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The Van Buren press., 1898-01-08
WARNING ORDER.
In the Crawford Circuit Court.

In the Crawford Circuit Court.
Arkansas Building and Loan
Association. Perpetual. PHI
VS..
H. p Brownrigg Jacob
Brownrigg, Frank Brown
rigg, and Fannie f. smock
children and heirs at law of
Mary A. Brownrigg. decd,
Lewis a Smoek, and Craw
ford County Bank. Defts.
The Defendant, Frank Brownrigg, is warned
to appear in this court within thirty DAYS and
answer the complaint of the Blaintif Arkansas
Building d Loan Association. Perpetual.
This 18th day of December, 1897.
L. W. BLACK, Clerk.
By W. p. SADLER, D. c.
The Van Buren press., 1898-01-08

The operatives conference committee
at Fall River, Mass, after due
deliberstion adopted resolution to the
effect that it would not be good business
policy to enter into strike at the
present time, but the employers are
given to understand that the operatives
will expect a restoration of the present
scale as soon as the margin of profit
will justify the same.
The Van Buren press., 1898-01-08

THE seven months strike of the
miners in the coal fields on the line of
the Cincinnati Southern railway in
Kentucky and Tennessee has been
declared off, the men having accepted a
reduction of per cent in the scale in
stead of 10 per cent, as originally pro-
posed
The Van Buren press., 1898-01-08

EIGHTY per cent of the edge tool
manufacturers of the United States
have consolidated their interests and
have arranged for the erection of new
plant near Pittsburg. on the Monon-
gahels river. The concern will be
known as the American AK and Tool
company and will have capital stock
of 81 900. 900. 1t will employ over 1000
skilled workmeu. The consolidated
plant will be in operation within six
months.
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A Grand Success

Was the Fire Department benefit ball at
Murta opera house New Year eve and
quite a neat sum was added to the
treasury of each company as its share
of the proceeds. The supper was
furnished by the U. d. c. free and the
department made quite little sum off
it by charging the very nominal price of
25 cents. The supper was an elegant
The Van Buren press., 1898-01-08

A NUMBER of members of the Italian
colony at Snnnyside are preparing to
leave there on account of the unhealthy
climate. They are looking at lands in
Southwest Missouri. Sixty of the
colonists are reported to have died in
the first six months of last year.
The Van Buren press., 1898-01-08

A COUNTERFEIT 800 silver certificate
so closely resembling the genuine as to
pass the scrutiny of banks and clearing
houses has made its appearance in the
East, and it has been decided by the
treasury department to stop the issue
of such certificates and call in all the
outstanding ones and then destroy the
plates from which they were printed.
The Van Buren press., 1898-01-08

The express car of the Port Arthur
express of the P. & g. was robbed
Tuesday evening while yet in the city
limits of Kansas City. The robbery
was not found out until the negro
porter found the messenger bound and
gagged in his car.
The Van Buren press., 1898-01-08

THB board of trustees OF the Odd
Fellows Widows and Orphans Home
OF Arkansas. by a unanimous vote,
accepted the building erected at Bates
vile, The structure cost $40, 200.
Mrs. Julia A. Potter. of Morrilton,
has been chosen matron of the Home.
The Van Buren press., 1898-01-08

ApyicEs from Athens. Ala. his
home. state that Hector d. Lane
president of the Cotton Growers Asso-
citation. had two strokes Of paralysis
last Saturday, and though thought to
be out Of danger is still very i'll.
The Van Buren press., 1898-01-08

IY the pension list should be made
public the country would. doubtless.
encounter many surprises in the line Of
veterans, whose most arduous military
service consisted in ''sojerin to get on
that list.
The Van Buren press., 1898-01-08

MEssRs. ALLEN AND POWELL. the
projectors of the railroad from Spring
field, Mo. to Harrison. Ark. are re-
ported to have accepted the proposition
made by the citizens of the first named
city, and will be ready to 90 to work by
February | 1893
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SPECIAL.

