekly
newspaper for the masses of the people, il was
deemed preferable 10 publish a regular once -a
week weekly at half the regular price rather
than a twice a-week issue at the usual price of
81 year.
1t Is, like the Post Dispatch, Newspaper for
the People, championing Western Men and
measures and standing for those Policies. the
success of which is essential TO the prosperity or
3 the masses of the people in the West and South,
and in the country at large
The Post-Dispatch Is known as the only
metropolitan newspaper that uncompromisingly
advocates the free coinage OF silver at the ratio
of Is TO |, and that steadfastly resists the en-
cr0aehments of Plutocracy and Corporation
Influence in politics. II is also known as the
Invest most enterprising, most readable ana
best Illustrated newspaper in 81 Louis ,
The qualities thai have distinguished the
Daily Pest Dispatch will also characterize the
WEEKLY POST DISPATCH. II will be crisp
bright readable, aud well illustrated. In
addition to All tie News aud the cream OF
public discussion 1t will contain the best of the
editorials in the Daily POst-Dispateh; Snort
Stories a helpful Women's Department Gossip
about Men and Women who attain prominence
Political Cartoons. and plenty of Fun and
HumOr.
During the campaign il win keep its readers
informed on Political Developments aud the
Progress of Events throughout the country.
Subscription price, by mail, prepaid. % cents
year. For the campaign, until Dec. l. .
cents IS cents to Dec. /, 1877. Ia CLUBS 81 ten,
TO one address. 81 per year 81 TO Dec. |. Remit
by Postal or Express Money Order, or for small
amounts under a dollar send two or oue-eeni
postage stampS-neyer stamps of larger
denominations. Don't send shecks on local
banks.
The Van Buren press., 1896-06-27
Hicks Views.

Rev. Irl Hicks, editor of Word and
Works, the ST. Louis scientific monthly,
thinks the climax of storms and
tornadoes has been reached for the
present
June and July, according to the
planets, are comparatively free from
disturbances, but the last of August,
and in September, we again have the
Venus period with more storms.
THE summer promises to be very
dry with excessive heat We will have
plenty of rains until about June Goth,
after that long droughts, with parching
heat.
The Van Buren press., 1896-06-27
LOCAL and Personal.

DR.. J. A Dibrell is visiting his sons
at Little Rock
Mrs Moseley, of Altus, is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Luck.
Mr.. J. NJ Scott, of Mulberry, was
in the city during the week.
Mr.. H. A. Meyer, Jr., returned
from Little Rock Wednesday.
Miss Grace Woodruff, of Little Rock,
is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Dr. Brown.
Epworth League meeting each Friday
evening at $ o clock at the Methodist
Church.
Miss Clara B. Emo returned home
Tuesday from a month visit at
Conway.
LATE Merritt, representing the Little
Rock Gazette, was in the city during
the week.
Judge J, " Bourland, of Ozark, is
in attendance on the Circuit Court
this week.
Master Ken Miles and sister enters
tanned party of their young friends
Thursday night.
Master Gerald Creekmore broke his
arm Wednesday by falling from tree,
but is doing we'll.
Master Charles Lawson, of Little
ROCK, is visiting his cousins, Drennen
and Durham Scott
Drennen Scott celebrated his fifteenth
birthday by giving German Monday
to his young friends.
Mrs. G. G. Scott and Miss Fannie
Went to Winslow Tuesday to remain
during the warm season.
The blackberry fields of Crawford are
awe with pickers and the shipments of
the popular fruit are quite large.
Colonel Davis, of Hillsborough, Ohio,
apersonal friend of Col. w. L. Mace,
was here Wednesday looking over the
city.
FOR SALE-My place in Van Buren,,
consisting of 10 acres vineyard,
orchard and improvements.
L. GRAF.
Miss Florence Harwood was over
from Fort Smith this week returning
Wednesday. Miss Gussie England
accompanied her home.
81 Rev. A. H. Williams, of the M. E.
onurch, South, and daughter were in
attendance at the State Epworth League
meeting at Little Rock this week.
Miss Bette Nance, of Fort Smith,
wa was over to attend the Episcopal Church
open Air Concert Tuesday night and
was The guest of Mrs. p. d. Scott. v
d. H McKenney was up from
sAssenta Sunday and Monday visiting
mniends In Van Buren,. He returned
Pac. f ''
Ernest and Fred Collins are home
asain after an absence of several
mohtns. Fred from Hendrix College
aaq Ernest from Commercial College
at Fort Smith.
i mere was a heavy rain and hail storm
a ~ ehe Kinchloe settlement last Tuesday
sl'ernoon. The rain was much needed
auu God send, but the hail could have
'een dispensed with.
Judge and Mrs. B. j. Brown and
hha,f Ia, X. Brown Left on the cannon
yan wednesday night for Geneva, N
L. 4, They viii be absent till October 49,
i.-i1te Rock Democrat.
Misses Bessie Rogers. Kate and
Mlannle Sandels. Ruth Mathews, and
Saasseers John Rogers and Idlet, of Fort
oGullth, We're over to Drennen Scott 5
herman Monday night.
n. ID. Scott, DR.. Quarles and Percy
a,len went to Winslow Wednesday to
select seiect lots to build cottages for summer
use use Winslow is a delightful location
W warm weather resort.
The Van Buren press., 1896-06-27
IfYou Want.,

