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The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1897-06-19
A Letter From Hlbden's Uncle.

Letter From Hlbden's Uncle.
From the Ozark Democrat.
Some weeks ago was published in this
paper clipping in which was repre-
sented that Jesse Hidden, one of the
parties whom Jesse Jones was convicted
for numbering, and for which he was
hanged, was still alive. Below is a
letter written by the uncle of Jesse
Hidden, and who was present at the
trial and employed counsel in the
prosecution.
WHITE BEAD, l. T., May 2s, 1897
Mr.. J. V. Bourland, Ozark, Ark.
DEAR SIR-It was published short
time ago in several papers that Jesse
Hidden was still alive, and write this
to let you know that have Investigated
and found out how such report
started, and found that the rumor
started from man by the name of l..
B. Conditt, who is now in Leavenworth
(Kansas) penitentiary sent for seduc-
ton, from Pauls Valley. There is not
a word of truth in the report that Jesse
Hidden is alive. Please have this pub
lished in your home papers for the
benefit of my friends in Arkansas.
Charles and Jesse Hidden were
murdered by Jesse H. Jones.
Respectfully,
D. NJ. SPAIN.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1897-06-19

THERE are indications that there will
soon be fierce war between the tele-
phone monopoly and the independent
companies which are transacting bust
ness throughout the country. The Bell
company proposes to bring suit against
subscribers, and not against other COM
panies, ON the ground that no person
may maintain, operate or use any tele-
phone without consent Of the monopoly.
The proposed litigation is the outcome
of the decision o; the supreme court up
holding the Berliner patents, and the
Bell people claim that all other patents
are infringements ON them. The indie
pendent telephone exchanges are en-
deavoring to get together, and action
has been taken which has been con-
strued 10 foreshadow the incorporation
of general telephone company to com
pete with the monopoly. The combine
will include both the exchanges and the
makers Of telephones.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1897-06-19
4 Fretw0rk of Fraud.

From the New York World
The senate Republican caucus has
decided to "stand together for the
whole tariff bill.
This means that each Republican
senator will give his vote for any
iniquity or injustice that the bill may
contain in return for votes for his own
pet iniquity and injustice.
Each is to vote blindly for the whole
bill. Judgment is to have nothing
whatever to do with the matter. Con-
vietion is to play no part. Conscience is
to keep quiet in order that each private
iniquity may be effectively accom-
plished.
Right or wrong, wise or unwise,
helpful or destructive of prosperity
this bill is to be passed in the interest
of the trusts that have dictated its
terms.
Chief among these is the sugar trust,
and it is to be benefited in degree
even greater than that promised For,
as The World announced Tuesday
would be done, a new sugar schedule
has been arranged to give still more
money to the Havemeyers. On all
refined sugars the trust is to be pro-
tected by duty of 1 95 cents per pound
instead of the 1 1916 prescribed in the
original bill. At the same time the
line of demarcation between refined and
unrefned sugars is greatly reduced, so
as to increase this protection.
The sugar trust has already imported
enough raw sugar to last it for six
months or more. 1t will have the
Louisiana product to keep it running
for two months longer. In other
words, for eight months or more to
come it will pay no additional penny of
revenue to the government, while it
will levy upon the people for its own
benefit tax of nearly two cents pound
upon all the sugar consumed in the
country.
Is not this an outrage2 Is it not an
infamyf Is it not an abuse of Legislative
powerf Is this the way to bring about
prosperity Are the people to be made
happy by being compelled to pay need
less millions to this greedy conspiracy
of capitalistsf
Is the whole tariff bill fraudulent
conspiracy of interests to levy what
tax they please upon the people?
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CA9TORIA.
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Nob0dy's Bill.

