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The Van Buren press., 1898-05-21
AT-OMAHA
Arkansas Will Join the Railroads In
An Exhibit.

To the people of Arkansas:
The abandonment Of the idea of max
ing composite state exhibit at the
Omaha exposition. renders the special
series Of the Arkansas Developer, to be
presented to all visitors by our state
board, more essential than ever. In
fact, it is now Indispensable to set
forth the reasons why Arkansas has no
building, to call attention to each and
everyone of the Arkansas exhibits made
by our various railroads, mills, mining
companies and other enterprises. and
especially to publish a review of the
world beating record made by Arkansas
at all expositions from Boston to River
side, Cal. and from Chicago to New
Orleans, and show that our record
would certainly have been sustained at
Omaha had we been allowed to enter.
The commissioners will see that this
feature of the work will be vigorously
carried out on the original plan, and the
grounds will be flooded from opening
to close of the exposition with Arkansas
Developers. We are assured that all
companies and committees making ex-
hibits of our state s resources, and all
friends of the state will heartily coop
crate with us in this work,
w. G. VINcENHELLER.
The Van Buren press., 1898-05-21
Their Hopes Nearing Realization.

An epoch of more than ordinary i'm
portance within the order of the United
Daughters of the Confederacy took
place this week, when the contract was
let by them for the Confederate monu-
ment to be erected in the centre of the
plot occupied by the remains of those
who fought and died for the a'stars and
bars. - Mr., T. h. Elgin. the proprie
tor of the Russellville marble works was
given the contract, and it will not be
amiss to state here that Mr. Elgin is a
survivor of the Lost Cause and that
he took active part in each of the
three battles to the participants of
which the monument will be dedicated
1t will stand when completed 10 feet
high. The base will be FIVE feet in
height, surmounted by shaft and on
this will stand the life size figure of a
Confederate sharp shooter in Italian
marble, his hand raised to his hat, a
watchful look on his face, as though
to scanning the horizon for the foe,
while in his left he carries his trusty
rife. The figure is enveloped in an
army coat, drawn together with belt
on which hang the side arms, and on
the buckle of the belt are chisled the
letters &C. s. A. The base and
shaft Of the monument will be of
Georgia granite. On the south side Of
the shaft two Confederate flags will be
carved, one draped to the left and the
other to the right under the former will
appear 1881 under the latter 1865
On the north side will appear the letter
ing capt. s. Churchill Clark, Miss
ouri Battery killed at Elkhorn aged 30
years.
On the east side will be the great seal
of the Confederate States of America.
The west side will be,dedicated to the
Unknown Confederate Dead of the
Battles of Oak Hill, Elkhorn, and
Prairie Grove
Mr.. P. d. Scott has very generously
donated the stone for handsome foun-
dalton.
The proposed erection of this monu-
ment has been the work and pride of
Mary Lee Chapter, U. D. c. of Van
Buren, for long time and now that
their fears have been set at rest by the
handsome sum now in hand, and their
hopes almost fulfilled, let every heart
and hand be extended to assist them in
raising the remainder of the sum neces-
sary. The monument will cost com.
plete $1,000 and the ladies have now de-
posted in bank $700 and hope to raise
the full amount before the time for un.
yelling. The corner stone is to be laid
on December It'll. the anniversary of
the battle of Prairie Grove and the nm
yelling ceremony to take place on Con-
federate Decoration Day in May 1899.
Come veterans and friends and on these
days mingle your tears with ours and
live over in memory the heroic deeds of
those In whose honor the monument is
erected.
The Van Buren press., 1898-05-21
SEAL

Steward, R. Comstock, Joe Matlock,
L. 8. Stokes, w. L. Shull and J. w =.
Littleton.
The delegates to the congressional
convention are: l.. II. Southmayd,
Geo. c. Thayer, G.. E. Pope, W. R.
Boiling, A. Quesenbury, Mark
Wagner, l.. s. Stokes, Ed. Matlock
and John Wilson.
The delegates to the judicial conven-
ton to be held at Ozark today are: Sam
R. Chew, Park Crutcher, J. E. Moore,
j. s. Lucas, Jess London, G. A. Wells,
R. l.. Rogers, Berkeley Neal and S. A.
Miller.
Instructions to delegates were to vote
as unit. Uninstructed where a con-
test exists. Instructed to vote to abro
gate the present mode of voting in con-
uention.
The Van Buren press., 1898-05-21