During our absence c. Schuppe has
charge of THE VAN BUREN PRESS and Is
authorized to make contracts and
collect and receipt for all accounts due
the office. The accounts due the office
will be placed in the hands of a
collector and we trust there will be a
prompt response. j. s. DUNHAM.
The Van Buren press., 1898-01-08

LITTLE Rock has loaned the city Of
Hot Springs a fire engine, to be used
presumably for a few weeks or until
the disagreement between the city gov
srnment and the water company can be
adiusted
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
LAND OFFICE AT DARpASELLE. ARK..l
Der ls97

LAND OFFICE AT DARDANELLE. ARKal
Dec 4, 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 Jan. Is, 1858. viz: Josiah Richardson, H'd
Entry No. l9343 for the M OF the sW y, SEA
of the sWA. and swA of the SEA, Sec. %. Tp
IL North. Range 2s West
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation oil
said land, viz: John c. MeMen, James NJ: Rueks
WIN. Allen and WILDER Richardson. all OF Locke
Ark. ,
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Four companies have been recently
formed at Galena. Kans. and Joplin.
Mo-. with ample capital for developing
the mineral belt In Northern Arkansas.
The Van Buren press., 1898-01-08

KLoNDYKE weather has been prevail
ing this week in Northern New York,
the thermometer ranging from zoe to
800 below zero.
The Van Buren press., 1898-01-08

WIN. ]. BRYAN on his way home from
his tour of Mexico Monday evening at
Muscogee addressed the largest crowd
ever assembled there.
The Van Buren press., 1898-01-08

Hon. w. Il. QUINCY. estate
senator. is ont as candidate for the
Democratic nomination for attorney
general.
The Van Buren press., 1898-01-08

STATE TREASURER PITTS says that in
five years Missouri will be out of debt
unless the unexpected should happen.
The Van Buren press., 1898-01-08

THE Helena Horn says: ''How
would it do to refer all bills after the
first reading to the supreme court for
approval or rejectionS'
The Van Buren press., 1898-01-08

JUDGE HENRY c. CALDWELL Is
sojourning with his wife and daughter
At Honolulu, Hawaii. for the benefit of
h is health.
The Van Buren press., 1898-01-08

A TEN. TON ice plant is being put in at
Huntington by the X. & T. Coal
company.
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For CIRCUIT CLERK.

UNLESS something intervened Theo-
dore Durrant was executed yesterday.
The Van Buren press., 1898-01-08
Total

Total for Dec. 1895, 0.25 in.
The Van Buren press., 1898-01-08

Harry Shibley returned Wednesday
from a visit to Little Rock and Malvern.
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Rainfall for Decsmber

Rainfall for December.
The following is the rainfall for
December as reported for THE PRESS by
Mr. l.. Graft:
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FoR RTpREsKNrATiyE.

We are authorized to announce ROBERT L.
ROGERS. OF Mulberry, as q candidatefor kepre-
sentative from Crawford County. subject to the
will of the Democratic party.
foR CIRCUIT CLERK.
We are authorized to announce w. 7. SADLER
as candidate for Circuit Clerk Of Crawford
County, subject to the will of the Democratic
party.
The Van Buren press., 1898-01-08

Hospital Report.
Following is the report of the Charity
Home and Hospital for the month of
December. 1897:
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.., are the only pIIis 70 t6ks

Hood s Sarsaparilla and Pills for sale
at JOHN O'KANE s DRUG STORE.
The Van Buren press., 1898-01-08
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

For announcements of candidates for
Office, not exceeding one inch in space.
the following fees will be charged
payable invaribly In advance. Positive
ly no deviation from this rule:
Congressional SIS 90
Judinial district Is 90
State 10 60
State Senator 10 90
Representatfye 90
sheriff 10 90
County Clerk ~ Wy
Circuit Clerk ~ w
Assessor "
Treasurer W
County Judge by
Justice of the Peace. 60
Constable 2S
CRY orPIcEHs.
Maybr- ~
Recorder ~
Marshal W
Treasurer 2oo
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Five men and one woman were
admitted and cared for during the
month. One family of six and one of
five members received assistance. We
thank all who have assisted us.
MRS. V. FLOWERS. Pres t.
Miss L. NICoDEMUs. Sec y.
The Van Buren press., 1898-01-08

All announcements will be published
up to the primaries or election.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-06-23

Washington, June 21..-The contrac-
tors who are dredging a channel at the
Dry Tortugas coaling station are in
danger of having their contract re-
voked. They are not making the pro-
gress with the work which the Navy
Department officials expected. Civn
Engineer Endicott, Chief of the Bur-
eau of Yards and Docks, will make a
trip of inspection to Tortugas and urge
the contractors to add to the facilities
for carrying out their contract.
The difficulty appears to be in the
character of the material to be re-
moved. This is mainly of a coral ma
ture, which is not easily handled by
the ordinary methods of dredging. The
department is somewhat embarrassed
by the situation, since it renders prac-
tically inaccessible to the larger ships
the coaling station at the place. 1t is
necessary to transfer the coal to bat
tleships and the big cruisers by means
of lighters and GOLFERS The work OF
building sheds at Tortugas is progress
sing satisfactorily, and officials hope
that the contractors will be able to
complete their part of the work by the
time the construction is finished.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-06-23

