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The Van Buren press., 1897-08-21
Harrison Exhibits Itself,

The following from the Little Rock
Democrat expresses THE Press senti-
ments. The governor has nothing to
fear from the exhibited spleen of the
men who expressed their views in oppo-
sition to the pardon of young Braly:
Governor Jones has been hanged in
effigy. AT least that is the report that
comes from Harrison, Arkansas.
where the effigy is said to have been
hanged Sunday night His excellepcv
pardoned f. II. Braly, and this furn-
ished pretext for the miscreants who
wished to offer an insult to the chief
executive. The Democrat is 10th to
believe that such an outrage was com
mitted at Harrison. 1t had given the
citizens of that place credit for too much
sense and even if such a thing has been
done we feel confident it is strongly
condemned by the good citizens of that
town and vicinity. The perpetrators of
the outrage may laugh among them
selves, but they will be ashamed 10 let
their identity become known to the
public.
1t will not damage the governor in
the public estimation TO be hanged in
effigy by ''soape- graces who are
afraid TO express themselves openly
They are part of an irresponsible ele-
ment that brings reproach upon good
communities.
1t will not be ont Of place in this con-
necti0n 10 call attention 10 the fact that
such Outrages are in violation of law,
and penalty attaches thereto. Section
1928 Of the statutes is as follows:
Section I72& A libel is a malicious defam,
alton expressed either by writing, printing or
by signs or pictures. or the ike tending 10
hlackep The memory Of one VINO is dead, or 10
impeaGl the honesty, integrity or veracity
virtue or reputation. or TO publish the natural
defects Of one who is living and thereby ex-
pose him 70 public hatred contempt or ridicule.
The penalty provided is as follows:
SertiQn ll2i Every person. whether writer.
printer OF publisher, convicted Of the crime OF
libel shall be iued IN any sum not exceeding
s5.un, aud may also b. imprisoned not exceed
ing one year.
The Van Buren press., 1897-08-21

The manager of the Cazort farm near
Haroldton asserts that it alone will
grow 800 bales of cotton this year.
Other points make like encouraging
reports.
The linemen began stringing the
insulated wires for the arc lights
yesterday. The lamps We're put in
place Thursday At the power house
everything is progressing nicely-the
dynamos, engine and boilers are in
place.
Fort Smith audiences have been
treated to several fine ball games this
week and there is scarcely one played
in which Van Buren does not furnish a
portion of the audience. There is
nothing that keeps its hold on the people
like baseball.
J. r. Britain, of the Golden Rule
Store in Pine Bluff, on the 10Th made
an assignment for the benefit of his
creditors. The liabilities are 81 622 10,
and the assets will be ample to meet it,
Mr.. Britain formerly ran the Racket
Store in Van Buren,.
After grading portion of the side
walk opposite the court house work was
again abandoned. This should not be.
hi 1,tl ohA hn
moved before next Wednesday, as
people do not care to carry ladders with
them to get over town.
There appears to be a good sized
church row going ON in the congregation
attending services at Leonardsville, and
as result Rev. L. K Keller of that
church Tuesday paid $50 fine and
costs in Judge Moores court for
disturbing religious worship.
The Van Buren, Browns will play the
Fort Smith league team at that place
today. As the Fort Smith team is COM
posed entirely of professional players
the outcome is foregone conclusion.
Still our boys can be depended on to
put up good game under the circum-
stances.
In the voting contest for the young
lady who is to turn on the electric lights
the night of the celebration the vote of
this week proved to be rather light
one with Miss Mamie Weems leading
and Miss Kate Creekmore second. No
doubt a much larger vote will be cast as
the contest draws to close.
The Van Buren press., 1897-08-21
ADDITIONAL LOCALS.