THE following, from the Dardanelle
Post, is rich: 1.-The Arkansas river
has been sadly dissipated of late. That
is to say it has been full-in fact is full
yet, and fuller than full moon at that.
For the past several days it has been so
full that it conld not contain itself, and
has been stopping over in vulgar way
and splitting its contents over a large
area of respectable territory, thus COM
hitting a nuisance that should be made
= violation Of the town ordinances. In
her wild. reckless and bucolic state she
seemed bent on ruin. ravage and re-
venge. and her destruction has been
great. but she has done her worst, and
Is now losing her abnormality by de-
grees. promising to soon again be calm,
cool, serene and dgcile.
The Van Buren press., 1898-05-21
Andrew Carnegie Thinks the End Of
the War In Sight.

New YORK, May 17.-Andrew Car
negie. discussing the Hispano- Ameri-
can war, said to correspondent in
Paris last night: Peace will be in
sight in ten days, believe. I think
the President will pursue the right
course in sending to the Philippines a
sufficient force to clear the Spaniards
out. But hope the day is distant when
the United States will put their hand in
the hornet S nest of the far east which
the European nations are sitting upon.
There will be great wars in that region,
and the best thing America can do is to
keep out and stay. The Philippines are
good collateral security, but the Philip
pines can not be colony of the United
States, and we cannot grow Americans
there. An Anglo American alliance is
long look ahead. But am as certain
as l am that am living that Great
Britain with only 40. 900, 900 among the
300, 900 900 of Europe will have to look
to America in the future, and that her
great. giant son will take care of the
old lady in her old age. Mr.. Olney is
right. There is race patriotism, am
satisfied. As to the Martinique incident.
the governing men of France are in no
wise culpable. have reason to know
that the instructions issued to all the
French agents in that region are of the
straightest character. But in this war
we have to reckon on the influence of
race in a remarkable degree. The
drawing together of the English speak
ing races is considered ominous upon
the continent. We have the Catholic
church against us, and in favor of her
brother Catholics in Spain. We have
the best money classes in France against
US, because it is here that the Spanish
debt is held. A high authority told me
this morning that France has 400, 900,
900 of Spanish bonds, upon which she
has lost $15S, 900, 900 since the United
States announced that they could stand
the Cuban atrocities no longer. In ad
dition. we have the old monarchical
forces of France against us, people who
hate the very name of republic. But
still the men who govern France are
republican at heart, and will be glad to
see both Spain and Italy republics,
too.
The Van Buren press., 1898-05-21
PROPOSED AMENDMENT No. S.

The county courts of the State In their
respective counties, together with majority of
the justices of the peace of such county, in
addition to the amount of county tax allowed to
be levied, shall have the power TO levy not ex-
ceeding three mills on the dollar on all taxable
property OF their respective counties, which
shall be known as the County Road Tax" and
when collected shall be used in the respective
counties for the purpose of making and repair
ing public roads and bridges Of the respective
counties and for no other purpose. and shall be
collected in United States currency or county
warrants, legally drawn on such road tax fund
if majority of the qualified electors of such
county shall have voted public road tax at the
general election for State and county officers
preceding such levy at each election. Approved
March Is, 1897.
Each eleetor may vote for or against above
amendments. either separately or jointly.
Witness my official signature and seal, this
first day OF February. 1888
ALEX c. HULL
tsEALl Secretary Of State
The Van Buren press., 1898-05-21

WASHINGTON. May 1s.-Secretary
Long gave out the welcome information
today that the Oregon had successfully
completed her long trip from San Fran
cisco, making the entire circuit of
South America, and was now safe.
Whether or not she has joined Admiral
Sampson s feet the secretary would not
say. The rigid secrecy of the navy de-
partment was relaxed only enough to
make known the best news the navy de-
partment has received since the battle
of Manila, as it meant not only that the
Oregon was ont of harms way from a
concerted attack on this one ship by the
whole Spanish squadron now in southern
waters, but also that her great fighting
strength would be added to Sampson s
force in the near future. If. indeed. it
had not already augmented the admir-
al s strength.
The Van Buren press., 1898-05-21
Hood Sarsaparilla and Pills for sale
at JOHN O'KANE s DRUG STORE.
$500 to Hot Springs and Return.

