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The Van Buren press., 1896-04-11

ONLY ten candidates announced for
the Office Of county clerk Of Washington
county. eight for representative, five
for sheriff and five for treasurer. The
yoemanry Of Washington will not get
over having dislocated arms from
shaking hands for the next two years
The Van Buren press., 1896-04-11

Soon after Weyler arrival in Havana
he promised to crush the rebellion
within 30 days. He extended the
period. later, to IS months. Now he
has added six months to that estimate
Of time necessary to end the war.
The Van Buren press., 1896-04-11
Again Extends the Time.

MADRID, April 2.-In an interview
with Captain General Weyler, of Cuba.
published here, he is reported as saying
that he hopes to end the campaign in
Cuba in two years.
The Van Buren press., 1896-04-11
SAYs The Fl Paso Popnlist

Leading Democratic papers OF
Arkansaw, with the Southern Standard
and Gurdon Times in the van, are try
ing 10 have the Populists nominate
Cloyd. of this office, for governor. II
Is evident that they are trying to make
Z fool ont Of the Populist party In
Arkansaw or Cloyd, one. Perhaps 1t
IL both -
The Van Buren press., 1896-04-11
County Democratic Ticket

Ter representative.
s. L. JEFFERs
RANDOLPH CoMsTocK
Fsr eixessf eirE
L. W. BLACK
For essass easrf.
VI. c BOsTIcK
Fer sssris.
R.B. wNFgEY
Fer Trs.ssre.
M. SCOTT
Yer asser=sr.
W. A. BUsHMAIER
Fer eesstr ysdss.
y.E. SMITH
Fsr sussrsr.
w. r. BURN
Per esrssu.
DR.. GILES LUCAS
For yssff<es Of thu Psses vsn Barren To.
Il. r. WEST
A. II. COLGR0vE
q. r. MICHAEL
c. r. HARVEY
J. G. Moore
Yer Constable Van Bsrsn To.
GEO. yINsAET.
The Van Buren press., 1896-04-11

THE Republicans carried Rhode Island
at the state election last Wednesday,
which was nothing more than was
expected.
The Van Buren press., 1896-04-11

THE razor is still useful implement
in Texas Republican politics Said an
Austin special last week: "E. H.
Terrell and Thad Bell, members Of the
successful delegation from Bexar
county, received by express from
enthusiastic San Antonio friends TO-DAY
couple of souvenirs in the shape of
two handsome mounted razors. They
came too late to do any good, however,
as the contesting delegation had already
been knocked out.
The Van Buren press., 1896-04-11

FHox the smelter returns for the first
quarter Of the year the Rocky Mountain
News predicts gold production Of
$50, coo, 600 for Colorado In 1895.
The Van Buren press., 1896-04-11

The Victims.

The following are the victims for mex
September s political slaughter selected
at last Thursdays Republican Con
vention:
w. B. Pape, Van Buren,, for Sheriff
j. A. Smalley, Porter, for Repre-
sentative.
Jno. Cain, Mountain, for County
Judge.
Ed. Chastain, Dyer, for County
Clerk.
Fl. Early, Rudy, for Circuit Clerk.
II. Branson, Lees Creek, fol
Treasurer.
W. H. Peters, Chester, for Assessor
- McIntire for Surveyor.
DR.. Reynolds, Chester, TOR Coroner
The Van Buren press., 1896-04-11

SCOTT county declared last Saturday
for Dan Jones for Governor, McFarlane
for Auditor, and Bryant for Chief
| Justice.
The Van Buren press., 1896-04-11

THE President has signed the act
repeating the statute prohibiting tne
appointment to the army and navy Of
persons who held Confederate com
missions.
The Van Buren press., 1896-04-11
JOB PRINTING Of

Cd At the PRESS OFFICE. Neatly Sr e1eent-
snu Ely ~ living rates Once up tairs in he WI
The Van Buren press., 1896-04-11

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Evening star., 1896-12-17
The snail RenueSf