From the New York World.
The situation with respect to the
senate tariff bill is extraordinary
almost phenomenal.
Nobody wants this bill. There is
nowhere any enthusiasm for it. 1t is
universally condemned by Democrats,
and scarcely less so by Republicans
For every utterance of the Republican
press manifests distinct hostility to
some one or other of it's principal
provisions.
There is no majority heartily in favor
of it even in the senate which has con-
structed it. In order to pass it through
that body it has been necessary to
arrange a series of dickers by which
each man agrees to vote for provisions
abhorrent to his mind and conscience in
order to secure provisions on which his
mind is set.
Even Senator Aldrich, who has un
dertaken to push the bill through, can
not pretend that he desires the duty on
hides which it prescribes to the destruc-
ton of New England's leather goods
trade, or the duties on raw wool that
threaten New England's textile
industries. Senator Jones, his chief
lieutenant, openly treats his advocacy
of the measure as one purchased by
certain clauses against his will as to
other provisions.
1t is nobody's bill, bill that as a
whole nobody wants. Yet it is to be
forced through. the senate, and If
possible through the house, by virtue of
series of complex combinations for
private advantage, for political position
and for corrupt partisan support.
This is very bad way to make laws,
but it appears to be the only way in
which tariff laws can be made so long
as the lawmaking power is supposed to
be the custodian of interests and is
composed of men dependent for their
positions upon the liberality of these
Interests" in contributing to their
campaign funds. Even if every dollar
of every campaign fund so collected
were spent legitimately, this would
still be legislation by corruption and
purchase.
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CAsToRIA.
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A Tillman Resolution.

WASHINGTON, June 15.-Senator Till
man today gave notice of an amend
ment he will offer to the tariff bill pro-
viding for a head tax of 800 on all
immigrants to the United States. The
amendment also makes it mis-
demeanor, punishable by fine and
imprisonment, for any person to enter
the United States for the purpose of en-
gaging in trade or manual labor with
out intending to become a citizen.
These provisions are modified by pro-
vision to the effect that they shall only
remain in effect until silver shall be
admitted to our mints for coinage at a
ratio of 16 to /, on the same conditions
with gold.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1897-06-19
ADDITIONAL LOCALS.

Judge Deche1d was looking after his
farming interest in the neighborhood of
Alma several days this week and
reports prospects exceptionally good.
Jas. Evans was fined SEQ in Judge
Moores court Monday for disturbing
religious worship at Leonardsville the
previous day Bud Hurst was brought
up with Evans to answer charge of
resisting the officer in making the arrest
of Evans.
John Kendig. living at Leonards
vile, was arrested by Constable
Vinsant Tuesday on charge of being
party to the burglary of Payne's store
in the Territory opposite Fort Smith.
Some of the plumber was found in his
possession.
We suppose some of our lodges think
they are doing the newspapers favor
when they send them resolutions of
respect to be published free Of charge, but
when they have pay work to give out
give it to some out of town concern.
This is reciprocity with a vengeance.
The steamer VIM. Druhe, which has
done considerable business for Van
Buren, parties this season, has been sold
to Mayor Cox, of Dardanelle. A. j.
Hathaway is in charge. 1t will be used
in handling the pontoon bridge and as a
ferry when the bridge cannot be used.
The Fort Smith Times Democrat
makes the following timely remark
anent the excursion lost Sunday; 1T
seems pity that those who enjoy
little outing and know how to behave
themselves, must be deprived of that
pleasure on account Of lot of toughs
who think it smart to cut up raw dog
and make timid people wish they
hadn' come. -
Under a law passed by the general
assembly in February bicycles are
baggage, and any railroad company
violating the law lays itself liable to a
fine of not less than $25. Cyclists
should paste this in their hats. Some
companies in the state have sent out
instructions to employees not to check
them unless the passenger stands on his
rights.
During his absence Sunday l.. Graf S
residence was broken into by boy
burglars and thoroughly ransacked they
taking number of articles of jewelry,
etc. The boys did not escape detection
very long Out of regard for the
parents of these boys we refrain from
publishing their names, but will assure
them that they will be watched and that
any further transgressions on their part
will mean term in Jail.
We notice in the Atlanta, Georgia,
papers that Simon Baer, formerly. of
this city, and well known to all the
older citizens as member of the firm
of B. Baer & Co., is president of the
Standard Telephone company, which is
about to put new exchange in at
Atlanta, with connections to outside
points. Mr.. Baer left this city about
ten years ago, and became proprietor
and principal owner of large cotton
yarn factory in Cincinnati, Ohio. but
was among the first to see that the
South is a much better field for such
enterprises, and soon moved his plant
to point near Atlanta and branched |
out into other lines of manufacturing. ~
Fort Smith Times Democrat,
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1897-06-19