Assessor Peters spent several days at
Mountainburg this week
Circuit Clerk Black spent couple of
days at Alma this week
Mrs. L. w. Black was visiting her
parents at Alma this week.
Southmayd Miller Dry Goods Co.
are receiving their fall goods.
The desultory shipping of peaches
still continues from this section.
Jake Mace was up from Thomasville,
1. 7. Sunday visiting his family.
Claud Cain and Arthur Hays made a
short visit to Coffeyville this week.
Miss Leila Allen returned Thursday
from an extended stay at Winslow.
Van Buren, l. o. o. F. lodge is
organizing team for degree work
Mrs. Jesse Wood is reported conval-
escing from her recent severe illness.
Mrs. DR.. Carter went to Ozark
yesterday evening on visit to friends.
The weather-both day and night
during the past week has been very
pleasant.
j. B. Lane, of Stuttgart. Assistant
Grand Patron o. E. s., was in Vau
Buren Monday.
Mrs. Byers has rented the Taylor
property on Broadway for a private
boarding house.
Oscar Bruun was taken severely i'll
Tuesday evening. but at this writing
has about recovered.
Geo. r. Wood has disposed of his
jewelry store to some Fort Smith
parties, we are told.
Revs Hanks and Cox are conducting
revival meeting at Natural Dam. TO
continue two weeks.
Harry Wood left Thursday for
Texarkana TO attend a meeting Of the
Arkansas Wholesale Grocers Asso-
c.ailon.
The Van Buren press., 1897-08-21
The Rahx Show.

All details as to the baby show on the
25th have been arranged for and with
out doubt will prove quite an attraction.
The enterprising firm of Edmondson &
Britt have offered S. in gold to the
handsomest baby, boy or girl, under 10
months of age, they having decided that
there need not be to exceed five con-
testants and should there be less than
five competing the prize will be drawn.
The contest will be held in the court
house park at 10 A. M, and just
previous to the beginning of the band
concert. The judges will be selected
from among the gentlemen present.
The Van Buren press., 1897-08-21

1T is now definitely settled that VIM.
j. Bryan will make series of speeches
in behalf of the Democratic state and
legislative tickets of Ohio. The news
comes from Springfield that Mr.. Bryan
has been induced to speak for silver at
the camp meeting to be held in that city
n few weeks hence. Senators Jones of
Neyada aad Jones of Arkansas, ex-
Congressman H. F. Bartine, Charles A.
Towne, national secretary of the Re
publican silver forces, John r. Sover-
eign and other labor leaders also have
accepted invitations and will stump the
state for Chapman.
The Van Buren press., 1897-08-21
Programme for August IS.

10 TO ri A. NJ:
Grand Band Concert by Queen City
Band.
II A. M. TO / P. NJ:
Address of Welcome and Response.
12M.
Music by the Band.
Dinner l2 80 to 2:00P.M.
2:30 P. NJ:
Music by the Band.
2:45PM.
Grand Balloon Ascension and Para.
chute Leap-Miss Leona O'Dell
and Master Chas. Raymond.
BROADWAY PROGRAMME 80 to 3. P. NJ. :
Band Concert by Queen City Band.
Races to 5 80 P. m.
BICYCLES:
One third Mile Race-Novices.
One third Mile Race-Amateurs
One third Mile Raee-Profession
One third Mile Raee-Boys under Is.
One third Mile Race-Girls under 1s.
One fourth Mile Race Boys under 12.
One fourth Mile Raee-Girls under l12.
Foot Race 100 yard dash.
FIRE DEPARTMENT RACES.
$50 Pm. to $3.50 pm.
Hub and Hub Raees-Van Buren, Fire
Department.
Coupling Contests-Van Buren Fire De-
partment.
Champion Hose Raee-Van Buren, Fire
Department
Conditions Of the race: Run 100 yards lay 7
sections of hose, throw water shut off at plug
transpose third and seventh sections, throw
waterl
Climbing Creased Pole.
4:30 P. M:
League Ball Game-Van Buren VS. Fort
Smith.
EVENING EXERCISES COURT HOUSE PARK,
8 to s:15.:
Band Concert-Queen City Band.
s:15P. NJ.
Address by Hon. Hugh A. Dinsmore.
Grand illumination, when the most
popular young lady will press the but
ton, turning on every light in the city.
$50 P. NJ:
Balloon Ascension. with Fireworks
Prof. Chas. Raymond.
10 P NJ:
Search Light Electrician W A. Fuller.
The search light and other electrical
illuminations will be continued until 1
a. IN.
The Queen City Band will render an
elegant concert until II o clock, thus
closing the grandest celebration ever
seen in this section.
The set of Morgan & Wright tires
and the aluminium sprocket shield were
donated by the Morgan & Wright com
pany through their local agents.
The Van Buren press., 1897-08-21
A Running Sore
From Head to Foot-Terrible Case
of Eczema Completely Cured
Dyspepsia, Dizziness, Headache,
All Cured by Hoods Sarsaparliia.