to Buy, Sell, or Exchange Lands
or Town Property, give me num-
bers, improvements and price,
cash or time. II you want to
purchase let me know what you
want. will sell on reasonable
mission.
VIM. L. TAYLOR.
The Van Buren press., 1896-06-27

IHHuRU, BH., WTlttA
m e mt a 81 M ply
wonderful Since
taking DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Dis
covery in connection
with his Pleasant
Pellets I have gain
ed in every respect,
particularly in flesh
aud strength. My
liver was dreadfully
enlarged and I SUI
fered greatly from
dyspepsia. No ply
stefan could give
relief.
Now, after two
months ! am entire
ly relieved OF my
disease, My appe-
tite il excellent:
food well digested /;
much improved. -
The Van Buren press., 1896-06-27

wills to do it. It is only the oilers, the
thriftless that echo the empty, senseless
vaporings of the would be politicians
and laboring men, whose only labor is
performed with their mouths and not
with their hands and brains.
The Van Buren press., 1896-06-27
GOLDEN
MEDICAL.
DISCOVERY

Many years ago DR.. r. Y. Pierce, chief
consulting physician to the Invalids' Hotel
and Surgical Institute, Buffalo N. Y, COM
pounded this medicine of vegetable ingredi-
ents which had an especial effect upon the
stomach and liver, rousing the organs to
healthful activity as well as purifying and
enriching the blood. By such means the
stomach and the nerves are supplied with
pure blood, they will not do duty without it
any more than a locomotive can run with
out coal. YOU can not get lasting cure of
Dyspepsia, or Indigestion, by taking arti-
fcially digested foods or pepsin--the stom-
ach must do its own work in its own way
Do not put your nerves to sleep with So
called celery mixtures, 1t Is better to go to
the seat of the difficulty and feed the nerve
cells on the food they require. Dyspepsia,
Indigestion, Biliousness and Nervous AZ
fections, such as sleeplessness and weak,
nervous feelings are completely cured by
the Discovery 1t puts on healthy flesh,
brings refreshing sleep and invigorates the
whole system.
Mrs. K HRnKR, of No. 8o6 North Haisikd 81,
Chicago, H. writes ~ regard my improve
The Van Buren press., 1896-06-27
For Sale.

A strawberry farm of 40 acres with
30 acres in cultivation. The land is
smooth and the greater part of it is
fresh. 1t is situated five miles norteast
of Van Buren,, one mile from shipping
point, A bargain is offered.
J. b. PAINE.
The Van Buren press., 1896-06-27
THE VAN BUREN, PRESS.
VAN BUREN,, ARKANSAS.
RAILROAD TIME TABLES.

Trains 23l, 2s2, 23s, 234. 243 and pa will carry
passengers ao1No WEST
M a81 Arr. $50 pm. Arr. Cofeyville $50 pm
NJ w 933 +" 240 am. Fl Smith 800 a M
~ "a !" 1925 am. STOPS at Van Buren,.
GOING EAST.
No os2 Arr. lis pm. Arr. Little Rock sos p M
NO 90 90 $40 q m ION n m
No, "a %. Iy. 1885 am E" Coal Hill sos 3 m'
trains 231, 232 253. 234 run daily,
trains 243 and 244 do not run on Sunday.
through trains make stop of minutes.
GREENWOOD BRANCH.
No sa6 Arr lies am. STOPS at Van BUREN,.
Ma 2O3," Lv. ESQ pm. ARE Greenwood SIS p, m.
~ Daily, except Sunday
A HAYS. Agent.
The Van Buren press., 1896-06-27

Inc farmer that has something to sell
ca, always find a buyer, and the
i,aggards IN the march Of progress are
becoming convinced by the success of
their more progressive neighbors.
The Van Buren press., 1896-06-27

Parties calling for above will please say ad
yertised and give date fee of one cent will
be charged on all advertised letters.
w. T. ENGLAND. T. NJ.
The Van Buren press., 1896-06-27

You Can't Buy Happiness, but If You are suffer
ing from dyspepsia, scrofula salt rheum, impure
blood, you may be cured and made happy by
taking Hoods Sarsaparilla,
Hoods Pills are the best family cathartic and
liver medicine. Harmless, reliable, sure PA