JOHN WANAMAKER has raised a
tempest in a teapot by his recent speech
to the business men in Philadelphia.
Wanamaker says that the Republicans
should stand up and work for the public
good for two reasons. First. because
OF their ante election promises. which
should be kept in good faith. Second,
because of the creeping paralysis of
business and bitter want of the un-
employed. People who know Wanna
maker will scarcely pay much atten
iion to what he says. although in this
instance he only states the truth. 1t is
fact. however, that he is goldbug.
and it is also fact that the prevalent
'.hard times are principally the result
OF orr adherence TO the gold standard
and nothing else. Mr.. Wanamaker is
certainly inconsistent or he would do
what he could to put stop to the
bitter want Of the unemployed. -
He j. a man of immense wealth and
could afford to give employment to
many people. He could also afford to
pay his employees living wages and
relieve their "bitter want. Wanna
maker has women and girls in his
employ who ara paid 81 per week for
their services. and he also hires women
10 make overalls for 10 cents dozen
pairsl Then this sanctim0nious old
hypocri.e has the consummate e1ron;ery
- complain Of the creeping paralysis
of business and 60 solicit sympathy
sor the poor -Gazeite.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1897-06-19

A NEW YORK syndicate has offered
ex President Cleveland 50 900 month
for term of years for two articles a
month giving in detail the history of his
two administrations. The offer has
been refused Mr. Cleveland S reason
for refusing this princely salary of $50, :
600 year is that he is now collating
material for a history of his eight
years in the White House. He has re-
peatedly urged John G.. Carlisle to
write history of the treasury of the
United States while he was in control.
Carlisle has thus far declined to do so,
probably for the reason that he is not
proud of the record he has made.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1897-06-19
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION.

Notice is hereby given that the firm
of c. j. Murta & Company, composed
of G. J. Murta and John Murta, is this
day dissolved by mutual consent. John
Murta retires and the business will be
continued by G. j. Murta, who assumes
all liabilities and is authorized to
receive and receipt for all assets of the
firm. JOHN MURTA,
G. j, MURTA.
Van Buren,, Ark. June IS, 1897.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1897-06-19

THE Missouri, Arkansas and Southern
Railway Company with a capital stock
of 5000. 900 has been Incorporated at
Jefferson City. Mo. The purpose of the
company is to build and operate rail
road from McElhany, Mo. in a south +
easterly direction through Mcdonald or
Barry county, near the southern line of
Missouri to Clarendon. Ark.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1897-06-19

PARAoouLD has just contracted for a
system of water works for their city, in
which they secure twenty five fire plugs
from a six inch main with the force of
Duplex engines for the nominal rate of
s15 per month, and all additional plugs,
without additional cost, they need by
the city furnishing the plugs.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1897-06-19

THE House Tuesday passed the bill of
Senator Manning, requiring Judgment
before the issuance of garnishment
where the wages of railroad employees
are involved, and providing that rail
way corporations shall not be required
to answer garnishment proceedings in
stituted before judgment against an
employee The bill only lacks the gov
ernor signature to become a law.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1897-06-19
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
LAND OFFICE ArDARDANELLE, ARK,
Nav II 1907

May n, ls3I
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 viii be made before the county
July II. 1881, viz: Ransom K. Rhodes. Hd.
Entry No 1857. for the Ek of the Neg, the
aw 4 of the Nei4 and the Sex of the NwA sec.
II, Tp H. North, Range 30 West ;.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation Of,
said land, viz z. 5. Peters, a. NJ. Vaught VII
liam Turner and John Gerhardt all of Noun
WV P. WooTEs Register.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1897-06-19
$3.50 to Nashville, Tenn, and Return via st.
Louis and Frisco Line

Account Annual Reunion United Confederate
Veterans at Nashville June y to % ~. the
Frisco line will sell round "Trip tickets to Nash
willie via St Louis on June 30 q and % AT $3.50
Tickets limited for return ten days from date of
sale but an extension OF ten days beyond final
limit may be obtained by original purchaser
on or before June &c 81 This will make a
limit Of 20 days for the above rate
For further information call upon or address
G. GOopISa
Ticket Agent
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1897-06-19