Key West, Fla, June 23.-The lgh,
house tender Maple, now used as a ma
val dispatch boat, has just returned
from Watson's blockade line off Hav-
ana with two Cuban courlers aboard
and an interesting report of her recent
attempt to treat with Blanco.
one of the courisrs brings important
dispatches from Gen. Maxine Gomez,
at the headquarters of the Cuban ar
my, to high army and naval officials
here and at Washington; also private
correspondence from Gomez to Gen.
Lee and the Cuban Junta at Jackson
vile.
The Maple is the dispatch boat which
recently went into Havana harbur, un-
der flag of truce to treat with Blanco
in reference to the exchange of Hob.
son and his party.
The vessel, after come delay, was
met under Morro's guns by the little
Spanish gunboat Yanez Pinzon, which,
after several trips to and from shore
finally brought Blanco's answer that
the exchange must be made through
the British Embassy at Madrid. He
could take no steps unless specially
authorized by the Spanish ministry.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-06-23

Soon the three commanders were
seated under the palm-leaf roof Of ar
open hut examining maps of the coun-
try they expect to fight over
The moment was historic and ths
scene worthy the brush of a grea:
artist.
Gen. Garcia explained fully the plans
he had formed for the landing and dis
position of troops and the attack upon
Santiago. He was listened to eagerly
by the American commanders, who
seemed struck by the apparent FEAST
bility of the movements projected, and
questioned him closely as to details
Gen. Ludlow, of the Engineers, was
impressed particularly
Gen. Shafter approved Garcia s
plans, with few notifications.
Admiral Sampson differed in opinion
on some points, but was outvoted by
the two Generals, and accepted the re-
suit placidly. Shafter places great re.
lance upon the old Cuban's knowledge
of the country and of the Spanish
plans of campaign.
They believe that Santiago can be
taken in a week.
The hut where the commanders were
in conference is open at both ends, and
all that took place was in full view OF
the curious crowd.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-06-23
Fights with the Insurgents.

Madrid, June % An official de-
spatch from Havana says that a Span
ish force has defeated the insurgents
under Alonzo Gonzales and Miguel,
who had concentrated between Cham
bas and the coast for the purpose Of
assisting a numerous force of Ameri-
cans who were trying to land near
Punts Allegro. The insurgents fed and
the landing was frustrated
The Spaniards. assisted by the gun
boat Herman Cortez, routed a large in
surgent force, with heavy loss, be-
tween Nuevitas and Caibarien.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-06-23

Washington, June 29.-''We do not
intend to forget the launch" said Capt
Crowninshield, Chief of the Bureau Of
Navigation, when his attention was
called to the conduct of Joseph Wright
Powell of Oswego, n. Y, a naval cadet
on the cruiser New York, who took a
small steam launch close to the en-
trance Of Santiago harbor on the night
of Hobson's heroic exploit, in the hope
of affording assistance to the Merri-
macs crew. That the launch has not
been forgotten will be apparent in
few days, when Cadet Powell will be
nominated to the Senate as an ensign
and for advancement three numbers
in that grade. The young man would
not in the ordinary course of events
have received a commission for an
other wear
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-06-23

Paris, June 23.-The Figaro publishes
a story received from it's correspondent
in Madrid saving that Senior Aunon,
the Spanish Minister of Marine, went
to sea with Admiral Camara to wit
ness experiments with the marvellous
new explosive toxpyre. The project
lie conveying this explosive is a rocket
of greater range than any of the most
modern guns, and its explosion will
sink an ironclad Immediately. Even
if the projectile should fall into the
water near an ironclad the vessel
would be sunk. A few of these pro-
jectiles would destroy a whole town.
The apparatus can be worked by three
men from the smallest of ships boats.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-06-23
NO MORE CIPHER MESSAGES.
Spanish COUNSEL Objects to Them Being
Sent From British Territory.