Under all the circumstances it was 10
have been expected that the lexington
and Belt Railway Companies would appear
before Congress early this session ard ask
for an extension of the time for making
rapid transit experiments and euuiprnents.
Therefore there is nothing surprising in
the bill Introduced yesterday in the House
and today recommended fa yorably for pas
sage by the House Committee. which car
ries the experimental period on to July /
next and extends the whole time for final
equipment with either compressed air or
the underground electric system to July 1,
1898 This is in effect an extension of a
trif1e more than six months and d half
beyond the various limits of time set by
the act of June 10 last, under which moth
ing whatever has been done But it will
not do for the committee or for Congress to
accept the bare promises of the receiver of
the roads that the experiments will be
promptly conducted and that the equip
ment will follow the tests without delay.
There must be something even more per-
suading than the imposition OF q fine for
noncompliance such as proved mpotent
In the case of the violated statute under
which the roads are now supposed 10 be
acting These companies have broken
faith with Congress and with the people,
and if any further favors are now to be
extended 10 them they should be granted
only on rigid and unavoidable conditions.
The best way to reach the evil Of their
procrastir alton and unrelia biiity is to ap-
pend TO the resolution Dill which grants
them an extension of time an iron-clad
provision for the forfeiture of their char
tiers in the event of their refusal or failure
or inability to put the roads on satisfac-
tory rapid-transit basis By the end of the
prolonged period Too much care cannot
be exercised in the construction of what
ever legislation is enacted Tor their
benefit The act of June 10 proves am
blguous enough to give the companies
focthold in court to which they not en-
titled. Its successor should be made clear
explicit and beyond the possibility of dou-
Dle Interpretation.
Evening star., 1896-12-17
The Revenue Problem.

Yesterdays debate in the Senate on the
Dingley bill was conclusive only as to on.
point. The bill is dead But what line tn
free silver coalition will take in the next
Congress on the question of a tarif bill
drawn in redemption of the promise made
in the republican national platform is still
wide open TO speculation. The probability
OF bitter opposition seems to he strong
The subject vas approached yesterday
from all three sides of the coalition. Mr..
Vest spoke for free silver democrats with
free trade leanings. He is still opposed to
protection He is very confiden. tnat the
country cannot benefit from any return TO
higher tariff duties than those imposed by
the Wilson DILL. Mr.. Teller spoke for those
free silver republicans who walked out of
the St Louis convention and supported Mr.
Bryan. He was reckoned a protectionist as
party. Just how much of protectionist
he is is not so clear. II his old asso-
ciates can convince him that a new tariff
bill will restore prosperity TO the country
he will support it. But he follows this up
with the distinct declaration that they can
not convince him of anything OF the kind
His voice is still for silver
Mr.. German spoke for that somewhat un-
ciassiiiable faction which while favoring
sound money voted Tor free silver, and
while favOring free trade at the polls votes
for protection duties in Congress Now you
see it. and now you don't. MIR. German will
have nothing done at this session. At the
next session there must be full debate. But
when he says that he cares nothing about
mere. tinesse. or the politics of the situa-
tion. he. in effect. gives out a warming
Mr. German will be candidate next year
to succeed himself in the Senate. and if the
past grand master of "finesse'' ard poll
tics aeglects any opportunity in the
Senate or elsewhere TO play his full game
the country will be very greatly surprised.
Still, uncertain the line of the opposi-
lion may be. the duty of the republicans
seems plain enough. Not only is their cam
paign promise out, but the condition Of the
Treasury points. with forty finger boards
TO the necessity of more revenue A new
tariff bill must be brought in at the extra
session and put upon its passage If It is
defeated by any means-by "faesse" by
politics. OF what you please-;he country
will be able to fix the responsibility.
Evening star., 1896-12-17
"a ntrol of the senate ut stake

