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The Van Buren press., 1897-10-02
FREE SILVER CAUSE.
Devotion to 1t and Loyalty TO Hon.
William ]. Bryan Are the
Keynotes.

WILKsBARRE, Pa. Sept. 2S.-Loyalty
to Bryan and answering devotion to
the cause of free silver are the keynotes
of the state convention of the Demo
cratic Societies of America, which
assembled here today in annual session.
Hon. Chauncey F. Black called the
gathering to order. Little is to be done
besides adopting platform and elect
ing officers. How the platform will be
framed may be judged from the report
of the executive committee, which says
among other things:
The means by which the Democratic
party, headed by William j. Bryan,
was defeated last year are well known.
we need not recount them. Every in
telligent citizen understands them and
every good citizen condemns them.
The contest was between the people
the labor and producing classes-on the
one side and the money and coercive
power of large number of powerful
corporations and monopolies on the
other, associated together for political
action in furtheranoe of private against
public interests. The combined tempta-
tions and terrorisms of the latter pre-
vailed for the time. But the reaction
has been sharp and decided. There is
no longer any concealment of the pur-
Ioses for which an election Of a
The Van Buren press., 1897-10-02
Treaty Agreed To.
JAMES X. JONES
(Signed)

MusEoGEa, I. T., Sept. es.-The
Dawes and Greek Commissions have
concluded treaty whereby the Greek
Indians agree TO allotment and a change
in their form of government. Town
sites are to be laid off where towns now
exist and residents can secure title to
their own property by the payment of
so per cent of an assessed valuation of
their lots exclusive of Improvements.
Alletments of 100 acres each are to be
made to every citizen and all the residue
of Creek lands is to be held or sold and
the money held as fund to equalize
the various allotments. the location.
condition of soil and fertility of land to
be taken into consideration by the
allotting agriculturists All claims
against the United States and all other
claims are to be submitted to the United
States senate for arbitration. Provision
is made for the setting aside of lands
for school and church purposes. No
recognition is given to either coal. coal
oil OF grazing or mineral leases of any
kind. The new treaty meets the
approval of the Indians, but will be
fought by all or those owning town
property of having mineral franchises
in the nation.
The Van Buren press., 1897-10-02
As Strong as Ever.

Bitter as is the New York Sun against
Bryan and bimetallism it has the good
sense to publish the truth in recent
issue as follows:
The Hon. William Jennings Bryan
has no reason to complain of the size of
the audiences that assembled to hear
him talk free silver or, as he calls
it, bimetallism. At Burlingame.
Kan. one day last week, he spoke to
Is. 900 persons, and Ibis reception was
most enthusiastic. - At lola, in the
same state. the next day. he addressed
from 10, 900 to 12 900 persons on
"bimetallism. - People came fifty
miles to hear him. We quote from
Republican accounts. People who
think that the back of the free silver
movement is broken are deluding them
selves. Wherever the Bryanites were
strong in 1896, they are strong today /;
and wherever they are strong, the
belief in and the demand for the free
coinage of silver have not been de-
minished a particle.
The Van Buren press., 1897-10-02
MIR. Clio Harper.

Miss Zuella Armitage, of Harrison,
Ark, and Mr.. Clio Harper, Of The
Democrat, were married at s o clock
last evening at the Christian church in
Harrison, Rev. d. w. Moore perform
ing the ceremony. Hon. F. o.. Butt,
of Carroll county, acted as best man,
and Miss Helen King, of Springfield,
Mo. as maid of honor.
Mr.. Harper has been on the reporto-
rial staff of The Democrat since 1893
and is we'll known to the newspaper
fraternity of the state. He is model
young man and has attained an enviable
standing in this community. He is one
of the best newsgathers in the state and
a writer of splendid ability. He belongs
to that class of young men who have
perseverance, self reliance and force of
character. As self made man he is a
splendid illustration of what may be
accomplished in the South. He has all
the elements in his character of a first
class newspaper man, and those who
have watched his course predict for him
a brilliant future.
His bride is the daughter of Mr.. R.
s. Armitage, of the Boone Banner, and
formerly teacher in the public schools
at Springfield, Mo. She is an accom-
plished young lady and deservedly
popular wherever known. Little Rock
Democrat.
Mr.. Harper and bride were in the
city Tuesday on their way to Little
Rock from Harrison and while here
were the guests of Miss Fannie Scott.
THE PRESS extends congratulations tc
the young bride and groom and wishes
them all the joys attainable in this life.
The Van Buren press., 1897-10-02