Kingston, Jamaica, June 23. - The
cruiser Yosemite will remain in Kings
ton harbor until tomorrow morning,
having received permission to delay
her sailing for twenty-four hours for
the purpose of making repairs to ma
chinery.
The coming of the Yosemite has
raised the question of allowing de-
spatches to be sent from British ter
ritory to the Naval Department at
Washington. 1t is understood that the
Spanish Consul protests. on the ground
that it is an infringement of neutrality.
The Colonial authorities have decided
that to allow the transmission to the
Strategy Board of any information
about war matters is a breach of the
proclamation.
The cable companies have been Or
dered to refuse to accept cipher mes
sages, and a censorship on open mes
sages from the warships will be estab-
lished. This, however, will not pre-
vent vessel communicating with
headquarters. 1t is a well-known fact
that the American Consul in is con-
stant cipher communication with the
State Department, and as such mes
sages will probably not be stopped, de-
spatches can be forwarded in this man
ner
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-06-23

Tampa, Fla, June 23.-The excite
ment caused by the horse ard mule
stampede in the camp of Gen. Carpen-
ter's brigade was by far the most ex-
citing event that has occurred since
the brigade arrived at Tampa. The
Baltimoreans succeeded in escaping in
jury better than the other regiments
Several hair r-breadth escapes are being
recounted by the men, only a few of
whom were bruised. A company of
the Second New York Regiment, which
had been left in camp while the re-
mainder of the regiment went out on
a practice march. suffered most. Two
of the men were injured seriously.
while others were more or less hurt.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-06-23
THE CRUISER vESUV|US.
Three Shells Each Holding 2OC
Pounds of Gun Cotton
Were Fired.
SHE PROVED HER WORTH
New Orleans Silences Battery East
of Moro Castle, Santiago-Done
the Work in Three Minutes.

Shells Caused Neither Noise, Smoke
piosion Was Terrible When They Struck
Report Was Deafening-Tons of Rock
Hurled in the Air--Must Have Been
Panic in Santiago.
Mole ST. Nicholas Hayti, June 23.-
The first use in naval warfare of shells
containing high explosives and hurled
through the air by pneumatic power
was made by the United States dyna-
mite cruiser Vesuvius at the entrance
of Santiago harbor on Monday night.
The Vesuvius dropped three shells,
each containing 200 pounds of gun-cot-
ton, on the western headland at the
entrance to Santiago. Only a terrific
CONFUSION of nature had ever before
produced such an effect.
There was no noise, no smoke, no
fash when the Vesuvius discharged
her guns.
Each nightly destructive missile
started on it's flight in silence, and
silently arose, speeded, fell.
But as Vt struck the land shook,
waves were raised as by an earth
quake. the warships outside the har-
Dor rocked. The report of the explo-
sion was deafening, tons of rock were
hurled in air, clouds of powdered rocks
rolled up.
1t struck. There must have been q
panic in Santiago. Not a shot from a
gun on all the fortificatlons answered
Another shot. another thunderous re-
port and--silence still.
The gunboat Gloucester which ar
rived here to-day from Guantanamo
with dispatches for the Navy Depart
ment, brought this news about the We
suvius. The Gloucester went to Guam
tanamo from Santiago. But this was
not all the glorious news she brought.
At daylight on Tuesday the cruiser
New Orleans silenced and partially de-
stroyed a new battery to the east of
Morro Castle, Santiago. The New Or
leans went within three-quarters of a
mile Of the Notifications. but the Span
ish gunners could not hit her. They
had not much time, for the New Or
leans silenced their guns in three min
uteS.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-06-23

Washington, June 23.-The delay of
400 carloads of food and clothing on
the railroad tracks Just out Of Tampa,
which resulted in the spoiling of part
of the food, is to be investigated by a
board of inquiry of line officers just
appointed at Tampa with a view OF
finding out just how much of the Gov
ernments property was wasted and
what officers, if any, are responsible.
The publication of the boards report
is awaited with interest by army off,
GERS here
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-06-23
CONFERENCE OF GENERALS.
General Shafter and Admiral
Sampson Confer With
General Garcia.
SANTIAGOCAN BE TAKEN.
Place Where They Landed Only a
Few Miles From Thousands of
Spanish Soldiers.

They Went Ashore without Any Escort
but Officers of Their Staffs-They Were
Met by Ragged Cuban Soldiers at the
Beach-General Garcia Advanced to
Greet Them in the Broiiing sun-Believe
Santiago Can be Taken in Week.
Garcias Camp, Acerraderos, Cuba,
June 22. via Port Antonio, Jamaica,
June 23.-Without military escort OF
any kind, Gen. Shafter, commander of
the army of invasion, with a few MEM
bers Of his staff, accompanied by Ad-
miral Sampson and Lieut.. Stanton, his
chief aide. landed from a small boat
on the shores of Cuba Tuesday.
A ragged escort of Cuban soldiers
met the famous officers on the beach.
Gen. Garcia advanced TO welcome them
hat in hand, under a blazing Cuban
sun, SO hot that it burned the eyes.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-06-23

