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movement turks the imminent peril Of
an income tax, corporation imposts and
other burdens of government upon ag
gregated capital which he has beer
fighting for years.
These three men fairly typify the
dominant element in the Republican
party, They represent the tendency OF
that organization as perfectly as any
trio that could be selected. Centrali-
cation of capital, of government, OF
transportation of commerce is what
they contend for over all other issues.
1t is seldom that they hold such di-
vergent views on any question of pub
lie policy as appears to be the case with
regard to the final disposition of the
spoils of this war. In his special con-
tention each is representing the interests
closest to him.
Mr. Depew objects to colonial posses
sions, not because they would seriously
threaten to carry the government far
away from it's original foundation, but
because they might entail taxation on
capital and vested interests.
Senator Lodge advocates Hawaiian
annexation because large part of the
bonded debt of that republic is owned
in New England.
Senator Elkins wants us to hold the
Philippines, grab Porto Rico and seize
a coaling station in the Mediterranean,
because that would necessitate the
building OF navy. A big navy means
much profit to favored elements in more
ways than one. Its primal necessity
would be coal. Few Americans are
more extensively interested in the coal
fields of the continent than is Senator
Elkins. With the possible exception of
Mark Hanna, no man in public life has
greater variety of holdings in private
enterprises whose prosperity has been
materially aided by public bounty than
is the West Virginia senator. All of
these enterprises would profit by an
abandonment of our traditional policy
of isolation poll tically and commercially
and springing out into the limitless but
dangerous field of world politics.
The Depew objection to the acquire
ment of insular possessions is as narrow
and selfish as is the advocacy of that
scheme by Elkins and Lodge. Neither
view of the real questions involved is
the American view. There is good rea
son to believe. however, that each is
the Republican view, and that it is only
a matter of shrewd manipulation as to
which prevails and becomes the avowed
policy of the party.
In such situation there is hope fl r
the Democracy. 1t will remain for this
party to formulate and voice the genu-
inc American policy for the final settle
ment of the tremendous issues, which
it seems, will be precipitated by war
entered upon at the urging of the peo-
pie for two distinct purposes, and only
two, to- wit: The freedom of Cuba and
the Fighting of the stupendous crime
committed by Spain in the destruction
of the Maine and the treacherous muir
der of 266 American seamen.
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Probate Court Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that the following
4 named Guardians, Executors and Admits,
traitors have filed their accounts of settle
ment with the several estates, hereinafter
named, during the May term 1898, of the Probate
Court of Crawford County Ark,
All persons interested in the settlement of said
estates are hereby notified to file their exeen.
tons thereto. if any they have, on or before he
second day OF the next August term 1905 NJ
this Court, or they will be forever barred
excepting to the same or TO any item tbereof
Estate of Francis M. Neal decd first acco,,t
current; j. Neal. administrator.
ment; S. T. Jackson, executor. '''''e
Estate Of ]. A. Scanlan decd. first md Ana,
account; Phil Themes administrator. ""'
Estate of William and Mile James dacs
amended final account current; J. d. James ad
miuistrator. 's' au'
Estate of Miriam Watkins, decd. frs. md
final account current; j Neal, Administered "u
Estate of Ruth Randolph, a minor frs, .,s
final account current: =. Kobel. guardian '"'
Given under my hand and official seal t,,s a.
2lst day of May, 1898 'i '"is 'he
w. C. BosrIcK
lshAII Clerk of Probate Court
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Mr.. Ribbling is reported to have die
posed OF his business here and expects
soon to move to Chicago and make b;s
home with his daughter, Mrs. Marie
mat was fine fairy tale that
the Times Sun yesterday tried to force
down the throats of Fort Smith peonls
about Skinner Bros. berry farm near
that place. They claimed that 81.
gentlemen sold gel 900 worth Of horr; oe
this season off 42acre field and that
one family of pickers made 5000 picking
for them this season. We were rnahis
to see whether the the T.s,s trv,n~ =.
OUT ..,'' lonenhausen Munchhausen or
takes Its readers for lot of fools
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1898-06-04
Objects OF War.
From the St. Louis Republic.