monopoly president and congress was
carried by means SO corrupt and brutal.
The interests concerned could not wait
a needless hour for the spoils. Con-
gress was Immediately convened in ex-
traordinary session to distribute the
enormous plunder promised among the
trusts and other greedy associates in
the national crime of 1896 by the pass
age of an act imposing fresh taxes upon
the people-not to supply the public
treasury, but to turn a new and swell
ing stream of private profits into private
pockets. The people understand and
resent it.
They know also that the gold
currency monopoly is to be perpetually
maintained for the same purpose, and
that 80 long as this monopoly party re-
mains in power the people are to be
forced to pay increased taxes, the
greater profits of the trust and interest
on loans in gold artifcially enhanced by
the practical and continuous demonetiz-
alton of silver. one of the money metals
of the constitution, the period of whose
coinage on equal terms with gold was
the period of least financial disturbance
and of greatest prosperity in the history
of the United States. Everywhere
throughout the country the people are
incensed and eager to reverse the mis-
taken action of last year.
The Van Buren press., 1897-10-02
Their Last Chance.

From the Fort Smith Times Democrat
Col. Sam w. Peel, of Bentonville,
was in the city Saturday night. He
left this morning for Hot Springs,
where he will spend couple of weeks
or more endeavoring to recuperate his
health, which has not been good for
some time.
Colonel Peel was for many years a
member of congress, being Hon. Hugh
Dinsmore s predecessor. He was one
of the most active members of the com
mittee on Indian affairs, and since his
retirement from congress has been
attorney for several of the tribes in
prosecuting claims. He is well posted
on the Indian question, and his opinion
is entitled to considerable weight.
IF the Indians don treat with the
Dawes Commission now, said he
Saturday night while seated in front of
the Hotel Main, they will never have
another chance. Congress is tired of
the delay and will act soon. | expect
to see territorial form of government
and the extinction of tribal relations in
the Indian Territory within the next
two years.
Colonel Peel says that numerous
petitions have gone up from all over the
Indian Territory, asking for the reten-
tion of Hon. A. S. McKennon on the
Dawes Commission, and he hopes their
prayer will be granted.
The Van Buren press., 1897-10-02

REV. T. A. MARTIN. pastor of the NJ i.
E. church, South, preached last Sun
day on the subject of Heaven. He
said Heaven was 1 500 miles square.
and gave it as his opinion there would
be a room seventeen feet square for
every son and daughter of Adam who
succeeded in getting there. There are
twelve foundations to the walls OF
Heaven. all composed of precious
stones, the first one being of jasper
and then crystal, topaz, etc. There
are twelve gates entering into the city
three on either side. There is com
plete system of lighting. the light being
the Lamb. There is a perfect system
of waterworks, the city being watered
by streams of pure, crystal water.
Rev. Martin stated that people would
retain their original natures in Heaven
and would need water there the same
as here. The city is secure from all
interference. the walls being great and
high, and at each gate stands twelve
veteran angels well armed. To Rev.
Martin Heaven is no ideal or mythical
place, but is reality where people live
and have their being. -Springdale
News
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"A Thing of Beauty"

Would more properly express in few
words the display of fall millinery made
by Mrs. S. G. Watts during her fall
opening Monday and Tuesday. The
quantity of ribbons, flowers, feathers
and other adjuncts Of ladies headgear
were simply bewildering to an unso-
phisticated mind and eye and we will
not attempt to mar the splendor of the
display by description, but we know
it must have been fine judging by the
"ah' and ''oh' and ''how lovely, -
ETC., that could be overheard while
passing.
1t was a success.
The Van Buren press., 1897-10-02

JERRY SOUTH was king for day.
The Democrat eongratulates the com
snanwealth that it was only for day
If Jerry had reigned for week there
is no telling what might have happened.
He might have declared the independ-
ence of Cuba and called out the militia
Or he might have re- convened the
general assembly. In fact. Jerry as
acting governor might have performed
many strange and unaccountable deeds
if he had been granted the opportunity.
But he had only day, and that day he
devoted to Judge Hudgins. With a
boldness characteristic of himself he
remitted fines imposed by judicial
officer and stigmatized the acts of the
officer as those of tyrant. No gov
ernor or acting governor has ever pre-
sumed to go so far, and 1t is for this
reason that The Democrat hopes that
Mr.. South may not again be called to
occupy the chair of state. Surely 1t is
no part of the business of governor OF
acting governor to cast unmerited re-
Election upon CO. ordinate branch OF
the government. L. r. Democrat.
The Democrat expresses our senti
ments exactly. If Governor Jones
leaves the state department another day
to that most contemplate buffoon he
should be impeached. Let US have nc
more Jerry Souths.
The Van Buren press., 1897-10-02
Capt. ]. NJ. Harkey Dead.
From Wednesdays Little Rock Gazette.