Washington, June 23.-The military
force which will be finally concentrated
in the Philippines will be eventually
formed into an army corps. 1t has
been decided to assign Gen. Elwell $.
Otis to the command of this corps, with
Gen. Merritt commanding the so-called
Department of the Pacific and acting
as Military Governor of Manila. In
structions to this effect have ben sent
to Gen. Merritt, who, it has been sup
posed, would have direct command Of
all the troops in the Philippines. The
effect of this latest order will not be
to deprive Gen. Merritt of military
mower
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-06-23
Coast Alive With Spanish,

Reconnoitering parties from Samp-
sons fleet have ascertained that the
coast for several miles east and west
of Santiago is alive with Spanish
troops, and the Admiral has instructed
the transport ships carrying Skaters
army that they must stand off until he
can shell the enemy out. Gen. Garcia.
with an insurgent force, Is epected TO
give effective aid in securing a landing
for the American army.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-06-23

There were some strange contrasts.
Col. Astor, of Gen. Skaters staff, was
crowded by a black giant with only a
leather belt to cover his magnificent
naked shoulders. Gen. Ludlow, of the
engineers, Gen. Costello, Lieut.. Wiley,
Admiral Sampson and Count Won
Goetza, the German military attache,
were clad in spotless white. A Cuban
officer in a brown linen blouse and
with bare feet chatted with them,
while John Lee, the British attaehe,
stood booted and spurred, with field
glasses and helmet.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-06-23

BEFvEs.- Medium to good native steers,
81 95@S4 As y 100 lb; good to choice oxen
and stags at 50 00@S4 %; bulls at SO 50@
81 So; choice heavy at S4 00@S4 20; dry
cows at 81 25@S4 90.
CALvEs.-Common to prime veals, 81 90
% 100 lb; choice and extra small lots at
SO 60@S6 rs; mixed calves at 81 5O@S6 SO.
SHEEP AND LAMBS s-Common to good
unshorn sheep, So 25@S4 SO " 100 lb;
medium to good clipped do at SO 9O@s4 Is;
choice small lots at 81 so; unshorn lambs
81 40@S4 rs; clipped do, at 81 G0@S5 so;
spring lambs at 81 G0@s6 20 each.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-06-23

Hong Kong, Wednesday, Difficulties
are being raised by the Hong Kong
officials in regard to supplies for the
American fleet. Mr.. Hitler, Commits
sloner of the Chinese customs, on be-
half of the Chinese government, has
ordered the Zafiro to leave Chinese wa
tors
z Dispatches are being hurried
aboard BY Consul Wildman. and the
Zafiro will leave in couple of hours.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-06-23

Madrid, June 20.-The Correspon-
denioa de Espana, in Is account of the
recent bombardment at Santiago, says
that many of the shots from the Amer
lean warships fell into the bay.
One hit the torpedo boat Pluton. The
batteries were not damaged.
Several shells fell on the deck of one
of the American ships, which was two
miles distant
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-06-23
Madrid's Views on Manila,

Madrid, June 20.-The report of the
surrender of Manila is discredited here.
1t is believed that the marine infantry
at Cavite has Joined the forces of Gen.
Monet, which are supposed to be oper-
ating in the rear of the insurgents who
are besieging Manila.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-06-23
The Columbia Ready Again,

Brooklyn, June 2O.-The cruiser Col
umbia, lately injured in a collision, had
her last coat of dark paint put on yes
terday. She is ready to leave the
Navy Yard just as soon as sailing or
ders are received from Washington.
She is now said - be in as fine shape
rs when she went on her trial trip. 1t
is said that she will be sent to Ad-
miral Sampson.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-06-23

Washington, June 23 The monitor
Monadnock, now at Mare Island, Cal,
has been reported practically ready for
sea, and the NavF Department is max
Ing every effcrt TO expedite the pre-
paratlon for her departure for the
Philippines.
The reports to the department indi-
cate that very little remains to put her
in condition for her long voyage, and
it was said to-day that she would
probably leave Mare Island tomorrow
accompanied by the collier Nero.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-06-23

San Francisco. June 20.-The army
at Camp Merritt was increased to-day
by the arrival of the Tennesseans,
1,100 strong, the biggest regiment that
has yet come to the camp. They are
tall, powerful young fellows, with
plenty of spirit and dash. AS they
stepped off the Oakland ferryboat the
strains of Dixie" greeted them. A
loud and piercing yell was the answer.
Major-Gen. Otis issued an order this
morning affecting the departure of reg
iments for the next expedition to the
Philippines. 1t has now been decided
that the third expedition shall get off
on June 23. 1t will include the Seventh
California, and the Minnesota, Idaho,
Wyoming, and North Dakota troops