II the East the wages of factory
operatives are being reduced just as If
the wave Of Republican prosperity had
not come.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1897-06-19

WE don hear much these days about
the "silver craze dying out. A
special election was held last week in
the first Missouri congressional district,
and the Democratic candidate was
elected by an increased majority, run
ming above 5000.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1897-06-19

By decision Of Chancellor Martin the
state loses sl1. 6i7 ON Buchanan S bond
40 4..Aasnrar IF Aha Innatic asylum and
collects 5000 from Jas. Mitchell and J
j. Martin, his surities, on different
hnn1
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1897-06-19

THE legislature adjourned Wednes-
day The majority of the present
members will be given rest at the
next election.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1897-06-19
FpuOrth League Convention at Toronto. Ont.

For this occasion the Iron Mountain route will
sell tickets on July II to IA inclusive at rate OF
one fare LOO for the round trip. to return July
IS except that extension of limit may be secured
to Aug. IL, provided same are deposited with
joint agent al Toronto on or before July "A
A. HAYS Agent
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1897-06-19

BRO. RATNEY WILLIAMS. editor of the
Fort Smith Times Democrat, is still
Kicking against the pricks. Will
he never get over kicking himself7
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1897-06-19

SENATOR JONES believes that protec-
tion is none the less robbery, whether
the article protected be Arkansas onyx
or New England cloth.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1897-06-19

Elk Gov. GARLAND has sold his
residence in Washington and returned
with his household goods to Arkansas
TO live.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1897-06-19

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic. full of life, nerve and vigor. take No-To-
BAG, the wonder. worker. that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, SOC or 81. Cure guaran-
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1897-06-19
ti.I0 to winslou and Return.

Beginning May % and 30, and continuing until
Sept 25 and 26. 81, the Frisco line will sell
tickets to Winslow every Saturday and Sunday
at one fare for the round trip limited TO return
on Monday following date of sale.
G. f. COOLING
Ticket Agent
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1897-06-19

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure makes weak
men strong, blood pure. b0e. 81. All druggists
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1897-02-05

wondering if be would understand
IN. He did. Without the least
delay he lifted the log and then
we iOurneled down to the stream
aud | showed him where the log
was to 90. We got on famouslN,
and I heard faint cheer from the
bank, where The dOubterS wero IN
hiding. Ahmed and were build
ing the bridge as pleasantly as
though we had done nothing all
our lives but build bridges.
Surrly, 1t was great change
an American boy, in nineteen ten
turv costume, turning elephant
trainer and builder If bridges IN
the island OF Crylon. but tnat Is
what had happened. i wondered
It my of my old friends could ever
belieye this. Aud yet 1t had all
cume about in the most natural
va for had merely shown the
animal little kindness, k and so
had won his love.
A few dals later, greatly to my
! Joy, "a man appeared whom Ahmrd
condrscended to accept as his
trainer; aud turned my pet oyer
to him, nothing with Joy that he
was likely to DE treutsd Kindly;
Our work in CeylOn was hnlsh-
ed. II had bren TalnN weather and
the roads were UNIT for the horses
80 1t was arranged that we should
20 to town on the elephant. Ahm
ed greeted me with etfhsiOn when
wqnt out to mo snt, AMI WAS
Violently o,eIi yrd to see me
asain. for | had carefully kept out
of his sight since the coming OF
his new keeper. And so went
wa, in true oriental style, mount
ed on Ahmed. AT the tOwn a
cartilage vas awaiting US to take
III to the seaport,
There was moments delay
while some packages were stored
inside, aud We were attending u
hose whrn suddenly something
reached past my brother and toucb
ri IN, face. 1t was Ahmed :
trunk. lie had followed me, My
,rothrr STATED Tie drive, who
bu,ily arranged the bundles
dropped then with IA shrek and
hrd tor his lie, aud pettrd Ahmed
. ntrle tor the last Tine. Tue car
Rage started and 1 looked back
and saw Ahmed ani his dusk'
keeper standing motlonless, Ike
two statues carved IN tue land o
the orient.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1897-02-05