From Wednesdays Little Rock Gazette.
Capt. j. NJ. Harkey, superintendent
of the Arkansas Home for ex-Con-
federate Soldiers, died at $50 o clock
last night after an illness of several
weeks. His wife, son and brother were
with him in his last hours. The re-
mains will be forwarded today to
Russellville, the old home of the
deceased, for interment.
Capt. Harkey was widely known
throughout the state. He was promi
nent in Masonic circles and was dis
tinguished soldier in the Confederate
army. In politics he had figured very
prominently and served as member OF
the state senate from the Russellville
district His administration of affairs
at the Confederate Home the past few
years has been marked by zeal and
devotion born of his love for the Lost
CAUSE.
The Van Buren press., 1897-10-02
The Gillette Damage Suit.
1t was a success.

The railroad case in the Greenwood
circuit court last week i'll which Mrs.
Sue E. Gillette sued the railroad for
$50, 600 damages for the killing of her
husband resulted in mistrial, the jury
failing to agree. The circumstances
attending the close of the case and dis
charge of the jury are somewhat inter
esting. The jury had the case some
three days and stood, upon final report.
nine to three. There was not the
slightest intimation as to how .he
majority stood. So unusual is this that
the court publicly commended them for
the secrecy of their deliberations. 1t
became very evident that verdict was
impossible. and the attorneys held a
conference. with view to eompro-
mise. Mr.. Miles, for the railroad,
made the following proposition to the
plaintiff attorneys: That the jury
render a majority verdict on the ques-
ton of the liability of the railway
company. If, by majority verdict, the
railway company was found to be liable
for damages. then the company was to
consent to Judgment for 81 900. with
the right 10 appeal to the supreme court
on the question of sufficiency of the
evidence. When the verdict was
The Van Buren press., 1897-10-02
Mulberry Has a Sensation.

Mulberry was the scene of excitement
Monday night when it became known
that W. C. Ward, prominent young
man, had been placed under arrest on a
warrant sworn out charging him with
rape on the person of Miss Dovie Nc
Kee. The girl is IS years old while
Ward is married.
Indications are that the charge of
rape will not be sustained, but Ward
acknowledges undue intimacy with the
girl and does not deny that he is the
father of the unborn child. He was
brought to Van Buren and placed in
Jail. He retained Robt. l.. Rogers,
of Mulberry, as his attorney and he
made application before Judge Evans
Wednesday at Ozark for his release
under bond, which the Judge allowed
and fixed the bond at $1,000.
The Van Buren press., 1897-10-02
CA9TORIA.
~ fae. III
ss;i'"& :i "&MAZzM .::3. ~
Chairman Jones.

ATLANTA, Sept. 27.-Hon. James X.
Jones, chairman of the national Demo
cratic committee, in reply to a com
munication from the Constitution ask
ing statement from him concerning
the comments on his letter read before
the recent meeting of the New York
state Democratic executive committee
telegraphs as follows;
CHICAGO. Sept %.
TO Editor Constitution. Atlanta:
have not deemed it my duty to in
terfere in state elections in any way
believing the Democracy of each state
capable of managing its own affairs.
While this is true, hold the Democratic
platform of 1895 to be an embodiment
in all respects of Democratic principles,
and that upon this all Democrats must
stand. OF course, no state or local
convention can by any action or non
action change national platform in
any respect whatever. 1t stands for
itself.
(Signed) JAMES X. JONES.
The Van Buren press., 1897-10-02
A Change.