Senator Elkins wants to hold the
Philippines, take Porto Rico and &C
quire by some means-possibly seizure
"a coaling station in the Mediterran-
can
Senator Lodge threatens to put a
rider on every appropriation bill, in
the shape of Hawaiian annexation, un-
til that dubious scheme of territorial
expansion is consummated.
Chauncey Depew viciously assails
every proposition looking to an enlarge
ment of our dominion that is not
bounded by continental lines. His op.
position is based upon the avowed fear
that insular annexation means colonial
possessions. To maintain our sover.
eighty over distant colonies, to preserve
stable government and social order,
would entail larger federal revenue OBJ
legations and necessitate the enlarge.
ment Of the list of taxable values. Mr..
Depew declares that behind such a
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Total 1888
Total for May 1897, $50 inches
Postage Stamps.

From Fort Smith Times-Sun.
Wharton Carnall returned yesterday
from Sallisaw. I. T., where he spent
Sunday with his sister, Mrs. w. w.
Wheeler.
II heard all about the bad luck of
the berry shippers while l was there, -
he said last night. THE first two cars
shipped out brought $1,000 and $1400,
which was big money. After that the
weather was bad and the bottom of the
market fell out.
Twill Wheeler shipped car of ber-
ries, and after the freight was paid got
9 cents from the commission men.
Miss Quesenberry shipped car and
got two-c cent postage stamp. One
other shipper had the good fortune to
get one cent stamp. A great deal of
money was lost altogether, and few of
the growers got enough to pay the ex-
pense of picking.
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A Sunday Picnic on Lees Creek.

- ouitday FlSfiiC Oh Lc0S SISSH.
Under the above caption Tuesday s
Fort Smith Times Sun had the follow
ing graphic description of the wind up
of pleasant Sunday outing, partici-
pated in by several of our young society
people:
Bright and early Sunday morning a
party of young people left in the wag
onette for Lees Greek for an outing and
they had it before they got back
They went by Van Buren, and picked
up Joe Kempner and couple of young
ladies. They found a lovely spot on
Lees Creek and spent a pleasant day
Everything was as fine as could be and
at dusk the merry parted started home
On account of the bad road to Van
Buren,, due to the flood, the return was
by way of Cherokee. The evening was
fine and the drive was pleasant until
Garrison creek was reached. 1t
showed the effects of the late flood by
long mucky banks, and the party dis
mounted to cross the creek on the rail
road bridge while the negro, with l.
H. Nakdimen as whip, engineered the
wagonette across. That is what they
were supposed to do but they didn t.
The mud had no bottom and about half
way across the horses went down in
a-heap and out of sight. The driver
leaped to the rescue and only his head
showed above the mud when he reached
a place where he could rest his feet
without going deeper. Nakdimen
made valorous rush into the muck
and pulled the driver out by the hair
of his head, and then the two wrestled
with the horses. They were rescued,
but the wagonette was left to it's fate
The party walked home.
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Milier-Oden.

MARRIED-At the home of the bride S
parents on Lexington Avenue, Fort
Smith, Tuesday, May 81, Geo. Miller
of Van Buren, and Miss Sadie Oden.
Rev. G.. w. Flowers of Van Buren,
officiating.
In the hearty congratulations ex-
tended Mr.. and Mrs. Miller by Their
hosts of friends in Van Buren, and Fort
Smith THE PRESS sincerity joins. wishing
that their martial horizon may be as
cloudless as that on the day of Their
union. The bride is one of Fort
Smiths fairest daughters and Mr..
Millers friends almost feel like envy
ing him in the valuable prize he has
won. OF him it is needless to speak
he being known by every person here.
To the manor born, he has proved him
self one of natures noblemen, a pleasant
companion, a steadfast friend and 9
| business man of strictest integrity
The new couple start ON their jorney
through life under the most favorable
auspices and that no unforeseen circum.
stances may throw a shadow across
their path is the wish of their friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Miller returned to Var
Buren, on the evening train and were
driven to the residence of the groom {
mother, where they will make theil
future home. In the evening the Queen
City band serenaded them, Mr.. Miller
having for years been one of the leading
members of that organization.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1898-06-04
Hoods Sarsaparilla and Pills for sale
at JOHN O'KANE' S DRUG STORE.
$500 to Hot Springs and Return.