The senatorial squabble in Kentucky now
OF national significance and attracting
national attention. brings into strong relief
again that Old story OF the clash of two
ambitious men for supremacy. One of these
men is Governor Bradley-a man of hearty
address. an excellent mixer. an attractive
stump speaker. and a good lawyer The
otner man Is Congressman Godfrey Hunter
"a silent man. q thorough organizer, and
I tiEciess worker He may with appropri-
ateness be called the PIatt or tine QUAY
Of the Bluegrass state. He plans Il battle
well. fights it well. and. as 4 rule, he gets
there.
In the Summer of last year il became
apparent TO the repub. cans OF Kentucky
that an unusual opportunity was presented
10 them The democracy was seriously
divided on the money question, and the
effect Of the division was certain 10 be felt
at the polls. General Hardin, its candidate
tor governor, ha1 repudlated the sound
money platform upon which he had been
dominated. and many sound money demo-
cTats showed q strong disposition TO repudi-
ate him The probability seemed TO b., that
eefo:e the campaign closed a large detection
from the democracy would take place. A
full state ticket was to he elected and the
legislature to be chosen uuld in turn be
charged with choosing 4 ccessor to Mr..
Blackburn in the Senate
The republicans rose to the occasion.
They prepared for a battle royal. perfected
their organization. and pu, fun ticket IN
the field. Colonel Bradley was easily chosen
70 head It, His prestige a sturnper, and
has acquaintance with the affairs of the
state. united TO make him the most accept
Evening star., 1896-12-17
She should Have Waited.

Yes" he explained, as he expanded his
chest and looked noble. eff there were a
war with Spain
"Oh. don't speak of such a thing" she
exclaimed. with shudder.
Il should without hesitation enlist"
Think" she pleaded. "of those to whom
ycur life is precious!''
THE sympathies of everybody 1 could
convince for our side of the controversy"
Evening star., 1896-12-17
He Reasoned Ii Out.

How was the play?"
1T was very good replied the man with
a gentle disposition.
I'm glad you enjoyed it
II don't mean to say that enjoyed it. 1
merely said it was very good. 1 base that
opinion on the fact that the lady with
large hat who sat in front of me laughed
audibly several times during eacn act"
Evening star., 1896-12-17

What is desired in connection with the
library situation in Washington Is that it
shall afford people better facilities for read
ing: and let the dancing and receiving take
care of themselves.
Evening star., 1896-12-17

1t is asserted that the President shot more
ducks than any other member Of the party.
This piece of news reflects credit either on
Mr.. Clevelands Workmanship or the po
likeness of the reporter OF the Presidents
hunting companions.
Evening star., 1896-12-17
No ChnDce TO Ob.ery,

Hes a very fine young man. remarked
Col. Stiilwell, "a very fine young man.
But isn't he disposed to be rather shy?"
inquired the girl to whom he was talking.
''As to that. 1 rely couldn't say. 1 nevah
had the pleasure of playing poker with
him
Evening star., 1896-12-17

II litigation becomes a reg ular feature of
pugilistic engagements. there may yet be
enough iil-feeling engsndered to provoke
sCme really serious personal encounters.
Evening star., 1896-12-17

Secretary Herbert iujimdtcS that the
Texas is not nearly unreliable as are
scme of the sources OF gossip concerning
her.
Evening star., 1896-12-17

1t is seldom that men are content with
their own achievements or qualities. Gen
erar' Coxey continues TO insIst that he is "a
statesman and not d pedestrian.
Evening star., 1896-12-17

II Is very evident that Senator Chambers
hopes for future advancement do not in
elude the ambassadorshIp To England.
Evening star., 1896-12-17
SHOOTING STARS.
The Proportions.