"Iwas troubled with eczema and had it
SO bad that l was almost a running sore
from head to foot. did not receive ben
eft from the doctors, and thought would
try Hoods Sarsaparilla. Since taking
few bottles of this medicine l have not
been troubled with eczema. 1t purified
my blood and cured me-" JOHN MOST,
Ponca City, Oklahoma.
81 WAS afflicted with blood poison.
concluded to try Hoods Sarsaparilla, and
after taking three bottles the symptoms
of blood poisoning disappeared. believe
Hoods Sarsapsrilla to be the best medi-
cine on the Market" EUGENE P. A.
LARRIRD, Fai-bank, Arizona.
az was afflicted with dyspepsia. could
get nothing to cure me until began TAX
ing Hoods Sarsaparilla. l have taken
four bottles and now l am cured" JEFF
D. KooNTz, San Pedro, New Mexico.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is the One True Blood
Purifier. Sold by all druggists. g. six for $6.
The Van Buren press., 1897-08-21

ASSOCIATE JUSTICE STEPHEN J. FIELD
OF the United States supreme court has
now been in service longer than any
other man who ever sat on the supreme
bench, He has occupied his present
position more than thirty four year
having been appointed by Lincoln in
1854. 1t is said of Justice Field that
He is feeble now and tottering, walks
painfully even for short distances with
his two canes, and betrays signs of ex-
treme age in his consideration of legal
questions. For months he has done
little active work as far as the
machinery of the court was concerned,
and the tasks that naturally would fall
TO him have been divided among the
other justices. In his younger days
Field was possessed of voice of
marvellous beauty and power. II used
to be counted one of the attractions of
the capitol to hear him read decision,
AMI when he was down for an opinion
the supFeIae court room was crowded to
its doors. His eioeution WAS perfect,
his voice captivating, his presence
imposing and magnetic. He invested
the driest legal disquisition with the
iaterest Of an grafton, Now it is pain
ful to listen to his efforts on the bench.
lis voice is feeble and faltering, and
scarcely can be heard even in the
narrow confines Of the supreme court %
BE ought to resign and permit his place
20 be filed by some one more competent
70 discharges its duties. There is, how
ever. an apparent inclination on the
part of the old justice TO hold on as long
~ the lamp holds ont 20 burn. He
viii probably die in the harness Little
Feek Democrat.
The Van Buren press., 1897-08-21
Sale i'm PartitiOn!

NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to an
~ order of sale In partition made and entered
OF record in the circuit court of Crawford county.
In chancery, on the 20th day of July, 1897 in an
action for partition pending in said court be-
tween Andrew j. Foster plaintiff and Sarah
Nancy Ninsant ct al. defendants, the under.
signed commissioners will on
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST. 25, 1897,
al the front or Main street entrance to the court
house in the city of Van Buren, Ark. within the
hours for judicial sales, offer for sale and sell To
the highest bidder, at public Outcry on a credit
oil iour months the following described real
estate, to-wit
Fractional Northeast quarter of Section Nine
teen 40, Township Eight fSl Norih' Range
Thirty S3N. West in Crawford county.
The purchaser will be required 10 give note
with approved security and bearing 10 Der cent
! Interest irom the date of said sale for the mr.
ehAse money Z. l.. MArLocK
ID. W. MOORE
JoSATHAS MEAL
The Van Buren press., 1897-08-21
Sale in Partition!