Maple Leaf Camp. No. o. Woodmen of the
cursion to Hot Springs. the Carlsbad of America.
May u. 1898, via the Iron Mountain Route.
Train will leave Van Buren, at 9:25 p. NJ Return.
ing, train will leave Hot Springs at 500 p NJ. on
May & and arrive at Fort Smith at $40 A. M,
May 9. 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. K. at lot 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.
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PROPOSED AMENDMENT No. 4

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
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, 1897.
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Frisco Excursion.

On account of Imperial Council. Mobiles of the
Mystic Shrine. meeting at Dallas. Tex, June IA,
1898, the Frisco will sell round trip tickets ia
Dallas and Fort " orth at one firstclass fare for
the round trip leaving Van Buren, on June Il
and Ii, final return limit 10 days from date OF
sale. H. HANKEY Agent
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1898-06-04
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS II
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 5. 1873 for adOption or rejection. VIZ:
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1898-06-04
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY TICKET.
ELECTION, MONDAY. SEPT. S.

ELECTION, MONDAY, SEPT. S.
For Circuit Judge
II EVANS
For Prosecuting Attorney
GEO A MANSFIELD
For Representatives
BERKELEY NEAL
ROBT L ROGERS
For Sheriff
R ALLEN
For Circuit Clerk
W P SADLER
For County Clerk
ED d cocHRANE
For County Judge
A II CoLGRovE
For Assessor
W II BURRoUGH
THos B swEARINGEN
For Coroner
DR. ] L DEMENT,
TOWNSHIP TICKET.
For Justices of the Peace
CHAS + HARVEY
A s WRIGHT
J G FERGUSON
J II MILLER
r T KNIGHT
For Constable
W MARTIN
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NOTHING OFFICIAL
As to the Reported Bombard-
ment of the Defenses at
Santiago de Cuba.
OFFICIAL NEWS SCARCE.
No Reliance TO be Placed In the Re.
ports Of Engagements Unless
Omcially Confirmed.

WASHINGTON, May 30. The Cuban
war has assumed much larger proper
tions than was expected when the war
was declared. The occupation of the
Philippines and Puerto Rico calls for
more soldiers, and larger army will
be sent to Cuba than was originally In
tended. This makes necessary third
call for volunteers, which will be
issued shortly. The war department 6
figuers now are; for Cuba, 1873, 200
troops; for Puerto Rico. 10000; for
the Philippines. 80 900; and for home
defences. 100, 900. Gen. Miles will
soon be in the field, unless something
important happens. This is one of the
few things given out, that was decided
an an important conference between
President Mckinley, Secretaries Long
and Alger and Gen. Miles. last night.
1t lasted until long after midnight.
HOMO KONG, May 30.-The British
second-c class cruiser Piquet has arrived
from Iloilo and Manila. She reports
all quiet at both places. The Spanish
garrison at Iloilo numbers 1 200 men
and the place has no defenses. For
eigners there are safe. Supplies are
reaching Manila plentifully from the
surrounding country. There is no panic
at Manila. The Spaniards are work
ing upon Notifications, but their guns
are old and useless and they are short
on ammunition.
Rear Admiral Dewey has informed
the authorities at Manila that he will
hold them responsible for the life Of
the captain of the gunboat Callao, cap
tured by the United States feet. The
Spanisrds have been threatening to
shoot him for surrendering although
confronted by the whole American
feet.
All the American ships are at Cavite,
Manila bay. Salt provisions are plen-
tiful. but fresh provisions are not OBJ
tainable. There is no sickness in the
American feet. In reply to the Span
ish attempt to win over Aguinaldo s
men the insurgents are said to have in
formed the Spaniards that they are
neutral and will await events.
The Americans have captured the
Spanish gunboat Leyte, which was at
tempting to run dispatches into Iloilo.
A steamer is reported to have landed
six thous sand rifles at Cavite for the
insurgents. The Spaniards offered
$25. 900 for the head of Aguinaldo, the
insurgent leader.
The governor of Hong Kong prohib-
tied the United States auxiliary gun
boat Zafiro from taking war stores TO
the American feet. but has permitted
her to ship "officer's Injuries. The
Zafro sails from here for Manila to-
day.
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everybody Says So,