Maple Leaf Camp. No. 9. woodmen Of the
cursion to Hot Springs. the Carlsbad Of America,
May Il. 1898, via the Iron Mountain Route
Train will leave Van Buren, at 925 P. n. Return
May 8, and arrive at Fort Smith at $40 A. N,
May g. Note the very low round trip rates and
the extension of limit of two weeks, which will
be granted holders of return portion Of tickets If
same are deposited with the agent of the Hot
Springs r. R. at Hot Springs on arrival at that
point, upon payment Of the difference between
the rate at which tickets were sold and the
regular one fare rate. For further information
see a. HAYS.
The Van Buren press., 1898-05-21

NEW YORK. May IA dispatch
from Rome says: Ex- Premier Crispi,
Italy s ablest statesman and diplomat,
said in private conversation yesterday,
talking of the British colonial secreta-
rvs suggesting sn7Anglo- American al
lance: England. foreseeing Ameri-
ca g future prominence among nations,
prudently wishes to profit thereby.
Il foresaw the great rebublic' com
ing influence years ago. and discussed
with Caprivi. when chancellor of Ger
many, the advisability of forestalling
and stemming it by means of COM
mercial league of European nations,
joint customs regulations and other
measures.
but now the torrent is upon us, and
Europe must consent to sec her future
complications settled by large admix-
ture of American methods and princi-
pies.
The Van Buren press., 1898-05-21

THE negroes of the south ara .
emily much disappointed becanse III,
have not been called upon to enlist o.,
the war with Spain. II the strpoaIa
should be prolonged they will IiIeIv
have an opportunity to fight for thoi,
country. The advice of London ran.-
paper that 90. 900 negroes be sent -, - y VS. !
Philippines and that it be beld ,ae
America is worth considering. and t ~.
proposition after awhile 'uon
The Van Buren press., 1898-05-21
To Assist Flood Sufferars.

Edmondson & Britt, the live grocers,
are always willing to do their share in
alleviating suffering and so they have
decided to give away-free of any
charge-to people who had their crops
destroyed by the overflow, all the Bulk
Garden Seeds still in stock.
ANY unfortunate applying at their
store will be cheerfully supplied.
The Van Buren press., 1898-05-21

been .received from Washington by
Lieutenant Colonel @. C. Smith, the
head of the. quartermaster 8 department
in this city. ordering the immediate
shipment Of 1870 mules to San Francisco
to go with the reinforcements to be sent
to Rear Admiral Dewey at Manila. The
mules are heavy draught animals.
The Van Buren press., 1898-05-21
Frisco Excursion.

On account of Imperial Council, Mobiles Of the
Mystic Shrine. meeting at Dallas, Tex. June a.
1888, the Frisco will sell round trip tickets TO
the round trip. leaving Van Buren, on June IL
and L. final return limit Is days from date of
sale. II. HASKEY. Agent
The Van Buren press., 1898-05-21

II there be those among us who regret
Dewey's victory because 1t was won on
Sunday, let them reflect that the
great Admiral carried an American
watch into the Philippines as we'll as an
American heart. This being the case,
his time showed him that it was Satur
day instead of Sunday. SO that makes
everything all right.
The Van Buren press., 1898-05-21
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TIC
THE STATE CONSTITUTION.

NOTICE is hereby given that the following
~ joint resolutions, proposing amendments
to the Constitution. were passed by the General
Assembly at its regular session of 1897. and the
same will be submitted TO the electors OF the
State at the next general election to be held
September s. 1895 for adoption or rejection. viz
The Van Buren press., 1898-05-21

ST. THOMAS, West Indies. May 10
The official announcement just issued
by the governor of the island of st.
Thomas prohibits the delivery of coal to
warships of belligerent powers without
previous permission of the governor,
who will determine the amount each
vessel may receive and who will super
wise its delivery.
The Van Buren press., 1898-05-21

WASHINGTON, May 16.-There will
unquestionably be a second call for vol
unteers, says we'll known western
Republican senator who holds intimate
personal relation with Secretary of War
Alger, ITO properly hold the Philip
pine Islands. he continued, 1--WE shall
find 80. 900 to so. 900 none too many. To
clean up matters in Cuba in a quick
manner we shall need 200, 900. With
the regulars and volunteers already in
the field, we find ourselves short about
rs. 900 men. understand the president
is considering call Of 800, 600 addi-
tional volunteers. also understand
that the secretary of war and General
Miles agree with the pre- sident that the
call is a timely one. "
The Van Buren press., 1898-05-21