NOTICES hereby given that pursuant to an
4 order OF sale in partition made and entered
OF record in the circuit court ofCrawford county,
In chancery, on the 20th day Of July 1897 IN an
action for partition pending in said court be-
tween Andrew j. Foster. plaintiff. and sansh
Nancy Ninsant ct al. defendants the under
signed commissioners will. on
WEDNESDAY,. AUGUST p, 1881,
at the front or Main street entrance to the court
house In the city Of Van Buren. Ark, within no
hours pr Judicial sales. offer for sale and sell 70
the highest bidder at puhlie outcry. on ascredii
OF Tour months the following described real
estate to-wit;
Northwest quarter Of Scctirz Seventeen %,
Township Eight lS,. North, Ranae Thfty 30
West in Crawford county,
The purchaser viii be raquircd 10 give note
with approved security. and bearing 10 per eeht
interest IRON the date of said salY, for The pnr-
chase money. r. l. NAILOyE,
u. W. MooRH
JONATHAN NEAL
The Van Buren press., 1897-08-21

THAT was a grand free silver Demo
cratic victory in Indiana. Notwith
standing the middle of the road Popu-
lists had a candidate in the field, Mr..
Griffith, the Democratic candidate for
the congressional seat made vacant by
the death of Judge Holman, was elected
by greater majority than the latter
last year, when the Populists had no
candidate. Mr.. Griffith majority is
about 1900 over the Republican candi-
date, whereas Judge Holman's was a
little over 500.
The Van Buren press., 1897-08-21

THE secretary of war has directed the
general commanding the department of
the Missouri to detail a troop of cavalry
to assist Mr.. Wisdom, Indian agent, in
evicting twenty eight families of
intruders in the Cherokee Nation. As
soon as the officer commanding the
troop shall have reported to Wisdom
steps will be taken to dispossess the
intruders,
The Van Buren press., 1897-08-21

GEN. JAMES c. LoNGsTREET of Geor-
gia. veteran Of the Indian, Mexican and
Civil wars, it is said, has at last fallen
captive to the glances of clever Geor
gia maiden and has laid his heart at her
feet in entire and complete submission
The fortunate one. so Dame Rumor has
it. is Miss Ellen Dortch She is can
didate for state librarian and formerly
was an editor.
The Van Buren press., 1897-08-21
Van Buren, Wins Again.

On Saturday the berry pickers ;
again put the potato grabbers' to
fight. The game resulting in score
of 10 to 8. The game was not very
brilliant one and the errors numerous,
though there were several pretty plays
made. Cornelius and Meyers as battery
proved quite effective against the
visitors, while their battery was very
weak.
This is tho coora.
The Van Buren press., 1897-08-21
AND AGAIN.

On Wednesday another game was
played and the result was another
defeat for the potato grabbers. the
score being the same as in Saturday S
game-10 to 8. The game was not a
brilliant one but the playing through
out was steady and no serious errors
could be charged to either sides. This
makes five out of six games that our
berry pickers, as they are dubbed
in Fort Smith, have won.
The Van Buren press., 1897-08-21
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

LAND OFFICE AT DARDANELLE, ARKl
Aug. 2 1887.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention 10
make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the County
Clerk of Crawford Co., at Van Buron, Ark. on
Sept II, 1897, viz: William l.. Campbell Hd.
Entry No. 1886, for the SEX of the NE4, Sec
%. Tp TO- North, Range 81 West
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of
said land, viz NJ T.. Henderson NJ A. Hen,
derson, J. L. Webb and E. 5. White all of Van
Buren,. Ark
WM. 7. woorEN. Register.
The Van Buren press., 1897-08-21