do 0ascarets Candy Cathartic, the most won
e oet medical discovery of the axe. pleas
s snS anu refreshing to the taste. All gently
cle S pTsltively on kidneys. liver and bowels,
cnce 6aass .ne entire system, dispel colds,
and his v;audoie, lever, hahitual constipation
OF os1 ~ on5,lo1sness. Please buy aud try a box
=, y. y: y to-day; 10, -, so cents. Sold aud
guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1898-06-04

THE price of coffee and sugar has in
creased, The poor man catches it every
time the rich man concludes 10 have a
war.
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LONDON, June "A Madrid CORE
spondent says: Senior Leoney Castel
10. the Spanish ambassador to France,
at his recent conference with the queen
regent and Senior Sagasta, was officially
charged to ask the powers to inter
vene to obtain peace on such terms as
would protect the armour propre of
Spain.
The ambassador will urge as rea-
soa for such Intervention the danger of
loss of trade to the powers themselves
in the event of the continuance of the
war. Political and diplomatic circles
in Madrid believe that CASTILLO will
succeed.
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PORT AU. PRINCE, Hayti, May 81
About O'Clock this afternoon an
American squadron, composed of IA
warships, of which the cruiser New
York, displaying the flag of Rear
Admiral Sampson, and some torpedo
boats formed part, began lombard
ment with heavy guns of the forts and
harbor of Santiago de Cuba and of the
armored cruiser Christobal Colon lying
in the entrance to the harbor.
The forts of MORO Castle, La Socapa
and Punta Gorda suffered especially
1t lasted until 3:45 p. m. The town,
which is situated near the inner end of
the harbor, escaped danger.
No confirmation of this from Wash
ington SO far.
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KEY WEST. May 30.-The Spanish
squadron is anchored in the barber
Of Santiago, and the problem re-
mains for the commanders of the
American feet to dispose of the enemy
either by corking the bottle, or by
forcing the long, narrow passage and
smashing the strong Spanish squadron
at the anchorage its commander has
chosen. 1t has been thought that the
campaign against Admiral Cervera
might be ended by demolishing the
forts at the entrance to the harbor of
Santiago blocking the channel and
isolating the Spanish fleet until other
problems of war of worked out. This.
however, is not in line with the Ameri.
can policy, and simply accepting the
view Of the situation taken by naval
experts here, Admiral Cervera will
have to accept battle at once. 1t Is
confidently expected that hard blow
will be struck within three or four days,
and the result will be known to the
world at large at the expiration of that
time. 1t has not been disclosed
whether Schley is to be reinforced, but
it would not be surprising If some ad
ditional ships were sent him.
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Rainfall for Nav.

The foil owing is the amount of pre-
cipitation during May. as reported for
THE PRESS by Mr.. L. Graf.
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KEY WEST. Fla, May 31.-Nearly
four hundred men with pack train
and large quantity of arms and am
munition sailed for Guantanamo on
the Plant line steamer Florida on the
night of May 81. These men and
equipments constituted an expedition
able to operate INDEPENDENTLY and de-
fend itself against any body of Spanish
troops which might oppose it.
The expedition was under command
of Col. Jose Lacret, formerly insurgent
commander of Matanzas province.
General Julio Sanguilly. on his way
to report to General Maxine Gomez,
was also on board. This is the most
powerful anti Spanish expedition ever
sent to Cuba. About three hundred
are Cubans and the others Americans.
The engineer corps of the expedition
was composed entirely of Americans
under Aurelin Ladd. The men were
dressed in canvass uniforms furnished
by the United States government and
the commissary department had ra-
tions enough to last fourteen days
after landing. The pack train con-
sisted of seventy five mules and twenty
six horses.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1898-06-04