1t is Il rule, somewhat severe.
But true as Deuteronomy;
There's just one month of Christmas cheer,
And eleven of economy.
Evening star., 1896-12-17

A number of people will not hesitate to
testify that Tom Watson worked Senator
Buffers loyalty over time.
Evening star., 1896-12-17
Only Two

''Ehere have been a number of political
parties developed of late years" remarked
the young man.
Yes" replied Senator Sorghum. "a great
many unfamiliar names for organizations
have been brought to attention. But after
all. there are only two great political par
lies
You mean the democrats and the re-
publioansT'
No, sir. 1 mean the office-seekers and
the Cffice-holders.
Evening star., 1896-12-17
On Fourth Floor.

s2.9S for $3.50 Black and Gold japanese Screens,
Told, CD IL ches high.
$o.:5 for these $3.50 Screens-works of art-in
pink apd blue
sS.9S for his Si2 Landscape Screen
$l.95 for the 81 25 Oak and Mahogany Screens,
filed with silkOlne.
s2.9S iOr this $S.9s Screen beauty.
s9.9S for $3.50 Mahogany Rockers, in Empire
style, upholstered in velvet.
S1.15 for this $40 Oak Rocker. upholstered in
leather, IS 80 for this 81 so Rocker with bro
cGtelle covering.
$5.9S for this $3.50 Mahogany Rocker with in
laid back and leather seat
9Sc for the $1.25 Oak Tables. 24x24 inches.
$l.23 for the sl.75 Tables, sl.9s for the So As
Tables, $3.9s for the $3.50 Tables and $3.50 for
the $7.eS beauties. with French legs
$1l.50 for this s12.9S Oak Desk. with drawers
and closet $1-25 for the $3.50 Desks and $s.9s
for the s49S Desks.
S2Ss for these Supe rior $3.50 Book Cases.
$2.25 for the $2.9S Bamboo Book Cases.
sl3 for the 1850 Mahogany Music Rack in
closed with French plate mirror.
$2.25 for the $2-9S Music Racks, with four
shelves. and 1915 for the $3.50 Mahogany Racks.
$5.9s for the $50 Covered Couches.
Evening star., 1896-12-17
A Shining Example.


Dean yoh put dependence on a pusson's
taikin' powers;
He's hble foh ter fool yer eff yoh does.
Fob, sometimes. dem eZ runs de conversa-
ton fro de hours
Am de mos. deceptious folks dat ebber
Take lesson fun de wahDin'
Dat yoh gifts on Christmas mawnin'
When ych fms de presents waitin, fixed
befo' de folks hez stirred.
Fob results in vain yoh's seekin
Whah yoh hyars q lot O. speakin',
But oil Sanity done de bushes an he neb-
ber said a word.
'Twus wonderful ter hyah de way de ora
tory few
In de campaign, jes' befo' election day.
But he only comes ter Office now when
salaries is due.
An IL seem like he got Euffin' tall ter say.
An. 'mongst eb'ry kim oh men
You will see. time an again,
Dat de doins don begin ter size along wifi
whut yoh's heard.
Hits TT fotchr nate. foh sho',
Dat dis yearf doan' tu'n out mo
Like Sanity who does business an who neb-
Der says a word
Evening star., 1896-12-17
Basement.

GOh g6N for tho s3o Haviland China DiEner
~<VoOV Sets Of lU2 pieces. 'Iiayiland
We're yoI offered Il perfect set of Havilani
China for as little as S2i.5O:
Six MEfor these best S2l Syracuse China
~H Oo> ~ Diiner and Tea Sets Of lo2 I,.,esf The
shape with correct floral and rich gold dec
orations.
G1 Z mR instead of $3.50 for these Genuine
~AOe>O Carlsbad China Sets of loa pieces.
Note the variety of shapes and the large soup
tuieen In each
SO lNE for the S1l.95 English China Dinner
~Oe>O and Tea Sets OF 100 pieces. Large
size. Decorations in three coiors.
SL m9 for these sa.9s Tea Sets of Carlsbad
~'"> Cl.ina-56 pieces. Floral and gold dr,-
oratioDs bargain at sS.9s.
ca AZ for this S4.4S of American China
~O' W. 56 pieces. Compare with the Carlsbad
SETS and act according to your own judgment.
Sn A0 for these 81 .9S Carlsbad China Ice Cream
W 'o Sets, consisting OF IL plates and large
tray.
GS nS for these 12-piece Chamber Sets. Note
u the English sets from Maddox. Note
the side handles and foot to wash basin Note the
curious beauty oi shape and decoration. Note the
price-only $5s5.
Evening star., 1896-12-17