THE secretary Of the interior has
issued an official notice warming people
against starting at this season for the
gold fields. and the gravity of the
possible consequences of being detained
in the mountainous wilderness where
relief would be impossible.
The Van Buren press., 1897-08-21
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
LAND OFFICE AT DARDANELLE, ARK,
Aug. IA 1897

LAND OFFICE AT DARDANELLE ARK.1
Aug. a. 1897.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention TO
make final proof in support of his claim. and
that said proof will be made before the County
Clerk of Crawford County at Van Buren,, Ark ,
on Sept "a 1897, viz: Andrew l. Smith II d
Entry No 200l3, for the "a of the So, Sec is,
Tp II, North, Range % West
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation of
said land, viz. George Smith, of Frisco. Ark
VIM. Renfroe, John Rankin and Frank Wright.
of Chester, Ark.
WM F. WooTEN Register
The Van Buren press., 1897-08-21

An Omaha dispatch of the 18th says:
Corn all over Nebraska and Iowa is
in danger of frost. Grain men are
alarmed The cold wave has been ac-
eompanied by freezing rains. Today
the mercury at Omaha is dangerously
near the freezing point. .
The Van Buren press., 1897-08-21

PETE OWENS, a miner working in the
Central Coal & Coke company mines at
Bonanza. Sebastian county. met with
fatal accident Wednesday afternoon by
being badly crushed by a caying roof
The Van Buren press., 1897-08-21
Low Rates Via Frisco Liue.

Account National Encampment G. A. r, al
Buffalo, n, Y, Aug 23 to 2s '97, the Frisco line
will sell tickets TO Buffalo and return on Aug. y,
q and 22 at s26,45, Tickets limited fer return
until Sept 20, '97.
or any other information call on or address
c. y. GoopIEo,
Ticket Agent.
The Van Buren press., 1897-08-21

FROM the ST. Louis Republic it is
learned that the president will appoint
Hon. Ethan A. Hitchcock, of ST.
Louis, minister to Russia. This is the
mission now held by Hon. Clifton R.
Breckenridge, of Arkansas.
The Van Buren press., 1897-08-21

THERE is to be grand national free
coinage camp meeting at Springfield, j,
Ohio, Sept, Is to 2l. Senator j. K,
Jones and Hon. j r. Sovereign, of
Arkansas, are on the list of speakers.
The Van Buren press., 1897-08-21

THE next regular course of lectures
of the A. l. Z. medical department
will begin October IS. The board of
visitors for the ensuing year will be
Drs. j. s. Shibley, Paris; Adam
Guthrie, Quitman; J. c. Wallis.
Arkadelphia; D. P Ruff, Dover, and
D. G. Carroll, Tillar.
The Van Buren press., 1897-08-21

Hon. JAS. 2. GEORGE, U. S. senator
from Mississippi, died Saturday after
long illness,
The Van Buren press., 1897-08-21
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your life Ausy.

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic, full of life, nerve and vigor, take No-Te-
Bac, the wonder worker. that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, soc or 81. Cure guaran-
teed. Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Ce Chicago or New York
The Van Buren press., 1897-08-21
Excursion TO Mena, Ark.

The Iron Mountain R'y. win run n special
train from Van Buren, to Mena Ark, on August
~ Leave Van Buren at $40 A. N. Returning l
leaves Mena at P. NJ same date. Rate OF - W
for the round trip. A. NAYS, Agent
The Van Buren press., 1897-08-21

MENA celebrates the anniversary of
its foundation August 2s with great
pomp aud big celebration.
The Van Buren press., 1897-08-21
S1.I0 to Wfnslow and Return.