New YORK. May l6.-A special dis
patch from Key West says: The World
correspondents imprisoned in Fort Ca
banas in Cuba are saved. Gen. Blanco
courteously acceded to the represent
ations made to him yesterday by Lieut..
Brainard. U. S. N. and as quickly as
two Spanish officers can reach KeyW
they will be taken to Havana under a
white flag and exchanged.
The Van Buren press., 1898-05-21

WILLIAM L. GLADSTONE. England
"grand old man passed away peace
fully at his home at Hawarden at 5
o. clock Thursday morning. All America
will join in doing honor to his memory.
The Van Buren press., 1898-05-21

da Ssssearets Candy Cathartc, the mos, won.
oeIIul medical discovery of tbe ace meas.
s aaI anu refreshing TO the taste. net Gently
po pI,sltively on kidneys, liver and bowels,
cure beado .he entire system, dispel colds,
and biIionsue, ieHer, habitual constipation
S VI =. =: 7. today; 10, q, 80 CENTS Soid and
s'"i aii'eed TO cure by all druggists.
The Van Buren press., 1898-05-21

Next week the Press Association of
Missouri. Texas and Arkansas meet to-
gether at Eureka Springs. A good deal
of interest is being manifested in it in
this state.
The Van Buren press., 1898-05-21
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY TICKET.
ELECTION. nosDAr. srrr. 5.

For Circuit Judge
II EVANS
For Prosecuting Attorney
GEO A MANSFIELD
For Representatives
BERKELEY NEAL
KOBT L ROGERS
For Sheriff
R P ALLEN
For Circuit Clerk
W p SADLER
For County Clerk
Ed ID C0cHRASE
For County Judge
A II coLGR0yE
For Assessor
W II BURRoUGH
For Treasurer
THos B swEARIsGEs
For Coroner
DR. J L DEMENT,
TOWNSHIP TICKET.
For Justices of the Peace
CHAS Y HARVEY
A s WRIGHT
j g FERGUSON
J II MILLER
X T KNIGHT
For Constable
w j MARTIN
The Van Buren press., 1898-05-21
PROPOSED AMENDMENT No. L

The General Assembly shall pass laws to
correct abuses and prevent unjust discrimin-
alton and excessive charges by railroads, canals
and turnpike companies for transporting freight
and passengers. and shall provide for enforcing
such laws by adequate penalties and forfeitures
and shall provide for the creation of such offices
and commissions and vest In them such
authority as shall be necessary to carry into
effect the powers hereby conferred. Approved
February 26, 1891
The Van Buren press., 1898-05-21

WASHINGTON, D. c.. May II. = In
view of the many reports of an attack
upon the northern coast being contem-
plated by the Cadiz feet and the pres
ence in Cuban waters of the Cape Verde
feet. 1t has been decided to organize
the New England coast defense squad
ron.
The Van Buren press., 1898-05-21

STATISTICS show that the balance of
trade in our favor for the last ten
months amounts to $514, 900 900.
The Van Buren press., 1898-05-21
ALL UNCERTAINTY.
The Government Keeping its
Own Secrets to Keep the
Enemy in the Dark.
THE OREGON is SAFE NOW.
The American Fleet Anxious to Give
Battle and the Spaniards Appar-
emily as Anxious to Avoid
q Naval Engagement.

A Washington dispatch says: Rear
Admiral Dewey and his men will not
have been fully rewarded for their vic
tory at Manila when they receive the
thanks of congress and the medals or
dered TO be struck for them. Under
the law they have become entitled to a
Importance of the feet of Admiral
Montejo has been overestimated. its
losses overstated, the officers and men
of the Asiatic squadron will be entitled
to share among them something like
sls7 900 bounty money.
The law of 1854, under which they
have acquired title TO bounty, has been
so long in disuse IN the navy department
that none of the law officers remember
ed it until their attention was directed
to it. 1t was passed in order to stimu-
late the destruction OF rebel property
during the war of the rebellion. but
the law department of the navy has not
come across any instances Of its appli-
cation.
Just how it is to be enforced does not
occur to the navy department, but it Is
probable that when the matter is taken
up the secretary Of the navy will put
the facts to congress, and that an ap.
preparation will be made to meet the
expenditure on account of the bounty
fund.
The Van Buren press., 1898-05-21