$3.50 for the $50 Covered Box Couches. with
patent ''self-opcRing' attachment.
S?.3s for the Sl2 Couches and slS 30 for the best
SIT touche-.
81 ~ for the 81 Is India Seats.
Evening star., 1896-12-17

nOr/o for Aprons better than you have
AS /2S elsewhere 15c. Note these with
satin stripes. these with tucks and hem. Note
length and width.
Evening star., 1896-12-17

wear aprons. Some Of these Paris novelties here
ere the hats in the millinery parlors.
1Dc for these generous size Aprons Of fine lawn.
with three broad tnrks and deep hem. Full
wide strings. 25c Aprons for lsc
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-02-22
They Want snow.

Maine folk are almost in despair be-
cause of the continued lack OF snow.
Such a condition Of affairs has not
been known in very many years. There
are 81, 200. 900 feet of logs in the Pencil
scot numbering district which cannot
be moved because of the absence of
snow, and fully as much more in other
districts. as we'll as $1,000 cords OF
hemlock bark for tanning, and all the
lumber and milling industries are suf-
fering severely. The uniqueexperience
of putting wheels on sleds has been
tried in some districts. Every previous
winter When ice has been cut it has
been hauled to the he uses on sleds.
This year there is no snow, and the
ice has been cut and wheeled away.
The farmers say now that the absence
of the warm blanket of snow means
short crops next year.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-02-22

''Jes' sposin'," sand Farmer Corn.
tossel, ''tnat they should be war;
NONSENSE his wife replied
they amt soin' ter be no sech thing
but s'posin they should: .whur'd
this country stand
well, there's 1916 and 1872 ter
look back on, she answered.
II kdoN. But amt We gettin
kinder rusty on warfare?" he persist
ed. ".Ain't We kinder been a lettin
u military spirit git neglected."
"Josiar,'. she SAID vita Il touch
of impotence. sometimes you rally
do make me kinder fatlgued. OF
Course, We amt ben Il dein' such 4
a big lot o drillin' and calm ter
arms, an sech things ez is ordinarily
resorted to fer keepin' in practice.
But and her face lit up with a look
of confidence, there heZ been a tree
menils lot O. football plaYin' goin'
on. '-Washington Star.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-02-22
Ordinance No, 567,

An ordinance to authorize the Mayor
of the city of Cape Girardeau to con-
vey out lot ''Hn to the School Dis.
trict of Cape Girardeau city.
WHEREAS, By deed, dated Septem-
Der 18th. 1920. Louis Lorimier, Daniel
f. Steinbeck, Victor Lorimier and
Thomas 5. Rodney, guardian OF
Thomas J. Rodney and Polly Rodney,
heirs at law of Don Louis Lorimier,
did, among other property, in con-
sheraton of one dollar and divers
good considerations and more par
tlcularly for the convenience and en-
couragement of the inhabitants of the
town OF Cape Girardeau and owners
of lots in or near the same. convey to
the inhabitants of the said town of
Cape Girardeau out lot III in the
city and county of Cape G%lrardeau
and State of Missouri, containing
about three acres and a quarter,
bounded eastwardly by Pacific street
and westwardly by John Scrlpp's pur-
chase OF six acres, on the north by
out lot &c" and OF the south by out
lot IL" which lot including a large
spring is destined for the establish
ment of Il pubic school.
And whereas the School District of
Cape Girardeau city in the State OF
Missouri is the only public school ex-
cluslvely for the benefit OF the in
uabltantS of the said town of Cape
Girardeau and the owners of lots in or
near the same:
And whereas the will and purpose
of said grantors IN said deed Will be
,.a 1.1.i.H n,t hu tho Inn yaN.nnn nf saiI
out lot H to the School District OF
cape Girardeau city.
Therefore, Be it ordained by the
Council of the city of Cape Girardeau,
Missouri, as follows:
SECTION ONE IT,, That the Mayor
of the city OF Cape Girardeau be and
he is hereby authorized to execute a
deed OF remissing, releasing and for
quitclaimIng to the School Dis
trict of Cape Girardeau city IN the
State of Missouri, all right, title and
interest of said city in and to SAID out
lot H" for the use and benefit forever
OF the public schools of the Schuoi
District of Cape Girardeau city and
its successors.
SECTION Two (2). This ordinance
shall take effect and be in force from
and after It's passage.
Passed by the Council January 10th.
1896. WILLIAM H. COERVER,
President of the Council.
Approved this 22nd DAY uf January,
1886. WILLIAM II. COERVER.
lSEAL. Mayor.
Attest: GEO. +. CHAPPELL.
jan24nl9l2 City Clerk.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-02-22
Electric Bitters.