Will Barnes. for a number of years
past in charge of the Frisco freight
Office at this place, has been relieved of
his position and the office put in charge
of P. w. Furry, until recently cashier
for the Frisco at Fort Smith.
Mr.. Barnes is man we'll qualified
for railroad as well as other business
and will find no trouble in getting a
position in which his efforts will be
better appreciated. He announces his
intention of staying in Van Buren,.
To Mr.. Barnes successor our people
extend hearty welcome.
The Van Buren press., 1897-10-02
Probate Court Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that the following
named Guardians, Executors and Admins
traitors have filed their accounts of settle
ment with the several estates. hereinafter
named, during the August term. 1897, OF the
Probate Court of Crawford County, Ark.
All persons interested in the settlement ofsslu
estates are hereby notified 10 file their eNcep-
tons thereto, If any they have, on or before me
second day of the next November term. 1897 oi
this Court, or they will be forever baTreu
excepting TO the same OF to any item thereof
Estete of R. S. Hynes, decd II. Riley.
administrator, first annual account current
Estate of II. F. Thomson. decd. Fannie =.
Thomson, Administrative. final account
current
Estate Of John Hatfield. decd. J. W. Hatfield
administrator. eleventh annual account cur
rent
=, Estate of Jno. NJ. Killgore. decd. Lenors N;
hlgore. administratriN, second ana hhS'
account current
Estate of Sofrona Lail, minor, j. Neal
guardian, second aud final account current
W. G. RosTIcK,
Clerk Of Probate Court.
By Ben Decherd. D. c.
The Van Buren press., 1897-10-02

BoRN-To Mr.. and Mrs. Fred E
Cooper on Monday, the 27th ult. a
daughter.
Mrs. DR.. Hynes was over from Fort
Smith first of the week visiting
relatives.
The compress has big lot of cotton
on hand waiting to be compressed for
shipment.
J. E. Lockhart has secured position
at Greenwood and left Thursday for
that place.
John Allen has been rendered and
accepted a position for the Frisco at
Springdale.
Ernest Kistler left Thursday for
Shawnee, Okla. after few days visit
to his parents.
Mostellar, the East End hverymsn.
is closing out his stock and will quit the
livery business.
Rev. NJ. o. Keller has been retained
for another year by the members of the
Baptist church.
The case Of the state VS.. Martin Bettis
has again been postponed. Oct. is
tine day set this time.
A gentleman representing a London
firm is buying up apples in this section
tor foreign shipment.
The Van Buren press., 1897-10-02
A Fine Boy.

Fort Smith Times Democrat Wednesday.
There is a new drummer in town He
is staying at the home of John Archer,
but John doesn know it. He is down
in Texas selling furniture. The young
man arrived yesterday morning. is of
regulation weight, and lusty young
fellow. Both mother and child doing
we'll.
The Van Buren press., 1897-10-02
ADDITIONAL LOCALS.
Ira Higgs has very sick child.

Ira Higgs has very sick child.
R. NJ. Johnston left yesterday for
Illinois.
Senator Douglass was up from Alma
Tuesday.
Damon Clark, of Little Rock, was in
the city Thursday.
Capt. R. B. Allen is about again
after few days illness.
Miss Clara McLain has returned FROM
a summer visit in Illinois.
Mrs DR.. Pernot was reported quite
Ill the latter part of the week.
The Van Buren press., 1897-10-02
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
LAND OFFICE ArDARpAsELLE, ARK, !,

LAND OFFICE EATDARDANELLE ARK.t
Aug q, 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
Oct 9, 1897, viz: John Peters. HID Entry No.
1881, for the NH Of the Nwk aud sen Of the
NMA, Sec. L. TIP, II North, Range 80 West
continuous residence upon and cultivation OF,
said land. viz John Z. Pence, James Robinson,
Gabriel Shepherd and John L. Calhoun. all OF
Mountainburg Ark.
WIN p WooTEN Register.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
LAND OFFICE AT DARpAsELLE. ARR


LAND UFFICE At DAKDANELLE, AKk,iI
Sept 6. 1897.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention 70
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 Oct. Is. 1897, viz: John I. Holland, Hd.
Entry No. 1881, for the NV fri y of Sec. g. 7 p.
10, North. Range 80 West
He names the following witnesses 10 prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation OF
said land, viz: J. B. Steward, w. NJ. Phillips'
John Phillips and W. S. o'Kelley, all of Ian
caster, Ark.
wN. p wooTES, Register.
The Van Buren press., 1897-10-02

rendered it was that the liability OF the
company had not been established.
This was, of course. against the
plaintiff. and ends the case.
Miles & Miles represented the railroad
and Chew q Fitzhugh Mrs. Gillette.
The Van Buren press., 1897-10-02

THE appointment of Hosea Townsend.
of Colorado. judge of the United States
court for the southern district of the
Indian Territory. was announced
Thursday. in place of Judge Kilgore
deceased.
The Van Buren press., 1897-10-02

BROTHER W. W. FOLSOM. of the
Hope Gazette, has the heartfelt sym
pathies of THE PRESS In the death of his
devoted and most estinable wife on the
22d nit. AS wife and mother her death
leaves a void hard to fill.
The Van Buren press., 1897-10-02

WE are under obligations to Hon.
Alex Hull. secretary of state, for a
copy of the corporation laws of the state
of Arkansas in force Aug. /, 1887.
The Van Buren press., 1897-10-02
SUBSCRIPTION PRICE. 500 PER YEAR.