Cnmso-WelI, Johnny, how do
yon like your new teacheIi
Johnny-Not much. She don'I
know anything. Tohay she asked
me who discovered America.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1897-02-05

tOnr agree nent was that Won
we're 70 have half il We won the
suit declared the client.
Exactly responded the LAWYER
sbut you got only balf OF what yon
sued for, and that is Just nv share
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1897-02-05

Two amateur hIntcrS IA the
Northern woods not long ago saw
a deer aud both fred at once.
That is my deer said A, i
snot it
tNo, YOU dIln'C,' hotly replied
3. 1T is my deer because l Killed
Iti
A third party WAS ippro 'ched
from the opposite direction with
far, in his eve aud n cub in hi
hand.
(Which of you two rascals sh'
my calf 7 Toared tue farmer.
ernat fellow just told me he do
it, said \.
Aud b, nov thoroughly alarmed
for hi- personal safety, answeredi
sHe lies. Tie shot 1t himself.
saw him do it, and III swear To IT,
NYhat time Is 1t my ladF ASK
an American Traveller # a small
Irish boy who WAS driving a cou
ple OF COWS home from the helds'
About twelve o'clock, sir re
Piled the boy.
L thought 1t vas more
Its never any more here, ie
tnr,.ed the lal in surprise. III JUS
begins at one again
sCome Oh up, Joe-what are yo'
hrsl!atiug foIP
.Idun't like the looks OF To-"
dog
.Oh he won't ble-just see, /
is wa ging his tail now.
THAT'S all IIght hut That am
the rnu Pm luklng AZ
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1897-02-05

Professor-llow long shonld a
m ans leg he in proportion 10 us
bodyY Mr.. Lowstand- Long enough
"a reach to the grOnud, sir.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1897-02-05
WELL BORING.

lam prepared TO bore wells. After
IAN Years expeusnee, can guarantee my
Prices to suit the times. Write - me
Vi '' IH. HkRRIS.
&C. ptTd. Wosdsissk. Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1897-02-05

The Frogtown Kid wants to
know IL tho fellow who Sticks to
one rirI Is a court plaster,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1897-02-05

'C,n ary # yon t.! m" why
Lazarus WAS bAgga 7 asked the
female teacher in a west side sun
dav school.
Please ma'an,I replied a smal
hoy whose father was merchan'
shecause he didn't ADVERTISE
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1897-02-05
MoAFEE AND LOVETI
BARRIERS,

Main street. opposite the clothing
sore Of Horsey & AiWeli.
~ Prompt and polite attention. s'd
rsonableprices.
mar. l3-.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1897-02-05

u Unless the number OF Instl tiCus
marked upon the manuscript, advertise
ments will be published until forblddsi
arged accordingly
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1897-02-05
SHENANDOAH HGRhLD
Advertising Rates.

Advertisements will be inserted at OF
dollar per square Of ten lines or less, ,os
the first insertion, and 90 cents tor acA
subsequent insertion.
~Qusrterly or yearly Advertisement
by contract.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1897-02-05

Again, Amos saw, as we must see
that the God who made these two bea-
cons Of the oriental night sky must be
a God of love and kindly warning. The
Pleiades, rising in midsky, said to all the
herdsmen and shepherds and husband
men, Come out and enjoy the mild
weather and cultivate your gardens and
fields" Orion, coming in winter, warn.
ed them to prepare for tempest. All
navigation was regulated by these two
consultations. The one said to shipmas
ter and crew, "Hoist sail for the sea
and gather merchandise from otnei
! lands" But Orion was the storm sig'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1897-02-05

Oh. how this widens and lifts and
stimulates our expectationl How little
il makes the present, and how stupen-
dous it makes the futurel How 1t con-
soles US about our pious dead, that, IN
stead of being boxed up and under the
ground, have the range of as many rooms
as there are worlds, and welcome every
where, for it is the Fathers house. IN
which there are many mansionsl y,
Lord God of the seven stars aud Orion,
how can endure the transport, the &c
stasy, of such visionl Imust obey my
text and seek him. will seek him L
seek him now, for ! call 70 mind that y
is not the material universe that is n,or'
valuable. but the spiritual, and thae
each Of us has soul worth more thah
all the worldswhich the inspired nefus-
tipredon4tbpsae