Electric Bitters is a medicine suited
for any season, but perhaps the more
generally needed IN the spring, wheel
the languid exhausted feeling prevails.
wh,n tine liver Is torpid anu sluggish
and the need OF Il tome and alternative
Is telt. a prompt USE of this medicine
has often averted long and perhaps
fatal bilious levers. No medicine Will
act more surely in c~ounteracting and
IreeIng the system from the malarial
poison. Headache, Indigestion, Con-
at,patIon, Dizziness yield to Electric
BItters. Only fifty cents per bottle al
BlOmeyer ~ Haman's drug store.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-02-22
Trustees Sale.

Whereas, Henry I. Schlueter and
Elise Schlueter. husband and wife, OF
the county of Cape Girardeau ano
state of Missouri, by their certain
deco OF trust dated the third day OF
September, 1891. and recorded III thu
.iccorder'S Office Of Cape GIrardeau
county. Missouri. i'll book q of Trusts
ana Mortgages. tt page cighty-tivc
lSJ, conveyed to the undersigned
trustee. the following described rear
estate situated in the county of Cape
Girardeau. State of Missouri, tow:
One hundred and t~ifly-eight and
iorty-sIX onc-hundredths lbs 46-l0OJ
acres. being fractional part OF See
ton number tWenty-f3ur l24 in town
ship number thirty 800. range eleven
Oh containing thirty-two and fifty
six one-hurdrcdth (32 56-i00) acres.
and the southeast part of United
States survey number eight hundred
and seventeen lSl7) in township num-
Der thirty (30), ranges eleven II anu
twelve tl2l east, containing one humid
red and twenty-five and ninety on"
~hundredths (I25 90-I00) dcres, in th'
aggregate one hundred and ~tifty-eight
a q fOrty-six One-hundrethsl l5S i6-lU0
acres, and being part of same land
acquired by said Henry f. Schlueter
by warranty deed of Joel II. Renfroe
and wife. of record in the Recorders
office of said county in book fourteen
III. page four hundred and seventy
nine t479E which said conveyance vas
made to secure the payment of a GER
tain promissory note in said deed de-
scribed: and whereas, defaulthas been
made in the payment o. the principal
and interest of said noIe. and
Whereas. the said Henry f. Schlue-
ter is now dead more than nine months:
now therefore, at the request of the
legal holder of said note, and in pur-
suance of the provisions of said deed
of trust, ! will on
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY TWENTY
NINTH, y. D.. 1885,
between the hours of nine O'Clock
in the forenoon and five o'clock
IN the afternoon of that day,
at the south door of the Court
House in the city of Jackson, Cape
Girardeau county, Missouri, sell at
public vendue, to the highest bidder,
for cash. the above described real es-
tate for the purpose of satisfying said
trust.
WILLIAM PAAR.
Trustee.
jan25 IS96n3S.