JUDGE c. p. KnaoRE. of the southern
district of the Indian Territory, died at
Ardmore on the 231.
The Van Buren press., 1897-10-02
II erVeS

IRE the Messengers Of Sense,-the Telegraph
System of the human body.
narves extend from the brain to every part
of the body and reach every organ.
Naxes are like fire-good servants but hard
masters.
Nerves are fed by the blood and are therefore
llke 1t 10 character.
Aeyves will be weak and exhausted If the
blood Is thin, pale and impure.
Nerves will surely be strong and steady II
the blood is rich. red and vigorous.
Neyves find true friend In Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla because Il makes rich, red blood.
Nerves do their work naturally and well,-
the brain is unclouded, there are no
neuralgic palms. appetite and dges-
ton are good, when you take
The Van Buren press., 1897-10-02

Bring your Job Work to he
Pass Office.
The Van Buren press., 1897-10-02
No-To-Bac for fifty Cents.

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure. makes weak
men strong, blood pure. 5Oc. 81. All druggists
The Van Buren press., 1897-10-02

A man named Campbell, we'll known
in Sebastian county, and heretofore re-
garded good citizen, was arrested
Wednesday at Jenny Lind on charge
of rape sworn out by Mrs. Hall, lady
of Jenny Lind. Fort Smith Times
| Democrat.
The Van Buren press., 1897-10-02
Hoods Sarsaparilla and Pills for sale
at John O'KANE' S DRUG STORE.

Miss Jessie Woolum was visiting
friends at Little Rock this week.
The Van Buren press., 1897-10-02
Over Hunts Grocery,

After a vacation of three months
during the hot summer weather the
Ladies Literary Society resumed their
meetings yesterday. Yesterday S
meeting was held at the residence of
Mrs. Max j. Mayer on Fayetteville
street.
The Van Buren press., 1897-10-02

A card from Henderson, KY, an
nounees the safe arrival there-his
future field of labor-of Rev. s. l.. c.
Coward, recently pastor of the East
End Mission THE PRESS extends its
best wishes to Bro. Coward in his new
| field of labor.
The Van Buren press., 1897-10-02

Henry Whitaker left Tuesday for
San Antonio, Texas, after months
visit to his family here.
The Van Buren press., 1897-10-02

W. H. Hayman, Tim Ross, Chas.
Drennen and Fred Britt returned from
their outing on Illinois river Thursday
evening and all are loud in recounting
the pleasures incident thereto. Squirrels
and fish they say were abundant, and all
were in the best of health throughout.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-01-01

Negotiations have been. pending
for some time past by 9 syndicate
Of wealthy mining men for trans
fer of the valuable Johnson Fits
claims in Pearce district and has
been eliminated in the formation
Of the Gold Cliff Mining Company,
capitalized for 1000, 900. ! Back
ed with with cash and unlimited
means, this property is destined to
become quite factor II the MIN
ing world and certainly is one Of
great Importance to Pearce and
Oochise county .-Prospector.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-01-01


The Arizona and New Mexico
road is now receiving so much
freight that its two trains can
scarcely handle it. If the busines
keeps up, and it gives every indi-
cation of SO doing, the road will
have to buy new rolling stock and
put on more trains. When the
new time table is made it probably
will be arranged sn that train
will leave both Clifton and Lords
burg in the morning, make the
round trip and return in the even
ing. This will be great accom-
modatlon to the travelling public,
especially to the drummers,. and
will enable the people of Clifton to
get their eastern mail six hours
earlier, which will enable to answer
it at least day sooner.--Lords
burg Liberal.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-01-01

It is stated that the acid from the
great works at Clifton is commenc :
ing to make itself visible in the
water used on the farms of this
valley. says the Graham Guardian.
We always understood that the
copper company was very careful
to keep the water ou. of the river,
but of course we have no means of
knowing, and we suppose the pres
ence of acid is only supposed by
anyone. 1t is claimed that the
water will now kill certain plant
life that it was never known to do
before, and we are told that test
is to be made to ascertain the cause.