Beginning May % and 80 and continuing untn
Sept % and 26, 9T the Frisco line viii sell
tickets to Winsow every Saturday and Sunday
at one fare for the round trip, limtod to return
on Monday following date of sale.
c. K. GooDIHG,
Ticket A gent
The Van Buren press., 1897-08-21

To Cure cons<ipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Caady Cathariic I0c or sc
II g G, G, fail 10 cure, druggists refund moS9
The Van Buren press., 1897-08-21

The report comes from Muskogee
that Grant SWEET has been released
from custody, J. D. Knowlton having
decided not to appear against him.
Mr.. Knowlton becomes receiver of the
Standard Cigar company until he is re-
imbursed for money invested in it.
The Van Buren press., 1897-08-21

Bring your job Work TO the
PRESS Ofiice,
The Van Buren press., 1897-08-21

No-To-B Bas for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco hsFsit cure, makes weak
men strong, blood pure. SOC, o.. All druggkts
The Van Buren press., 1897-08-21
Hood IS Sarsaparilla and Pills for sale
at JOHN O'KANE's DRUG STORE.

Miss Lou Brown, of Clarksville, was
visiting Mrs. W. P. Woolum this
week.
The Van Buren press., 1897-08-21
JOB PRINTING Of Al hind.

ed at the PRESS OFFICE. Neatly. promDtiv
lace Block. '"e "ai-
The Van Buren press., 1897-08-21

ATTEND OUR CEEEBRATIoN.
The Van Buren press., 1897-08-21

1.-The Browns Won. was the head
ing, and then followed six lines, that
was all the Fort Smith Times Democrat
had to say of Wednesday s ball game.
Had Fort Smith won it would have
taken a half column of the valuable
space of our contemporary to do its
Growing in.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-02-15
VETERANS KICK.
They Object to Dibble's YountviIle
Soldiers Home Bill.

OAKLAND, Feb 1.-THE Oakland
members of the Grand Army of the Re-
public are in arms against the passage
Of Assemblyman Dibble's bill, by
which il is proposed to turn the Yount-
Vile Soldiers Home over to the State
Of California, TO be run as a State in
stitution. In response to a call which
was issued yesterday 200 veterans met
this afternoon at the Army and Navy
League headquarters to protest against
the passage of the bill, which has al
ready passed the Assembly, and offer
in its stead a bill prepared by T. NJ
Goldshy under the direction of several
members Of the Grand Army.
Goldsby said he had been familiar
with the workings of the home since it's
origin, and was satisfied that at the
present time 1t was not being conducted
as it should be. He spoke against the
canteen system of selling liquor by
which the home realized 1000 per
month. and the proposed method of
handling the funds of the institution.
He declared the veterans were in favor
of turning the home over to the State
but wanted it done in the right manner
A Committee on Resolutions was APP
pointed and returned with resolutions
Gent. because 1t does not provide the
manner in which the State may acquire
control over the home.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-02-15
JOHN RANDOLPH TUCKER.
Death of Noted Figure i'm American
Politics.

LEXINGTON (Va), Feb. 13.-John
Randolph Tucker, who was a striking
figure in American politics in the stir
ring epoch during and after the rebel
lion, died at his home to-day after a
lingering illness.
Mr.. Tucker was a native Virg1nlan,
and was three times elected Attorney
General of his State. He was a strong
advocate of secession while holding that
office. At the close of the war he re-
sumed the practice of law, and was as
sociated in the defense of Jefferson
Davis. Later he occupied the chair OF
Professor of Law in Washington and
Lee University, but in 1874 he was
elected to the House of Representatives.
There he made his mark in keen, witty,
vet profound debates. He was an earn
est advocate of the Electoral Commits
sion. and as an advocate of a tariff for
revenue only he attracted much atten-
ton. Mr. Tucker retired from Con-
gress voluntarily in 1887, and soon after
ward again occupied the Chair of Law
at Washington and Lee University,
which he occupied at the time of his
death.
Mr.. Tucker was President of the
American Bar Association III 1893 and
1904