An Associated Press dispatch Monday
from Chickamauga says: THE Second
Arkansas arrived at II o. clock, twelve
companies. 1 .022 officers and men. COM
manded by Colonel Virgil Y. Cook,
Lieutenant Colonel d. C.. Cabell,
Majors j. j. johnson and C. H. Sayle |;
adjutant, Lieutenant Moorehead
Wright. The regiment was assigned to
and completed the Second Brigade of
the Second Division of the Third
Corps.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-18

German birth, or of German ancestry, who
are in close communication with friends of
the fatherland and make periodical visits
there would alone prevent any general mis-
conception. We have had no wars, to be
sure, for a third of a century, and have
shown no disposition to engage in war until
recently, but that afforded no ground for
assuming that patriotism was lacking. AS
for "dollar-worshp,' is there race in the
world more eager in pursuit of lucre than
the Germans? Certainly those who come to
this country hold their own with native
Americans.
No. Mr.. White will have to try again
the more especially as fresh explanation
will be necessary to account for the con-
duct of the Kaisern Augustus captain in re-
ceiving and carrying away the fleeing gov
ernor general of the Philippines when he
was in reality our prisoner of war. Even the
fair-minded German papers are now ac-
knowledging that a mistake was made in the
movements of the German squadron at Ma
Mia, and that the United States has reason
for distrust of Germany. 1t is quite prob
able that no further ugly demonstrations
will be made, but the change of attitude
Will not be because the Germans have
learned to love us, as Mr. White would like
us to believe, but because they have learned
TO appreciate our power
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try. The road Uses to an altitude OF five
thousand feet. aud is an extension of the
military road from San Juan to Ponce.
which cost CSC 900 pesos. Even to the top
1t is marvellous piece of engineering. At
times 1T is hewn out of solid rock, hanging
over cliffs a thousand feet deep. At others
1t spans gorges with stone bridges. The
scenery of the Alps. though holder. of
course, is not more beautiful Everything
is covered with luxurious tropical verdure,
even the rocks Brilliant Towering plants
and trees splash the green with vivid color.
Once at the top the completed military
road is ended; and thenywe started on TO
AdJuntas. ten miles off. The drivers drove
like Jehus. The vehicles had no brakes.
and the little ponies, on the descent, were
on the dead run to keep away from the
wheels. Bounding. turning, swaying, now
an inch from a precipice on but two wheels.
and now swinging into the side of the cliff,
the occupants holding on for dear life. the
vehieles went at tremendous pace as the
drivers whipped on their ponies. The troops
were miles behind. After a council of war
General Stone decided TO suggest to the ma
tves the advisability of their maintaining
line of outposts around the CITY, pending
the arrival of our troops. This they agreed
to do. while we arranged our sleeping quar-
tiers SO that if the necessity arose our force
would be able to make show of resistance
but the enemy did not appear. The people
remained in the streets and cafes about the
plaza until morning. Several times crowds
came under our windows and awoke us with
cheers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-18
CAUSE OF THE TROUBLE.
Officers of the Sixth Massachusetts
Refused to COurt-Martial StragElers.

BOSTON, Aug. 1.-THE recent troubles in
the Sixth Massachusetts Infantry, which
led to the resignation of Colonel Woodward
and several other officers, are told to some
extent in letter received from the Journals
correspondent with that regiment from
Ponce, under date of Aug. 8 In an inter-
view, Colonel Woodward says, in regard to
matters leading up to the designations:
The specific charges made by General
Garretson commander of our brigade re-
lated to the struggling on the march be-
tween Guanica and here. When the march
here began they were very tired, and / did
not have the heart to be severe with those
who were exhausted. General Henry SAID
that the volunteers suffered from too mucn
good feeling of this kind that / had been
among the men in my regiment too long and
that discipline suffered greatly He SAID
they shot men in the regulars when they fell
out. | replied emphatically that perhaps
that was his custom, but it was not mine
/ said had no desire to court-martial the
stragglers. The general said l must.
said l would resign first, and he said my
resignation would be accepted. Lieutenant
Colonel Claft said the same Major Taylor
said so, too. We were ordered before the
board and we resigned"