BARCELONA. Spain May 14.-(Copy-
right, 1898, by w. R. Hearst. IL learn
on good authority that the minister of
war is organizing five battalions to be
made up from each of these towns
Barcelona. Valencia, Madrid, Cadiz
aud Burgos. These are to be embarked
at Barcelona on May 10 and will pro-
coed thence to Cadiz, whence the start
will be made for the Philippines.
The transports will be escorted by the
Pelayo, Carlos ". Alfonso XIII. and
several destroyers.
The Van Buren press., 1898-05-21

ST. LOUIS, May IA telegram has
The Van Buren press., 1898-05-21

MADRID, May IA dispatch to the
Liberal from Manila, dated May 0, and
sent by special steamer to Hong Kong,
says:
1.-The arsenal has surrendered and
Cavite has been evacuated by our
troops. The Spanish losses were 300
killed and 600 men wounded. The enc
my suffered considerable, including an
officer killed on the Olympia. The
Baltimore was damaged. Our shells
did not burst, and all the enemies
burst. Admiral Dewey has had long
conference with the foreign consuls.
The Yankees took and burned a mer-
chant ship. Corregidor island was be-
trayed. The consular assembly are
discussing the horrible situation created
by hunger and misery. We are isolated
by blockade, and are in fear of an i'm.
mediate attack. Since the cable was
cut little new has happened. The block
ade continues. but Admiral Dewey says
he will not lombard the town without
his government 8 orders. He also says
he hopes general rebellion will take
place within four days. New bands of
are on foot in Pamanga.
The Van Buren press., 1898-05-21

KEY WEST, Fla. May IA. The Unit
ed States cruiser Marblehead, gunboat
Nashville and auxiliary cruiser Window
steamed up the harbor of. Cienfuegos
early Wednesday morning with orders
to cut the cable connecting Havana
with Santiago de Cuba. This task was
accomplished, but only after terrific
fight beween our warships and several
thousand Spanish troops, which were
on shore and lay concealed beyond the
breastworks. One seaman named Re
gan. of the Marblehead, was killed out
right on one of the working small boats.
and six men severely wounded In ad-
dition.
The Van Buren press., 1898-05-21

Below will be found the full vote cast
in the state and congressional primary
In Crawford County:
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-11
The Enemy Is Ours!

The grippe usually leaves the suf-
ferer in a very feeble condition, with
persistent cough and other Fremont
tory symptoms ofpulmonary affection.
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup promptly
administered at the beginning of an
attack of grippe, will forestall that dam
gerous enemy to lile-consumption.
Mrs. Maggie Tulga, Ironton, Ohio,
says: at affords me much pleasure
to bear testimony to the merits Of DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup, l had been a
sufferer from the grippe FOR week, l
trieda bottle Of Or. Bulls Cough Syrup,
and after taking it, was completely
cured of the dreadful cough and disease.
/ checrfully recommend it to all suf
erers." Or. Bulls Cough Syrup is
sold everywhere for IS cents.
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PaTnele 9 10 am and 400 p II, returning !saVe
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sunday.
Train leaves TarOOro, N {, dAl1ys except
Sunday, & ~ p "a, Sunday { II 2 n. arrives
Plymouth daily except Sunday 10 u
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except Sunday, So y m.and Sunday . 90 IA
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-11
ONLY A BABY.

Something to live for came to the place
Something to give even a sorrow a
grace
And vet it was only a baby!
Cooning and laughter and gurgles and
cries,
DimpIes for tcnderest kisses,
Chaos of hopes of raptures and signs,
Chaos Of fears and blisses.
Last year, like all years, the rose and
the thorn.
This year a wilderness, maybe.
But heaven stopped over the roof on the
morn
That IL brought there only a baby.
Harriet Prescott Spofford in Somer-
F.. Vile Journal
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-11

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poisonS he will get well again,
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-11
Blood
Poison

A man afflicted with Contagious
Blood Poison, might as well commit
suicide rs to take the mercuriai
poisons which are always prescribed
by the doctors. If he takes those
poisoas, he might as we'll make his
will ana get ready for the under.
taker, Perhaps this is plain talk,
but X is true. aad truth 10 unpleas.
ant sometimes